1 September 1939

1. Which event marked the beginning of World War II?

 A) Invasion of Poland
 B) Battle of Stalingrad
 C) Attack on Pearl Harbor
 D) Battle of Britain
 Correct Answer: A) Invasion of Poland
2. What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6,
1944?
 A) Operation Barbarossa
 B) Operation Overlord
 C) Operation Market Garden
 D) Operation Torch
  Correct Answer: B) Operation Overlord
3. Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
 A) Germany
 B) Japan
 C) Italy
 D) Soviet Union
 Correct Answer: D) Soviet Union
4. Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
 A) Winston Churchill
 B) Joseph Stalin
 C) Benito Mussolini
 D) Adolf Hitler
 Correct Answer: D) Adolf Hitler
5. In which year did the United States enter World War II?
 A) 1940
 B) 1941
 C) 1942
 D) 1943
 Correct Answer: B) 1941
6. Which battle is often considered the turning point on the Eastern Front
of World War II?
 A) Battle of Stalingrad
 B) Battle of Kursk
 C) Siege of Leningrad
 D) Battle of Moscow
 Correct Answer: B) Battle of Kursk
7. What was the name of the Allied strategy for the Pacific theater in World
War II?
 A) Blitzkrieg
 B) Island Hopping
 C) Operation Market Garden
 D) Battle of Midway
 Correct Answer: B) Island Hopping
8. Which naval battle was a turning point for the United States in the
Pacific?
 A) Battle of the Coral Sea
 B) Battle of Leyte Gulf
 C) Battle of Midway
 D) Battle of Okinawa
 Correct Answer: C) Battle of Midway
9. What was the Manhattan Project?
 A) Allied invasion of Italy
  B) Development of the atomic bomb
 C) Operation to liberate France
 D) Construction of the Maginot Line
 Correct Answer: B) Development of the atomic bomb
10. Which country was the first to use the Blitzkrieg strategy effectively in
World War II?
 A) Germany
 B) Italy
 C) Japan
 D) Soviet Union
 Correct Answer: A) Germany
11. Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force
during D-Day?
 A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
 B) George S. Patton
 C) Douglas MacArthur
 D) Bernard Montgomery
 Correct Answer: A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
12. What was the Enigma code used by the Germans during World War II?
 A) Secret communication system
 B) Aircraft design
 C) Tank tactics
 D) Naval strategy
 Correct Answer: A) Secret communication system
13. Which country was invaded by Germany in 1940, leading to the
evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk?
 A) Belgium
 B) France
 C) Netherlands
 D) Luxembourg
 Correct Answer: B) France
14. What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference in 1945?
 A) Plan post-war Europe
 B) Coordinate the D-Day invasion
 C) Discuss the Treaty of Versailles
 D) Form the League of Nations
 Correct Answer: A) Plan post-war Europe
15. Which city suffered a prolonged siege during the Eastern Front, lasting
for almost 900 days?
 A) Warsaw
 B) Leningrad
 C) Berlin
  D) Kiev
 Correct Answer: B) Leningrad
16. What was the Bataan Death March?
 A) Allied invasion of Japan
 B) Japanese invasion of China
 C) Forced march of Allied prisoners in the Philippines
 D) Battle in the Pacific
 Correct Answer: C) Forced march of Allied prisoners in the
Philippines
17. Which battle is known as the largest tank battle in history and took place
on the Eastern Front?
 A) Battle of the Bulge
 B) Battle of Kursk
 C) Battle of El Alamein
 D) Battle of Stalingrad
 Correct Answer: B) Battle of Kursk
18. Which country did Germany invade using the Blitzkrieg strategy in 1940?
 A) Poland
 B) Belgium
 C) Netherlands
 D) Norway
 Correct Answer: D) Norway
19. Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during most of World War II?
 A) Vladimir Putin
 B) Joseph Stalin
 C) Nikita Khrushchev
 D) Leon Trotsky
 Correct Answer: B) Joseph Stalin
20. Which battle marked the last major German offensive on the Western
Front in 1944?
 A) Battle of the Bulge
 B) Battle of Iwo Jima
 C) Battle of Okinawa
 D) D-Day Invasion
 Correct Answer: A) Battle of the Bulge
21. In which Pacific battle did the kamikaze tactic become widely used by the
Japanese?
 A) Battle of Midway
 B) Battle of Leyte Gulf
 C) Battle of Iwo Jima
 D) Battle of Okinawa
 Correct Answer: B) Battle of Leyte Gulf
22. What was the significance of the Battle of El Alamein in 1942?
 A) Allied invasion of North Africa
 B) Defeat of German forces in North Africa
 C) Japanese surrender in the Pacific
 D) Liberation of Italy
 Correct Answer: B) Defeat of German forces in North Africa
23. Which country was occupied by Germany and split into four zones after
World War II?
 A) Italy
 B) Austria
 C) Poland
 D) Germany
 Correct Answer: D) Germany
24. What was the purpose of the Doolittle Raid in 1942?
 A) Bombing of Berlin
 B) Invasion of Normandy
 C) Attack on Tokyo to boost Allied morale
 D) Liberation of Paris
 Correct Answer: C) Attack on Tokyo to boost Allied morale
25. Which battle is often considered the largest amphibious assault in
history?
 A) Battle of Iwo Jima
 B) Invasion of Sicily
 C) D-Day Invasion
 D) Battle of Okinawa
 Correct Answer: C) D-Day Invasion
26. Which country was not part of the Allies during World War II?
 A) United States
 B) Soviet Union
 C) Italy
 D) Japan
 Correct Answer: C) Italy
27. What was the significance of the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942?
 A) First major Allied victory in the Pacific
 B) Japanese invasion of Australia
 C) Defeat of the Italian Navy
 D) Liberation of the Philippines
 Correct Answer: A) First major Allied victory in the Pacific
28. Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
 A) Neville Chamberlain
 B) Winston Churchill
 C) Clement Attlee
  D) Anthony Eden
 Correct Answer: B) Winston Churchill
29. Which country did Japan invade in 1937, marking the beginning of the
Second Sino-Japanese War?
 A) Korea
 B) Vietnam
 C) China
 D) Philippines
 Correct Answer: C) China
30. What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?
 A) Rebuild Germany
 B) Prosecute war criminals
 C) Establish the United Nations
 D) Negotiate peace treaties
 Correct Answer: B) Prosecute war criminals
31. Which battle saw the first use of paratroopers on a large scale by the
Germans?
 A) Battle of Britain
 B) Battle of Crete
 C) Battle of Stalingrad
 D) Battle of Kursk
 Correct Answer: B) Battle of Crete
32. What was the significance of the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific?
 A) First Allied victory in the Pacific
 B) Japanese invasion of Australia
 C) Liberation of the Philippines
 D) Defeat of the Italian Navy
 Correct Answer: A) First Allied victory in the Pacific
33. Which country was occupied by both Germany and the Soviet Union
during the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
 A) Poland
 B) France
 C) Norway
 D) Czechoslovakia
 Correct Answer: A) Poland
34. What was the purpose of the Tehran Conference in 1943?
 A) Plan the D-Day invasion
 B) Discuss the Treaty of Versailles
 C) Coordinate the Allied strategy
 D) Form the United Nations
 Correct Answer: C) Coordinate the Allied strategy
35. Which country was invaded by Germany in 1941, breaking the non-
aggression pact?
 A) Finland
 B) Poland
 C) Soviet Union
 D) Hungary
 Correct Answer: C) Soviet Union
36. What was the Battle of Britain primarily fought in?
 A) Sea
 B) Air
 C) Desert
 D) Mountains
 Correct Answer: B) Air
37. Which country did Germany invade that led to the start of World War II?
 A) France
 B) Poland
 C) Soviet Union
 D) Belgium
 Correct Answer: B) Poland
38. Who was the commander of the German Afrika Korps in North Africa?
 A) Erwin Rommel
 B) Hermann Göring
 C) Heinrich Himmler
 D) Joseph Goebbels
 Correct Answer: A) Erwin Rommel
39. Which battle marked the end of the Japanese expansion in the Pacific
and their first defeat in World War II?
 A) Battle of Iwo Jima
 B) Battle of Midway
 C) Battle of Guadalcanal
 D) Battle of the Coral Sea
 Correct Answer: B) Battle of Midway
40. What was the purpose of the Potsdam Conference in 1945?
 A) Plan the invasion of Normandy
 B) Discuss the Treaty of Versailles
 C) Divide Germany into zones of occupation
 D) Form the League of Nations
 Correct Answer: C) Divide Germany into zones of occupation
41. Which city was the first to be targeted by an atomic bomb during World
War II?
 A) Tokyo
 B) Hiroshima
  C) Nagasaki
 D) Osaka
 Correct Answer: B) Hiroshima
42. What was the significance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944?
 A) Liberation of the Philippines
 B) Japanese invasion of Australia
 C) Defeat of the Italian Navy
 D) First use of kamikaze tactics
 Correct Answer: A) Liberation of the Philippines
43. Which country was the first to declare war in World War II?
 A) Germany
 B) United Kingdom
 C) France
 D) Poland
 Correct Answer: D) Poland
44. What was the significance of the Battle of Okinawa in 1945?
 A) Liberation of Japan
 B) Largest amphibious assault in history
 C) Last major battle of the Pacific War
 D) First use of atomic bombs
 Correct Answer: C) Last major battle of the Pacific War
45. Which country did Italy invade in 1935, marking the beginning of its
expansionist policies?
 A) Greece
 B) Ethiopia
 C) Spain
 D) Albania
 Correct Answer: B) Ethiopia
1. **Which river runs through Chennai?**

a. Yamuna

b. Godavari

c. **Adyar**

d. Cauvery

2. **What is the traditional dance form of Chennai?**

a. Kathakali

b. **Bharatanatyam**

c. Kuchipudi

d. Kathak

3. **Which is the oldest railway station in Chennai?**

a. Chennai Central

b. Chennai Egmore

c. **Royapuram**

d. Mambalam
4. **In which year did Chennai officially become Chennai?**

a. 1639

b. 1673

c. **1996**

d. 1805

5. **What is the famous fort located in the heart of Chennai?**

a. Golconda Fort

b. **Fort St. George**

c. Red Fort

d. Jaigarh Fort

6. **Which is the largest beach in Chennai?**

a. **Marina Beach**

b. Elliot's Beach

c. Besant Nagar Beach

d. Thiruvanmiyur Beach

7. **Chennai is also known as...**

a. Garden City

b. Pink City

c. **Gateway of South India**

d. City of Lakes

8. **What is the famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Chennai?**

a. Meenakshi Temple

b. **Kapaleeshwarar Temple**
 c. Ekambareswarar Temple

d. Brihadeeswarar Temple

9. **Which is the oldest medical college in India, located in Chennai?**

a. AIIMS New Delhi

b. **Madras Medical College**

c. Christian Medical College, Vellore

d. Grant Medical College, Mumbai

10. **Chennai is the capital city of which Indian state?**

a. Andhra Pradesh

b. Karnataka

c. **Tamil Nadu**

d. Kerala

11. **Which iconic cinema in Chennai is known as the "Home of Tamil Cinema"?**

a. PVR Cinemas

b. **Sathyam Cinemas**

c. INOX Cinemas

d. Devi Theatre

12. **What is the name of the IT corridor in Chennai?**

a. HITEC City

b. **Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR)**

c. Electronic City

d. Whitefield

13. **Which is the oldest museum in Chennai?**

 a. Indian Museum, Kolkata

b. **Government Museum, Chennai**

c. National Museum, New Delhi

d. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

14. **What is the popular traditional dish of Chennai made with rice and lentils?**

a. Dosa

b. **Idli**

c. Vada

d. Pongal

15. **Which is the famous wildlife sanctuary near Chennai?**

a. Bandipur National Park

b. Periyar National Park

c. **Guindy National Park**

d. Mudumalai National Park

16. **Which cricket stadium in Chennai is often referred to as "Chepauk Stadium"?**

a. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

b. Eden Gardens, Kolkata

c. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

d. **MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai**

17. **What is the popular shopping street in Chennai known for its vibrant markets?
**

a. Sarojini Nagar Market, Delhi

b. **T Nagar**

c. Commercial Street, Bangalore

 d. Colaba Causeway, Mumbai

18. **Which famous music festival takes place annually in Chennai?**

a. Sunburn Festival

b. NH7 Weekender

c. **Margazhi Music and Dance Festival**

d. Jaipur Literature Festival

19. **Which famous technology institute is located in Chennai?**

a. IIT Bombay

b. IIT Delhi

c. **IIT Madras**

d. IIT Kharagpur

20. **Which British officer's residence is now known as Raj Bhavan in Chennai?**

a. Lord Cornwallis

b. Lord Curzon

c. **Lord Clive**

d. Lord Wellesley

21. **What is the name of the famous amusement park in Chennai?**

a. Wonderla

b. Adlabs Imagica

c. **VGP Universal Kingdom**

d. EsselWorld

22. **Which famous director, known as the "Father of Indian Cinema," started
filmmaking in Chennai?**
 a. Satyajit Ray

b. **Dadasaheb Phalke**

c. Ritwik Ghatak

d. Bimal Roy

23. **Which river does the Ennore Thermal Power Station draw water from?**

a. Ganges

b. Krishna

c. **Koratalaiyar**

d. Tungabhadra

24. **What is the traditional art form of puppetry in Chennai called?**

a. Kathputli

b. **Bommalattam**

c. String Puppetry

d. Shadow Puppetry

25. **Which is the longest-running English-language newspaper in Chennai?**

a. The Hindu

b. Deccan Herald

c. **The New Indian Express**

d. Hindustan Times

26. **Which popular hill station is close to Chennai?**

a. Ooty

b. Kodaikanal

c. **Yercaud**

d. Coonoor
27. **What is the name of the annual literary festival held in Chennai?**

a. Kolkata Literary Meet

b. **Chennai Literary Festival**

c. Jaipur Literature Festival

d. Hyderabad Literary Festival

28. **Which iconic structure in Chennai is often referred to as the "Victory War
Memorial"?**

a. India Gate, New Delhi

b. Gateway of India, Mumbai

c. **Victory War Memorial**

d. Amar Jawan Jyoti, New Delhi

29. **Which beach in Chennai is famous for its serene atmosphere and black sands?**

a. Marina Beach

b. Elliot's Beach

c. **Covelong Beach**

d. Besant Nagar Beach

30. **Which historic market in Chennai is known for its traditional silk sarees?**

a. Chandni Chowk, Delhi

b. **Kanchipuram Silk Sari Market**

c. Laad Bazaar, Hyderabad

d. Commercial Street, Bangalore

31. **Which prominent music academy in Chennai hosts the Margazhi Music and
Dance
Festival?**

a. Berklee College of Music

b. **Madras Music Academy**

c. Juilliard School

d. Royal Academy of Music

32. **Which prominent IT company has its headquarters in Chennai?**

a. Infosys

b. TCS

c. Wipro

d. **Cognizant**

33. **Which iconic cinema in Chennai is the first air-conditioned cinema hall in India?
**

a. Regal Cinema, Mumbai

b. **Devi Theatre**

c. Liberty Cinema, Delhi

d. Elgin Talkies, Bangalore

34. **What is the name of the famous Chettinad dish that originated in Chennai?**

a. Biryani

b. Dosa

c. **Chicken Chettinad**

d. Pongal

35. **Which historical event is commemorated by the Victory War Memorial in

Chennai?**
 a. Battle of Plassey

b. Battle of Buxar

c. **World War I**

d. Sepoy Mutiny

36. **Which famous actor, often referred to as "Superstar," hails from Chennai?**

a. Shah Rukh Khan

b. Aamir Khan

c. **Rajinikanth**

d. Kamal Haasan

37. **What is the famous music genre associated with Chennai that combines
classical and folk elements?**

a. Hip Hop

b. **Carnatic Music**

c. Jazz

d. Rock

38. **Which historic market in Chennai is known for its flower vendors and traditional
goods?**

a. Khan Market, Delhi

b. **George Town**

c. Crawford Market, Mumbai

d. Russel Market, Bangalore

39. **Which lake in Chennai is an artificial reservoir and a popular boating spot?**

a. **Chembarambakkam Lake**

b. Powai Lake, Mumbai

 c. Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore

d. Dal Lake, Srinagar

40. **Which famous science and technology museum in Chennai is dedicated to

showcasing applied science and technology?**

a. **Birla Planetarium**

b. Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai

c. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore

d. National Science Centre, Delhi

41. **Which ancient temple in Chennai is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the
108 Divya Desams?**

a. **Parakala Mutt**

b. Kapaleeshwarar Temple

c. **Ashtalakshmi Temple**

d. Vadapalani Murugan Temple

42. **What is the name of the oldest surviving Anglican church in India, located in
Chennai?**

a. St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata

b. St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai

c. **St. Mary's Church**

d. All Saints' Church, Bangalore

43. **Which historic place in Chennai is associated with the signing of the Carnatic
Treaty between the British East India Company and the French?**

a. **Fort St. George**

b. Golconda Fort

c. Agra Fort
 d. Jaigarh Fort

44. **What is the name of the annual book fair held in Chennai, attracting book
lovers from across the country?**

a. Jaipur Literature Festival

b. Kolkata Literary Meet

c. **Chennai Book Fair**

d. Bangalore Literature Festival

45. **Which popular eatery in Chennai is famous for its filter coffee and South Indian
snacks?**

a. Starbucks

b. Costa Coffee

c. Cafe Coffee Day

d. **Saravana Bhavan**

46. **Which famous educational institute in Chennai is known for its marine
engineering programs?**

a. Indian Maritime University

b. **Coimbatore Marine College**

c. Tolani Maritime Institute

d. Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies

47. **What is the name of the international airport in Chennai?**

a. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

b. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

c. Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore

d. **Chennai International Airport**

48. **Which iconic hotel in Chennai is known for its colonial architecture and
historical significance?**

a. **Taj Connemara**

b. The Leela Palace

c. ITC Grand Chola

d. Park Hyatt Chennai

49. **Which famous Indian chess player, the Grandmaster, hails from Chennai?**

a. Viswanathan Anand

b. **P. Harikrishna**

c. Dronavalli Harika

d. Koneru Humpy

50. **What is the traditional Tamil New Year festival celebrated with great enthusiasm
in Chennai?**

a. Diwali

b. Holi

c. **Pongal**

d. Navratri

List of Famous Personalities from

Tamil Nadu
1. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
  A.P.J Abdul Kalam is the former (11th) President of the Republic of India.

 Mr Kalam was also called the “Missile Man of India.”

 In fact, he is a true Tamil Nadu legend. He was born in 1931 in the city of Rameshwaram,
Tamil Nadu.

 Mr Kalam went on to become an accomplished aerospace engineer and scientist.

 Known for his humility and down-to-earth personality, he became the 11th President of
India in 2002.

 Mr Kalam was awarded Bharat Ratna, which is the highest civilian honour in India, in
1997.

C.V Raman

 One of the most accomplished physicists of his generation, Chandrashekhara Venkata

Ramana, was born on 7 November 1888 in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

 Mr Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for one of his most known
works, i.e. The Raman Effect.

 His inventions act as an inspiration and motivation for the young generation of scientists
in India and beyond.

Vishwanathan Anand

 Vishwanathan Anand is the very first grandmaster from India.

 He was born in Chennai in 1969 and is one of the most inspiring personalities of Tamil
Nadu.

 He dominated the chess world throughout his career, winning the World Chess
Championship 5 times.

 In fact, he is nicknamed as “Tiger of Madras.”

 He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2007 and Arjuna Award in 1985.

Srinivasa Ramanujan

 Srinivasa Ramanujan is one of the most inspiring personalities in Tamil Nadu state. He
was born in Erode, Tamil Nadu, in 1887.

 Ramanujan became one of the most successful and sought-after mathematicians of his
time.
  Ramanujan, along with Hardy, gave the famous Hardy-Ramanujan number.

 His contribution to mathematics is recognised in India and beyond.

 Mr Ramanujan passed away at the age of 32 in 1920.

A.R Rahman

 A. R Rahman is one of the most inspiring personalities of Tamil Nadu.

 Coming from a humble background, A.R Rahman achieved incredible fame in music and
became a true Tamil Nadu legend.

 His singing career spans more than three decades.

 Moreover, his biggest achievements include Two Academy Awards, two Grammy
awards, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, and Padma Bhushan.

M.S Swaminathan

 Mr Swaminathan is one of the greatest scientists belonging to Tamil Nadu.

 In the 1960s, Mr Swaminathan became a global leader and the face of the Green
Revolution, which propelled the country to self-reliance on food surplus and security.

 The Green Revolution changed agriculture in India and proved to be economically

successful.

 Born in Tanjore District, Mr Swaminathan was awarded the second-highest civilian award
Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India.

 He is also known as “The father of Green Revolution”.

Alarmel Valli

 Alarmel Valli is one of the leading Indian classical dancers.

 She specialised in Bharatnatyam.

 She was born in 1956 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

 In 1984, Alarmel Valli founded “Deepshikha Dance Foundation” in Chennai.

 Throughout her career, she has performed in India and worldwide and became a Tamil
Nadu legend in classical art.

 She was honoured with many awards, including Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.

Indra Nooyi
  Born in 1955 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, Indra Nooyi is an Indian-American
businesswoman. In fact, she served as the CEO of the multinational corporation PepsiCo
from 2006 to 2017.

 Nooyi currently holds a place on the board of companies and corporations like Amazon,
ICC, and Philips.

 Nooyi became a household name and one of the inspiring personalities of Tamil Nadu.

 She has also published books and addressed many global platforms.

Mahesh Bhupathi

 Mahesh Bhupati is a well-known name in the tennis world; he became the first tennis
player from India to win a Grand Slam tournament in 1997.

 He also reached the highest world number one ranking in doubles tennis in 1999.

 His partnership with Leander Paes resulted in a successful Indian team in the tennis
world.

 He was awarded the Padma Shri for his achievements in tennis.

Sundar Pichai

 Sundar Pichai’s birth name is Pichai Sundararajan. He was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu,
in the year 1972.

 Mr Pichai is the current CEO of Alphabet inc. and Google.

 In fact, he comes from a very humble background. Pichai has become one of the most
inspiring personalities of Tamil Nadu.

 He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2022.

### General Wildlife Questions:

1. **Which is the largest land mammal in the world?**

a. Elephant

b. Giraffe

c. **Blue Whale**

d. Hippopotamus

2. **What is the largest big cat species in the world?**

a. Leopard

b. Lion

c. Cheetah

d. **Tiger**

3. **Which continent is home to the largest number of species of venomous snakes?

**
 a. Africa

b. Asia

c. North America

d. **Australia**

4. **What is the term for animals that are active during the night and rest during the
day?**

a. Diurnal

b. **Nocturnal**

c. Crepuscular

d. Matutinal

5. **Which bird is known for its long migration journey, often covering thousands of
miles?**

a. Robin

b. Pigeon

c. Swallow

d. **Arctic Tern**

6. **What is the main diet of a herbivore?**

a. Meat

b. **Plants**

c. Insects

d. Fish

7. **Which marine animal is known for its ability to change colors to camouflage
itself?**

a. Clownfish

b. Seahorse
 c. **Octopus**

d. Jellyfish

8. **What is the collective name for a group of wolves?**

a. Flock

b. **Pack**

c. Herd

d. Colony

9. **Which species is the largest living primate?**

a. Orangutan

b. **Gorilla**

c. Chimpanzee

d. Bonobo

10. **Which animal is known as the "ship of the desert"?**

a. Elephant

b. Giraffe

c. **Camel**

d. Horse

### Wildlife in Chennai:

11. **Which national park in Tamil Nadu is known for its population of Indian
elephants and Bengal tigers?**

a. Bandipur National Park

b. Nagarhole National Park

c. Mudumalai National Park

 d. **Anamalai (Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary) National Park**

12. **Which water body in Chennai is home to migratory birds during the winter
season?**

a. **Pulicat Lake**

b. Chembarambakkam Lake

c. Ennore Creek

d. Red Hills Lake

13. **What is the state bird of Tamil Nadu, often found in the wetlands of Chennai?**

a. Peafowl

b. **Common Emerald Dove**

c. Indian Roller

d. Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

14. **Which turtle species is known to nest along the beaches of Chennai?**

a. Leatherback Turtle

b. Loggerhead Turtle

c. **Olive Ridley Turtle**

d. Hawksbill Turtle

15. **Which wildlife sanctuary in Chennai is a haven for birdwatchers and is known
for its resident and migratory birds?**

a. **Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary**

b. Guindy National Park

c. Arignar Anna Zoological Park

d. Theosophical Society
### Wildlife during World War II:

16. **What was the codename given to the Allied invasion of Normandy during
World War II?**

a. Operation Desert Storm

b. Operation Overlord

c. **Operation Neptune**

d. Operation Barbarossa

17. **Which animal played a crucial role in World War II, assisting soldiers with
transportation and logistics in mountainous terrains?**

a. **Mules**

b. Horses

c. Dogs

d. Elephants

18. **Which bird species was used by the military for communication purposes
during World War II?**

a. Sparrow

b. Pigeon

c. Crow

d. **Carrier Pigeon**

19. **During World War II, which country had a military unit known as the "Chindits"
that operated in the Burma Campaign?**

a. Germany

b. Japan

c. **United Kingdom**

d. United States
20. **What was the primary purpose of the "Ghost Army" during World War II?**

a. Espionage

b. Medical Services

c. **Deception and Misdirection**

d. Guerrilla Warfare

21. **Which insect-borne disease affected soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World
War II?**

a. Malaria

b. **Dengue Fever**

c. Yellow Fever

d. Typhus

22. **What was the codename for the atomic bomb project during World War II that
led to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?**

a. Operation Overlord

b. Operation Neptune

c. **Manhattan Project**

d. Operation Torch

23. **Which amphibious reptile was said to inspire fear among soldiers stationed in
the Pacific Islands during World War II?**

a. Turtle

b. **Saltwater Crocodile**

c. Alligator

d. Komodo Dragon
24. **During World War II, which animal was used by the Soviet military to detect
incoming aircraft, particularly German bombers?**

a. Cats

b. Dogs

c. **Dolphins**

d. Bats

25. **Which marine mammal was used by the U.S. Navy for locating underwater
mines during World War II?**

a. **Dolphins**

b. Whales

c. Seals

d. Manatees

### General Wildlife Questions (Continued):

26. **What is the world's largest living reptile?**

a. Komodo Dragon

b. **Saltwater Crocodile**

c. Nile Crocodile

d. Alligator

27. **Which is the smallest species of bear?**

a. Polar Bear

b. **Sun Bear**

c. Grizzly Bear

d. Panda Bear
28. **What is the name for a group of dolphins?**

a. Pod

b. School

c. **Pod or School**

d. Herd

29. **Which butterfly species is known for its long migration across North America?**

a. Monarch Butterfly

b. Swallowtail Butterfly

c. **Painted Lady Butterfly**

d. Blue Morpho Butterfly

30. **What is the term for animals that primarily eat both plants and meat?**

a. Carnivore

b. Herbivore

c. **Omnivore**

d. Insectivore

31. **Which animal is known for its ability to mimic the calls of other birds and even
mechanical sounds?**

a. Owl

b. Parrot

c. **Lyrebird**

d. Mockingbird
32. **Which marine mammal is known for its long tusks and is associated with the
Arctic region?**

a. Whale Shark

b. Narwhal

c. **Walrus**

d. Beluga Whale

33. **What is the largest living species of shark?**

a. Hammerhead Shark

b. Tiger Shark

c. **Whale Shark**

d. Great White Shark

34. **Which species of big cat is known for its distinctive black coat and is found in
dense forests of Southeast Asia?**

a. Snow Leopard

b. **Black Panther**

c. Jaguar

d. Clouded Leopard

35. **Which bird is known for its courtship dance, with the male performing intricate
steps to attract a mate?**

a. Penguin

b. **Bird of Paradise**

c. Peacock

d. Crane

36. **What is the name of the largest species of penguin, native to Antarctica?**

a. Little Penguin
 b. **Emperor Penguin**

c. Adelie Penguin

d. King Penguin

37. **Which species of deer is known for its impressive antlers and is native to North
America?**

a. Moose

b. Roe Deer

c. **Elk**

d. Sika Deer

38. **What is the main diet of a pescatarian animal?**

a. Plants

b. Insects

c. **Fish**

d. Meat

39. **Which is the smallest species of monkey, native to South America?**

a. Capuchin Monkey

b. **Pygmy Marmoset**

c. Howler Monkey

d. Spider Monkey

40. **What is the term for a baby kangaroo?**

a. Calf

b. Fawn

c. **Joey**
PICTURE ROUND
1.

1. Winston Churchill

The prime minister of Britain during most of World War II. Churchill was among the
most active leaders in resisting German aggression and played a major role in
assembling the Allied Powers, including the United States and the USSR.
Adolf Hitler (1889 – 1945) Dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933-45. During
the 1930s,
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 – 1945) – US President 1932 – 1945.
Roosevelt was sympathetic to the Allied cause and offered generous war loan
to Britain.
Joseph Stalin (1879 – 1953) Leader and dictator of the Soviet Union. Stalin
signed a non-aggression pact with Hitler in 1939