Quiz-Grand Finale

KVS SOCIAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2016-17
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Kanchrapara
Quiz Contest
Research, Presentation & Conduction by:
Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda

Format of the Quiz
• General RoundGeneral Round
• Buzzer RoundBuzzer Round
• MCQ RoundMCQ Round
• A/V RoundA/V Round
• Rapidfire RoundRapidfire Round

What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????
* 4 questions ( 2 each on Pandit
Malaviya and Babashaheb Ambedkar)
* Marks :-- ¢ Direct : 10 points
¢ Bonus : 10 points
¢ No negatives for any
wrong attempt.
* Half points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.
All the best………

• If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can
double up your score by saying “Double” before giving
out the answer.
• Marks : Correct answer fetches you  +20
Wrong answer fetches you  - 05
DOUBLEDOUBLE

Quiz by Somnath ChandaI
This two-word term, originated from the Upanishads
written thousands of years ago, has been made popular by
Pandit Malaviya. In the last few years, the term has seen
a fresh bout of popularity because of a TV show.
Which term is this?
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KVS Social Science Exhibition-cum-National Integration Camp 2016-17

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Satyameva JayateSatyameva Jayate
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KVS Social Science Exhibition-cum-National Integration Camp 2016-17 Quiz by Somnath Chanda

After giving up his legal practice when he was at his
pinnacle in 1911, Pandit Malaviya once again donned his
lawyers robe in 1924, following a very dramatic event in
the Indian Freedom Struggle. He defended the 170
accused in the Allahabad High Court and was able to get
155 persons saved from the gallows.
Which case that had a far reaching effect in the freedom
movement, was this?
2

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Chauri Chaura IncidentChauri Chaura Incident
2

Some articles in popular literature state that this
cantonment town, famous as the birthplace of B.R.
Ambedkar got it’s original name from the
Military Headquarters Of War.
Currently named Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, what was it
originally known as?
3

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MhowMhow
(Military Headquarters Of War)
3

What is the title of the 20-page autobiographical life
story of B. R. Ambedkar written in the
period of 1935–36?
(It consists of reminiscences drawn by Ambedkar, related to his
experiences with untouchability, in his own handwriting and is now
used as a textbook in Columbia University)
4

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Waiting For a VisaWaiting For a Visa
4

In March 1936, Hindu Dalit leader P. N. Rajbhoj along
with a group of 200 Dalit people demanded entry at a
temple on the Rath Yatra day. Pt. Malaviya in the
presence of priests of that temple, gave diksha to the
assembled people and gave them entry into the temple.
At which temple, this pathbreaking incident took place?
5

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Kalaram TempleKalaram Temple
5

* 8 questions ( 4 each on Pandit
* Marks :-- ¢ Correct answer : +10
points
¢ Wrong answer : - 05
points
All the best………

Solve it :--
* Rabindranath Tagore : Kushari ;
* Jawaharlal Nehru : Kaul ;
* Amitabh Bachchan : Srivastav ;
* Madan Mohan Malviya : __?????__
1

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ChaturvediChaturvedi
1

Who gave Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya the title
‘Mahamana’?
2

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Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi
2

Which organization, founded by Pandit Malaviya in
1905, is still working for the conservation of Ganges
river?
3

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Ganga MahasabhaGanga Mahasabha
3

To celebrate what occasion, this coin was issued by the
Indian Government in 2011?
4

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150150thth
Birth Anniversary of Pt. MalaviyaBirth Anniversary of Pt. Malaviya
4

Ramji Maloji Sakpal, father of B. R. Ambedkar was an
officer in the British Indian Army.
Which rank did he hold?
5

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Subedar Major / SubedarSubedar Major / Subedar
5

This sacred monument in Nagpur came into bigtime
news on 14 October 1956.
What happened there on that day?
6

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B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism alongB.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism along
with his wife and 60,000 followers.with his wife and 60,000 followers.
The place is known as Deekshabhoomi.The place is known as Deekshabhoomi.
6

In 1936, Dr. Ambedkar founded a political outfit, which
contested the 1937 Bombay election to the Central
Legislative Assembly.
Name the party.
7

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Independent Labour PartyIndependent Labour Party
7

8
Solve it :--
* Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose : Kolkata ;
* Swami Vivekananda : Raipur ;
* Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel : Ahmedabad ;
* Indira Gandhi : New Delhi ;
* B. R. Ambedkar : ____???____

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NagpurNagpur
(All are International Airports)
8

* 4 questions (2 each on Pandit
* Against each question, four answers
will be given. You have to pick the right
one.
* Marks :-- ¢ Correct in the 1st
attempt : +20
¢ Correct in the 2nd
attempt
: +15
¢ Correct in the 3rd
attempt

Panditji’s political career started in December 1886 when
he attended the 2nd
Session of the Indian National
Congress under the Presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji.
His speech on the issue of representation in Councils
impressed one and all.
In which city that particular INC Session was held?
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a) Allahabad
c) Madras
b) Calcutta
d) Bombay

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CalcuttaCalcutta
1

In protest against the Communal Award, Pandit
Malaviya and Madhav Shrihari Aney split away from the
Indian National Congress and formed a new political
party. The party even contested the 1934 elections to the
central legislature and won 12 seats.
Name the party.
2
a) New Congress
Party
b) National Party of
India
c) Forward Congress
Party
d) Congress
Nationalist Party

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Congress Nationalist PartyCongress Nationalist Party
2

In his fight against untouchability, Ambedkar led a
Satyagraha to fight for the right of the untouchable
community to draw water from the main water tank of
the town.
In which Maharasthrian town, did this happen?
3
a) Kolhapur
c) Satara
b) Mahad
d) Pandharpur

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MahadMahad
3

Dr. Ambedkar in his book titled “The Problem of the
Rupee – Its origin and its solution” proposed some
guidelines and ideas and presented those to the
Hilton Young Commission.
What came out as a result of this?
4
a) Reserve Bank of
India
b) Finance
Commission of India
c) Planning
Commission of India
d) Indian Space
Research Organisation

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Reserve Bank of IndiaReserve Bank of India
4

During his school days, little Bhima and other Dalit
children had to face a lot of problems because of
segregation. They were not even allowed to sit inside the
class. And during one particular activity, they needed the
help of the school peon to do it. He later in his writings
described this incident as "No peon, No ____".
Just, fill in the blank.
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a) Food b) Water
c) Home Work d) Yoga Practise

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No Peon, NoNo Peon, No WaterWater
5

This is the famous Arati performed at the Har-Ki-Pauri
in Haridwar.
What is the name of this particular arena where the main
arati is being performed every evening?
1

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Malviya DwipMalviya Dwip
1

This is the last convocation address delivered by Panditji.
Where had he given this lecture?
2

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Benaras Hindu UniversityBenaras Hindu University
2

A dramatisation of a very important episode in the
modern India…..the gentleman in the white dress is
speaking about a very special group of men.
Who were they?
3

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This was about the members of the DraftingThis was about the members of the Drafting
Committee of the Indian Constitution.Committee of the Indian Constitution.
3

Name any two member of the Drafting Committee of
the Indian Constitution which was headed by
Dr. Ambedkar.
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The committee members were:
Dr B. R. Ambedkar - Chairman
K M Munshi
Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer
N Gopalaswami Ayengar
B L Mitter
Md. Saadullah &
D P Khaitan
4

This is the original voice of B. R. Ambedkar from an old
BBC recording.
What was he talking about?
5

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Poona PactPoona Pact
5

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