Thursday, March 01, 2012

General Knowlede 035

1. What was was founded by the Portuguese as São Sebastião __ ___ __ ______ on 29th February, 1565?


    Answer: Rio de Janeiro (It was founded as São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro means the "River of January" )


2. Identify the structure below, which was completed on 29th February, 2012 and what feat does it hold?




   Answer: Tokyo Sky Tree earlier known as the "New Tokyo Tower" is the tallest tower in the world. It is is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. With the height of 634 metres (2080 ft) it is the second tallest structure in the world, only behind Burj Khalifa)


3. Identify the person below.




  Answer: Gioachino Rossini (A tendency for inspired, song-like melodies is evident throughout his scores, which led to the nickname "The Italian Mozart". Until his retirement in 1829, Rossini had been the most popular opera composer in history. His birth anniversary was marked by a Google Doodle (Pictured Below) dedicated to him yesterday (29th February, 2012)


4. Which Indian state does “Utkala” in our National Anthem, refer to?

   Answer: Orissa

5. Identify the four men below.



   Answer: Warner Brothers (Harry, Jack, Sam and Albert (Clockwise))

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