FUNDAMENTALS
It was only in 2014, the scientists finally put a number to lakes on earth. There are 117 million lakes as per that study. Take this quiz on some of the most famous lakes on earth
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LAKES OF THE WORLD
1. HOMES is a mnemonic used by geography students to remember what?
2. The largest lake in Africa is bordered by Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Which lake?
3. Lake Hillier in Australia attracts hordes of tourists because of its unique character. What?
4. Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are two islands on a lake in Udaipur known for its palace hotels - Lake Palace and Jag Mandir Palace. Name the lake?
5. This lake is known for its own species of seal called Nerpa and its shores are home to several indigenous ethnic groups, including the Buryats and the Evenks, who have lived around it for centuries. Name the lake?
6. Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for its floating islands that are home to the Sangai deer. What is the name given to these islands?
7. Name the island on Lake Onega in Russia that is home to a monastery which is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
8. In 2012, Nepal and Israel jointly launched a commemorative stamp. What is the significance of this stamp ? ( clue : what is this question doing in a quiz on lakes?)
9. It was the 4th largest lake in the world till the 1960s. Its name roughly translates to "Sea of Islands", as over a thousand islands were once dotted across its surface. Today, it has all but disappeared. Name the island?
10. Lake Geneva is known for its views of the Mont Blanc. Which artist was inspired by this view to create the work "Lake Geneva looking towards Mont Blanc"?
ANYTHING GOES
1. Though Lizz Truss was PM of Britain for just 44 days, she is eligible for 1,15,000 pounds per year. By what name is this assistance provided to her and other former PMs since 1991?(Dr. Kota Tirupataiah, Hyderabad)
2. Novak Djokovic has to his credit, most Australian open titles for a man with 10 titles.
Which woman holds the all time record with 11 titles?(Sahasra Nivriti, Secunderabad)
3. It is the world's most popular fruit. Each year, more than 60 million tonnes are produced which is 16 million tonnes more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. The name of this fruit comes from the Aztec language where it means "plump thing with a navel" Which fruit?(Dee Surendranath, Secunderabad)
4. Two people unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha. One of them was former Spain goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas. Who is the other?(Philip Joshua, Secunderabad)
5. In 2019, Dhaj village which is situated in the forest area of Gujarat's Surat city, was named for a particular honour. What?(U. N. Murthy, Secunderabad)
6. In the mid 1990s, Indian Express had an advertising section uniquely titled Match Box. What was the theme of this sedition?(Somen Sengupta, Kolkata)
7. The Vande Bharat Express also known as Train - 18 launched in 2019 is currently the fastest train in India which is having a maximum speed of 160 kmph. In which route was it introduced for the first time?(Abin KI, Ernakulam)
8. Mana is officially recognised as the 'last village of India'. However, another place holds the recognition of being the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibet border. Which one? (PV Srinivas Leela Nivriti, Secunderabad)