DIWALI OPEN QUIZ - 2018 (PRELIMS) DATE : NOVEMBER 08, 2018 VENUE : JIAGANJ POLICE STATION; JIAGANJ, MURSHIDABAD QM : SASWATA CHAKRABORTY

4. * WRITTEN PRELIMINARY
* 15 QUESTIONS
* 5 (FIVE) ‘*’ MARKED QUESTIONS TO RESOLVE TIES
* ANSWERS TO BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH / BENGALI
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* NO NEGATIVE MARKING
* GENERAL QUIZZING RULES
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7. Devi Kali is worshipped in many forms across the country. In
one such form, she is worshipped as ‘Kamala Kali’, where
there are two elephants beside the goddess. Especially in the
southern states of the country, the goddess is worshipped in this
form as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
By which name the goddess is known in the
South Indian states?

9. As per myth, there are 14 (fourteen) types of ‘Bhoot’s (spirits),
among which the ‘Betal’ is one very knowledgeable variety.
Where does ‘Betal’ live generally?

11. It is said that this Mughal Emperor used to offer puja during
the Diwali. He even invited the Brahamins and pundits during
the Shiva-ratris to dine with him. It is also said that the
Mughal Emperor even had performed ‘Shraddha’ ritual, in
memory of his deceased father at his burial place in Sekendra,
on the eight year of his reign as the Emperor.
Identify the Mughal Emperor .

12. It is said that this Mughal Emperor used to offer puja during
the Diwali. He even invited the Brahamins and pundits during
the Shiva-ratris to dine with him. It is also said that the
Mughal Emperor even had performed ‘Shraddha’ ritual, in
memory of his deceased father at his burial place in Sekendra,
on the eight year of his reign as the Emperor.
Identify the Mughal Emperor .

13. In India, we can find many versions of the ‘Ramayana’ in
different languages. One estimate says as many as 300 different
‘Ramayana’s do exist in reality. There is one such version known
as the ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’, which is attributed to a very well-
known writer, who wrote it because he was dissatisfied with his
previous version. ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’ provides far more
importance to Sita than Rama. Even it is shown that in the battle
between Ravana and Rama, Ravana renders Rama unconscious
and it was Sita who took the form of Kali to kill Ravana.
Who wrote ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’?

14. In India, we can find many versions of the ‘Ramayana’ in
different languages. One estimate says as many as 300 different
‘Ramayana’s do exist in reality. There is one such version known
as the ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’, which is attributed to a very well-
known writer, who wrote it because he was dissatisfied with his
previous version. ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’ provides far more
importance to Sita than Rama. Even it is shown that in the battle
between Ravana and Rama, Ravana renders Rama unconscious
and it was Sita who took the form of Kali to kill Ravana.
Who wrote ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’?

15. This very well known mythical person is considered to be an
unlikely hero in actuality among the various tribes and
communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. He is
supposed to have been a revolutionary who had fought against
Aryan invaders, and was wrongfully killed by attacking his
carnality. Santhals in the district of Purulia celebrates a 9 (nine)
day mourning to honour the fall of their great hero.
Identify this person.

16. This very well known mythical person is considered to be an
unlikely hero in actuality among the various tribes and
communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. He is
supposed to have been a revolutionary who had fought against
Aryan invaders, and was wrongfully killed by attacking his
carnality. Santhals in the district of Purulia celebrates a 9 (nine)
day mourning to honour the fall of their great hero.
Identify this person.

17. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

19. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

21. Connect (non-exhaustive)

23. Which famous brand brought out
this print-ad commemorating the
wedding of ‘Virushka’?

25. Amul Ad remembering which
famous person ?

27. Identify the game

29. Identify the special event celebrated
through this Google Doodle.
(Be specific)

31. The Trailer of an English film would be shown.
Identify the English film.

33. A very famous devotional song sung by
Ramkumar Chattopadhyay would be played.
Identify the typical genre of music, very
popular in Bengali.

35. A very famous devotional song would be played.
Identify the lyricist.

38. Devi Kali is worshipped in many forms across the country. In
one such form, she is worshipped as ‘Kamala Kali’, where
there are two elephants beside the goddess. Especially in the
southern states of the country, the goddess is worshipped in this
form as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
By which name the goddess is known in the
South Indian states?

39. As per myth, there are 14 (fourteen) types of ‘Bhoot’s (spirits),
among which the ‘Betal’ is one very knowledgeable variety.
Where does ‘Betal’ live generally?

40. It is said that this Mughal Emperor used to offer puja during
the Diwali. He even invited the Brahamins and pundits during
the Shiva-ratris to dine with him. It is also said that the
Mughal Emperor even had performed ‘Shraddha’ ritual, in
memory of his deceased father at his burial place in Sekendra,
on the eight year of his reign as the Emperor.
Identify the Mughal Emperor .

41. In India, we can find many versions of the ‘Ramayana’ in
different languages. One estimate says as many as 300 different
‘Ramayana’s do exist in reality. There is one such version known
as the ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’, which is attributed to a very well-
known writer, who wrote it because he was dissatisfied with his
previous version. ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’ provides far more
importance to Sita than Rama. Even it is shown that in the battle
between Ravana and Rama, Ravana renders Rama unconscious
and it was Sita who took the form of Kali to kill Ravana.
Who wrote ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’?

42. This very well known mythical person is considered to be an
unlikely hero in actuality among the various tribes and
communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. He is
supposed to have been a revolutionary who had fought against
Aryan invaders, and was wrongfully killed by attacking his
carnality. Santhals in the district of Purulia celebrates a 9 (nine)
day mourning to honour the fall of their great hero.
Identify this person.

43. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

44. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

45. Connect (non-exhaustive)

46. Which famous brand brought out
this print-ad commemorating the
wedding of ‘Virushka’?

47. Amul Ad remembering which
famous person ?

48. Identify the game

49. Identify the special event celebrated
through this Google Doodle.
(Be specific)

50. The Trailer of an English film would be shown.
Identify the English film.

51. A very famous devotional song sung by
Ramkumar Chattopadhyay would be played.
Identify the typical genre of music, very
popular in Bengali.

53. A very famous devotional song would be played.
Identify the lyricist.

58. ANSWERS

59. Devi Kali is worshipped in many forms across the country. In
one such form, she is worshipped as ‘Kamala Kali’, where
there are two elephants beside the goddess. Especially in the
southern states of the country, the goddess is worshipped in this
form as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
By which name the goddess is known in the
South Indian states?

60. Gaja-Lakshmi

61. As per myth, there are 14 (fourteen) types of ‘Bhoot’s (spirits),
among which the ‘Betal’ is one very knowledgeable variety.
Where does ‘Betal’ live generally?

62. Shamsan / The Hindu
crematories

63. It is said that this Mughal Emperor used to offer puja during
the Diwali. He even invited the Brahamins and pundits during
the Shiva-ratris to dine with him. It is also said that the
Mughal Emperor even had performed ‘Shraddha’ ritual, in
memory of his deceased father at his burial place in Sekendra,
on the eight year of his reign as the Emperor.
Identify the Mughal Emperor .

64. Emperor Jahangir

65. In India, we can find many versions of the ‘Ramayana’ in
different languages. One estimate says as many as 300 different
‘Ramayana’s do exist in reality. There is one such version known
as the ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’, which is attributed to a very well-
known writer, who wrote it because he was dissatisfied with his
previous version. ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’ provides far more
importance to Sita than Rama. Even it is shown that in the battle
between Ravana and Rama, Ravana renders Rama unconscious
and it was Sita who took the form of Kali to kill Ravana.
Who wrote ‘Adbhuta Ramayana’?

67. This very well known mythical person is considered to be an
unlikely hero in actuality among the various tribes and
communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. He is
supposed to have been a revolutionary who had fought against
Aryan invaders, and was wrongfully killed by attacking his
carnality. Santhals in the district of Purulia celebrates a 9 (nine)
day mourning to honour the fall of their great hero.
Identify this person.

68. Mahisasura

69. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

70. Enacted the character of Dawood Ibrahim

71. Connect
(non-exhaustive)

72. Commemorative Rs. 5 coins issued

73. Connect (non-exhaustive)

74. India-born CEOs

75. Which famous brand brought out
this print-ad commemorating the
wedding of ‘Virushka’?

77. Amul Ad remembering which
famous person ?

79. Identify the game

80. Chess-Boxing

81. Identify the special event celebrated
through this Google Doodle.
(Be specific)

82. The 20th Birthday of Google

83. The Trailer of an English film would be shown.
Identify the English film.

85. A very famous devotional song sung by
Ramkumar Chattopadhyay would be played.
Identify the typical genre of music, very
popular in Bengali.

87. A very famous devotional song would be played.
Identify the lyricist.

88. Dwija Bhushan

91. FINAL