KBC Season-17 Episode – 4 Questions and Answers

Question 1
The Indus Valley Civilisation was named after which of the following?
A. A river
B. A mountain
C. A desert
D. A valley
Answer: A. A river
Explanation: The Indus Valley Civilization was named after the Indus River around which the civilization developed.

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Question 2
Which of the following is abstained from if you’re observing a fast?
A. Bath
B. Reading
C. Swimming
D. Eating
Answer: D. Eating
Explanation: Eating is generally abstained from during most types of fasts.

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Question 3
What is the popular epithet associated with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
A. Missile Man
B. Rocket Scientist
C. Space Man
D. Scientist
Answer: A. Missile Man
Explanation: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was popularly known as the ‘Missile Man’ of India due to his work on ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology.

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Question 4
The main actor of Saiyaara is whose?
A. Ananya Panday
B. Alia Bhatt
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Kangana Ranaut
Answer: A. Ananya Panday
Explanation: Ananya Panday is the lead actor of Saiyaara.

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Question 5
In software, what refers to enlarging a window to fill the screen?
A. Minimize
B. Maximize
C. Restore
D. Close
Answer: B. Maximize
Explanation: Maximize enlarges a window to fill the screen.

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Question 6
Burj Khalifa and Burj ____ are located in which city?
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Dubai
C. Riyadh
D. Doha
Answer: B. Dubai
Explanation: Both Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab are located in Dubai.

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Question 7
Which of the following words means pride in Hindi?
A. Thirst
B. Hunger
C. Anger
D. Arrogance
Answer: D. Arrogance
Explanation: Arrogance means pride in Hindi.

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Question 8
Which bird represents the local people of Nagaland and inspires an annual festival?
A. Hornbill
B. Peacock
C. Eagle
D. Sparrow
Answer: A. Hornbill
Explanation: The Hornbill represents the people of Nagaland and the Hornbill Festival is held every December.

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Question 9
Which temple, built by the Khmer Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is at the center of a border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia?
A. Angkor Wat
B. Bayon Temple
C. Ta Prohm
D. Preah Vihear
Answer: D. Preah Vihear
Explanation: The Preah Vihear temple is located on the Thailand-Cambodia border and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Question 10
Who was the main archer in the Kurukshetra war?
A. Krishna
B. Bhima
C. Arjun
D. Yudhishthira
Answer: C. Arjun
Explanation: Arjun was the principal archer in the Kurukshetra war.

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Question 11
Bhuvneshwari Kumari won the national women’s singles title in which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Squash
D. Table Tennis
Answer: C. Squash
Explanation: Bhuvneshwari Kumari was a champion in squash and received the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri.

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Question 12
What does ‘Jahannam’ mean?
A. Gates of Hell
B. Paradise
C. River of Fire
D. Place of Peace
Answer: A. Gates of Hell
Explanation: Jahannam translates to gates of hell.

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Question 13
What does ‘Darvaza’ mean in Turkmen language, related to the Gates of Hell?
A. Gate
B. Hell
C. Door
D. Fire
Answer: A. Gate
Explanation: Darvaza means gate, referring to the Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan which has been burning due to a gas fire.

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Question 14
Which of these is the national language of both South Korea and North Korea, known as Hangugeo and Chosŏnmal respectively?
A. Sudanese
B. Korean
C. Japanese
D. Chinese
Answer: B. Korean
Explanation: Korean is the official language in both Koreas, with regional names.

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Question 15
Dhokra is a metalworking art form known by what traditional technique?
A. Lost Wax Technique
B. Forging
C. Casting
D. Engraving
Answer: A. Lost Wax Technique
Explanation: Dhokra is crafted using the Lost Wax Technique by artisans in Odisha.

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Question 16
Who is Ayn Rand?
A. Novelist
B. Philosopher
C. Economist
D. Poet
Answer: A. Novelist
Explanation: Ayn Rand was a novelist originally from Russia, later American, known for bestselling books in the 20th century.

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Question 17
Hindustan Steel Ltd., now known as Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), was established at which location?
A. Jamshedpur
B. Bokaro
C. Rourkela
D. Bhilai
Answer: C. Rourkela
Explanation: Hindustan Steel Ltd was set up in Rourkela in 1954.

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Question 18
Where is the Vera C Rubin Observatory located?
A. Chile
B. Argentina
C. Mexico
D. Australia
Answer: A. Chile
Explanation: The observatory is atop Cerro Pachón mountain in Chile.

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Question 19
What is the smallest known reptile species discovered in 2021?
A. Iguana
B. Gecko
C. Salamander
D. Chameleon
Answer: D. Chameleon
Explanation: This chameleon species is only 0.86 inches long, discovered in Madagascar.