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Celebrate 76 years of Independence with our campus rendition of The Incredible India Quiz!
From 'Mogambo Khush Hua' to flying kisses in Lok Sabha, anything and everything India based finds itself in this Quiz!
Date: 1st September
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The second epiosde of Season 8, titled: "Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0" was successfully conducted on 13th January 2023. It was an India quiz specially designed for the freshers and the title was taken from recent developments in the country.
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2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (all the multiples of 5, i.e – 5,
10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.
3.
4.
5. Named one of theNamed one of the 100 Most Influential People in the100 Most Influential People in the
World for 2012World for 2012 by the Time magazine, this formerby the Time magazine, this former
journalist & social activistjournalist & social activist came into bigtime news incame into bigtime news in
the early part of 2016.the early part of 2016.
WhoWho is she?is she?
oor
WhyWhy was she in the news? was she in the news?
1
6. As per folklore, whichAs per folklore, which premier institutionpremier institution of India, wasof India, was
founded by its most famousfounded by its most famous founderfounder byby selling a royal-selling a royal-
footwearfootwear to itsto its original owneroriginal owner? ?
2
7. What was raised as a part of Charles Barry’sWhat was raised as a part of Charles Barry’s designdesign
for a new palacefor a new palace, after the, after the old Palace ofold Palace of
Westminster was largely destroyed by fireWestminster was largely destroyed by fire on theon the
night of 16 Oct, 1834?night of 16 Oct, 1834?
(Despite getting a new name, just a few years back, it is still(Despite getting a new name, just a few years back, it is still
known by its earlier name)known by its earlier name)
3
8. Lorraine DownesLorraine Downes is the firstis the first
from her country to win thefrom her country to win the
coveted title ofcoveted title of Miss UniverseMiss Universe
(in 1983)(in 1983)..
Who was her, arguably, moreWho was her, arguably, more
famous husbandfamous husband??
4
9. TheThe stage-versionstage-version made its West End and worldmade its West End and world
premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidstpremiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidst
much fanfare.much fanfare.
What is itWhat is it based onbased on??
5
10. AA matter of curiositymatter of curiosity since the last few years, it hassince the last few years, it has
been recently narrowed down tobeen recently narrowed down to Robin GunninghamRobin Gunningham
andand author Elena Ferranteauthor Elena Ferrante. The books authored by. The books authored by
Elena which are helping others to draw a conclusion,Elena which are helping others to draw a conclusion,
are given below.are given below.
What is theWhat is the issueissue??
6
11. One of India’s best knownOne of India’s best known
novelist,novelist, Nagnath S InamdarNagnath S Inamdar
was popular for hiswas popular for his historicalhistorical
novelsnovels, like –, like – Jhep, Rajeshri,Jhep, Rajeshri,
ShikastaShikasta && ShahenshahShahenshah. .
Why his novelWhy his novel RaauRaau is creatingis creating
lot oflot of interest in recent timesinterest in recent times??
7
12. WhichWhich Indian coupleIndian couple waswas also part of this series of printalso part of this series of print
ads issued by the Union Bank of India to encourage theads issued by the Union Bank of India to encourage the
account holders to openaccount holders to open Joint AccountsJoint Accounts??
8
13. ‘‘Chandu’Chandu’, a shelved movie project by director Ajay, a shelved movie project by director Ajay
Kanchan andKanchan and backed by Mahesh Bhattbacked by Mahesh Bhatt onon
Chandrasekhar PrasadChandrasekhar Prasad who was killed whilewho was killed while
addressing a public meeting in Siwan on 1997, is goingaddressing a public meeting in Siwan on 1997, is going
to be revived pretty soon.to be revived pretty soon.
WhichWhich recent eventsrecent events are said to have influenced theare said to have influenced the
makers to revive the project?makers to revive the project?
9
14. The epithet given to theThe epithet given to the mastermaster
criminal Adam Worthcriminal Adam Worth by Scotlandby Scotland
Yard detectiveYard detective Robert AndersonRobert Anderson,,
caught the fancy of thiscaught the fancy of this
gentleman so much that he usedgentleman so much that he used
thethe same epithetsame epithet for one of thefor one of the
most important charactersmost important characters createdcreated
by him.by him.
What was that epithet/phrase?What was that epithet/phrase?
10
15. ThisThis critically acclaimed 1984 filmcritically acclaimed 1984 film, based on a play by, based on a play by
Marathi playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar, wasMarathi playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar, was
primarily shot in whichprimarily shot in which currently-in-news locationcurrently-in-news location??
11
16. The young lady (A) performed during theThe young lady (A) performed during the
presentation of elements at thepresentation of elements at the FEI EuropeanFEI European
Equestrian ChampionshipEquestrian Championship in 2015.in 2015.
This 16 year old (B)This 16 year old (B) came to Indiacame to India in January, 2016in January, 2016
andand stood 3rdstood 3rd in a race which wasin a race which was won by Emersonwon by Emerson
Fittipaldi’s grandson PietroFittipaldi’s grandson Pietro..
What is theirWhat is their surnamesurname??
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
12
18. According to the creator,According to the creator,
this particularthis particular artworkartwork,,
originally named originally named TheThe
PoetPoet, is a, is a tributetribute to whichto which
‘man of letters’‘man of letters’??
13
19. Former Friends-starFormer Friends-star Matt Le BlancMatt Le Blanc, a, a self-confessedself-confessed
fanfan of the show, is going to be theof the show, is going to be the first non-Britishfirst non-British
presenterpresenter of which iconic tv-show that has beenof which iconic tv-show that has been
accused of jingoism, cultural mockery, distortion ofaccused of jingoism, cultural mockery, distortion of
historical facts among many others?historical facts among many others?
14
20. His failed career as aHis failed career as a pencil-sharpener salesmanpencil-sharpener salesman
forced him toforced him to become a writerbecome a writer. In early drafts, he used. In early drafts, he used
to write aboutto write about ‘Tublat Zan’‘Tublat Zan’ oror ‘Zantar’‘Zantar’ and his firstand his first
complete story was written on the back of usedcomplete story was written on the back of used
letterheads and scrap papers.letterheads and scrap papers.
Who?Who?
15
21. This word, used to meanThis word, used to mean ‘joyfully loitering around’‘joyfully loitering around’,,
originates from mixed etymological sources -originates from mixed etymological sources - first partfirst part
(A) is from(A) is from SanskritSanskrit and theand the latter partlatter part (B) comes from(B) comes from
PersianPersian..
WhichWhich wordword, doing rounds in public domain since the, doing rounds in public domain since the
last quarter of 2015last quarter of 2015, is this?, is this?
(bigger vis – next slide)
16
23. ThaiyyamThaiyyam or or TheyyamTheyyam, practiced in, practiced in NorthernNorthern
KerelaKerela by Dalits and other low caste communities,by Dalits and other low caste communities,
is an elaborate temple dance form. The stories areis an elaborate temple dance form. The stories are
usually centered around a Dalit protagonist who isusually centered around a Dalit protagonist who is
killed by the upper caste for a transgression.killed by the upper caste for a transgression.
Who is said to haveWho is said to have startedstarted this dance form?this dance form?
17
24. How do we better know -How do we better know - ‘The city of angels, great city‘The city of angels, great city
of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seatof immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat
of the king, city of royal palaces, home of godsof the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods
incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest’incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest’??
18
26. This policewala’sThis policewala’s mostmost
memorable momentmemorable moment of hisof his
life came in a hot andlife came in a hot and
humid eveninghumid evening in 2007in 2007..
Who is he?Who is he?
20
27. During their peak,During their peak, The BeatlesThe Beatles were finding it verywere finding it very
difficult to meet demand for live showsdifficult to meet demand for live shows. Paul. Paul
McCartney and Ringo Starr has come up with anMcCartney and Ringo Starr has come up with an
interesting solution, using theirinteresting solution, using their promotional filmspromotional films
includingincluding footage of them eating fish and chipsfootage of them eating fish and chips
while messing about on an exercise bicycle.while messing about on an exercise bicycle.
This said to haveThis said to have given birthgiven birth to what, considered to beto what, considered to be
a norm these days?a norm these days?
21
28. Identify theIdentify the painterpainter who was, posthumously, namedwho was, posthumously, named
‘Asian of the Century’ in the ‘Arts, Literature, and‘Asian of the Century’ in the ‘Arts, Literature, and
Culture’ categoryCulture’ category..
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
22
30. According to the epic poem According to the epic poem La AraucanaLa Araucana, the, the colours ofcolours of
Chilean National FlagChilean National Flag were derived from the flag flownwere derived from the flag flown
by the Mapuche during the by the Mapuche during the Arauco WarArauco War. The. The starstar
represents a guide to progress and honour;represents a guide to progress and honour; blueblue
symbolizes the sky and the Pacific Oceansymbolizes the sky and the Pacific Ocean andand red standsred stands
for the blood spilledfor the blood spilled to achieve independence.to achieve independence.
What does theWhat does the white colourwhite colour signify in the flag?signify in the flag?
23
31. Identify theIdentify the ‘hooded actor’‘hooded actor’ from this trailer of thefrom this trailer of the
2016-released2016-released Zoolander 2Zoolander 2..
24
32. Though debatable, in some parts of India,Though debatable, in some parts of India, July 30July 30 hashas
been designated as thebeen designated as the ‘___ Dibasa‘___ Dibasa’ as’ as Niladri BijeNiladri Bije hashas
been traditionally celebrated on that day. At one point,been traditionally celebrated on that day. At one point,
the hashtagthe hashtag #____Dibasa#____Dibasa was trending at No. 2was trending at No. 2
nationally.nationally.
Just fill in the blank with something for which twoJust fill in the blank with something for which two
neighbours are fighting to include it into a veryneighbours are fighting to include it into a very
prestigious listprestigious list..
25
33.
34.
35. Named one of theNamed one of the 100 Most Influential People in the100 Most Influential People in the
World for 2012World for 2012 by the Time magazine, this formerby the Time magazine, this former
journalist & social activistjournalist & social activist came into bigtime news incame into bigtime news in
the early part of 2016.the early part of 2016.
WhoWho is she?is she?
oor
WhyWhy was she in the news? was she in the news?
1
36. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy & she won theSharmeen Obaid Chinoy & she won the
Oscar in 2016 for her documentary Oscar in 2016 for her documentary
A Girl in the RiverA Girl in the River..
1
37. As per folklore, whichAs per folklore, which premier institutionpremier institution of India, wasof India, was
founded by its most famousfounded by its most famous founderfounder byby selling a royal-selling a royal-
footwearfootwear to itsto its original owneroriginal owner? ?
2
39. What was raised as a part of Charles Barry’sWhat was raised as a part of Charles Barry’s designdesign
for a new palacefor a new palace, after the, after the old Palace ofold Palace of
Westminster was largely destroyed by fireWestminster was largely destroyed by fire on theon the
night of 16 Oct, 1834?night of 16 Oct, 1834?
(Despite getting a new name, just a few years back, it is still(Despite getting a new name, just a few years back, it is still
known by its earlier name)known by its earlier name)
3
41. Lorraine DownesLorraine Downes is the firstis the first
from her country to win thefrom her country to win the
coveted title ofcoveted title of Miss UniverseMiss Universe
(in 1983)(in 1983)..
Who was her, arguably, moreWho was her, arguably, more
famous husbandfamous husband??
4
43. TheThe stage-versionstage-version made its West End and worldmade its West End and world
premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidstpremiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidst
much fanfare.much fanfare.
What is itWhat is it based onbased on??
5
45. AA matter of curiositymatter of curiosity since the last few years, it hassince the last few years, it has
been recently narrowed down tobeen recently narrowed down to Robin GunninghamRobin Gunningham
andand author Elena Ferranteauthor Elena Ferrante. The books authored by. The books authored by
Elena which are helping others to draw a conclusion,Elena which are helping others to draw a conclusion,
are given below.are given below.
What is theWhat is the issueissue??
6
47. One of India’s best knownOne of India’s best known
novelist,novelist, Nagnath S InamdarNagnath S Inamdar
was popular for hiswas popular for his historicalhistorical
novelsnovels, like –, like – Jhep, Rajeshri,Jhep, Rajeshri,
ShikastaShikasta && ShahenshahShahenshah. .
Why his novelWhy his novel RaauRaau is creatingis creating
lot oflot of interest in recent timesinterest in recent times??
7
49. WhichWhich Indian coupleIndian couple waswas also part of this series of printalso part of this series of print
ads issued by the Union Bank of India to encourage theads issued by the Union Bank of India to encourage the
account holders to openaccount holders to open Joint AccountsJoint Accounts??
8
51. ‘‘Chandu’Chandu’, a shelved movie project by director Ajay, a shelved movie project by director Ajay
Kanchan andKanchan and backed by Mahesh Bhattbacked by Mahesh Bhatt onon
Chandrasekhar PrasadChandrasekhar Prasad who was killed whilewho was killed while
addressing a public meeting in Siwan on 1997, is goingaddressing a public meeting in Siwan on 1997, is going
to be revived pretty soon.to be revived pretty soon.
WhichWhich recent eventsrecent events are said to have influenced theare said to have influenced the
makers to revive the project?makers to revive the project?
9
53. The epithet given to theThe epithet given to the mastermaster
criminal Adam Worthcriminal Adam Worth by Scotlandby Scotland
Yard detectiveYard detective Robert AndersonRobert Anderson,,
caught the fancy of thiscaught the fancy of this
gentleman so much that he usedgentleman so much that he used
thethe same epithetsame epithet for one of thefor one of the
most important charactersmost important characters createdcreated
by him.by him.
What was that epithet/phrase?What was that epithet/phrase?
10
55. ThisThis critically acclaimed 1984 filmcritically acclaimed 1984 film, based on a play by, based on a play by
Marathi playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar, wasMarathi playwright Mahesh Elkunchwar, was
primarily shot in whichprimarily shot in which currently-in-news locationcurrently-in-news location??
11
57. The young lady (A) performed during theThe young lady (A) performed during the
presentation of elements at thepresentation of elements at the FEI EuropeanFEI European
Equestrian ChampionshipEquestrian Championship in 2015.in 2015.
This 16 year old (B)This 16 year old (B) came to Indiacame to India in January, 2016in January, 2016
andand stood 3rdstood 3rd in a race which wasin a race which was won by Emersonwon by Emerson
Fittipaldi’s grandson PietroFittipaldi’s grandson Pietro..
What is theirWhat is their surnamesurname??
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
12
60. According to the creator,According to the creator,
this particularthis particular artworkartwork,,
originally named originally named TheThe
PoetPoet, is a, is a tributetribute to whichto which
‘man of letters’‘man of letters’??
13
62. Former Friends-starFormer Friends-star Matt Le BlancMatt Le Blanc, a, a self-confessedself-confessed
fanfan of the show, is going to be theof the show, is going to be the first non-Britishfirst non-British
presenterpresenter of which iconic tv-show that has beenof which iconic tv-show that has been
accused of jingoism, cultural mockery, distortion ofaccused of jingoism, cultural mockery, distortion of
historical facts among many others?historical facts among many others?
14
64. His failed career as aHis failed career as a pencil-sharpener salesmanpencil-sharpener salesman
forced him toforced him to become a writerbecome a writer. In early drafts, he used. In early drafts, he used
to write aboutto write about ‘Tublat Zan’‘Tublat Zan’ oror ‘Zantar’‘Zantar’ and his firstand his first
complete story was written on the back of usedcomplete story was written on the back of used
letterheads and scrap papers.letterheads and scrap papers.
Who?Who?
15
66. This word, used to meanThis word, used to mean ‘joyfully loitering around’‘joyfully loitering around’,,
originates from mixed etymological sources -originates from mixed etymological sources - first partfirst part
(A) is from(A) is from SanskritSanskrit and theand the latter partlatter part (B) comes from(B) comes from
PersianPersian..
WhichWhich wordword, doing rounds in public domain since the, doing rounds in public domain since the
last quarter of 2015last quarter of 2015, is this?, is this?
(bigger vis – next slide)
16
69. ThaiyyamThaiyyam or or TheyyamTheyyam, practiced in, practiced in NorthernNorthern
KerelaKerela by Dalits and other low caste communities,by Dalits and other low caste communities,
is an elaborate temple dance form. The stories areis an elaborate temple dance form. The stories are
usually centered around a Dalit protagonist who isusually centered around a Dalit protagonist who is
killed by the upper caste for a transgression.killed by the upper caste for a transgression.
Who is said to haveWho is said to have startedstarted this dance form?this dance form?
17
71. How do we better know -How do we better know - ‘The city of angels, great city‘The city of angels, great city
of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seatof immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat
of the king, city of royal palaces, home of godsof the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods
incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest’incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest’??
18
75. This policewala’sThis policewala’s mostmost
memorable momentmemorable moment of hisof his
life came in a hot andlife came in a hot and
humid eveninghumid evening in 2007in 2007..
Who is he?Who is he?
20
77. During their peak,During their peak, The BeatlesThe Beatles were finding it verywere finding it very
difficult to meet demand for live showsdifficult to meet demand for live shows. Paul. Paul
McCartney and Ringo Starr has come up with anMcCartney and Ringo Starr has come up with an
interesting solution, using theirinteresting solution, using their promotional filmspromotional films
includingincluding footage of them eating fish and chipsfootage of them eating fish and chips
while messing about on an exercise bicycle.while messing about on an exercise bicycle.
This said to haveThis said to have given birthgiven birth to what, considered to beto what, considered to be
a norm these days?a norm these days?
21
79. Identify theIdentify the painterpainter who was, posthumously, namedwho was, posthumously, named
‘Asian of the Century’ in the ‘Arts, Literature, and‘Asian of the Century’ in the ‘Arts, Literature, and
Culture’ categoryCulture’ category..
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
22
82. According to the epic poem According to the epic poem La AraucanaLa Araucana, the, the colours ofcolours of
Chilean National FlagChilean National Flag were derived from the flag flownwere derived from the flag flown
by the Mapuche during the by the Mapuche during the Arauco WarArauco War. The. The starstar
represents a guide to progress and honour;represents a guide to progress and honour; blueblue
symbolizes the sky and the Pacific Oceansymbolizes the sky and the Pacific Ocean andand red standsred stands
for the blood spilledfor the blood spilled to achieve independence.to achieve independence.
What does theWhat does the white colourwhite colour signify in the flag?signify in the flag?
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84. Identify theIdentify the ‘hooded actor’‘hooded actor’ from this trailer of thefrom this trailer of the
2016-released2016-released Zoolander 2Zoolander 2..
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86. Though debatable, in some parts of India,Though debatable, in some parts of India, July 30July 30 hashas
been designated as thebeen designated as the ‘___ Dibasa‘___ Dibasa’ as’ as Niladri BijeNiladri Bije hashas
been traditionally celebrated on that day. At one point,been traditionally celebrated on that day. At one point,
the hashtagthe hashtag #____Dibasa#____Dibasa was trending at No. 2was trending at No. 2
nationally.nationally.
Just fill in the blank with something for which twoJust fill in the blank with something for which two
neighbours are fighting to include it into a veryneighbours are fighting to include it into a very
prestigious listprestigious list..
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