2. (1) *
In 1895 Václav Laurin, a mechanic, and Václav Klement, a
bookkeeper, both enthusiastic bikers, take up making their
own bicycles. After WWI they begin producing trucks, but in
1924, after running into problems and being hit by a fire, the
company seeks a partner to merge with. During WWII German
occupation turns the company works into part of Hermann
Göring Werke serving the war effort. Despite the post-war
impact on the social system and economic state of the
country, the company continues to churn out new models
such as the Tudor and Spartak. After 1987 economic changes
in the country enable the company's cooperation with VW
Konzern, thus making the company take a distinguished place
with VW,Audi and Seat as the Konzern's fourth brand at that
time. Which company?
4. (2)
The campaign ‘X’ projected an attractive tourist destination by
showcasing different aspects such as culture and history like
yoga, spirituality, etc. The campaign was conducted globally
and received appreciation from tourism industry observers
and travelers alike.
In 2008, the Ministry of Tourism launched a campaign
targeted at the local population to educate them regarding
good behavior and etiquette when dealing with foreign
tourists which was titled 'Y'
Give ‘X’ & ‘Y’
8. (10)*
On February 18, 1911 Henri Pequet, 23 year old Frenchman
flew from Allahabad to Naini, about 10 kilometers away.
What was so special about this flight?
9. Ans: The flight carried the world’s first airmail.
There were about 6500 letters which were
marked "First Aerial Post, U.P. Exhibition
Allahabad 1911."
10. (11)
Mark Callaway was originally born in Houston, Texas in 1962
but claims to hail from Death Valley, California. As a kid, he
was good at basketball until a crippling leg injury forced him
to change careers. Mark loves boxing, heavy metal music,
invests in real estate and appeared in Bollywood movies, but
that is when he is not driven by supernatural forces and
claiming to be invincible.
How do we better know him?
12. (12)
In 1969 the logo of this company was created by mere
accident. After a photo shoot for a bathing suit ad, a woman
and a woman were sitting back-to-back[naked], with the
outlines of their bodies traced by the back lighting. The
photographers knew they had something and the idea grew
into what is now the logo for Robe di "x", or the "x" brand.
Which?
14. (18)*
There are only 3 instances when Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh appear in the same
film. In Luck by Chance, both have cameos but not in the same scene. In Swades,
Shah Rukh shows the villagers the movie "Yaadon Ki Baarat" which stars Aamir but
that doesn't count. This a film in which both the Khans appear in the same scene.
This film is the directorial debut of X. X then went on to make his 2nd and 3rd film
with Aamir too. The 2nd was a flop, but he shot to fame with the 3rd. Then he
directed Shah Rukh in his 4th, which also was a superhit. Identify the director.
