Quiz On Religion: According to a servay around 168,000 bibles are distributed in the US on any given day and its a best best selling book in the world. Christianity is considered as the world’s most widespread religion and due to its popularity a servay reveals that 50 holy bibles sold in an average minute . The Bible were written in three main languages respectively Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. The 12 disciples were not were not allowed to carry food, money, or extra clothing. The oldest almost complete manuscript of the Bible still existing is the Codex Vaticanus, dating from the first half of the 4th century, now held in the Vatican library. Dogs are mentioned 14 times in the Bible, and lions 55 times, but domestic cats are not mentioned at all. The longest book chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119, the shortest is Psalm 117. The word “God” appears in every book except Esther and Song of Solomon. The raven is the first bird mention in the Bible. It appears in Genesis 8:7, when it is sent out from the ark by Noah to see if the flood waters have abated. The second bird was a dove, in verse 8. Almonds and pistachios are the only nuts mentioned in the Bible. Whilst the Bible is the world’s best-selling book, it’s also the world’s most shoplifted book. The word ‘Lord’ appears in the bible 7,736 times. Hinduism The dominant religion of India, Hinduism has a broad variety of forms, ranging from simple folk practices to abstruse metaphysical systems. Hindus regard the sacred texts known as the Vedas (composed around 1500 B.C.) as central to their tradition. Shaivism One of the three primary traditions of Hinduism, Shaivism focuses on the god Shiva, the lord of transformative power in the universe. Shaktism Shaktism focuses on worship of Shakti, the Divine Mother embodying the power of universal manifestation, sometimes known under her names Devi or Kali. Vaishnavism Vaishnavism focuses on Vishnu, the Supreme Lord, and his incarnations Krishna and Rama. Vaishnavism is divided into various sampradayas (sects), each of which has been founded by a particular acharaya (guru). The Vedas Meaning “knowledge” in Sanskrit, the Vedas are the oldest and most authoritative texts of Hinduism. Composed around 1500 B.C.E., they are among the world’s oldest surviving. Vedas consist of four parts. The Rig Veda contains verses of praise to the gods; the Yajur Veda discusses the requirements of ritual offerings; the Sama Veda, verses and chants for ritual offerings, and Atharva Veda, magical verses. The Upanishads Among the principal texts of the Hindu tradition, the Upanishads are metaphysical treatises that are concerned with the origin and destiny of humanity and the universe. In Old Testament times the Mediterranean Sea was called the Great Sea. Revelation, written about 95 AD, is the youngest book in the New Testament.

Olympic General Knowledge: According to the legends and menuscripts the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles a son of Zeus. The very first Olympic race which was organised in 776 BC was won by Corubus by profession he was a chef. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. There were 311 male but no female competitors. The first Olympic games were held in 776BC and then after that every 4 years repeatedly until 339BC. Golf is the only sport which was played on the surface of moon on 6 February 1971 when astronaut Alan Shepard hit a golf ball. In ancient olympics There were no team events, relay races or the long distance race of Marathon these events were introduced in the modern Olympics Earnier womens were not allowed in olympic games. At the first modern Olympic Games there were 311 male but no female competitors. The first ever perfect score of 10 in Olympic gymnastics was achieved at the 1976 Montreal Olympics by Romanian Nadia Comaneci, she won 3 gold medals. The youngest ever Olympian wasonly 10 years old when he competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics is a Greek gymnast Dimitrios Loundras. The record for the most Olympic medals ever won is held by Soviet gymnast Larissa Latynina. Larissa Latynina won 18 medals ehich includes 9 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze after competing in three Olympics, between 1956 and 1964. Australia is one of only two countries to have participated in every one of the Modern Olympics since the Games were established in 1896. Ancient olympic racetracks were 192 meters long.

Most Spoken Languages: 1. Mandarin language – China The highest number of speakers use Mandarin language the number of speakers are crossed 1 billion plus, it is the most widely spoken language on the planet which is based in the most populated country on the planet, China. Speaking Mandarin can be really tough, because each word can be pronounced in four ways (or “tones”), and a beginner will invariably have trouble distinguishing one tone from another. To say “hello” in Mandarin, say “Ni hao” (Nee HaOW). The “Hao” is pronounced as one syllable, but the tone requires that you let your voice drop midway, and then raise it again at the end. 2. English While English doesn’t have the most speakers, it is the official language of more countries than any other language. Its speakers hail from all around the world, including the U.S., Australia, England, Zimbabwe, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, South Africa, Canada. 3. Hindustani – Number of speakers: 497 million Hindustani is the primary language of India’s crowded population, and it encompasses a huge number of dialects of which the most commonly spoken is Hindi. Many predict that the population of India will soon surpass that of China, the prominence of English in India prevents Hindustani from surpassing the most popular language in the world. To say “hello” in Hindustani, say “Namaste”. 4. Spanish Spanish is spoken in just about every South American and Central American country, Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. There is a particular interest in Spanish in the U.S., as many English words are borrowed from the language, including: tornado, bonanza, patio, quesadilla, enchilada, and taco grande supreme. To say “hello” in Spanish, say “Hola”. 5. Russian One of the six languages in the UN, Russian is spoken not only in the Mother Country, but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. To say “hello” in Russian, say “Zdravstvuite” (ZDRAST-vet- yah). 6. Arabic Arabic, one of the world’s oldest languages, is spoken in the Middle East, with speakers found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. Because Arabic is the language of the Koran, millions of Moslems in other countries speak Arabic as well. So many people have a working knowledge of Arabic, in 1974 it was made the sixth official language of the United Nations. To say “hello” in Arabic, say “Al salaam a’alaykum” . 7. Bengali – Number of speakers: 211 million In Bangladesh, a country of 120+ million people, just about everybody speaks Bengali. And because Bangladesh is virtually surrounded by India, the number of Bengali speakers in the world is much higher than people would expect. To say “hello” in Bengali, say “Ei Je” (eye-jay). 8. Portuguese In the 12th Century, Portugal won its independence from Spain and expanded all over the world with the help of its famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator. Because Portugal got in so early on the exploring game, the language established itself all over the world, especially in Brazil where it’s the national language, Macau, Angola, Venezuela, and Mozambique. To say “hello” in Portuguese, say “Bom dia” (bohn dee-ah). 9. Malay – Indonesia Malay Language is spoken in Malaysia and Indonesia. There are many dialects of Malay, the most popular of which is Indonesian. But they’re all pretty much based on the same root language, which is the ninth most-spoken in the world. To say “hello” in Indonesian, say “Selamat pagi” (se-la-maht pa-gee). 10. French French often called the most romantic language in the world, French is spoken in countries like Belgium, Canada, Rwanda, Cameroon, Haiti and France. To say “hello” in French, say “Bonjour” (bone-joor).

Human Body Quiz: In 24 hours, An average human heart beats 1,03,689 times. In 24 hours, An average human Lungs respire 23,045 times. In 24 hours, An average human Blood flows 16,80,000 miles. An average human Nails grow 0.00007 inches in every 24 hours, . An average human Hair grows 0.01715 inches in 24 hours, . In 24 hours, An average human Take 2.9 pounds Water (including all liquids). In 24 hours, An average human Take 3.25 pounds FOOD. In 24 hours, An average human Breathe 438 cubic feet AIR. In 24 hours, An average human Lose 85.60, BODY TEMPERATURE. In 24 hours, An average human Produce 1.43 pints SWEAT. In 24 hours, An average human Speak 4,800 WORDS. In 24 hours, An average human During SLEEP move 25.4 times. The fastest human beings runs only about 30 kilometres per hour (18 miles per hour). About 10% of the world’s population is left-handed. A person afflicted with hexadectylism has six fingers or six toes on one or both hands and feet A human eye blinks over 10,000,000 times a year! The vocabulary of the average person consists of 5,000 to 6,000 words. The average person laughs about 15 times a day Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails! Never hold your nose and cover your mouth when sneezing, as it can blow out your eyeballs. People who ride on roller coasters have a higher chance of having a blood clot in the brain. Sneezing stops heart beat for a second and then continues. Shape of the backbone is important to have sufficient breathing. Like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue print is different.

General Knowledge Questions: Here we have gathered some of the general knowledge questions and answers for you to test your knowledge about the current affairs. Question : Who has been appointed the National Security Adviser by the UPA Government? Answer : J. N. Daxit Question : Who is the new Chief Minister of Karnataka? Dharam Singh Question : Who among the following has won the Miss Universe 2004 crown? Answer : Jennifer Hawkins Question : Which cricketer holds the world record of maximum number of sixes in Tests? Answer : Chris Carins (New Zealand) Question : Who has been appointed the new Chief Justice of India? Answer : Justice R. C. Lahoti Question : Which sports persons got the honour of lighting the Olympic flame at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi recently? Answer : Anjali Bhagwat Question : Which planet crossed the face of the sun (in transit) after 122 years recently? Answer : Venus Question : Which country was readmitted to the Commonwealth recently? Answer : Pakistan Question : Who won the men’s singles title of the French Open 2004? Answer : Gaston Gaudio Question : Who is India’s first Woman Grand Master in Chess? Answer : Koneru Humpy Question : How can the age of the tree be determined? Answer : Counting the annual growth rings of its stem Question : Where is the Lingaraja Temple built during the medieval period? Answer : Bhubaneswar Question : Which Delhi Sultans is known for introducing market control mechanism? Answer : Alauddin Khalji Question : Which mountain peaks of the Himalayas is NOT in India? Answer : Annapurna Question : Who is the author of the book, “The Man Who Divided India”? Answer : Rafiq Zakaria