General Quiz with 25 Questions on History, Geography and Current Affairs

YAGNA DHRUVA –GENERAL QUIZ
MANUEL M MATHEW
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
LBSITW TRIVANDRUM

 There will be 25 Question
 All Questions open to all teams..
 Infinite pouncing
 +10 for right answers and -5 for wrong
 No minus for direct question
 No pouncing for direct question.
HAPPY QUIZZING…..

1.
• For the last 170 years the BATHINI GOUD
FAMILY of Hyderabad have been offering an
amazing cure based on 'the wisdom of the
Sacred sages of ancient India’ for one of the
most dreaded diseases. The treatment is free
of cost and the medicine is a Herbal food
supplement which is administered in a
peculiar way. The secret of the treatment is
guarded by five brothers and their wives of
Bathini family. What disease and what
treatment?

Asthama and Bathini Mrugasira Fish

3.In 1929, Stanley Morison created something
for the newspaper The Times of London.
Initially, it was one of very few of its kind
that were available for use. To quote “It is
not a choice so much as the absence of a
choice”. Because it is familiar and
entrenched, it has become almost default
usage now. What creation is this?

4.
X is a law that holds, if something can go
wrong, it will go wrong. X has two
corollaries: First, that if it can go wrong,
it will go wrong at the worst possible
time. Second, if there is a possibility of
several things going wrong, the one that
will cause the most damage will be the
one to go wrong.ID X.

5.
There are many interesting anecdotes and
historic facts about the hills and valleys in
Thiruvananthapuram. The Thulasi Kunnu is
one such hill which is currently the location for
a major establishment. What establishment am
I talking about?

Kerala Public Service Commission

6.
Christchurch(New Zealand)- A Coruña (Spain)
Hamilton (New Zealand) - Córdoba (Spain)
Hong Kong -La Quiaca (Argentina)
Ulan Ude (Russia) -Puerto Natales (Chile)
Palembang (Indonesia) -Neiva (Colombia)
Wuhu (China) - Rafaela (Argentina)
These cities are connected in a special way. Give the
Connection.

Exact or almost exact antipodes
A pair of antipodes are two points that
are antipodal to each other and are connected by a
straight line running through the centre of the
Earth.

7.
This is the logo of a volunteer civil defense
organization that currently operates in parts
of rebel-controlled Syria. Identify the
organisation.

The White Helmets( Syria Civil Defense)

8.
‘X’ is an annual spectacle held traditionally
under the sponsorship of local land lords and
households, in coastal Karnataka. Season of ‘X’
generally starts in November and lasts till March.
The contest generally takes place between two
pairs of buffaloes, each pair race in wet rice
fields, controlled by a whip-lashing farmer. In
2014, based on lawsuits filed by animal welfare
organizations, the Supreme Court of India
ordered a ban on ‘X’. Id ‘X’.

9.
Chakiliyan is a community which belongs
to the Arunthathiyar caste who migrated
from Tamil Nadu to Kerala in the 1920s.
Chandala and Bhangis of North India are
castes similar to Chakiliyan engaged in the
same profession. What notable service is
done by them?

10.
‘X’ is a large sea-facing heritage property in Fort
Kochi on the way to Mattancherry.The property
was originally the business premises of ‘X’ &
Company Ltd. established in 1867 by English
trader John H ‘X’. Under the guidance of ‘X’ the
Company traded in coconut oil, pepper, timber,
lemon grass oil, ginger, turmeric, spices, hides and
later in coir, coffee, tea and rubber. The large
compound contains office buildings, a residential
bungalow and a number of warehouses and
smaller outer-lying structures.Id ‘X’.

11.
A -Public Affairs. (1954).
John Matthai – Literature & Education. (1959)
K. R. Ramanathan – Science & Engineering. (1976).
M. G. K. Menon – Civil Service. (1985).
B- Public Affairs. (1999).
K. N. Raj – Literature & Education. (2000)
C-Arts. (2006).
George Sudarshan – Science & Engineering. (2007)
D-(2017)
Identify A,B,C and D

A- V.K.Krishnamenon
B- V.R.Krishna Iyyer
C- Adoor GopalaKrishnan
D- K.J.Yesudas

12.
‘X’ was an infamous Turco-Mongol
conqueror who had his empire in Persia and
Central Asia. The name ‘X’ means 'Iron' in
old Turkic languages . His military campaigns
have caused the deaths of 17 million people
which was 5% of the world population during
that time. He was a Shia Muslim and
considered Genghis Khan as his role model.
The first Mughal king, Babur, was one of his
descendant.Id ‘X’.

CONNECTION ROUND
Images are connected in a particular way
 There will be three slides altogether in a question
First slide will have 2images
Second and third slide will have one image each.
Questions open to all teams.
Write the answer and call the QM.
Bonus points will be awarded as per the
discretion of the QM. So be ALERT!!!
Points of each question is shown on the slide

Adaptation of Shakespeare’s play

18.
Repeal AFSPA.
Establish Lokayukta, and Anti-Corruption Bureau
consisting of the CBI, Civil Police, Members of Lokpal,
and Lokayukta
Redraft the three ILP bills to ensure their safe passage,
sensitive to the rights of ALL stakeholders in Manipur.
Reserve at least 33% seats for women in all elected
office, including the State Legislative Assembly
Development of small-scale industries to make Manipur
economically self-reliant, and generate jobs for
unemployed youth

Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice
Alliance (PRAJA)

19.
It happened on 13 June 1959, when police
opened fire on protesters who had been
demonstrating against Kerala's communist
government. Seven people were killed
resulting in the intensification of
Vimochana Samaram, a protest against the
then communist led government. What
incident?

20
According to mythology, Attukal Bhagavathy is
supposed to be the divinised form of A, the famous
heroine of B, written by C. The story goes that
after the destruction of ancient city of D, A left the
city and reached Kerala via Kanyakumari and on
the way to E took a sojourn at Attukal. A is
believed to be the incarnation of F.
Id A,B,C,D,E and G.

A-Kannaki
B- Chilappathikaaram
C- Ilanko adikal
D- Madurai
E- Kodungallur
F-Parvathy

21.
‘X’ was a demoness in Hindu Vedic scriptures,
who was burnt to death with the help of
God Vishnu. She was the sister of
King Hiranyakashipu and aunt of Prahlad.The
story of ‘x’ dahan (X's death) signifies the
triumph of good over evil. X is associated with
the annual bonfire on the night before Holi, the
Hindu festival of colors.

22.
X is sent from the County Clerk Office in
Texas to the International Space Station.
Once X has been received at the International
Space Station, it is utilized for its purpose and
sent back to County Clerk Office usually
within a day. The County Clerk Office is the
only place on earth capable of sending X.X is
usually sent once in 4 years. Id X.

The ballot sheet in order that the
astronauts can vote in the
presidential elections

24.
X is an acronym for Similar to Latin
"carpe diem" ("seize the day"), which
implies one should enjoy life, even if that
entails taking risks, as if there would not be
another chance for it. The phrase and
acronym are both used in youth culture and
music, and were both popularized by the
2011 song "The Motto" by rapper Drake.

LONG VISUAL CONNECT
FOR IDENTIFYING EACH FIGURE YOU GET 5
MARKS
ALL FIGURES ARE CONNECTED IN A
SPECIAL WAY
THE SOONER YOU CRACK THE
CONNECTION THE RICHER YOU BECOME
POINTS FOR FINDING THE CONNECTION IS
GIVEN IN EACH SLIDE

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