Mixed General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Which of the following autobiographies is written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003 ?
(A) The Greatest: My own Story
(B) Standing my Ground
(C) A Shot at History
(D) My Side
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
My side is an autobiography written by former English footballer, David Beckham published in 2003. David Robert Joseph Beckham is an English former professional footballer, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, and the co-owner of Salford City. He is known for his range of passing, crossing ability, and bending free-kicks as a right winger, David Beckham has been hailed as one of the greatest and most recognizable midfielders of his generation, as well as one of the best set-piece specialists of all time. He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States, and France.
Ms. Kamalini Asthana and Ms. Nalini Asthana are conferred with one of the top highest civilian awards of India, Padma Shri 2022. Which of the following dance forms of Banaras Gharana are they known for?
(A) Odissi
(B) Kathakali
(C) Kuchipudi
(D) Kathak
Correct Answer : D
Which is a major essential lipophilic (fat-soluble) vitamin required for the protection of cell membranes and the formation of red blood cells (RBCs)?
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin D
(D) Vitamin E
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are called the fat-soluble vitamins, because they are soluble in organic solvents and are absorbed and transported in a manner similar to that of fats. Vitamin E deficiency, which is rare and usually due to an underlying problem with digesting dietary fat rather than from a diet low in vitamin E, can cause nerve problems.
Name an alkylbenzene widely used as a chemical intermediate in the production of phenol.
(A) Cumene
(B) Furan
(C) Styrene
(D) Toluene
Correct Answer : A