25 September 2012: Daily GK Quiz

1. What device is used to measure ocean depth?
[A]Thermometer
[B]Altimeter
[C]Fathometer
[D]Barometer


2. Which company has acquired VirusTotal.com, a website that provides free checking of files for viruses, on September 7, 2012?
[A]Microsoft
[B]Oracle
[C]Facebook
[D]Google


3. Which is the largest country with only one time zone?
[A]China
[B]Sudan
[C]Libya
[D]Argentina


4. What was the ancient name of Bengal?
[A]Kamrupa
[B]Patliputra
[C]Gauda
[D]Vallabhi


5. Who authored The Fourth Estate?
[A]Vikram Seth
[B]Jeffrey Archer
[C]Sidney Sheldon
[D]Paulo Coehlo