2. 1. Akila, a Rajkot-based newspaper of Gujarat made Fool’s
day Prank on April 1, 2016. It wasn’t authentic then and it
was mere to amuse the readers. But the issue which was
a prank became a real incident that affected the whole
nation. Akila editor Kirit Gantara says that it was only a
coincidence of the event and the newspaper agency
didn’t undergo any astrology or help of foretellers.
What was the prank ?
4. 2. X was a beverage made from _______. Manufactured
since 1837 by London _______ & Sons, it was extremely
popular in the wizarding world, particularly among the
students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
It was drunk on any occasion, such as breakfast, lunch, or
at feasts and other special events.
X was readily available in both the United States of
America and Great Britain. Sisters Tina and Queenie
Goldstein kept X at their New York apartment in 1926.In
Great Britain, X could be purchased on the Hogwarts
Express and was included with meals at Hogwarts
X is not Butterbeer or Polyjuice Potion.
6. 3.
Phase 1:
X is an Film actor who was born on 10 Dec 1958. X was
married to Rohini and X’s child’s name is Rishi Varan. X’s
parents are Chunkamandathu Velayudhan and Kasthuri.
X died in 19 Mar 2008. X’s last movie is “Yaaradi Nee Mohini”
Phase 2:
X is an Civil engineer. X’s brother Karthik is a software
engineer. X was married to Shalini who was a dentist. X lost
his mom when X was jobless.
The X in the phase 1 and X in the phase 2 are different
personalities but with a same name
8. 4. In 1946, 20 people met in a burned-out store in Tokyo to
form a company – the Tokyo Telecommunication
Engineering Corporation. One of its founders, Masaru
Ibuka, wanted to create a product that would be useful to
the general public. What is the company known as today?
10. 5.
The following is the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a certain
chemical ____ . It was compiled after Nathan Zohner rather
precociously described the side-effects of _____ .
The side effects are such:
•It is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component
of acid rain.
•It contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
•It may cause severe burns.
•It is fatal if inhaled.
•It contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
•It accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
•It may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of
automobile brakes…….(Contd next slide)
11. 5.
……..
•It has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.
Despite the danger, ________ is often used.
•It is an industrial solvent and coolant.
•It is in nuclear power plants.
•It is in the production of Styrofoam(Thermocol)
•It is a fire retardant.
•It is in many forms of cruel animal research.
•It is in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce
remains contaminated by this chemical.
•It is an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.
Put Funda.
15. 7.
•Knowledge of Literature — Nothing.
•Knowledge of Philosophy — Nothing.
•Knowledge of Astronomy — Nothing.
•Knowledge of Politics — Feeble.
•Knowledge of Botany — Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium and
poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening.
•Knowledge of Geology — Practical, but limited.
•Knowledge of Chemistry — Profound.
•Knowledge of Anatomy — Accurate, but unsystematic.
•Knowledge of Sensational Literature — Immense. He appears to know
every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century.
•Is an expert singlestick player, boxer and swordsman. Has a good
practical knowledge of British law.
Who?
17. 8.
X is a best selling series created by Ed Boon and John
Trobias. It was one of the main reasons of creation of the
Entertainment Software Rating Board in which it is kept in
‘M’ category. X also has always been a topic of
controversy due to its depictions of graphic violence.
Nevertheless, it has 7 records in the Guiness book of
world records. What is X?
19. 9.
Phase 1:
From world-famous scientists to school children conducting science
experiments, none would have thought of such an innovative solution to
solve our water crisis as X did. When X and his supporters invited media
to witness the breakthrough technique to reduce water evaporation from
the _____, little did they know of what was in store. It was only after
travelling 67 km from Madurai to the spot that the scribes were told the
plan was to cover the entire water surface with sheets of Y taped
together! The minister flamboyantly picked up a few sheets and tried to
place them over water. Unfortunately, X did not expect the strong wind
to tear his water-shield to shreds. Later, a coracle was sent to place the Y .
Again, unfortunately, the sheets returned to the banks before the men
who went to place them. It was sold as a unique technique to reduce
evaporation from the _______ to mediapersons.