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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

India Quiz at Moksha 09

Here are the prelims to the India Quiz that was conducted by Dhruv Sethi, Sharat Nambissan and Udit Anand under the aegis of the NSIT Quiz Club at Moksha 09.

MOKSHA 09

INDIA QUIZ – PRELIMS

1. ______________ is a comic book series published by Virgin Comics based upon the X. It is written by Shamik Dasgupta & the art is by Abhishek Singh, and a brainchild of Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur. It features a imagining of the classic story in a post-apocalyptic future. Y is the principle antagonist, the leader of the continent of Nark, a cyborg created using nano-technology during the old times in order to obtain an edge during the world war that consumed the planet. Give X and Y.

X – Ramayana, Y - Ravana

2. X studied at Montfort School in Yercaud & attended High School at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School in Kolkata & graduated with a BA degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi where he stood first in the University, graduating with a record score in History (Hons). He then completed a Ph.D. at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, Massachusetts, where he earned 2 Master’s degrees. His Ph.D was awarded at 22, a Fletcher record. Who is this famous Indian Diplomat?

Shashi Tharoor

*3. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its name literally means "beautiful jungle". The name may have been derived from the name of the X trees that are found here in large numbers. Other possible explanations can be a derivation from the Bengali for "Sea Forest" or "Chandra-bandhe" the name of a primitive tribe in the region. Give the site and the tree.

Sunderbans and Mangrove

4. X and Y were involved in an unbroken 664-run partnership in a Lord Harris Shield tournament game in 1988. The destructive pair reduced one bowler to tears and made the rest of the opposition unwilling to continue the game. X scored 326* in this innings and scored over a thousand runs in the tournament. This was a record partnership in any form of cricket until 2006. Simply name X and Y.

Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar

*5. The Sanskrit name for this syllable is Pranava, from a root nu "to shout, sound, praise", verbal pra-nu- being attested as "to make a humming or droning sound" in the Brahmanas, and taking the specific meaning of "to utter the syllable" in the Chandogya Upanishad and the Shrauta Sutras. The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely devoted to the explanation of the syllable. Which syllable are we talking about?

Om

6. It is generally believed that the concept of the song X came to Y when he was still a government official under the British Raj. In 1870, the British rulers of India had declared that singing of God Save the Queen would be mandatory. He wrote it in a spontaneous session using words from two languages he was expert in, Sanskrit and Bengali. The song first appeared in Y's book Z and the first political occasion where it was sung was the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. Give X and Z.

X – Vande Mataram, Y-Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Z - Anandmath

7. Fariborz Sahba, a Canadian architect was instrumental in the creation of this famous structure having a unique architectural shape and design. Which one?

Lotus Temple/Bahai Temple

8. What does the word ‘Kaur’ literally mean?

Female Lion (Lioness)

9. Who penned the 'Green Book', which was an account of the lives of the Asians during their stay in South Africa?

Mahatma Gandhi

*10. Ab'ul Hasan Yamin al-Din __________ or popularly known as ______ __________ is generally credited with the invention of Qawwali, Khayal, Tarana and the Tabla. Who is this musical genius?

Amir Khusro

11. The Salon & Beauty Parlors’ Assoc. was in the news recently regarding an objection they raised, which among other reasons, generated a lot of incredulity. What was the bone of contention?

Billu Barber

12. I'm sure you know the National Flower, Song & Animal. But which is the National Tree of India?

Banyan Tree

13. Identify him.










Veer D Savarkar

14. The titles bestowed to this monarch included Devanampriya Priyadarsi, Dhammarakhit, Dhammaradnya, Chakravartin, Samrat, Radnyashreshtha, Magadhrajshretha, Magadharajan, Bhupatin, Mauryaraja and Prajapita. However his real name really meant ‘without sorrow’. Who?

Ashoka

*15. He was very successful in keeping foreign naval ships, particularly Portuguese and British, under check, by building and securing seaside and land based forts. For his foresight of establishing of one of the first large scale naval presence he is referred to as the "Father of Indian Navy". Who is X?

Chhatrapati Shivaji

16. Vatapadraka meaning ‘Village amongst the Banyan Trees’ is the ancient name of which city?

Vadodara/Baroda

17. He qualified in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design, California, U.S. & worked with General Motors USA in their Design Centre. His company made the first prototype for the Aston Martin Vanquish which appeared in the James Bond movie ‘Die Another Day’. Who?

Dilip Chhabria

18. Perhaps for the first time for India, three woman athletes of the same state represented India and reached the finals of the field events at the Olympics. Two of them, M. D. Valsamma and Shiny Abraham, were lesser known athletes. Who was the third?

P.T. Usha

*19. She was the national swimming champion from 72-74, won the Miss India title in ‘76 and was runner-up at the Miss International in ‘77. She was also a jockey at the Calcutta Gymkhana. Who?

Nafisa Ali

*20. Which is the only news agency in South Asia which operates its own communication satellite (INSAT) to broadcast news and information?

Press Trust of India (PTI)

21. ColourNext 09, which is a celebration of colours born out of imagination & research, is the outcome of a comprehensive trend mapping exercise conducted by X across India, taking into account a variety of factors like international trends, consumer insights & expert opinions. Give me X.

Asian Paints

22. Their concept of serving ice creams with a difference was launched in 1991 in the form of Happinezz parlours. Which group?

Vadilal

23. Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari’s wife Rani's debut music album, Dil Ko Chura Le, featured a famous star in his field, making his debut music video appearance by starring in two of the videos. Who?

M.S. Dhoni

24. Which movie's posters read as, “Historic Hit in 14 minutes and 52 seconds.”

Ghajini

*25. X is experienced in this very life as dissolution of the sense of self as an egoistic personality by which the underlying, eternal, pure spirit is uncovered. X is seen as a transcendence of phenomenal being, a state of higher consciousness, in which matter, energy, time, space and karma are understood as maya. What is X?

(Specific answer required)

Moksha

5 comments:

Neo Quiz Spot said...

1. now callecRamayana 3292 or somthing... it was earlier called ramayana reborn. x-ram, y-ravana

2. Shashi Tharoor

3. Sunder Bans

5.OM

6. Bande Mataram

7.Bhai Temple

8. lioness

10. Amir Khusrov/ amit kusrov

11.Billu Barber

12.Bodh, peepal

13.Veer Svarkar

14.Asoka

15. Sivaji MahaRaj

16.Baroda-the city of Banyans

17.Cherry.. Wayne Cherry.

18.PT Usha

19.Nafisa

20.DD?

21.aSIAN pAINTS?

22. Vadilal

23. MSD

24.the hindi Memento Ghazini

25.

Piyush said...

what was the cutoff?

Ignoramus Scribbler said...

1.Ramayan,Rama.
2.Shashi Tharoor.
3.Sunderban.
4.Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kmabli.
5.Om.
6.Vande Mataram,Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya,Anandmath.
7.Lotus Temple.
8.Sherni.
9.Mahatma Gandhi.
10.Ommar Khayyam.
11.Billu Barber.
12.Banyan Tree.
13.Veer Savarkar.
14.Ashok.
15.
16.
17.Dilip Chabaria.
18.P T Usha.
19.Nafisa Ali.
20.PTI
21.
22.vadilal.
23.Dhoni.
24.Ghajini.
25.Nirvana or Moksha.

dh1 said...

1.ramayan 3392 ad, the ramayana
2.shashi tharoor
3.sundar bans/sundari trees
4.Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar
5.Om?
6.vande mataram/ ananda math
7.lotus temple
8.princess/lioness
9.gandhi?
10.Amir Khusro
11.Billu Barber
12.banyan tree
13.veer savarkar?
14.Asoka
15.Shivaji
16.baroda
17.Dilip Chhaabbria(DC)
18.PT Usha
19.nafisa ali
20.Press Trust of India?
21.asian paints
22.vadilal
23.dhoni
24.ghajini
25.moksha

UDit said...

The cut off was 14.5 with 5 stars.

We appreciate you guys posting comments. Will post some questions from the finals soon too.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

India Quiz at Moksha 09

Here are the prelims to the India Quiz that was conducted by Dhruv Sethi, Sharat Nambissan and Udit Anand under the aegis of the NSIT Quiz Club at Moksha 09.

MOKSHA 09

INDIA QUIZ – PRELIMS

1. ______________ is a comic book series published by Virgin Comics based upon the X. It is written by Shamik Dasgupta & the art is by Abhishek Singh, and a brainchild of Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur. It features a imagining of the classic story in a post-apocalyptic future. Y is the principle antagonist, the leader of the continent of Nark, a cyborg created using nano-technology during the old times in order to obtain an edge during the world war that consumed the planet. Give X and Y.

X – Ramayana, Y - Ravana

2. X studied at Montfort School in Yercaud & attended High School at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School in Kolkata & graduated with a BA degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi where he stood first in the University, graduating with a record score in History (Hons). He then completed a Ph.D. at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, Massachusetts, where he earned 2 Master’s degrees. His Ph.D was awarded at 22, a Fletcher record. Who is this famous Indian Diplomat?

Shashi Tharoor

*3. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its name literally means "beautiful jungle". The name may have been derived from the name of the X trees that are found here in large numbers. Other possible explanations can be a derivation from the Bengali for "Sea Forest" or "Chandra-bandhe" the name of a primitive tribe in the region. Give the site and the tree.

Sunderbans and Mangrove

4. X and Y were involved in an unbroken 664-run partnership in a Lord Harris Shield tournament game in 1988. The destructive pair reduced one bowler to tears and made the rest of the opposition unwilling to continue the game. X scored 326* in this innings and scored over a thousand runs in the tournament. This was a record partnership in any form of cricket until 2006. Simply name X and Y.

Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar

*5. The Sanskrit name for this syllable is Pranava, from a root nu "to shout, sound, praise", verbal pra-nu- being attested as "to make a humming or droning sound" in the Brahmanas, and taking the specific meaning of "to utter the syllable" in the Chandogya Upanishad and the Shrauta Sutras. The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely devoted to the explanation of the syllable. Which syllable are we talking about?

Om

6. It is generally believed that the concept of the song X came to Y when he was still a government official under the British Raj. In 1870, the British rulers of India had declared that singing of God Save the Queen would be mandatory. He wrote it in a spontaneous session using words from two languages he was expert in, Sanskrit and Bengali. The song first appeared in Y's book Z and the first political occasion where it was sung was the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. Give X and Z.

X – Vande Mataram, Y-Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Z - Anandmath

7. Fariborz Sahba, a Canadian architect was instrumental in the creation of this famous structure having a unique architectural shape and design. Which one?

Lotus Temple/Bahai Temple

8. What does the word ‘Kaur’ literally mean?

Female Lion (Lioness)

9. Who penned the 'Green Book', which was an account of the lives of the Asians during their stay in South Africa?

Mahatma Gandhi

*10. Ab'ul Hasan Yamin al-Din __________ or popularly known as ______ __________ is generally credited with the invention of Qawwali, Khayal, Tarana and the Tabla. Who is this musical genius?

Amir Khusro

11. The Salon & Beauty Parlors’ Assoc. was in the news recently regarding an objection they raised, which among other reasons, generated a lot of incredulity. What was the bone of contention?

Billu Barber

12. I'm sure you know the National Flower, Song & Animal. But which is the National Tree of India?

Banyan Tree

13. Identify him.










Veer D Savarkar

14. The titles bestowed to this monarch included Devanampriya Priyadarsi, Dhammarakhit, Dhammaradnya, Chakravartin, Samrat, Radnyashreshtha, Magadhrajshretha, Magadharajan, Bhupatin, Mauryaraja and Prajapita. However his real name really meant ‘without sorrow’. Who?

Ashoka

*15. He was very successful in keeping foreign naval ships, particularly Portuguese and British, under check, by building and securing seaside and land based forts. For his foresight of establishing of one of the first large scale naval presence he is referred to as the "Father of Indian Navy". Who is X?

Chhatrapati Shivaji

16. Vatapadraka meaning ‘Village amongst the Banyan Trees’ is the ancient name of which city?

Vadodara/Baroda

17. He qualified in Transportation Design from the Art Center College of Design, California, U.S. & worked with General Motors USA in their Design Centre. His company made the first prototype for the Aston Martin Vanquish which appeared in the James Bond movie ‘Die Another Day’. Who?

Dilip Chhabria

18. Perhaps for the first time for India, three woman athletes of the same state represented India and reached the finals of the field events at the Olympics. Two of them, M. D. Valsamma and Shiny Abraham, were lesser known athletes. Who was the third?

P.T. Usha

*19. She was the national swimming champion from 72-74, won the Miss India title in ‘76 and was runner-up at the Miss International in ‘77. She was also a jockey at the Calcutta Gymkhana. Who?

Nafisa Ali

*20. Which is the only news agency in South Asia which operates its own communication satellite (INSAT) to broadcast news and information?

Press Trust of India (PTI)

21. ColourNext 09, which is a celebration of colours born out of imagination & research, is the outcome of a comprehensive trend mapping exercise conducted by X across India, taking into account a variety of factors like international trends, consumer insights & expert opinions. Give me X.

Asian Paints

22. Their concept of serving ice creams with a difference was launched in 1991 in the form of Happinezz parlours. Which group?

Vadilal

23. Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari’s wife Rani's debut music album, Dil Ko Chura Le, featured a famous star in his field, making his debut music video appearance by starring in two of the videos. Who?

M.S. Dhoni

24. Which movie's posters read as, “Historic Hit in 14 minutes and 52 seconds.”

Ghajini

*25. X is experienced in this very life as dissolution of the sense of self as an egoistic personality by which the underlying, eternal, pure spirit is uncovered. X is seen as a transcendence of phenomenal being, a state of higher consciousness, in which matter, energy, time, space and karma are understood as maya. What is X?

(Specific answer required)

Moksha

5 comments:

Neo Quiz Spot said...

1. now callecRamayana 3292 or somthing... it was earlier called ramayana reborn. x-ram, y-ravana

2. Shashi Tharoor

3. Sunder Bans

5.OM

6. Bande Mataram

7.Bhai Temple

8. lioness

10. Amir Khusrov/ amit kusrov

11.Billu Barber

12.Bodh, peepal

13.Veer Svarkar

14.Asoka

15. Sivaji MahaRaj

16.Baroda-the city of Banyans

17.Cherry.. Wayne Cherry.

18.PT Usha

19.Nafisa

20.DD?

21.aSIAN pAINTS?

22. Vadilal

23. MSD

24.the hindi Memento Ghazini

25.

Piyush said...

what was the cutoff?

Ignoramus Scribbler said...

1.Ramayan,Rama.
2.Shashi Tharoor.
3.Sunderban.
4.Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kmabli.
5.Om.
6.Vande Mataram,Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya,Anandmath.
7.Lotus Temple.
8.Sherni.
9.Mahatma Gandhi.
10.Ommar Khayyam.
11.Billu Barber.
12.Banyan Tree.
13.Veer Savarkar.
14.Ashok.
15.
16.
17.Dilip Chabaria.
18.P T Usha.
19.Nafisa Ali.
20.PTI
21.
22.vadilal.
23.Dhoni.
24.Ghajini.
25.Nirvana or Moksha.

dh1 said...

1.ramayan 3392 ad, the ramayana
2.shashi tharoor
3.sundar bans/sundari trees
4.Vinod Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar
5.Om?
6.vande mataram/ ananda math
7.lotus temple
8.princess/lioness
9.gandhi?
10.Amir Khusro
11.Billu Barber
12.banyan tree
13.veer savarkar?
14.Asoka
15.Shivaji
16.baroda
17.Dilip Chhaabbria(DC)
18.PT Usha
19.nafisa ali
20.Press Trust of India?
21.asian paints
22.vadilal
23.dhoni
24.ghajini
25.moksha

UDit said...

The cut off was 14.5 with 5 stars.

We appreciate you guys posting comments. Will post some questions from the finals soon too.