The Nation Wants to know- India Quiz Prelims(Q+A)

The Nation Wants To Know
OPEN INDIA QUIZ
PRELIMS

1. 24 Questions, each carrying 1 mark.
2. Questions 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 are star-marked, which will be used to
resolve ties.
3. For further issues regarding ties, Count-back method will be used.
4. Use the smartest gadget you’ve got, i.e. your brain.
5. Say No to CAB and NRC.
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Rules

A seven year old girl named Divyanshi Singhal, while speaking about
her inspiration , said- "When I went to my grandmother's home during
summer vacation, I saw that the trees were being cut down. I felt bad
and thought that if trees could walk, they could escape being cut.”
Where have we all come across her creation, around one month ago?
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P1

In the next slide , you will see a traditional bamboo made instrument ,
called-Thatta , being used in the Vaniyampuzha colony to ward off a
certain evil. The tribespeople had to move to a nearby shelter , quite
prone to attack of these evils , after their houses were washed away in
flood.
How does this instrument save the tribespeople?
P2

On 5th of August , when a special status was revoked , all the efforts put by a
certain Ghulam Hussain on the previous day , went in vain.
The period between August and October used to be the peak season for nearly
700 odd people in Hussain’s profession , as several wedding ceremonies and
festivals like Eid take place this time around.
What is the profession of Ghulam Hussain , something that has imbibed
influences from Andalusian, Armenian and Iranian influences, over the centuries,
given the region’s location on the Silk Route?
P3

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Q

Back in 2015 , in an attempt to solve a long standing mystery , the
Haryana Govt. launched a project in the month of April.
In May , as many as 80 people who were digging a certain area of
Mugalwali village , suddenly noticed that the soil they were shovelling
out from a pit was moist. The dampness increased as they dug deeper
and water started gushing out when they burrowed to a depth of eight
feet.
What was this project all about?
*P4

P5

The temple complex you will see in the next slide , didn’t take its name
from a so-called ever quarrelling relationship; it is actually an abridged
form of an appellation of Lord Vishnu which literally translates to “He of
the Thousand Arms.”
Name the temple complex , situated in Gwalior.
P5

P4

Brij Bihari Rai , whose stall is there outside the Patna Zoo , is really
worried about his livelihood after two items were recently banned by
the Bihar Govt due to rising air pollution. According to Rai , his litti-
chokhas get the distinctive flavor due to these items.
Along with Rai , several other street vendors are facing the same threat
and thus Govt. has promised to supply them gas canister stoves.
Which two items are these , starting with the same letter?
P6

In an interview with ToI , X said:- “ School teachers would specifically
open my daughters’ tiffin…to see ‘maa ne kya khaana bheja hain?
Khaana bhi bhej pa rahi hain ki nehi”
When she shared this with her father , her father told-
”What have I named you? You are cursing the dark, be the lamp
instead.”
Which multitalented lady is this , whose moment under the sun first came
in 2016 in a certain South American country?
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P7

Which Indian , originally named Jarnail , changed his name after being
imprisoned several times for protesting against the Maharaja of Faridkot and
gained a title for being learned about the Guru Grath Sahib?
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*P8

Perhaps the first magnum opus in a particular language, Indian PM
Narendra Modi describes X as “the story of a man blessed by the Gods
but rejected by Destiny”. The 138 pages long epic is divided into 7
chapters and is immensely popular among India’s erudite crowd.
However, several years before the publication of X, Rabindranath
Tagore too penned a poem on similar themes. The poem, titled Y,
however, revolves around the incidents described in a single chapter of
X. Here is an audio clip of elocutionists Partha Ghosh and Gauri Ghosh
performing Y. WhatsApp Ptt 2019-11-26 at
01.05.03.mp3.mp3
Identify X and Y.
P9

X = 2019 Tamil language film by Vetrimaaran, based on the novel
‘Vekkai’ by acclaimed Tamil writer Poomani.
Y = Upcoming Bengali film, set to be released in 2020, serving as a
tribute to a certain artform and the artist.
Removing the last two letters from X will lead you to Y.
Next slide contains the poster of X and the background score from the
trailer of Y.
Identify X and Y.
P10

Teaser1.mp3
P10

Aired in 2003, this DD-Bangla Teleseries was adopted from a work of
fiction of the same name ,by an eminent Bengali literary figure and
activist. According to the writer ,the idea was conceived after reading a
report by National Crime Research Bureau, indicating the frequency of
crimes against women. Each episode focused on a single case, and was
a little less than an hour long.
Identify the writer and the work
P11

Revered for his acclaimed works as a set designer in films like Jodha
Akbar, Devdas and Lagaan, Nitin C. Desai managed to pull off the job of
his lifetime, in less than two days. Approximately 9000 sq. ft in size and
30 m in height, the set of the climactic sequence of what is said to be the
most riveting thriller of recent times, was designed by Desai and
modelled on the historic Raigad Fort.
What is being talked about?
*P12

S. Hussain Zaidi and Brijesh Singh’s ‘Dangerous Minds’ dives into the
complex and intricate lives of some of the home-grown terrorists of the
country. The book describes the actions of one Jalees Ansari, a 28 year
old peace-loving doctor from Malegaon, who went to plan and execute
several blasts, single-handedly, in various locations, in early 90s.
What moniker was lent from the West and given to Dr. Ansari, by the
author duo?
P13

Answering machines can be full of surprises. When actor Nirmal Pandey turned
his one, somewhere in the late-nineties, a voice informed him that he had just
won an award at France's Festival du Film d'Aventures de Valenciennes, for his
path-breaking performance in the film ‘Daayra’, with his co-actor Sonali
Kulkarni.
Which category was he awarded the prize in?
However, Nirmal’s role-of-the-lifetime came 3 years ago, when he played the
love-interest of the rebelious titular character of a critically-acclaimed film.
Which film?
P14

#KolStylezCuzIt’sTradition
Which lactic hamlet separates the city of Mumbai from Sanjay Gandhi
National Park?
P15

#KnowThyQM
Famous for popularising Tibetan food to the masses of southern fringes of Kolkata, X is
famous for its juicy momos, steaming thukpas, crunchy phaleys and many other munchies.
Saurav Karkee, the Kalimpong-born owner said that his boring job at BPO and constant
longing for homely food encouraged him to open it, in 2009.
The name of the eatery comes from the Tibetan word for a Himalayan kingdom, which
means “The Valley of Rice”. But the locals continued to call it by its current name, meaning
“New House”. The place still has numerous establishments, bearing the name X.
Which popular joint?
Which kingdom?
*P16

‘Son of ram’, a mythological tale of Luv And Kush, is the second venture
of an organization which is associated with similar subjects, albeit in a
different medium.
Which immortal organization is being spoken of?
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P17

X, currently the number one in his field, learned the basics of the sport
by reading the booklet ‘Finding the Plan’. Hence, by planning and trying
different combinations he mastered his game.
Recently, when X came to India to play, he was asked to accompany
India's best in the same field to a match of another sport – about which
he hardly had any idea. X was asked to follow a tradition of the ground,
indicating the opening of they day's (or night's) play.
ID X.
Tell me the tradition which X participated in, now a few years old.
P18

Numbers of this creature, especially a particular species of it, are
rapidly deteriorating in India, partly due to them being subjected to
certain barbaric rituals. The species has even landed in th e IUCN Red
List.
However, it is believed that the primary reason for this is the fascination
that has developed in a particular demographic in urban households
over the past two decades.
Jairam Ramesh himself squarely laid the blame on this global obsession,
affecting Indians as well.
Which creature is thus falling prey to which global sensation?
P19

An excerpt from a book by Kumkum Chaddha, titled 'Marigold‘:
This gentleman was particularly allergic to flowers. Even a slight
exposure used to leave a nasty rash all over his body. He used to carry
an ointment for that, as advised by Kiran Chowdhury.
Garlands were even more dangerous for him. Once, he almost went
numb when a huge garland was accidentally placed on his person, and
party officials had to quickly come to the rescue.
Who is this gentleman, who perhaps should’ve been even more wary of
garlands than he already was?
*P20

ID the artist. The main building blocks of his art should lead you to the
answer.
He was part of jury of a highly celebrated award of his field from 2005 to
2007.
Name that award.
P21

A few months before his death, when CV Raman was asked about an
event, he replied:
"Why do they want to waste money? Are they not already lunatics?"
Which seminal undertaking did he thus make fun of?
#notsokolstylz
P22

Listen to ‘Born to be Wild’ being covered by an aptly named band, and
identify them.
When their lead guitarist left the band in the 1970s, an young boy from
Goa replaced him. His excellence at the guitar and flute later proved to
be pivotal in his career.
He wrote and performed songs in more than five languages, and one of
his famous Hindi songs saw a remake in a 2017 Bollywood movie.
Identify this individual, with a typically Goan last name.
Born To Be Wild.mp3
P23

This recent collector's edition pen by Mont Blanc is named ‘Black Myth’,
and commemorates a famously unrealized, complementary project.
Shaped like a dagger, and inlaid with black sapphire, its extravagant
design is a nod to its aristocratic heritage.
Which unrealized project does this pen commemorate?
*P24

Children’s Day Google Doodle
A1

To ward off elephants
A2

Making Wazwan
A3

Origin of Saraswati RIver
A4

Saas-Bahu Temple
A5

Coal
Cow-dung Cakes
A6

Deepa Malik
A7

Giani Zail Singh
A8

Perhaps the first magnum opus in a particular language, Indian PM
Narendra Modi describes X as “the story of a man blessed by the Gods
but rejected by Destiny”. The 138 pages long epic is divided into 7
chapters and is immensely popular among India’s erudite crowd.
However, several years before the publication of X, Rabindranath
Tagore too penned a poem on similar themes. The poem, titled Y,
however, revolves around the incidents described in a single chapter of
X. Here is an audio clip of elocutionists Partha Ghosh and Gauri Ghosh
performing Y.
Identify X and Y.
P9

Rashmirathi
Karna Kunti Samvad
A9

P10

Asuran
Asur
A10

Mahasweta Devi
Proti Chuanno Minute e
A11

Revered for his acclaimed works as a set designer in films like Jodha
Akbar, Devdas and Lagaan, Nithin C. Desai managed to pull off the job
of his lifetime, in less than two days. Approximately 9000 sq. ft in size
and 30 m in height, the set of the climactic sequence of what is said to be
the most riveting thriller of recent times, was designed by Desai and
modelled on the historic Raigad Fort.
What is being talked about?
*P12

Stage for Maharashtra CM Oath Taking Ceremony
A12

Mumbai’s Unabomber
A13

Answering machines can be full of surprises. When actor Nirmal Pandey turned
his one somewhere in the late-nineties, a voice informed him that he had just
won an award at France's Festival du Film d'Aventures de Valenciennes, for his
path-breaking performance in the film ‘Daayra’, with his co-actor Sonali
Kulkarni.
Which category was he awarded the prize in?
However, Nirmal’s role-of-the-lifetime came 3 years ago, when he played the
love-interest of the rebelious titular character of a critically-acclaimed film.
Which film?
P14

Best Actress (He played the role of a transvestite)
Bandit Queen
A14

Aarey Milk Colony
A15

#KnowThyQM
One of the early eateries in Southern Kolkata to popularise Tibetan food to the masses, X is
famous for its juicy momos, steaming thukpas, crunchy phaleys and many other munchies.
Saurav Karkee, the Kalimpong-born owner said that his boring job at BPO and constant
longing for homely food encouraged him to open it, in 2009.
The name of the eatery comes from the Tibetan word for a Himalayan kingdom, which
means “The Valley of Rice”. But the locals continued to call it by its current name, meaning
“New House”. The place still has numerous establishments, bearing the name X.
Which popular joint?
Which kingdom?
*P16

Denzong Kitchen
Sikkim
A16

Amar Chitra Katha
A17

Magnus Carlsen,Ringing eden bell
A18

Owl,Harry potter
A19

Rajiv Gandhi
A20

B.V. Doshi, Pritzker Prize
A21

Moonlanding
A22

Listen to ‘Born to be Wild’ being covered by an aptly named band, and
identify them.
When their lead guitarist left the band in the 1970s, an young boy from
Goa replaced him. His excellence at the guitar and flute later proved to
be pivotal in his career.
He wrote and performed songs in more than five languages, and one of
his famous Hindi songs saw a remake in a 2017 Bollywood movie.
Identify this individual, with a typically Goan last name.
P23

The Savages, Remo Fernandes
A23

This recent collector's edition pen by Mont Blanc is named ‘Black Myth’,
and commemorates a famously unrealized complementary project.
Shaped like a dagger, and inlaid with black sapphire, its extravagant
design is a nod to its aristocratic heritage.
Which unrealized project does this pen commemorate?
*P24

Black Tajmahal
A24

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