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1 What Hindi name is given to a keeper or driver of elephants?
A Mahout. The term originates from the Sanskrit word “mahamatra” (महामात्र), which translates to “great guardian”.
2 What is the name of the Microsoft program for creating and editing slideshow presentations?
A PowerPoint
3 What is the highest civilian decoration in Britain?
A The George Cross, awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, particularly when not in the presence of an enemy.
4 Which zodiac sign comes between Libra and Sagittarius?
A Scorpio
5 A polygamous marriage is when a man has multiple spouses, but what word describes the state of having more than one husband?
A Polyandrous/polyandry
6 What are mobile phones commonly referred to as in the United States?
A Cell phones. The technology that makes mobile phones work uses a network of “cells” to transmit signals. The use of “mobile phone” is a term in the US; “cell phone” is more common.
7 In the traditional nursery rhyme. Which day’s child “works hard for a living”?
A Saturday’s. Monday’s child is fair of face. Tuesday’s child is full of grace. Wednesday’s child is full of woe. Thursday’s child has far to go. Friday’s child is loving and giving. Saturday’s child works hard for his living. The child that is born on the Sabbath day is bonny, blithe, good, and gay.
8 Marilyn Monroe was born and died in which Californian City?
A Los Angeles. She was born on 1st June, 1926, and died on 5th August, 1962.
9 Where on the body would you wear puttees?
A Legs (ankle to knee). Puttees are a long, narrow piece of fabric wrapped tightly and spirally around the lower leg.
10 Which company merged with BOAC in 1974 to form British Airways?
A BEA (British European Airways) – also merged into the new airline, Cambrian Airways, and Northeast Airlines.