Easy Level – GK Questions

Edgar Allan Poe's character C. Auguste Dupin, introduced in 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' (1841), is considered the first fictional detective.

Homer, the legendary ancient Greek poet, is considered the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are foundational works of Western literature.

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' and included it in his 1882 Bengali novel 'Anandamath'. It became a major rallying cry for the Indian independence movement.

Ramprasad Bismil, a freedom fighter, wrote this patriotic poem urging Indians to sacrifice their lives for independence.

Charles Dickens published 'Oliver Twist' in 1838. It highlights the plight of orphaned children in London.

The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.

J.K. Rowling wrote the seven-volume fantasy series 'Harry Potter', which became a global phenomenon.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. It was adopted as the National Anthem of India in 1950.

The Jnanpith Award is an Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their outstanding contribution towards literature.

Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali'. He was the first non-European to receive this honor.

Vyasa (Krishna Dvaipayana) is traditionally credited as the author of the Mahabharata. It includes the Bhagavad Gita.

The Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, attributed to the sage Valmiki. It narrates the life of Rama.

BCCI founded 1928, registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Act. Autonomous body governing cricket in India. Richest cricket board globally.

Most tournaments suspend players after 2 accumulated yellows in separate matches. Reset after quarterfinals typically. Distinct from single-match double yellow = red.

'Spirit in Motion' adopted as Paralympic motto in 2004. Replaced 'Mind, Body, Spirit'. Reflects athletes' determination and movement. Distinct from Olympic motto.

Doubles service court is shorter (back boundary at inner back line) but wider. Singles uses full length but narrower width. Different tactical implications.

Arjuna Award includes bronze statue, certificate, and ₹15 lakh cash prize (increased from ₹5 lakh in 2020). Recognizes outstanding national-level performance.

Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans joined IPL in 2022, expanding to 10 teams. LSG owned by RPSG Group; GT won inaugural season.

Players change ends after Game 1, Game 2 (if needed), and when leading player reaches 11 in deciding third game. Ensures fair court conditions.

Race walking rule: One foot must appear in contact with ground at all times. Loss of contact results in red cards. Three reds = disqualification.