Sunday, March 04, 2012

General Knowledge 036

1. Identify the roller coaster below and what record does it hold?


   Answer: Formula Rossa (It is the world's fastest roller coaster located at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. with a top speed of 240 km/h.)

2. This is sometimes referred to as the "flying bicycle" because it was designed and invented by a French engineer and bicycle manufacturer in the year, 1907. What are we talking about?

   Answer: Helicopter (French inventor Paul Cornu designed and built a Cornu helicopter which lifted its inventor to 1 foot (0.3 m) and remained aloft for 20 seconds.  It was reported to be the first truly free flight with a pilot.)

3. What is being displayed in the picture below?


   Answer: This is the picture of the base of the Leaning Tower of Pisa where tonnes of lead counterweights are placed in order to stabilize the tilt of the Tower.

4. Below is the picture of the official mascot of a very famous game. The official mascot was initially known as Rich Uncle Pennybags but later was rechristened in 1998 by the game producing company to Mr. _________. Which game are we talking about?


   Answer: Monopoly, the mascot was renamed to Mr. Monopoly in 1998 by the board game company, Hasbro.

5. X was originally founded as the Tata Airlines in 1932, a division of Tata Sons by J.R.D. Tata before being bought by Y in the year 1953. Identify X and Y.

   Answer: X - Air India 
                  Y - Government of India

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