Knowledge Test

1) Whose birthday is observe as International Philosophy Day?
2) What is the name of the probe sent by NASA, which landed safely on Mars after a nine-month journey?
3) In which city of Nepal is the Narayanahiti Palace located?
4) Which mammals lay eggs?
5) Which snake can raise a ‘hood’ behind its head?
6) What are terrapins?
7) What did Asessandro Volta invent in 1800?
Who tops the celebrity power list for the second year running, according to a survey by Forbes Magazine?
9) Which city is famous for its shell-like opera house?
10) Between which two cities the “Maitree” express was resumed on April 14th after 43 years?

Answers
1) November 20,the birthday of Socrates 2) Phoenix Mars Lander; 3) Kathmandu; 4) The Platypusm and the Spiny anteater or Echidna; 5) The Cobra; 6) Aquatic reptiles related to tortoise; 7) The electric battery; Oprah Winfrey; 9) Sydney, Australia; 10) Kolkata and Dhaka