The document discusses various topics related to food and travel. It includes questions about: - A food made from tapioca, wheat, and groundnut flour promoted by the government of Kerala in the 1950s-60s as a substitute for rice during a shortage. - Lonar Lake in Maharashtra, known for being the site of a meteorite impact. - "Cat poo coffee" made from partially digested coffee cherries eaten and defecated by palm civets. - Various other questions about specific foods, landmarks, festivals, and other topics from around the world.

1. A Food & Travel Quiz

2.  First 30 questions Normal Pounce +10/-5.
 Next 10 questions Bidding.
 Next 10 questions differential scoring.
 QM’s decision will be final.

3.  As soon as the EMS government came to power
in 1957, KERALA was plunged into a rice crisis. It
led to a peculiar suggestion by the EMS
government. Why not, it told Malayalis, eat X? For
a few years, from around 1958 to 1964, food
scientists in India were obsessed with tapioca X.
Originally called synthetic rice, it was developed
by the Central Food Technological Research
Institute (CFTRI) in Mysore as a remedy for the
problems of rice shortage, especially in the
southern states.

4.  from Yojana: “The Institute has recognised the
need to reduce the pressure on rice. One of the
ways of doing it is by making use of tapioca. The
Institute has begun making X by mixing 60 parts
of tapioca flour with 25 parts of wheat flour and
15 parts of groundnut flour. But most people
hated it. More than hating it, they ridiculed the
government for telling them to go eat X. It
became a running joke. Later, this government
would fall in dubious circumstances, and then
the Green Revolution brought with it hardy
varieties of rice. What is X ?

7. Lonar Lake is a saline soda lake located at Lonar in Buldhana
district, Maharashtra, India. What’s special about this lake ?

10. X refers to the coffee that includes part-digested coffee cherries eaten
and defecated by the Asian palm civet ( a jungle cat). Most coffee lovers
consider it as a prestigious drink. A single cup sells at around $30 to
$80 in U.S., $45 in South Korea, and around $45 to $90 in other
countries. The “Cat poo coffee” gained media attention when it was
featured in the movie “the Bucket List” and Oprah Winfrey Show

13.  This word most commonly associated with
travel, originated from Latin and literally
translates to ‘of a journey or roads’. Which
word ?

16. It has been discovered after the first complete
sequencing of its genome, that apple
originates from this country. Even it’s capital
city whose old name 'Alma-Ata’ means 'father
of apples’ in the native tongue. Which country
?

19.  To which natural landmark was Evelyn Waugh
referring when he wrote: '…almost invisible in
a blur of pastel grey, glowing on the top and
then repeating its shape, as thought
reflected, in a wisp of smoke, with the whole
horizon behind radiant with pink light, fading
gently into a grey pastel sky. Nothing I have
ever seen in Art or Nature was quite so
revolting.'

22.  According to popular tradition, in 1889, 28
years after the unification of Italy, during a
visit to Naples of Queen of Savoy, wife of King
Umberto I, chef Raffaele Esposito of Pizzeria
Brandi and his wife created X resembling the
colors of the Italian flag, red (tomato), white
(mozzarella) and green (basil). They named it
after the Queen. ID X.

25.  Which natural wonder, visible from space,
makes an appearance in ‘A Flock of Seagulls'
hit 'I Ran (So Far Away)'?

28. Gulkand is a sweet preserve whichhas its origin from the Indian
subcontinent.It has a list of health benefits like reduction of pitta and heat
in the body, a reduction in eye inflammation and redness, strengthening of
the teeth and gums, and the treatment of acidity.Gulkand has cooling
propertietiredness, lethargy, itching, aches and pains. It also helps in
reducing burning sensations in the soles and palms. What is the main
ingredient of Gulkand ?

31.  "Yes. I feel thankful that I am here to welcome
you” was the response to which famous
words ? Also the name of a song by The
Moody Blues.

34. The business needs “sugarcane” as raw material for producing its
end product. When its founder started the business, He realized this
particular animal is very important for pollination as well as killing
the insects affecting the sugar cane crop, hence giving a better crop
yield. So the founder decided to use it as the logo for the company.
What is the animal we are talking about and name the brand we are
talking about.

37.  'Tis there's the stone that whoever kisses
 He never misses to grow eloquent;
 'Tis he may clamber to a lady's chamber,
 Or become a member of Parliament.
 "A noble spouter he'll sure turn out, or
 An out and outer to be let alone;
 Don't try to hinder him, or to bewilder him,
 For he is a pilgrim from the X.
 -Francis Sylvester Mahony
 ID X.

40.  A baker's dozen/devil's dozen/long dozen
may have originated as a way for bakers to
avoid being blamed for shorting their
customers. How much is it ?

43. Id this town

46.  The theory is that if food dropped on the
floor is picked up quickly enough, it's safe to
eat. While some people are firm believers,
others use the rule to convince themselves
that it's OK to eat a fallen morsel. Some know
it as the "three-second rule. What ?

49.  X is a festival held each July in Montreal. Founded
in 1983, it is the largest of its kind in the world.
X was founded in 1983 by Gilbert Rozon as a
two-day French language event. In 1985, Andy
Nulman joined the festival's staff and introduced
English language events as well; under Nulman's
stewardship, the festival increased to a full
month, with French-speaking performers during
the first half, and English speakers in the second
half.
 Most people know it’s name as a popular TV
show. ID X.

52. born in Thrissur city, he shot to fame after he challenged
a Thrissur restaurant that offered an all-you-can-eat buffet. He polished
off three bucketfuls of rice, one bucket of fish curry, and 10 kg cooked
meat. At the end of it, he quipped that he was still hungry. Finally, the
restaurant staff had to call the police. Doctors ascribed his insatiable
appetite to a hypothalamus dysfunction in the brain. This meant that he
did not get the sensation to stop eating. Who ?

55.  The East Side Gallery is an international
memorial for freedom. The Gallery consists of
105 paintings by artists from all over the
world. It is possibly the largest and longest-
lasting open air gallery in the world. Where is
it situated ?

58.  It was established in 1790 CE was one of the
oldest sweet shops in Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
It was given its name by the Mughal Emperor,
Shah Alam II who asked his servants to get
sweets from the ghante ki neeche wali
dukaan (Shop below the bell). In July 2015 the
shop closed down due to falling sales.
Identify this iconic sweet shop.

61.  Built in 1962, X’s been a symbol for the city
of Seattle and one of the most popular tourist
attractions in all of North America. A 11-year
old Bill Gates actually won a free dinner at the
X from his church pastor for memorizing the
Sermon on the Mount. ID X.

64. Which nut’s meal is the primary constituent of the confection , Marzipan ?

67.  It’s last service was on October 23, 2003
from London. However it ran few special
services to Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester,
Belfast & Edinburg before the final one in the
same month. On it’s last service Windsor
castle was illuminated, as a salute. It was a
rare occurrence at that time, as the
illumination was only permitted for major
state events.
 What event am I talking about ?

70.  In 2013 Narendra Modi, in a video-link
address to the people of the Gujarati
community living in 20 cities across the US,
Lashed out at the foreign policy of the UPA
government, "Heads of our soldiers are cut
but then their Prime Minister is fed _____ X,"
he said in an apparent reference to Pakistan.
 This has led certain sections of media, calling
India’s foreign policies with Pakistan as X
politics. ID X?

73.  The Verona Arena is
a Roman amphitheatre in Piazza
Bra in Verona, Italy built in 1st century. It is
still in use today and is internationally famous
for the large-scale opera performances given
there. It is one of the best preserved ancient
structures of its kind. Which Indian movie
opens and closes with shots from here?

77.  In September 2011, the then Karnataka CM
Sadananda Gowda, cancelled a certain
festival, which is an European import that
take place on last Wednesday of August.
Which festival are we talking about ?

80.  X is a lake in Tibet, China, lying just west
of Lake Manasarovar and south of Mount
Kailash. It was created by Ravana for the
purpose of garnering superpowers through
acts of devotion and meditation to Shiva.

84. Who is this ‘chef’ making baingan bharta, a North Indian speciality of
roasted brinjals, skinned and made into a simple but exotic preparation

87.  India has 28 world heritage sites. China has
40 and spain 42. Which country tops the list
with 45 ?

90.  1 qrt alcohol
 80 oil orange
 40 oil cinnamon
 120 oil lemon
 20 oil coriander
 40 oil nutmeg
 40 oil neroli.
 What am I talking about?

93.  The Beauchamp Tower
 The Bloody Tower
 The Bowyer Tower
 The Broad Arrow Tower
 The Constable Tower
 The Cradle Tower
 The Martin Tower
 The Salt Tower
 The White Tower
 Connect.

96.  Monday- Oatmeal breakfast. Thai takeout
night.
 Tuesday- Cheeseburger Night.
 Wednesday- Creamy tomato soup day.
 Thursday- Pizza night.
 Friday-Chinese food.
 Whose weekly calendar is it ?

99. Map of which journey ?

102.  Neapolitan ice cream was named in the late
19th century as a reflection of its presumed
origins in the cuisine of the Italian city of
Naples, and the many
Neapolitan immigrants who brought their
expertise in frozen desserts with them to the
United States. Which are the 3 flavours that
make it up ?

105.  Xis noted as "the only major city in the United
States conceived by a woman, Julia Tuttle, a local
citrus grower and a wealthy Cleveland native. The
area was better known as "Biscayne Bay Country"
in the early years. The Great Freeze of 1894–95
hastened it’s growth, as the crops of the Miami
area were the only ones in Florida that survived.
Julia Tuttle subsequently convinced Henry
Flagler, a railroad tycoon, to expand his East
Coast Railway to the region, for which she
became known as "the mother of X.” ID X.

108.  George Smith claimed to be the first to
invent the modern style X in 1908 and
reportedly named the treats after a popular
racing horse. It initially referred to soft, rather
than hard candy. ID X.

111. St Pancras railway station, London is said to be the inspiration of which
World Heritage Site, designed by Frederick William Stevens ?

114.  Why is bhut jolokia in the guinness book ?

117.  According to legend, the idol of Lord Krishna
in this temple turned westward to show itself
to a disciple Kanakadasa, who was not
allowed inside the temple. Till today,
devotees still worship Lord Krishna by
praying through the same window where
kanakadasa was seeing the offerings/Pooja
from outside. Which temple ?

120. What's special about this restaurant?

123.  This important never completed journey
involves wearing plain slippers, an umbrella,
a fan, a walking stick, and a towel containing
dhal and rice. What journey ?

126. Name the location of the hotels, Altitude 95 and Jules Verne.

129. Which concept did Sir Sanford Fleming introduce, after he missed a train
when he was in Ireland ?

132.  The Etruscan civilisation of Ancient Italy,
practiced Alectryomancy, or art of telling the
future by observing roosters pecking at grain.
Once it was completed, the rooster was
sacrificed and eaten. A belief started that
keeping the furcula of the bird, would bring
the person good luck.
 This is the origin of which custom ?

135. Which actor associated with Charley Boorman, for two bike trips, which
was recorded as TV Shows .

138.  Ingredients:
 1. Milk
2. China grass.
3. Nannaari Syrup
4. Ice-cream (Vanilla flavour is Ideal)
 Steps:
 1. Boil the milk until it reduce to half in volume. This is to
increase the thickness of milk which will add to good taste of the
drink. When milk turns into pale yellow colour, it indicates that
the milk has reached the right thickness. Let the thickened milk
cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate this for a while.
2. Soak the resin in water for about 3 hours. After 3 hours it will
look like pieces of jellies. Now take out the china grass from
water.
3. Now take a glass - Pour milk up to half of the glass - Mix well
the Nannaari Syrup and china grass with milk.
 Finally put a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
 Preparation of what ?

141.  Finland, UK and Sweden leads the list with
173. At bottom of the list is Afghanistan with
28, Iraq 31 & Pakistan 32.
 What is the list ?

143.  Number of countries you can enter without a
visa or visa-on-arrival.

144.  Neravallur Srinivasa Iyengar’s family alone is
authorized to produce this product. Vijaya
bank is the only centre authorized to sell this
apart from the main organization selling this.
What ?

147. The X geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions
in Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on
the ReykjanesPeninsula, south western Iceland. ID X.

150.  The thought for offering 31 different flavors
came from the Carson-Roberts advertising
agency (now known as Ogilvy & Mather ) in
1953, together with the motto “Count the
Flavors. Where flavor counts.” Baskin-Robbins
has 31 flavors which is even greater than the
28 flavors offered by the then-biggest ice-
cream parlour franchise in America. Which
franchise?

153.  Only 2 Indian airports are named after
woman. One is Indira Gandhi airport, Delhi.
 Which is the other ?