The document discusses episodes of Mann Ki Baat, an Indian radio programme hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It provides details of 6 episodes between October 2014 and March 2015. The episodes covered topics like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, India's Mars Mission, drug abuse, addressing students about exam stress, and issues of concern to farmers.

1. INDIA QUIZ 2015

3. Q. 1
This dance form basically depicts the cult of Radha and Krishna,
particularly the raslila. The Ras costume consists of a richly
embroidered stiff skirt which extends to the feet. A short fine white
muslin skirt is worn over it. A dark coloured velvet blouse covers the
upper part of the body and a traditional white veil is worn over a
special hair-do which falls gracefully over the face. Krishna wears a
yellow dhoti, a dark velvet jacket and a crown of peacock feathers.
Which dance form?

5. Answer
Manipuri Dance.

6. Q. 2
Identify this food.

8. Answer
Idiyappam, consisting of rice flour pressed into noodle form and then
steamed.

9. *Q. 3# Date Topic
1 3 October 2014
Modi urged the listeners to purchase Khadi clothes to contribute to the prosperity of the poor. He also
discussed the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the success of India's Mars Mission, skill development, disabled
children and mygov.in website.
2
2 November
2014
Modi discussed several Government initiatives, including a scholarship for disabled children and grants to
educational institutions for developing infrastructure for such children. He also discussed the positive
effects of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on health. He paid tributes to Indian soldiers, whom he had visited
during Diwali in Siachen area.
3
14 December
2014
Modi discussed drug abuse, and appealed the youth to say no to drugs. He also said that the money
spent on drugs might be used for funding terrorism. He stated that a toll-free helpline would be set up to
help drug addicts and their families.
4 27 January 2015
The US President Barack Obama co-hosted the show with Modi. Both answered a series of questions
from Indian citizens. Obama also discussed the impact of some of the policies he had implemented in the
US.
5
22 February
2015
Modi addressed students, asking them to avoid exam stress and compete with themselves, not others.
6 22 March 2015
Modi discussed issues of concern to farmers, like soil health, right value for yield and land acquisition. He
clarified many misunderstandings about the recent Land Act. Additionally, he addressed several concerns
and questions voiced to him by the farmers of India .

11. Answer
Episodes of Mann Ki Baat , an Indian radio programme hosted by
the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12. Q. 4
Members of parliament are allowed to raise matters in the question hour.
After that they can only raise questions in only one point ,which is
called_____________.
FITB.

14. Answer
Zero Hour, which kicks off at 12 noon (hence the name).

15. Q. 5
Where will you find all these Celebrities featured together?
Amitabh Bacchan
Jeetendra
Mithun Chakraborty
Lata Mangeshkar
Sharmila Tagore
Mallika Sarabhai
Hema Malini
Tanuja
Bhimsen Joshi
M Balamuralikrishna
Kamal Hassan
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Revathi, Prakash Padukone, K.R.Vijaya, Wahida Rehman,Shabana Azmi,Om Puri.

17. Answer
Mile sur mera tumhara

18. Q. 6
Put funda.

20. Answer
Kumbh Mela from space at Allahabad in 2013

21. Q. 7
• Anwar Jamal Kidwai (1974-1977)
• S M H Burney (1975-1977)
• R K Laxman (1977-1980)
• Shyam Benegal (1981-1983 ; 1989-1992)
• Mrinal Sen (1984-1986)
• Adoor Gopalakrishnan (1987-1989 ; 1992-1995)
• Mahesh Bhatt (1995-1998)
• Girish Karnad (1999-2001)
• Mr. Vinod Khanna (2001-2002 ; 2002-2005)
• U R Ananthamurthy (2005-2008 ; 2008-2011)
• Saeed Akhtar Mirza (2011-2014)
• _________________________ FITB.

23. Answer
Gajendra Chauhan

24. *Q.8
The coin, weighing 35 gm, has 80 per cent silver and 20 per cent copper. On the
obverse side, the coin bears the emblem of the Lion Pillar with the words
‘Satyameva Jayate’ in Hindi below it. On the reverse side, Raja Raja Chola-1 figure
is there in a standing posture with folded hands. This coin is the prized collection
in the kitty of Mr. Satyabuddu. He already has Re.1, Rs.2, Rs.5, Rs10, Rs.20, Rs.50,
Rs.75, Rs.100 and Rs.150 coins.
Which particular coin is being talked about here and specify the reason for its
release?

26. Answer
Commemorate 1,000 years of the Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur

27. Q.9
As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (2014), Hyderabad became the
capital of Telangana, following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
However, Hyderabad will remain the joint capital of both states for a period of
ten years until development of the new capital is complete.What is the
planned capital city of Andhra Pradesh?

29. Answer
Amravati

30. Q. 10
Put funda

32. Answer
Lok Sabha election aired live for the first time

33. Q. 11
X was created by Sir Fredrick Lawley, a British officer, by aggregating and
developing a few number of villages. Landmarks include the
Bombay Anand Bhawan and the Truth Printing Works in the Market
Street, Kalighat Lane, Vinayak Mudali street, Lawley extension and
Grove street.
What is X?

35. Answer
The fictional town of Malgudi

36. X was born in Krishna district of India. The Hindu stated once
(QUOTING) “X was an authority in geology, agriculture and also an
educationist who set up an educational institution
in Machilipatnam. He, however, died in poverty in 1963 and was
largely forgotten by the society and by his own party, the
Congress”. In the year 2009 a postage stamp was issued to
commemorate X. Id X and for what reason is X so famous that after
six decades the state recommended to confer X with the highest
civilian award The Bharat Ratna postumously. (Part points
applicable)
1.Q.12

38. Answer: Pingali Venkyya
Known as the creator of the Indian National Flag

39. Q. 13
X is a self-financed and autonomous body incorporated by the State
government of Y responsible for conducting several entrance tests in the
state. However X has been accused of allowing impersonation, copying ,
manipulation of records and answer sheets and even leaking the answer
keys.
Over 35 deaths have been linked to X and recently the Supreme Court of
India issued an order to transfer the case to the CBI after an appeal from the
Chief Minister of Y.
Id X and Y.

41. Answer
X - "Vyapam" (Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal)
Y- Madhya Pradesh

42. Q. 14
Identify this man.

44. Answer
Pranab Mukherjee

45. Q. 15
• 2005: Operation Duryodhan
X exposes 11 MPs accepting money for tabling their questions in the
Parliament of India.
• 2013:
In tapes titled The Stalkers, X accuses that in 2009, then Home Minister
of Gujarat, Amit Shah, and his team stalked a woman for their Saheb.
• 2014: Operation Janmabhoomi
X publishes on its website about the investigation into the conspiracy
behind the demolition of the Babri Masjid, which TOI quotes as Babri
demolition planned; Advani, P V Narasimha Rao knew of plot: X sting.
Identify X.

47. Answer
Cobrapost

48. *Q. 16
X, a mass festival, came into existence in 1948 celebrating Indian Independence
and victory over British, symbolically showing the victory of Lord Krishna over
the arrogant wicked Kansa.
X celebrated at Y is the oldest and most famous one. For 11 days, the whole
town Y becomes the city of Mathura, the river Jeera becomes the river
Yamuna and Ambapali village situated on the other side of Jeera becomes
Gopapura.
It is known as the greatest play in the world enacted in the biggest open air
theatre.
Identify X and Y.

50. Answer
X - Dhanu Jatra
Y - Bargarh, Odisha

51. Q. 17
Minimal poster for what?

53. Answer
DDLJ

54. Q. 18
In India's first ever badminton league Indian Badminton League, the following
teams belong to respective cities
• Krrish Delhi Smashers – New Delhi
• Pune Pistons – Pune
• Banga Beats – Bangalore
• Hyderabad Hotshots – Hyderabad
• Mumbai Masters – Mumbai
• Awadhe Warriors – ________________
FITB

56. Answer
Lucknow

57. Q. 19
• Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Bhagamandala, Karnataka
• Erode, Tamil Nadu
• Tirumakudalu Narasipura, Karnataka
• Moovattupuzha, Kerala
• Indrakund, Nashik
Connect.

59. Answer
Triveni Sangams of India

60. Q. 20
This is the national bird of Israel.
What in 2014 was named after this bird?

62. Answer
Cyclone Hudhud

63. Q. 21
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the chief architect of this famous structure that has
inspired similar buildings in Bangladesh, Aurangabad, Milwaukee & Atlantic
City.
What is it?

65. Answer
The Taj Mahal

66. Q. 22
In 2014, This online youth entertainment network X came up with their web
series Permanent Roommates which became the most watched branded web
series in the world.
Now they have come up with their second original series know as Y, a show
focused on how engineers working in different companies quit their jobs and
start a start-up.
X comes up with short clips dissecting Indian politics, movies, lifestyle, social
concepts etc, from a very different perspective and angle to initially evoke
laughter but also send out an unforgettable social message to the viewers.
Give me X, Y and the founder of X.
Hint: Think Q-tiyapa!

68. Answer
X - The Viral Fever (TVF)
Y - TVF Pitchers
Arunabh Kumar

69. Q. 23
X’s profile:
• Born in 1965 in a village of Gurdaspur district in Punjab.
• Her followers state that she was drawn to spirituality as a child although her villagers
deny it.
• After her husband left for Doha in search of a better job, she was attracted towards
spirituality.
• Later she moved to Mumbai, more precisely into the family house of Manmohan Gupta
(Chairman of popular MM Mithaiwaala) and has apparently stayed there for the past 12
years.
• Recently she has gone viral. And Rahul Mahajan posting pictures of her, and several
celebrities speaking in her support has further added to the controversy.
Give me X (both her real name & what she is popularly called).

71. Answer
Radhe Maa
aka Sukhwinder Kaur

72. Q. 24
1. Matrimony
2. High on the Highway
3. Pooranmasi
4. Strangers in the Night
5. Zahir
6. Lovedale
7. Sex on the Beach
8. Rice Plate
9. Gubbare
10. Rise and Fall
Connect.

74. Answer
Dus Kahaniyaan

75. *Q. 25
Identify this model.

77. Answer
Model of an Indigo Factory