Quiz Set – 2025-06-29 16:40

Which invention, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, revolutionized communication and record-keeping?

  • A. The Printing Press
  • B. The Telephone
  • C. Writing
  • D. The Internet

Answer: Writing


According to the Times of India report, what was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Pakistan?

  • A. 5.0
  • B. 4.0
  • C. 4.5
  • D. 5.5

Answer: 4.5


According to the Economic Times article, what has the Finance Ministry asked public sector banks (PSBs) to do regarding their investments in subsidiaries?

  • A. Liquidate all investments in subsidiaries immediately.
  • B. Monetize investments in subsidiaries through listing on stock exchanges (bourses).
  • C. Increase investments in subsidiaries to boost economic growth.
  • D. Transfer ownership of subsidiaries to private sector banks.

Answer: Monetize investments in subsidiaries through listing on stock exchanges (bourses).


When is it most probable that the JEE Advanced 2025 results will be announced, assuming historical trends remain consistent?

  • A. Mid-May 2025
  • B. Early June 2025
  • C. Mid-June 2025
  • D. Late June 2025

Answer: Mid-June 2025


Which of the following is generally considered a ceremonial head of state?

  • A. President of the United States
  • B. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  • C. Queen of Denmark
  • D. President of France

Answer: Queen of Denmark


Which figure from Greek mythology is often depicted with snakes for hair?

  • A. Athena
  • B. Hera
  • C. Medusa
  • D. Aphrodite

Answer: Medusa


Which ancient civilization is widely credited with the earliest use of perfume for both religious rituals and personal adornment?

  • A. Ancient Greece
  • B. Ancient Egypt
  • C. Ancient Rome
  • D. Mesopotamia

Answer: Ancient Egypt


In which Indian state did a cloudburst occur, leading to workers going missing at an under-construction hotel site?

  • A. Himachal Pradesh
  • B. Uttarakhand
  • C. Jammu and Kashmir
  • D. Sikkim

Answer: Uttarakhand


What was the primary intended use of 'bathochromy', a lost scientific pursuit?

  • A. Achieving immortality through chemical means
  • B. Creating a universal solvent capable of dissolving any substance
  • C. Transmuting base metals into gold
  • D. Lengthening the wavelength of light absorbed by a substance, shifting its color towards red

Answer: Lengthening the wavelength of light absorbed by a substance, shifting its color towards red


Which company is Kunal Shah best known for founding?

  • A. Ola Cabs
  • B. CRED
  • C. Paytm
  • D. Flipkart

Answer: CRED


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