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The India Quiz

The India QuizBy Rajenki Das and Soham BanerjeeThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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1The Indian context started when an Indian Muslim saint went on a pilgrimage to Mecca from Yemen and smuggled X to Mysore State in India. It was considered an illegal act to take out X out of Arab lands.However the saints act of smuggling a particular quantity of X was considered a religious act.What is X? Bonus for the Funda. (+5)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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X Coffee BeansFunda He carried only 7 seeds since 7 is a holy number in Islam.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

2The previous ones were Chapala, Megh, Roanu, Kyant and Nada.The future ones will be Asiri and Mora.What name is missing from this list?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Cyclone Vardah. The name was suggested by Pakistan. It means Red Rose.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

3The Heroes Project is an initiative launched in 2004 by X with Hollywood actor Richard Gere and support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Clinton Global Initiave.This Project aims to mobilize societal leaders and the media industry to fight HIV/AIDS in India.X was a socialite who passed away in 2016.(Hint Is related to one of Indias famous business families)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Parmeshwar GodrejThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

4Who has launched an apparel brand powered by artificial intelligence? In 2016 there was a controversy regarding the company that it sold shoes made from cowhide. The VHP even vowed to take legal action against it. However the claim was later disregarded.Bonus points for naming the AI used. (+5)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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MyntraModa RapidoThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

5This industry, based in a town (which is believed to have got its name from Ravana's father-in-law) has grown tremendously in the last seven-eight years and is estimated at Rs 200 crore-plus. It supplies Hollywood producers with ancient arms, ammunition, attire, furniture, books, leather goods and household items. The companies in this town has made props for Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, etc.Name the town.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Meerut


6X belongs to nobody in particular. X belongs to humanity as a whole. But, to live in X, one must be a willing servitor of the divine consciousness.X will be the place of an unending education, of constant progress, and a youth that never ages.X wants to be the bridge between the past and the future. Taking advantage of all discoveries from without and from within, X will boldly spring towards future realisations.X will be a site of material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual human unity.


Written by Mirra Alfassa also known as The Mother on 28th February, 1968, identify this document.X will suffice.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


The Auroville Charter


7This is one of the earliest logo of which institution?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


State Bank of IndiaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

8On a PIL filed by the Saborno Roy Chowdhury Parivar Parishad and nine other persons in 2001, a five-member committee was set up by the Calcutta High Court.The chief justice of the High Court, AK Mathur, set up a five-member committee headed by noted historian Nemai Sadhan Bose to examine an issue.On the basis of the findings, the court passed a judgement which required the history books of the country to be rewritten.What was the judgement?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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The theory that Job Charnock of the English East India Company was the founder of the city was discredited.August 24, 1690, would no more be observed as Kolkatas foundation day.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

9His name is Dinanath Bhargava. Bhargava was chosen by noted painter Nandlal Bose in the group for designing the pages of the Indian Constitutions manuscript.He also made another contribution to India. What is it?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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He made the two-dimension rendition of the Lion Capital with its motto extracted from Mundaka Upanishad -Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs).This is what appears in print form.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

10X is said to have originated in Nizams Restaurant, Kolkata. There are many theories to its birth.Some suggest that hurried office commuters wanted something quick and portable to eat, some mention Britishbabuswho were too fastidious to touch the kabab.The first part of the name came later when Nizams realized that the iron skewers in which they made the kebabs would not be enough. So they used bamboo sticks as skewers. What is X?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Kati Roll (Egg/Chicken Roll not acceptable)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

11In a radio talk show in January 1972 to commemorate something a journalist Jyoti Prasad Saikia of Tripura coined this term.Later through his book, the term which he coined became popular.What did he coin?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Seven Sisters of IndiaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

12The film is a love story between a prince and a gypsy girl, based on aParsiplay written byJoseph David. The story centers on an imaginary, historical royal family in the kingdom of Kumarpur. The main characters are the king and his two warring wives, Dilbahar and Naubahar. Their rivalry escalates when afakirpredicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir.It also had the hit song "De de khuda ke naam par sung by actor Wazir Mohammed Khan (who played the fakir) which was incidental in Indian cinema industry.This film was also honoured by Google in a doodle.ID the film.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Alam AraThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

13This company had the motto Florebo quocumque ferar meaning I will flourish wherever I will be brought.ID this company.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Compagnie franaise pour le commerce des Indes orientales or French East India CompanyThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

14The place was little known to outside world due its inaccessibility. In 1931,Frank S. Smythe,Eric ShiptonandR.L. Holdsworth, all British mountaineers, lost their way while returning from a successful expedition to Mt. Kametand happened to come upon it. They were attracted to the beauty of the area and named it the X. Frank Smythe later authored a book of the same name.ID X.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Valley of Flowers, UttarakhandThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

15The State Government of Assam moved a resolution in 2013 to seek a clarification from The Times of India as to whose notation of the Indian National Anthem it published in 1950 and 1997, which showed the word X embedded in the body of the lyric.The ToI report was not questioned by anybody in 1950 and 1997.A MLA from Assam claimed that originally X was there in the song but it was later changed to Y.What is X and Y?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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X KamrupY - SindhuThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

16In his book The Elephant, The Tiger and The Telephone he coined a comparison of Indias thali to Americas melting pot. "If America is amelting pot, then to me India is athali a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls. Each tastes different, and does not necessarily mix with the next, but they belong together on the same plate, and they complement each other in making the meal a satisfying repast." Who?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Shashi Tharoor


17Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017Raghu Nayak was a gardener from Odisha, recognized as a hero by the then president Rajendra Prasad in 1952 with a reward of Rs. 500 and a letter for his heroics a few years back. He continued with his job in Delhi till he retired in 1968, and by the time he died in 1983, he had been consumed by both obscurity and hardship.But, in June 2016, the CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, announced an assistance of Rs 5 lakh to his widow Mandodari. With panchayat polls due next year, many analysts opined that the BJD was just trying to get maximum mileage by honoring Raghu.What act, where his khurpi came in handy, was he honored for?

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Captured Nathuram Godse after he shot Gandhi.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

18In Thomas & Friends : The Great Race which was released in 2016 is a film where Thomas goes to the Great Railway Show and competes with some of the world's finest locomotives.From India there are Ashima and Rajiv. While Ashima is fictional, Rajivs character is based on a real working engine in the Indian Railways.Rajiv is a small tank engine from the East Indian Railway, who carries passengers and goods from Calcutta in the east up to the north of India. Set against the backdrop of the Himalayan Mountains, Rajivs beautiful colours help him to stand out from the rest, making him the perfect contender for the Best Decorated Engine Parade.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

Name the engine which inspired the character


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Fairy Queen (Built in 1855, it was certified as being the world's oldest one in regular operation after being restored to haul aluxury train)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

19One of the stories behind the origin of this art is a tale that mentions how a traveler taught it to a peasant in return of water to drink. Another story is that Noor Jahan was believed to have introduced this art.What is this art form which has Bakhiya, Hool, Zanzeera, Taj Mahal, Bulbul, Ghas ki Patti, etc as its styles?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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ChikankariThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

20This company identifies its name as follows. Which entity? Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


PepperFryThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

21In his book The Midnights Children,Salman Rushdie deals with India's transition fromBritish colonialismtoindependenceand thepartition of British India.The story is told by its chief protagonist, Saleem Sinai, and is set in the context of actual historical events as with historical fiction.But, his style of preserving the history with fictional accounts wasself-reflexivewhich he himself explained with a termX.(Hint It includes the name of a food item)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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ChutnificationThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

22Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017Following a relentless period of 16 years, Iron Sharmila finally decided to break her fast on August 9th, 2016 and also announced her desire to run for public office in Manipur.Why did it specifically end on August 9th , coinciding with a certain anniversary from over 70 years ago? How was this symbolic to the idea of her protest?

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To coincide with the anniversary of Quit India Movement which was started on 9th August.


23Traditionally a Spanish tune, it is intro to a song called "En Er Mundo - Pepe El Trompeta.The sound is the beginning of a famous Spanish paso-doble. Paso-doble (two step) being a typical piece of Spanish music played by wind instruments and suited to the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfight. It has traditionally been played in the bullfighting.Context to India?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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The IPL tuneThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

24On 16th December, 2016, his biography which was written by Saurabh Duggal was released. Name of his biography?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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AkhadaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

25Love, Courage, Patience, Peacefulness, Magnanimity, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Selflessness, Self-Control, Self Sacrifice, Truthfulness, Righteousness, Justice, Mercy, Gracefulness, Humility, Empathy, Sympathy, Spiritual Knowledge, Moral Values, Spiritual, Wisdom, The Fear of God, Faith or Belief or HopeWhat does this represent?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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24 spokes of Ashoka ChakraThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

26In the 1892 General Election, he was elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central. He refused to take the oath on the Bible as he was not a Christian, but was allowed to take the oath of office in the name of God on his copy ofKhordeh Avesta.He was the first British MP of Indian origin.He authored books such as The manners and customs of the Parsees, Poverty of India, Lord Salisbury's Blackman, etcID this person who was a father like figure to the Indian Freedom cause.


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Dadabhai Naoroji, The Grand Old Man of IndiaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

27Brooks is a sports clothing company in Australia that landed one of its most high profile clients in 2008.The requirement was to make a specially customized equipment that would bear the colours of green or navy blue in patches with white an unusual combination for these items, intended for personal reasons.What were these which has been held the by the sports governing body as being wrong?


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MS Dhonis wicket keeping gloves. This is a tribute to the camouflage uniform of the armed forces.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

28Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017Connect

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Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie.He used Joseph Anton as pseudonym because Irans Ayotallah Khomeini had issued a fatwa against him.He chose the name to honour Joseph Conrad and Anton Chekhov.


29It is also known as the Tomb of Rabia Durani and designed by Hanspat Rai and Ata Ullah.Jean Bapiste-Tavarnier was a 17th-century French gem merchant and traveler. He has travelled 6 times between Persia and India from 1630 1668. During his fourth journey he saw around three hundred carts laden with marble, drawn by at least 12 oxen during his journey from Surat to Golconda.It was supposed to be a rival to a more popular building but severe budgetary constraints were imposed by a ruler.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Bibi ka MaqbaraThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

30According to Oxford Dictionary of World Place Names, X means lions city. It was named to honour theCaliphAli Ibn Abi Talib, who was also known as Y because of his lion-like valour in battles.Past names of the city included Baghnagar (City of Gardens). One theory suggests that it was named Bhagyanagar by its founder.In his 1955 reportThoughts on Linguistic States,B. R. Ambedkar, proposed designating the city as thesecond capitalof India because of its amenities and strategic central location.Give X (Y is not required)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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HyderabadThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

31In 2007, X asked a question on Yahoo! Answers What should we do to free our planet from terrorism?.The question he asked ended up garnering reactions from across the country like nothing before ever had. It not only evoked reactions from renowned Indian personalities like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Kiran Bedi and Leander Paes.It also got over 31,000 responses which was also reportedly one of the highest responses on Yahoo! Answers.Who is X?


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APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of IndiaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

32PLUS 21 was supposed to be one of the firsts in Indian television. Its programme schedule included content like Ek Aur Silsila, Bhog se Yog Tak, Abhinetri, etc.However in 1996 a PIL forced the channel to abandon its launch.Why?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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It was supposed to be the first adult entertainment channel in India.All the way back in 1996.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

33NRI couple Aravinda Pillalamarri and Ravi Kuchimanchi returned to India in 1998 after quitting their jobs in the US.The duo first visited the villages affected by the Sardar Sarovar dam in 1998 after reading about the Narmada Bachao Andolan. They came upon the village of Bilgaon in Maharashtra. For 55 years after Independence, Bilgaon had not seen electricity.What Aravinda and Ravi did notice was a 9-metre high waterfall of sorts which could very well have been utilised to generate electricity. The Bilgaon Project started in May 2002 and done by January 2003. This is the inspiration behind what?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


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SwadesThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

34Manthan which means churning is a film directed by Shyam Benegal is based on the White Revolution by Verghese Kurien in India.This film is also unique in a special way. What makes it special?Also title song of the film sung by Preeti Sagar was adopted as something. What?Pounce - +40 / -20Direct - +20Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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First crowd funded film in India. 500000 dairy farmers contributed Rs. 2 lakh each for financing the film.The Title song Mero gaam kathaparey has been adopted by Amul for its television commercialThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

35The first logo of the company was acentaur, a stylised version ofSagittariusshooting an arrow in a circle representing the wheel ofKonark.The logo was chosen by founderof the company was introduced in 1948 and represented the the company until 2007.This company changed its logo in 2007.ID the company.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Air IndiaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

36Regarding X', Prasoon Joshi says, "I was looking for a new word for turbulence. X is a Hindi word and Rahman has done some amazing percussion on it which explains the turbulence.Y' is a mother-son song where the son has passed away. It's almost surreal in terms of expression... The son is telling the mother, through a game, 'I'm in a place that's beautiful... I've jumped and touched a bunch of dreams...' I've really enjoyed writing these thoughts. I was in tears when Lataji sang the song.ID X and Y.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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X KhalbaliY Lukka ChuppiThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

37Xwas the founder and chairman of Internet Users Community of India (IUCI). He played a major role in setting up internet organizations like the Ethical Hackers Association.Xalso maintained a website dedicated to his family.ID X.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Shammi KapoorThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

Junglee.org.in

38Ibn Battuta wrote in 1350. A single man can carry one and every traveller should have his own.., which his slave carries about on his head.As Indians travelled abroad, they carried theirXwith them. In the nineteenth century, when the British recruited Sikhs from Punjab for its police force in Malaysia, theXbecame a common sight on the streets of that country. It remains popular there even now. Angareeb is presumed to be a version of theXthat travelled from India to Sudan through ancient trading ties.ID X.


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Charpai / Khat / CotThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

39Originating in Tamil Nadu, the practice ofXhas spread to Sri Lanka, Singapore and South Africa as well.Xis part of a larger ceremony stretching over a two-and-a-half month period where parts of the Mahabharata is re-enacted, totalling up to 18 distinguishable rites.The ceremony is in honour of Draupati Amman, who is considered the incarnation of Mariamman.

ID X.


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Thimithi/ Fire walking ceremonyThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

40X believes in the philosophy ofsarvodayaand collective ownership. It accepts all its working members as the owners and an equal partaker in both profit and loss.The members are co-owners and fondly referred to as "sisters". All the decisions are based on consensus and any member-sister has the right to veto a decision. Men can only be salaried employees (accountants, drivers or security guards), and not the members of the organisation (i.e. they are not the owners).ID X.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad or LijjatThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

41According to fake news, an Indian won Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering a mysterious particle X.Nobel committee spokesperson, Mr. Nobel Patel issued a statement saying, Invention of Blue LEDs has only helped the mankind in saving some electricity, which is anyways available On Demand to all industries in..in ample amounts. However, the discovery of X has helped us understand atoms, and thus this world in a better manner.ID X.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is



42Xis known for his contributions to the architecture ofY.After having worked for four years between 1951-54 with Le Corbusier in Paris,Xreturned to Ahmedabad to supervise Le Corbusier's projects.His studio, Vastu-Shilpa (environmental design), was established in 1955.X worked closely with Louis Kahn and Anant Raje. Apart from his international fame as an architect,Xis equally known as an educator and institution builder.He did a cameo role in Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani, and Shaad Ali's Ok Jaanu, playing himself.ID X. (Hint Y is famous institution in India)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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B. V. Doshi and IIM BangaloreThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

43Krishnan Kutti, owner of New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmedabad, claims thatXbrings good luck to the restaurant and the customers dont mind theX.Every morning, waiters spend some time wiping theXand decorating them with fresh flowers.IDX or give what makes the restaurant unique?(Picture follows)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


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X GravestonesThere are graves in the restaurant, which was built on a Muslim cemeteryThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

44 It was like holding a mirror to the life of European community in Calcutta, asXgave a detailed account of their social life, but laced with a touch of broad humour and satire.Xtold stories of scandals, love affairs, local gossips and duels. No wonder people foundXvery entertaining, describing as "witty and scurrilous".There was nothing to stopYfrom giving malicious, vulgar and sarcastic accounts against the government.Xstarted putting imaginary concerts and plays, whereYassigned suggestive parts to Zcalling him "The Great Moghul", "Sir F. Wronghead", "Dictator" and made him sing a song entitled "Know then, War is my pleasure.Give X, Y, ZDirect: +5 for each ,+20 altogether ; Pounce: +30 , -15 wrong/incompleteThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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X The Bengal Gazette (first newspaper of India)Y James Augustus Hickey (the founder)Z William Hastings (then Governor General)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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45The late Indian actress introduced theXstyle in Indian film industry in her first filmLove in Simla. R.K.Nayyar, the director of the film, suggested her to go for the style as was then sported by the Hollywood actressAudrey Hepburn.The style soon became a fashion fad in the 1960s.ID X.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Fringe cut/ Sadhana CutThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


46Identify the freedom fighter to whom the stamp is dedicated. Also, a cricket stadium is named after him.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Veer Narayan SinghCricket stadium is in Naya RaipurThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


47IDThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Rocky Singh and Mayur (from Highway On My Plate and Food Express)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


48Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim includes a unique diversity of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers and spectacular, snow-capped mountains covered with ancient forests, including the worlds third highest peak, Mount Khangchendzonga. Mythological stories are associated with this mountain and with a great number of natural elements (e.g. caves, rivers, lakes, etc.) that are the object of worship by the indigenous people of Sikkim. The sacred meanings of these stories and practices have been integrated with Buddhist beliefs and constitute the basis for Sikkimese identity. This is the certain type of first site from India to make it to the UNESCO list. What type?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Mixed Type A "mixed site" contains elements of both natural and cultural significance.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


49X, a leader of Anglo Indian community who is credited with pioneering a certain form of activity in the country passed away in June 2016.The former Lok Sabha MP and three time nominated Anglo-Indian MLA in West Bengal Assembly is survived by his wife Joyce and three sons.X conducted the first well organized , formal Y in 1967 at Christ the King Church parish hall in a city.X was also the Chairman of CISCE (the education board) from 1993 to 2011. Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


X Neil OBrienY Quiz



50According to Indian Food Theory, our food has 6 different flavours: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, spicy and ?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


AstringentAnastringent substance is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrictbody tissues. In short it is the dry sandpapery feeling in the mouth.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


51In November 2013, along with other modifications, a soundproof cubicle glass partition was added to a room in Hyatt Regency, Chennai for a few days. This was in preparation for a high profile event to be held.Why?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Venue for World Chess Championship 2013 between Anand and CarlsenThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


52Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

They were felicitated by a host of personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar. Each of them received a cheque of certain amount.Also, they were presented smartphones and laptops from Smartron along with free lifetime healthcare support at Aster DM Healthcare facilities in India.Who were they?

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Indian winners in the Paralympics GamesThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


53It is said that Adolf Hitler offeredX, a major in the British Indian army, German citizenship and a higher army post. ButXpolitely turned it down.Also, it was said that residents of Vienna, Austria, honouredXby setting up a statue of him with four hands and four .. but no such statue had been found. IDX.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

And the answer is


Dhyan ChandThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


54It was advertised as The Star event you have been waiting for! When X was at the peak of his career in the 1980s, he was launched as a crime fighting superhero called Supremo in a comic book series published by India Book House.Supremo conceals his identity by wearing large glasses which resemble welding glasses, a skin-tight costume with a wrap which resembles those worn by fishermen on India's western coast, and achakrapendant. He loves peanuts and "music is his passion", which is why he carries aWalkman.Who? (Picture follows)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


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Amitabh BachchanThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


47Indian scientists have announced they will send an expedition to the peak of Mount Everest to confirm theories that Nepals 2015 earthquake resulted inX. What is X?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Shrinking of Mount Everest/ Reduction in Everests heightThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


56Fill the blanked out words. This is an Amul tribute to a very famous person in India.Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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Miss Nimbupani.Tribute for Mario MirandaThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


57Xis a governmental body in India purposed with developing, education and research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy etc.The department was created in March 1995.Xreceived its current name in March 2003. The Ministry ofXwas formed with effect from 9 November 2014 by elevation of the Department ofX. The Bharatiya Janata Party, in its election manifesto, said it would increase public investment to promoteXand start Integrated Courses for Indian system of Medicines and Modern Medicine.ID XThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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AYUSH (abbreviation ofAyurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


58Logo of?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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EPIC BrowserThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


59Say You Love Me by Greek singer Demis Roussos which was released in the year 1974 is said to have inspired a Bollywood song.Another thing is that one or both of them have in turn been inspired by Ta Rialia, a traditional song in the Cypriot dialect popularized by Mihalis Violaris, which rose to the top of the charts in Greece in 1973?Which song?(Clip in next slide)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

Audio Clip


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Mehbooba Mehbooba from SholayThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


60In 2016, historian and Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Supriya Verma said this was the first time anyone had said theXcould be Parvati. Till date, no archaeologist has ever interpreted theXas a goddess, let alone Parvati.Also in 2016 itself, Pakistani barrister, Javed Iqbal Jaffery, petitioned the Lahore High Court for the return ofX, claiming that it had been "taken from Pakistan 60 years ago on the request of the National Arts Council in Delhi but never returned."Xwas named with an assumption of her profession.ID X.


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Dancing Girl figurine from Indus ValleyThapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


Buffer 1Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees, every other of a quick-growing variety. Be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens. Reserve large areas for football, hockey and parks. Earmark areas for Hindu temples, Mohammedan mosques and Christian churches.This is an excerpt from a letter written by an industrialist to his son Dorab in 1903 about his vision for a city.Messrs Julin Kennedy Sahlin from Pittsburgh prepared the first layout of the town and today this city is the only one without a municipal corporation inspite of having a million plus population.Which city which was later renamed in honour of its founder?Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

Answer - Jamshedpur


Buffer 2TheBurmese Pagoda, adjacent to the lake which was brought to Kolkata from Burma after the British victory in the Burmese war of 1884. It as built in 1852 in Prome (Myanmar). Within the Pagoda there was an image of Gautama Buddha with its forehead set with precious stones. This Pagoda belongs to the class of buildings called Tazoungs or Thein Tazoungs, used by Buddhist Priests for worship.Where would you find this?(The place is named after Emily X and Fanny X, sisters to Lord Auckland)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017


Answer - Eden Gardens (the park and not the Cricket Stadium, the stadium was named after the Park)Thapar Quizzing Club | February, 2017

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