Category: General Knowledge Quizzes

Q1. William Byrd is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of which historical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical Answer: B. Renaissance Q2. In which year was William Byrd born? A. 1540 B. 1545 C. 1563 D. 1572 Answer: A. 1540 Q3. Byrd spent much of his professional life associated with which institution? A. St. Paul’s Cathedral B. Westminster Abbey C. Chapel Royal D. Canterbury Cathedral Answer: C. Chapel Royal

Q1. In which year was John Cage born? A. 1902 B. 1912 C. 1922 D. 1932 Answer: B. 1912 Q2. What is John Cage best known for in the field of music? A. Classical symphonies B. Jazz improvisation C. Experimental and avant-garde compositions D. Pop music production Answer: C. Experimental and avant-garde compositions Q3. Which of John Cage’s works is famously known for its use of silence? A. Sonatas and Interludes B. 4’33” C. Music of Changes D. Imaginary Landscape No. 1 Answer: B. 4’33”

Q1. In what year was George Gershwin born? A. 1896 B. 1898 C. 1900 D. 1902 Answer: B. 1898 Q2. What was George Gershwin's birth name? A. Jacob Gershwine B. Morris Gershwin C. Ira Gershwin D. Arthur Gershwin Answer: A. Jacob Gershwine Q3. Where was George Gershwin born? A. Manhattan, New York B. Brooklyn, New York C. Chicago, Illinois D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Answer: B. Brooklyn, New York

Here are William Shakespeare’s complete plays, grouped by the traditional genres. I’m using the conventional First Folio groupings (Comedies, Histories, Tragedies) and including the late “romances” often taught as a distinct subgroup. Comedies All’s Well That Ends Well As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Love’s Labour’s Lost Measure for Measure

Explore 25 expertly crafted multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Test your knowledge of Paleolithic and Mesolithic art, archaeology, and history with accurate, engaging questions designed for students and enthusiasts. Q1. Which prehistoric site is renowned for its extensive rock shelter paintings dating back to the Paleolithic era? A. Attirampakkam B. Belan Valley C. Bhimbetka D. Lothal Answer: C. Bhimbetka Q2. The rock paintings in Bhimbetka primarily depict which themes? A. Urban scenes and ships B. Animals, hunting scenes, and daily life C. Religious symbols exclusively D. Abstract geometric designs Answer: B. Animals, ... Read more

Q1. The primary significance of the Belan Valley lies in its evidence of A. Early Indian urban settlements B. Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures and early domestication C. Bronze and Iron Age fortifications D. Mughal-era trade routes Answer: B. Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures and early domestication Explanation: The Belan Valley is a treasure trove of Neolithic (New Stone Age) and Chalcolithic (Copper Age) finds, showing early farming and animal domestication. No urban settlements or Mughal artifacts here—just ancient farmers figuring out how to grow rice and herd goats! Q2. Which type of archaeological remains are most characteristic of Neolithic settlements in ... Read more

Attirampakkam Stone-Age Quiz | Acheulean & Early Humans Q1. Attirampakkam is located on which South Indian river’s floodplain? A. Krishna B. Palar C. Godavari D. Kaveri Answer: B. Palar Q2. The oldest Acheulean tools at Attirampakkam date back to roughly how many years ago? A. 65,000 B. 385,000 C. 150,000 D. 1.5 million Answer: D. 1.5 million Q3. Which dating method was primarily used to establish the age of Attirampakkam’s earliest tools? A. Radiocarbon B. Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) C. Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating D. Dendrochronology Answer: C. Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating Q4. Which hominin species is most likely linked to the ... Read more

Quiz questions and answers on Bhimbetka, Attirampakkam & Belan Valley Q1. When was the Bhimbetka rock shelter site first scientifically discovered and reported? A. 1863 by Robert Bruce Foote B. 1957 by V. S. Wakankar C. 1888 as a Buddhist site D. 1971 by Archaeological Survey of India Answer: B. 1957 by V. S. Wakankar Q2. How many rock shelters have been identified at the Bhimbetka complex? A. 243 shelters B. 500 shelters C. Over 750 shelters D. 178 shelters Answer: C. Over 750 shelters Q3. In which year did Bhimbetka receive UNESCO World Heritage Site status? A. 1999 B. ... Read more

Test your understanding of Operation Sindoor, India’s landmark military operation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in May 2025. This multiple-choice quiz covers key facts, strategic implications, and geopolitical context, making it ideal for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of international relations and current affairs. Question 1 Operation Sindoor was launched by India in response to which terrorist attack? A) Uri attack B) Pulwama attack C) Pahalgam attack D) Pathankot attack Answer: C) Pahalgam attack Note: The Pahalgam attack occurred on April 22, 2025, killing 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. Question 2 On which date was ... Read more

1. What is the name of the Rebel Alliance's secret base? (a) Yavin 4 (b) Hoth (c) Endor (d) Scarif 2. What is the name of the cantina on Mos Eisley? (a) The Mos Eisley Cantina (b) Chalmun's Cantina (c) The Spaceport Cantina (d) The Smuggler's Cantina 3. Who is the pilot of the Millennium Falcon? (a) Wedge Antilles (b) Chewbacca (c) Lando Calrissian (d) Han Solo