2nd half (somnath)

A quiz of the Indians, by the A quiz of the Indians, by the Indians, for the IndiansIndians, for the Indians

ROUND 4

* This popular custom is based on the philosophy of non-arrogance. Etymologically, the name of this custom is made up of three parts:-- the 1st part literally translate to ‘not me’. It is a

negation of one's identity and hence of one's ego.-- the 2nd part is the sound of life. The whole cosmos is

summed up while pronouncing this 2nd part.-- the 3rd part means shape/form of or manifestation of.

* Which custom am I referring to?

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* This annual auction event has been turned into an e-auction to control the siphoning of money by the middle-men. Last year, it earned a revenue of nearly Rs. 200 crores. The auctioned items are graded into five varieties, each of which is then graded for colour, texture and length. * What is this all about?

* Which literary work?

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* These three scenes from the 2005 Malayalam movie ‘Anandabhadram’, starring Prithviraj and Kavya Madhavan has a common link. Explain. (Bigger vis – next slides)

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4. Vis

* This is Tom Alter’s voice from an audio-book released on September 6, 2012. In fact, it's the audio version of the biography of a famous Indian. * Identify him.

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* The species Macaca munzala was discovered by Indian researchers in 2004.

The word ‘munzala’ literally means in the local dialect – ‘monkey of the deep forest’.* What is the common name for this species, derived from an Indian state?

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What does the What does the round circleround circle in the middle of in the middle of this flag represent? (The colour yellow this flag represent? (The colour yellow represents the represents the yellow cloth in which the yellow cloth in which the ___s were offered___s were offered) )

Audience

Kulcha

Put funda. (Non-exhaustive clues)

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* This 200-foot long, 150-foot wide and 50-foot tall sculpture (vis), on top of a rocky hill of mythological importance, is a great tourist attraction at Chadayamangalam village in Kerala.

* What’s the story with this place? (Bigger vis – next slide)

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8. Vis

* This well known song is part of the soundtrack of the 2011 movie ‘Gandhi to Hitler’. Who is singing this song?

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* This area was predominantly a mangrove swamp before the late 19th century, inhabitedmainly by Koli fishermen. When the swamp filled in, the Kolis left and others (potters from Gujarat, tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh) moved in. * What resulted?

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* In the original version -- 12 was Faith, 44 was Arrogance, 49 was Vulgarity, 51 was Reliability, 52 was Theft, 76 was Knowledge, 95 was Pride and 99 was Lust. 100 represented Nirvana.

* What is being described?

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* A stage performance of a controversial literary work. Name the novel.

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* Last time this particular type of plant (Melocanna baccifera) blossomed in 2006. To combat the resultant ‘effect’, UN's World Food Programme (WFP), had to come forward. * What happened? (Bigger vis – next slide)

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13. Vis

Who is the author of the following books ---Who is the author of the following books --- * * Midterm Poll Midterm Poll –1969 –1969 * * Beyond Survival: Emerging Beyond Survival: Emerging Dimensions of Indian Economy Dimensions of Indian Economy – 1984 – 1984 * * Off the Track Off the Track –1987 –1987 * * Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice Saga of Struggle and Sacrifice –1992 –1992 && * * Challenges Before the Nation Challenges Before the Nation – 1992? – 1992?

Audience

Pranab Mukherjee

* What is so peculiar about these following songs, taken from three different movies?

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* After independence, Major General Hira Lal Atal was given the responsibility to create something. He chose the lady (in the pic.) because of her intimate knowledge of Indian mythology, Sanskrit and Vedas, which he hoped would make her job easier. The lady, who was a painter, took up the challenge. * What resulted after that? (Vis – next slide)

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15. Vis

ROUND 5

* There are two temples in India dedicated to X -- one is at Sambalpur, Orissa and the other is at Chikmagalur, Karnataka. The X Mandapam in Kanyakumari (vis) now houses the X Museum. * Identify X.

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* Founded in 1918, it is the third oldest university in southern India. Some of its noted alumni are -- P. V. Narasimha Rao, Mohd. Azharuddin, Diana Hayden, Harsha Bhogle and Nagesh Kukunoor. * Who was the founder of this university?

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* The lady in the pic. was a part of the Indian delegation at the 2012 London Olympics. Who is her most well known daughter?

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* As a part of the National Film Awards, the first film to win this particular award is Maina Tadanta and the last one to win, till date, is Aranya Kandam. * After whom this award, instituted in 1980, has been named?

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* With whom would you connect the following clues? (Non-exhaustive list)

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* St John's College, University of Cambridge have instituted a scholarship in 2008 for prospective Indian PhD students. * After which former student of the College, the Scholarship has been named?

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* Smile Train is a humanitarian organization based in New York City with the mission of providing free corrective surgery for children with cleft lip and palate. In 2009, who was appointed as the first Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador ?

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* Though Anand Mehta is the 7-times National Champion in bridge, he is not the most well-known sportsperson in his family. * Who is being talked about?

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* From running a tea-stall with his brother to becoming one of the most tech-savvy person in India, this occasional ‘poet’ launched his first anthology of poems, titled ‘Aankh Aa Dhanya Chhe’ in 2007. * Who is he?

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* During her later years. Who?

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