Quiz Set – 2025-07-02 17:26

Which accidental discovery led to the invention of the microwave oven?

  • A. A scientist leaving a sandwich near a radar set
  • B. Percy Spencer noticing a chocolate bar melting in his pocket while working with a magnetron
  • C. A lab assistant spilling chemicals that created heat
  • D. The accidental combustion of a new experimental fuel

Answer: Percy Spencer noticing a chocolate bar melting in his pocket while working with a magnetron


Which of the following cryptids is believed to inhabit the Himalayan region?

  • A. Bigfoot
  • B. Yeti
  • C. Loch Ness Monster
  • D. Chupacabra

Answer: Yeti


Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of the criminal justice system?

  • A. Deterrence
  • B. Rehabilitation
  • C. Retribution
  • D. Entrapment

Answer: Entrapment


In the India vs England 2nd Test, Day 1, who scored a century, emulating Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli?

  • A. Rohit Sharma
  • B. Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • C. Shubman Gill
  • D. Joe Root

Answer: Shubman Gill


Which cryptid is most often associated with the Pacific Northwest region of North America?

  • A. Mothman
  • B. Bigfoot (Sasquatch)
  • C. Chupacabra
  • D. Jersey Devil

Answer: Bigfoot (Sasquatch)


What is a 'smoot' primarily used to measure?

  • A. The height of a horse
  • B. The length of the Harvard Bridge
  • C. The volume of beer
  • D. The depth of a well

Answer: The length of the Harvard Bridge


Which of the following is the most common practice for managing lost and found items?

  • A. Immediately discarding all unclaimed items
  • B. Selling unclaimed items to employees at a discounted rate
  • C. Storing items for a reasonable period and attempting to reunite them with their owners
  • D. Using lost items for internal company purposes

Answer: Storing items for a reasonable period and attempting to reunite them with their owners


Which of these fictional languages was created by J.R.R. Tolkien?

  • A. Klingon
  • B. Na'vi
  • C. Elvish
  • D. Dothraki

Answer: Elvish


Which of these is NOT a fictional country featured in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien?

  • A. Gondor
  • B. Rohan
  • C. Narnia
  • D. Mordor

Answer: Narnia


According to the Times of India article about Sean 'Diddy' Combs, what was a key distinction in the legal outcome regarding sex trafficking and prostitution charges?

  • A. He was acquitted of prostitution charges but found guilty of sex trafficking due to evidence of forced labor.
  • B. He was acquitted of sex trafficking charges, but the article suggests guilt on prostitution-related charges, though specifics weren't detailed and there's no record of official guilty verdict on prostitution from the provided context.
  • C. He was found guilty of both sex trafficking and prostitution, leading to a significant prison sentence.
  • D. The article details that all charges were dropped due to lack of evidence and witness recantations.

Answer: He was acquitted of sex trafficking charges, but the article suggests guilt on prostitution-related charges, though specifics weren't detailed and there's no record of official guilty verdict on prostitution from the provided context.


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