Global Knowledge Quiz

An online resource by UNESCO featuring rare books and documents.

Ancient Italian city buried by volcanic ash from AD 79 eruption.

Bees use a figure-eight dance to show food locations to others.

Seasonal movement of animals to find resources like food and breeding areas.

A title given by UNESCO to cities promoting books and reading.

Responsibilities every Indian citizen must uphold as outlined by the constitution.

There are ten basic duties prescribed for Indian citizens.

Citizens are expected to contribute actively to national development and uphold its integrity.

Citizens must honor the Constitution and its ideals, which is essential for democracy.

Citizens should aim to promote a sense of brotherhood among all people, transcending barriers of religion, race, etc.

Zoos now breed endangered animals and release them back into their natural habitats.

One of the largest birds, known for soaring great heights and gliding long distances without flapping.

An English author known for writing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.

A famous comedy duo in film who starred in over two hundred films from 1927 onwards.

Monarch butterflies migrate between Mexico and Canada, spanning several generations over years.

A facility using curved dishes to focus sunlight onto a thermo-electric generator for energy production.

A plant whose seeds are used to produce bio-diesel, potentially powering 20% of India's diesel needs.

A spacecraft that found the Martian crust is stiffer and confirmed the existence of water.

A renewable fuel made from jatropha oil mixed with diesel for vehicle use.

A spinning device developed by R.S. Hiremath that can power a light bulb using a dynamo.

A large hairy ape-like figure reported in North American forests.

In Hindu mythology, Karna's father is Surya, the sun god.

A legendary bird that is reborn from its ashes, symbolizing immortality.

A goddess in Japanese Shinto religion, representing the sun.

Legends about King Arthur and his knights searching for treasure.

A box that released sorrows into the world but held Hope.

The last thing that remained after all evils escaped from the box.

Legendary British leader known for the Round Table and his knights.

The journey of the Aztecs from northern Mexico to the valley of Mexico.

A legendary object sought by King Arthur's knights, symbolizing divine grace.

The founding of the Aztec capital was guided by a dream of their leader.

The country often associated with wealth in gold was Peru.

The legendary monster, Nessie, is said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland.

In Hindu mythology, the fourth avatar of Vishnu is Lord Narasimha.

Insects have compound eyes that detect movement but lack clear images.

Cats have forward-facing eyes for depth perception and hunting.

An elephant's trunk is a multifunctional tool for drinking and gathering objects.

Some animals, like alligators and chameleons, use their tongues to catch prey.

Hawks have exceptional vision, essential for locating prey during hunting.

Birds known for their sharp vision and hunting skills.

A hunting strategy where predators pursuit prey actively.

The need for predators to ensure energy spent is less than energy gained.

Hawks tend to hunt rodents and birds over insects.

Sharp eyesight that enables hawks to spot prey from afar.

The alligator uses ambush tactics requiring minimal energy and infrequent meals.

Blue whales produce loud, low-frequency sounds that can travel great distances under water.

Fennec foxes have large ears for detecting prey in dark, dry climates.

Elephants use their large earflaps to regulate body temperature by flapping them.

There are three main kinds of joints in the human body: hinge, ball-and-socket, and pivot.