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Who became the first prime minister of England in 1721. Answer: Robert Walpole

Name the Persian mathematician who is credited with algebra its name. Answer: Al-khowarizimi. He wrote a book on algebra from part of whose title (al/jabr) comes the word algebra. Incidentally, the word algorithm is a corruption of his name.

Under what name did William Sydney Porter write The Gift of the Magi and other famous stories? Answer: O. Henry.

Name the Indian language in which early Biddhist literature was written and which still survives' in Myanmar and Thailand. Answer: Pali

In Chemistry, What term is given to different forms of the same element? Answer: Allotrope e.g. Diamond and Graphite, both contain Carbon 

Name the two brothers who scored centuries in the same Test, Thrice. Answer: Ian and Greg Chappell of Australia.

Which batsman holds the record for being  'not out' the most times in Test matches. Answer: Bob Willis of  England. He was not out on 55 occasions out of the 128 innings that he played in Test Cricket

Who holds the record for taking maximum Test wickets in a calendar year? Answer: Dennis Lillee of Australia. He took 85 wickets in 1981

From which country did tea orginate? Answer: China

What is the name of the main international airport of New York City? Answer: John F. Kennedy Airport

Which Indian festival is celebrated once in 12 years? Answer: Kumbha Mela

Under which tree did Buddha attain enlightenment? Answer: Bo tree (Bhodhi tree)

Name the national flower of France. Answer: The lily

People of what origin are called Caledonians? Answer: Scottish

That is the study of earthquakes called? Answer: Seismology

On which Monday does the Wimbledon tennis tourney start every year? Answer: Six Mondays back from the first Monday of  August.

Which electrolyte imbalance is responsible for rhythm disturbance of the heart. Answer: Pottasium electrolyte (Pottasium, with Sodium, plays a role in the transmission of impulses by nerve cells. Electrolytes, especially sodium and pottasium occur naturally in the body fluids. Heart disease and medications to treat it cab cause abnormal electrolyte concentrations in the body fluids. Physicians sometimes prescribe diet and medications to correct these disordered concentrations) 

What is the Gate of Tears? Answer: The strait connecting the Red Sea an the Indian Ocean called Bab/el/Mandeb

Which town is known as the Manchester of South India. Answer: Coimbatore

What is a monkey puzzle? Why has it been given his name? Answer: It is the araucaria tree. Its other name is bacause of its many tough spikes which would puzzle even a monkey that wanted to climb it

Where did the tiger originate according to fossil evidence? Answer: Siberia

What is unique about the rattlesnake's tail? Answer: Its tail has horny flat segments which rattle when vibrated

Which fish catches insects by shooting jets of water at them? Answers: Archer fish

What is a squirrel's home called? Answers: Drey

Who defeated Napolean at the Battle of Waterloo? Answer: Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington)

Name the Austrian psychologist who elaborated the theory of inferiority complex Answer: Alfred Adler

Name the first queen of the joint kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Answer: Anne. She reigned from 1702 - 1714

What is osphresiology? Answer: The science of odour and the sense of smell

Which batsman has scored five consecutive test centuries? Answer: Everton Weekes of the West Indies

Name the world's longest fresh water lake Answer: Lake Tanganyika in Africa - 420 miles.

Name the USA state that was the first colony to declare its independence from the British crown, but the last to ratify the new USA Constitution. Answer: Rhode Island

Who live in a priory? Answer: Monks and nuns

India has won the hockey word cup once. Which world cup was it and under whose captaincy did India win it? Answer: The third world cup played at Kuala Lampur in 1975. The Indian captain was Ajitpal Singh.

Who was the youngest pop musician to have a number-one sinlge? Answer: Stevie Wonder, He was 13 years old when his recording Fingertips topped the charts.

Which was the first month of the ancient Roman Calendar prior to the introduction of the Julian calendar on 46BC. Answer: March then called as 'Martius'

Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet. Wash them the same way you should do under any circumstance: before handling them, wash your hands with soap and water. Then, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water, especially if you eat them raw. Source: World Health Organization

When grocery shopping, keep at least 1-metre distance from others and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. If possible, sanitize the handles of shopping trolleys or baskets before shopping. Once home, wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products. There is currently no confirmed case of COVID-19 transmitted through food or food packaging. Source: World Health Organization

To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimized supportive care. Some specific treatments are under investigation, and will be tested through clinical trials. WHO is helping to accelerate research and development efforts with a range or partners. Source: World Health Organization

No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible. Source: World Health Organization

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene Source: World Health Organization

Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus. Source: World Health Organization

No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections Source: World Health Organization

No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health. Source: World Health Organization

No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations. Source: World Health Organization

Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus. However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever. This is because it takes between 2 and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever. Source: World Health Organization

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. Source: World Health Organization

No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer. Source: World Health Organization

To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing. Source: World Health Organization

Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Source: World Health Organization

From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Source: World Health Organization