Indian heritage quiz

INDIAN HERITAGEINDIAN HERITAGE
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BY- Pragyan YadavBY- Pragyan Yadav

 Q1: He received Padmashri in the yearQ1: He received Padmashri in the year
2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first
generation immigrant to the US. Hegeneration immigrant to the US. He
started out by directing and starring in hisstarted out by directing and starring in his
own venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has aown venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has a
wife called Bhavna and recently quippedwife called Bhavna and recently quipped
'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am
open to the idea." He was also involvedopen to the idea." He was also involved
with the project Stuart Little. Who?with the project Stuart Little. Who?

Ans: Manoj Night ShymalanAns: Manoj Night Shymalan

Q2: India's first internationalQ2: India's first international
biosphere reserve is called what?biosphere reserve is called what?

Ans: Nilgiri biosphere reserveAns: Nilgiri biosphere reserve

Q3: One of the largest makers ofQ3: One of the largest makers of
cycles in the world Hero Cyclescycles in the world Hero Cycles
began their journey from whichbegan their journey from which
town?town?

protect its Keystone species, theprotect its Keystone species, the
Nilgiri Tahr. As a part of WesternNilgiri Tahr. As a part of Western
Ghats it is a part of the UNESCOGhats it is a part of the UNESCO
world heritage site. Name the parkworld heritage site. Name the park

Ans: Mukurthi National ParkAns: Mukurthi National Park

made for commemorating themade for commemorating the
minting of a new coin). His realminting of a new coin). His real
name Mir Muhammad Jafar. Hename Mir Muhammad Jafar. He
had a brilliant command overhad a brilliant command over
Persian, Hindi and Rekhta. NamePersian, Hindi and Rekhta. Name
the poetthe poet

Q6: Name the accomplished eldestQ6: Name the accomplished eldest
daughter of Emperor Shah Jahandaughter of Emperor Shah Jahan
under whose instruction Chandniunder whose instruction Chandni
Chowk was constructed?Chowk was constructed?

Ans: Jahanara BegumAns: Jahanara Begum

commemorated in a tablet. Thecommemorated in a tablet. The
tombs here were sanctioned bytombs here were sanctioned by
Khwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and inKhwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and in
one of them rest one of the greatestone of them rest one of the greatest
masters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school ofmasters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school of
poetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How dopoetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How do
we know him better?we know him better?

Q8: Which Indian's debut novelQ8: Which Indian's debut novel
made it to the final shortlist for themade it to the final shortlist for the
Man Booker prize 2012?Man Booker prize 2012?

Ans: Jeet Thayil, NarcopolisAns: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis

including East India, Oudh,including East India, Oudh,
Rohilkhand, North-Western, CentralRohilkhand, North-Western, Central
Indian, Great Indian Peninsula andIndian, Great Indian Peninsula and
South India. Under the systemSouth India. Under the system
investors got around 5 per cent ofinvestors got around 5 per cent of
fixed interest on their investment.fixed interest on their investment.
By 1870, the figure had reachedBy 1870, the figure had reached
4,771 miles. Which business are4,771 miles. Which business are
we discussing?we discussing?

coalition governments betweencoalition governments between
March 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 andMarch 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 and
April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972
respectively. Which party wasrespectively. Which party was
common to both the coalitions?common to both the coalitions?

Ans: Swatantra PartyAns: Swatantra Party

in the month of April. This historicin the month of April. This historic
Shaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7thShaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7th
to 9th century and is in theto 9th century and is in the
Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura,Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura,
Name the placeName the place

Q12: The Lushai hills would be aQ12: The Lushai hills would be a
part of which mountain range inpart of which mountain range in
Mizomram?Mizomram?

headquarter-complex of whichheadquarter-complex of which
district of Meghalaya, wasdistrict of Meghalaya, was
christened after Captain Williamsonchristened after Captain Williamson
Sangma, the founding ChiefSangma, the founding Chief
Minister of the State of Meghalaya?Minister of the State of Meghalaya?

Ans: East Garo HillsAns: East Garo Hills

even in the middle of the rivers.even in the middle of the rivers.
One special bridge, believed to beOne special bridge, believed to be
the only one of its kind in the world,the only one of its kind in the world,
is actually two bridges stacked oneis actually two bridges stacked one
over the other and has come to beover the other and has come to be
known as the "Umshiangknown as the "Umshiang
DoubleDecker Bridge." Which areaDoubleDecker Bridge." Which area
are we talking about?are we talking about?

Ans: CherrapunjeeAns: Cherrapunjee

serves as the headquarters of theserves as the headquarters of the
district. Caves in Lumshnong anddistrict. Caves in Lumshnong and
Syndai in this district is one of theSyndai in this district is one of the
largest cave networks in Asia.largest cave networks in Asia.
Name the headquarter townName the headquarter town

of the West Kameng district, theof the West Kameng district, the
Tawang gompa is a part of thisTawang gompa is a part of this
town inhabitated by a few tribestown inhabitated by a few tribes
including the Monpas Name theincluding the Monpas Name the
town?town?

winning the gold in the 800-metrewinning the gold in the 800-metre
event at the 1966 Bangkok Asianevent at the 1966 Bangkok Asian
Games. He was the first ArjunaGames. He was the first Arjuna
Award winner from the region.Award winner from the region.
Name the athlete?Name the athlete?

Ans: Bhogeshwar BaruahAns: Bhogeshwar Baruah

year career as a professionalyear career as a professional
footballer with Mohun Bagan. Afterfootballer with Mohun Bagan. After
his retirement from football, hehis retirement from football, he
studied medicine and in 1978studied medicine and in 1978
became the director of Nagalandbecame the director of Nagaland
Health Services. Name the legend?Health Services. Name the legend?

Ans: Dr Talimaran Ao (January 28,Ans: Dr Talimaran Ao (January 28,
1918 — September 13, 1998)1918 — September 13, 1998)

leadership in nature conservation.leadership in nature conservation.
From this fund he created theFrom this fund he created the
Agumbe Rainforest ResearchAgumbe Rainforest Research
Station for the study of king cobrasStation for the study of king cobras
and their habitat. Can you nameand their habitat. Can you name
this living legend?this living legend?

Ans: Romulus WhitakerAns: Romulus Whitaker

Q20: With which legendaryQ20: With which legendary
Bollywood personality's film HumBollywood personality's film Hum
Naujawan did Tabu make his debutNaujawan did Tabu make his debut
in Bollywood in 1985?in Bollywood in 1985?

Q21: We often buy CTC tea? WhatQ21: We often buy CTC tea? What
does CTC stand for?does CTC stand for?

Ans: Cutting, Tearing CurlingAns: Cutting, Tearing Curling

joined hands to set up Graminjoined hands to set up Gramin
Suvidha Kendras at village levelSuvidha Kendras at village level
post offices to facilitate a farmer topost offices to facilitate a farmer to
know all crop-related information.know all crop-related information.
What does MCX stand for?What does MCX stand for?

Ans: Multi Commodity Exchange ofAns: Multi Commodity Exchange of
India LimitedIndia Limited

film. Mother of four, her daughter-film. Mother of four, her daughter-
in-law Rekha was gunned down onin-law Rekha was gunned down on
May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter-May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter-
gang rivalry. Who is this personalitygang rivalry. Who is this personality
to be referred to the annals ofto be referred to the annals of
Indian mafiosi?Indian mafiosi?

Ans: Santokben JadejaAns: Santokben Jadeja

vocalist of Rampur Sahaswanvocalist of Rampur Sahaswan
gharana has set up trust dedicatedgharana has set up trust dedicated
to her mother's memory andto her mother's memory and
promotion of classical music calledpromotion of classical music called
Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?

Ans: Ustad Rashid KhanAns: Ustad Rashid Khan

Q25: Which general won the BattleQ25: Which general won the Battle
of Imphal in 1944?of Imphal in 1944?

Ans: General SlimAns: General Slim

Q26: The party was formed byQ26: The party was formed by
former state water resourcesformer state water resources
minister T.M Jacob. Name the partyminister T.M Jacob. Name the party

Ans: Kerala Congress (Jacob)Ans: Kerala Congress (Jacob)

Mainaguri, Malbazar and BirparaMainaguri, Malbazar and Birpara
from West Bengal, districts offrom West Bengal, districts of
Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta,Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta,
Goalpara and Bongaigaon inGoalpara and Bongaigaon in
Assam and foothills of ArunachalAssam and foothills of Arunachal
Praesh. Siliguri is the largest city ofPraesh. Siliguri is the largest city of
the region. Can you name thethe region. Can you name the
region which is also the gateway ofregion which is also the gateway of
Bhutan to India?Bhutan to India?

Q28: We have heard of G8, NATO,Q28: We have heard of G8, NATO,
Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC,Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC,
Bric.Which five countries make aBric.Which five countries make a
loosely held collective called O5?loosely held collective called O5?

Ans: India, China, Brazil, MexicoAns: India, China, Brazil, Mexico
and South Africaand South Africa

hostages. In the Reserve Collectionhostages. In the Reserve Collection
there are a number antiquitiesthere are a number antiquities
among which mention may beamong which mention may be
made of the First Marriage Registermade of the First Marriage Register
of the St. Mary's Church recordingof the St. Mary's Church recording
the marriage of Robert Clive, thethe marriage of Robert Clive, the
Bible used by Strenysham Master,Bible used by Strenysham Master,
who was instrumental in thewho was instrumental in the
construction of the Church. Nameconstruction of the Church. Name
the museumthe museum

Ans: Fort St GeorgeAns: Fort St George

Tramps Abroad in England andTramps Abroad in England and
Following the Equator in the USAFollowing the Equator in the USA
talks about his time spent in India.talks about his time spent in India.
Name the legendName the legend

Ans: Mark TwainAns: Mark Twain

Q31: Mansar Lake is at a distanceQ31: Mansar Lake is at a distance
of 60 km from which Indian city?of 60 km from which Indian city?

Ans: Jammu Q32: Which IndianAns: Jammu Q32: Which Indian
editor's memoir is called Lucknoweditor's memoir is called Lucknow
Boy?Boy?

Ans: Vinod MehtaAns: Vinod Mehta

important centre of the Kagyupaimportant centre of the Kagyupa
sect which traces its Buddhistsect which traces its Buddhist
teachings to Tilopa (988-1089).teachings to Tilopa (988-1089).
Located near Gangtok in Sikkim,Located near Gangtok in Sikkim,
name the monasteryname the monastery

Q34: The country currently hasQ34: The country currently has
829 nomadic and semi-nomadic829 nomadic and semi-nomadic
which tribes that roughly comprisewhich tribes that roughly comprise
of 13.51 crore people?of 13.51 crore people?

Ans: De-notified TribesAns: De-notified Tribes

Q35: The idol of which GoddessQ35: The idol of which Goddess
has replaced the king in the famoushas replaced the king in the famous
Mysore Dasara procession (402ndMysore Dasara procession (402nd
edition took place in 2012)?edition took place in 2012)?

Ans: ChamundeshwariAns: Chamundeshwari

system was meticulouslysystem was meticulously
developed by Venkatamukhi, thedeveloped by Venkatamukhi, the
court musisican of which Tanjorecourt musisican of which Tanjore
King?King?

Ans: King Vijaya RaghavaAns: King Vijaya Raghava

creation of six new reserves increation of six new reserves in
addition to the 41 existing notifiedaddition to the 41 existing notified
ones and five parks which haveones and five parks which have
been given in-principle approval.been given in-principle approval.
Expand NTCAExpand NTCA

Ans: National Tiger ConservationAns: National Tiger Conservation
AuthorityAuthority

Legal and General of UnitedLegal and General of United
Kingdom (26 per cent) forms theKingdom (26 per cent) forms the
threesome that owns India First Lifethreesome that owns India First Life
Insurance?Insurance?

Ans: Bank of Baroda (44 per cent)Ans: Bank of Baroda (44 per cent)
and Andhra Bank (30 per cent )and Andhra Bank (30 per cent )
respectivelyrespectively

Q39: In which city would you findQ39: In which city would you find
National Research Centre forNational Research Centre for
Grapes?Grapes?

between Mahatma Gandhi,between Mahatma Gandhi,
Subhash Chandra Bose andSubhash Chandra Bose and
Jawaharlal Nehru. One of theJawaharlal Nehru. One of the
significant visits of Gandhiji was onsignificant visits of Gandhiji was on
October 29, 1946. It was from here,October 29, 1946. It was from here,
on November 6, 1946, he left foron November 6, 1946, he left for
Noakhali. Name this ashram inNoakhali. Name this ashram in
North 24-Parganas district of WestNorth 24-Parganas district of West
BengalBengal

Ans: Khadi Pratisthan-SodepurAns: Khadi Pratisthan-Sodepur

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