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Grand FinaleGrand Finale
Rounds• Written Round (5) Written Round (5) • Mixed Bag (16)Mixed Bag (16)• Written Round (5)Written Round (5)• Mixed Bag II (16)Mixed Bag II (16)• Written Round (5)Written Round (5)• Mixed Bag III (16)Mixed Bag III (16)
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Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh(Kalamkari Painting)
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NagalandNagaland(Traditional dress & headgear, Kohima)
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TamilnaduTamilnadu(Glass Painting)
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MaharashtraMaharashtra(Warli Painting)
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GujaratGujarat(Mirror work embroidery, Kutch)
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What is the significance of this broken What is the significance of this broken pillar?pillar?
(presently a protected site)(presently a protected site)
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The top part of this pillar is the national The top part of this pillar is the national emblem of India – the Lion Capital of emblem of India – the Lion Capital of
AshokaAshoka
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It is a common practice among Rathwa It is a common practice among Rathwa Bhils tribe of MP and Gujarat. If Bhils tribe of MP and Gujarat. If
someone, a young child or an adult is someone, a young child or an adult is sick or domestic animals get affected by sick or domestic animals get affected by an epidemic or if the land is not yielding an epidemic or if the land is not yielding
enough, they believed it to be signs of enough, they believed it to be signs of god’s anger or displeasure.god’s anger or displeasure.
The head of the family vows to provide a The head of the family vows to provide a respectable abode to their important respectable abode to their important
Deity in his own home.Deity in his own home.
How would the they commonly soothe the How would the they commonly soothe the God’s AngerGod’s Anger??
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Pithoro, or ‘Babo Pithoro’ is Rathwa Bhil’s Pithoro, or ‘Babo Pithoro’ is Rathwa Bhil’s main Deity. When a Rathwa take Babo main Deity. When a Rathwa take Babo
Pithoro's vow, the ritual includes painting Pithoro's vow, the ritual includes painting a big colorful picture on one of the walls of a big colorful picture on one of the walls of the veranda of the house. The painting is the veranda of the house. The painting is commonly known as ‘Pithora’ or ‘Pithora commonly known as ‘Pithora’ or ‘Pithora
Paintings’Paintings’
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* Satara (1848), * Satara (1848), * Jaipur & Sambhalpur * Jaipur & Sambhalpur (1849),(1849), * Kangra (1846),* Kangra (1846), * Udaipur (1852),* Udaipur (1852), * __X__ (1854) &* __X__ (1854) & * Nagpur (1854).* Nagpur (1854).
Identify X and also explain the funda.Identify X and also explain the funda.
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X X Jhansi & those were the Indian Jhansi & those were the Indian States annexed vide the Doctrine of States annexed vide the Doctrine of
LapseLapse
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Originally named Raj Mahal, this palace Originally named Raj Mahal, this palace was built by the Begum of Bhopal over was built by the Begum of Bhopal over a period of 13 years from 1871 to 1884 a period of 13 years from 1871 to 1884 for her stay. It was one of the largest for her stay. It was one of the largest
palaces around the world at that time. palaces around the world at that time. At the suggestion of the British, she At the suggestion of the British, she
renamed it for another structure built renamed it for another structure built by the Begum’s namesake.by the Begum’s namesake.
What’s the palace called? Also, name What’s the palace called? Also, name the Begum who built it.the Begum who built it.
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Taj Mahal & Shah Jahan BegumTaj Mahal & Shah Jahan Begum
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Having learnt the first trade of his Having learnt the first trade of his sport in Varanasi, who was sport in Varanasi, who was
independent India’s first goal scorer, independent India’s first goal scorer, winning laurels for the country and winning laurels for the country and has remained unsung despite some has remained unsung despite some sterling performances in the days sterling performances in the days
gone by?gone by?
Incidentally the Asian Games Village Incidentally the Asian Games Village at Siri Fort in Delhi has a block named at Siri Fort in Delhi has a block named after him, after getting no recognition after him, after getting no recognition
whatsoever from the government. whatsoever from the government.
Sachin NagSachin Nag
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This national park gets its name from This national park gets its name from these red silk cotton trees which grow in these red silk cotton trees which grow in
the wild & is the largest and most the wild & is the largest and most beautiful tree of the Indian subcontinent. beautiful tree of the Indian subcontinent.
One amongst the higher waterfalls in One amongst the higher waterfalls in India is located very nearby this NP. India is located very nearby this NP.
Identify this NP.Identify this NP.
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Simlipal from Semul. Simlipal from Semul. The waterfalls is Barehipani Falls
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This version of a hindi film song was This version of a hindi film song was sung in 1973 and has the same singer, sung in 1973 and has the same singer, lyrics and composition as the earlier lyrics and composition as the earlier
version.version.The singer died in 1974, one year The singer died in 1974, one year
after he did the recording.after he did the recording.
Identify him, and the significance of Identify him, and the significance of the song in the hindi film industry.the song in the hindi film industry.
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Wazir Mohammad Khan - he sang the Wazir Mohammad Khan - he sang the first song heard in Indian movies, ‘De first song heard in Indian movies, ‘De
de khuda ke naam pe’. de khuda ke naam pe’. The original version is lost and he sang it The original version is lost and he sang it again in the 1975 version of the film again in the 1975 version of the film Alam Alam
AraAra
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According to the Indian According to the Indian literature/books what are the following literature/books what are the following
kinds of?kinds of? * Dhanva* Dhanva * Mahi* Mahi * Jala* Jala * Giri* Giri * Vana* Vana * Nara* Nara
(When writing the history of any era, of (When writing the history of any era, of an empire, it is the _____ of that period an empire, it is the _____ of that period
which dominate the rise and fall of which dominate the rise and fall of fortunes)fortunes)
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Forts in IndiaForts in India
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Locally popular as ‘Fakkikadia’, they Locally popular as ‘Fakkikadia’, they are a sight to behold. The fascinating are a sight to behold. The fascinating
colors of these species that inhabit the colors of these species that inhabit the emerald waters of Lakshadweep, are emerald waters of Lakshadweep, are the first thing that comes to notice in the first thing that comes to notice in
this region. They are inevitable this region. They are inevitable subjects of discussion when it comes to subjects of discussion when it comes to
talking about Lakshadweep.talking about Lakshadweep.
Identify this most delightful group of Identify this most delightful group of fish that interest the divers of fish that interest the divers of
Lakshadweep.Lakshadweep.(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Butterfly FishButterfly Fish
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A certain ‘restriction’ exists in many A certain ‘restriction’ exists in many parts of India namely Himachal parts of India namely Himachal
Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nagaland. The & Nicobar Islands and Nagaland. The most famous example was due to the most famous example was due to the Treaty of Amritsar that was signed Treaty of Amritsar that was signed between Maharaja Gulab Singh and between Maharaja Gulab Singh and
British East India Company. British East India Company.
What is this ‘restriction’ all about ? What is this ‘restriction’ all about ?
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The prohibition against outsiders The prohibition against outsiders buying land in Kashmir buying land in Kashmir
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X was an Anglo-Indian, senior officer of X was an Anglo-Indian, senior officer of the second-generation Indian Army .the second-generation Indian Army .
Y is a recipient of the Victoria Cross Y is a recipient of the Victoria Cross and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. In and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. In
Jan ‘73, when the then Chief of the Jan ‘73, when the then Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Sam Army Staff, Field Marshal Sam
Manekshaw was set to relinquish office, Manekshaw was set to relinquish office, Y was Manekshaw’s choice of successor. Y was Manekshaw’s choice of successor.
In July 1974, he became Chairman of In July 1974, he became Chairman of the DVC.the DVC.
Id. the famously collaborated work of X-Id. the famously collaborated work of X-Y that is yet to see the light of the day.Y that is yet to see the light of the day.
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XX YY
Henderson Brooks-Bhagat Report on Henderson Brooks-Bhagat Report on the Sino-Indian War of 1962.the Sino-Indian War of 1962.
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Known by the name of ‘Blue Jay’ in Known by the name of ‘Blue Jay’ in former times, the brilliance of the color former times, the brilliance of the color and beauty of this bird is captivating in and beauty of this bird is captivating in every way. The bird acquires its name every way. The bird acquires its name
from the striking aerobatics it displays from the striking aerobatics it displays as an act of courtship.as an act of courtship.
Identify the bird whose male and female Identify the bird whose male and female species appear to be look-alike. species appear to be look-alike.
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The Indian RollerThe Indian Roller
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It is a 10-day long festival that is It is a 10-day long festival that is marked by animal sacrifice and marked by animal sacrifice and
worshipping 14 Gods as instructed by worshipping 14 Gods as instructed by Lord Shiva. The festival takes place in Lord Shiva. The festival takes place in
the month of July each year. the month of July each year.
Name the festival.Name the festival.
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KharchiKharchi
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The khatri caste is divided into 4 major The khatri caste is divided into 4 major clans and several supporting clans. The clans and several supporting clans. The
division is supposed to have come when a division is supposed to have come when a Mughal emperor, after a war in Gujarat Mughal emperor, after a war in Gujarat forcibly tried to get the khatri widows forcibly tried to get the khatri widows
remarried to Muslim soldiers. Four clans remarried to Muslim soldiers. Four clans rose up against that and they came to be rose up against that and they came to be known as the four pillars. They have now known as the four pillars. They have now become four common Indian surnames become four common Indian surnames
which derive from the following factors :-- which derive from the following factors :--
1) Mihir (the sun) or mihiragotra; 1) Mihir (the sun) or mihiragotra; 2) Moon; 2) Moon; 3) Sword & 3) Sword & 4) Marthanda (sun) 4) Marthanda (sun)
Identify the four surnames.Identify the four surnames.
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1. Mehra/Mehrotra/Malhotra; 1. Mehra/Mehrotra/Malhotra; 2. Kapoor/Kapur; 2. Kapoor/Kapur; 3. Khanna & 3. Khanna & 4. Tandon.4. Tandon.
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The Garadi dance is believed to have The Garadi dance is believed to have been performed to celebrate Rama’s safe been performed to celebrate Rama’s safe return with his wife and his victory over return with his wife and his victory over
the Demon King. This popular folk dance, the Demon King. This popular folk dance, performed during all festivals, is performed during all festivals, is
synonymous with which place in India?synonymous with which place in India?
A distinctive feature of this dance is the A distinctive feature of this dance is the iron rings called 'anjali' which dancers iron rings called 'anjali' which dancers wear on their legs - ten on each leg. As wear on their legs - ten on each leg. As
the dancer proceeds, these rings produce the dancer proceeds, these rings produce a melodious sound.a melodious sound.
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PondicherryPondicherry
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It housed the Mumbai’s Old It housed the Mumbai’s Old Secreteriat before it moved to Secreteriat before it moved to
Sachivalaya. Situated on Apollo Street, Sachivalaya. Situated on Apollo Street, it used to be the hub for all it used to be the hub for all
government activities in the 18government activities in the 18thth and and 1919thth century. century.
Name the structure, the name of Name the structure, the name of which is pretty familiar to the people which is pretty familiar to the people
of Kolkata.of Kolkata.
Writer’s BuildingWriter’s Building
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PaludrinePaludrine
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BSA-SLRBSA-SLR
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ChevroletChevrolet
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Sunlight SoapSunlight Soap
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NutramulNutramul
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X, introduced amidst much X, introduced amidst much controversial situations, was based on controversial situations, was based on
Preventive Detention Act of 1950 (PDA). Preventive Detention Act of 1950 (PDA). It gained infamy for its disregard of It gained infamy for its disregard of legal and constitutional safeguards legal and constitutional safeguards
of civil rights. A noted Indian gave his of civil rights. A noted Indian gave his daughter’s name X though he suffered daughter’s name X though he suffered
heavily because of X. Incidentally, a heavily because of X. Incidentally, a namesake of X was introduced by Victor namesake of X was introduced by Victor
Chizhikov, a few years later. Chizhikov, a few years later.
Who or what is X?Who or what is X?
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Why this popular dishis given a Why this popular dishis given a strange name like strange name like DhokaDhoka or or Dhokar Dhokar
dalnadalna??
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This is a sort of self This is a sort of self deception[ dhoka] by the young deception[ dhoka] by the young
widows of 19th century, as they are widows of 19th century, as they are eating meat /fish piece by eating meat /fish piece by
consuming totally a veg dish consuming totally a veg dish comprising square shaped pieces comprising square shaped pieces
smashed dal with hot spices.smashed dal with hot spices.
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The climax scene of this Kamal Hassan The climax scene of this Kamal Hassan movie – movie – Raja Paaravai Raja Paaravai was frame-to-was frame-to-
frame copied from a hollywood movie.frame copied from a hollywood movie.
Identify the original one.Identify the original one.
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The GraduateThe Graduate
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Battle of Samugarh, was a decisive Battle of Samugarh, was a decisive battle, which was not given enough battle, which was not given enough
importance, though changed the course importance, though changed the course of Indian history quite a bit for the next of Indian history quite a bit for the next
hundred years. hundred years.
Who won the battle and who was Who won the battle and who was defeated?defeated?
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Aurangzeb (and Murad Baksh) won by Aurangzeb (and Murad Baksh) won by defeating Dara Shikohdefeating Dara Shikoh
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Identify the two characters, from the Identify the two characters, from the same play, being enacted by same play, being enacted by
Rabindranath Tagore on stage. Rabindranath Tagore on stage.
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Jaysingha & RaghupatiJaysingha & Raghupati(The play was – Bisarjan)
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Identify these two girls, both of whom Identify these two girls, both of whom later excelled in cultural fields and later excelled in cultural fields and
brought glory to India.brought glory to India.
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Balasaraswati & M.S. SubbulaxmiBalasaraswati & M.S. Subbulaxmi
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Born into a royal family, he was Born into a royal family, he was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Maratha Light a Lieutenant Colonel in the Maratha Light Infantry. He was a big game hunter, a civil Infantry. He was a big game hunter, a civil
servant, a mine owner and a farmer too servant, a mine owner and a farmer too and also stood for parliament. Most of and also stood for parliament. Most of
that activities were during the build-up to that activities were during the build-up to Indian independence and its aftermath, Indian independence and its aftermath,
and thus often the settings for his works. and thus often the settings for his works. The socio-historical milieux of those times The socio-historical milieux of those times form the backdrop of his novels, which are form the backdrop of his novels, which are usually of action and adventure.He wrote usually of action and adventure.He wrote novels such as, novels such as, Distant DrumDistant Drum, , A Combat A Combat of Shadowsof Shadows and and A Bend in the GangesA Bend in the Ganges. .
Id. this literary figure, whose most famous Id. this literary figure, whose most famous work is not mentioned here.work is not mentioned here.
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Manohar MulgaonkarManohar Mulgaonkar
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Id. the composer from this song taken Id. the composer from this song taken from his debut album. Name the from his debut album. Name the
album too.album too.
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Pritam & Jatugriher Pakhi Pritam & Jatugriher Pakhi
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This is a This is a wind percussion wind percussion
instrument, mainly instrument, mainly used in Rajasthan, used in Rajasthan, consists of a metal consists of a metal ring in the shape of ring in the shape of
a horseshoe with two a horseshoe with two parallel forks which parallel forks which
form the frame and a form the frame and a metal tongue in the metal tongue in the middle, between the middle, between the
forks. forks.
Which musical Which musical instrument? instrument?
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Morchang Morchang (a.k.a Mukharshanku, Mourching,
Morching or Morsing )
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Who were the Rekabdars or in other Who were the Rekabdars or in other words what’s the profession of words what’s the profession of
Rekabdars during Rekabdars during Nawabi period?Nawabi period?
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The principal/head chef of Nawab’s The principal/head chef of Nawab’s kitchen who used to prepare dishes (in kitchen who used to prepare dishes (in
real term a dishful of food/a rekab full of real term a dishful of food/a rekab full of item) specially for the Nawab or for his item) specially for the Nawab or for his
guests.guests.
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The fifth highest goal scorer for India in The fifth highest goal scorer for India in international matches; he scored 22 international matches; he scored 22
goals in 61 matches. He was one of the goals in 61 matches. He was one of the main architects of India’s last glorious main architects of India’s last glorious achievement in Asian football in 1970. achievement in Asian football in 1970. Scored goals in our bronze victory in Scored goals in our bronze victory in
Bangkok Asiad ‘70 and in Merdeka Cup Bangkok Asiad ‘70 and in Merdeka Cup in the same year. He received the in the same year. He received the
Arjuna Award in 1973. Arjuna Award in 1973.
Name him.Name him.(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)
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Magan Singh RazviMagan Singh Razvi
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Title of this drama comes just as the Title of this drama comes just as the next dialogue comes after the end of next dialogue comes after the end of
this edited audio track. this edited audio track.
Simply, identify the drama.Simply, identify the drama.
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Lord Rama and Lakshmana met -----------, Lord Rama and Lakshmana met -----------, a tribal devotee, at ----------. He offered the a tribal devotee, at ----------. He offered the
Lord fruits after tasting them but Sri Lord fruits after tasting them but Sri Ramachandra accepted them whole-Ramachandra accepted them whole-
heartedly. The Lord then turned and saw a heartedly. The Lord then turned and saw a divine person doing tapas. On being asked divine person doing tapas. On being asked
------- said it was Sasta. Rama walked ------- said it was Sasta. Rama walked towards Sasta and the latter stood up and towards Sasta and the latter stood up and
welcomed the Prince of Ayodhya. The welcomed the Prince of Ayodhya. The anniversary of this incident is celebrated anniversary of this incident is celebrated
on the date of MakaraSan kranti each on the date of MakaraSan kranti each year with an estimated half a million year with an estimated half a million devotees flow to ------------- to have devotees flow to ------------- to have
a darshan of this ritual.a darshan of this ritual.
Name the place of worship.Name the place of worship.
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SabarimalaSabarimala
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Located Located near Campbell Bay, near Campbell Bay,
on Great on Great Nicobar Islands, it is Nicobar Islands, it is the southernmost air-the southernmost air-station of the Indian station of the Indian Armed Forces which Armed Forces which overlooks the Strait overlooks the Strait
of Malacca as well as of Malacca as well as the Six the Six
Degree Channel. Its Degree Channel. Its runway measures runway measures
3,500 feet and will be 3,500 feet and will be progressively progressively
lengthened to enable lengthened to enable all heavy aircraft to all heavy aircraft to
operate from the operate from the base. base.
Simply, identify it.Simply, identify it.
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INS BaazINS Baaz
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Established in 1960 by John Established in 1960 by John Bissell Bissell (vis)(vis), an American , an American
working for the Ford working for the Ford Foundation, New Delhi, the Foundation, New Delhi, the company started out as an company started out as an
export-oriented unit, before export-oriented unit, before stepping into domestic stepping into domestic retail in 1976, when it retail in 1976, when it
opened its first retail store opened its first retail store in Greater Kailash. Today it in Greater Kailash. Today it has over 170 stores across has over 170 stores across
India and abroad and is India and abroad and is managed by his son, William managed by his son, William
Bissell.Bissell.
Which community-owned Which community-owned company is being talked company is being talked
about?about?
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FabindiaFabindia
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This is a series of cartoons depicting a This is a series of cartoons depicting a person, which ended on 8person, which ended on 8thth of August, of August,
1953. 1953.
Id. the person and also what happened Id. the person and also what happened on that day?on that day?
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And finally…….And finally…….
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Arrest of "Sher-e-Kashmir"Arrest of "Sher-e-Kashmir"
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ClueClue – Built at – Built at Leeds, England in Leeds, England in
1855, it was 1855, it was certified by the certified by the
Guinness Book of Guinness Book of Records in 1998. It Records in 1998. It has been restored has been restored
on on 18 July 1997. 18 July 1997.
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ClueClue – Born to – Born to the great the great
Gandhian, Gandhian, Kaviraj Ram Kaviraj Ram
Lakhan Singh, Lakhan Singh, this Electrical this Electrical
Engineer used to Engineer used to work for few work for few
years at the State years at the State Electricity Board. Electricity Board. Currently, he is Currently, he is the ‘boss’ of his the ‘boss’ of his
state.state.
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ClueClue – Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, its – Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, its unique five-storey exterior is akin to the unique five-storey exterior is akin to the
honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 jharokhas decorated with intricate jharokhas decorated with intricate
latticework. latticework.
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ClueClue – Along with – Along with her husband, this her husband, this multifaceted lady multifaceted lady
have started a film have started a film production production
company called company called ‘Three’s Company’ ‘Three’s Company’ to celebrate a very to celebrate a very special occasion.special occasion.
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ClueClue – Filmfare – Filmfare Award winning cult Award winning cult movie, reportedly, movie, reportedly,
introduced introduced Western classical Western classical
music and music and Hollywood-style Hollywood-style
orchestra to Hindi orchestra to Hindi cinema.cinema.
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ClueClue – Built at – Built at Leeds, England in Leeds, England in
1855, it was 1855, it was certified by the certified by the
Guinness Book of Guinness Book of Records in 1998. It Records in 1998. It has been restored has been restored
on on 18 July 1997. 18 July 1997.
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The Fairy QueenThe Fairy Queen
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ClueClue – Born to – Born to the great the great
Gandhian, Gandhian, Kaviraj Ram Kaviraj Ram
Lakhan Singh, Lakhan Singh, this Electrical this Electrical Engineer once, Engineer once,
used to work for used to work for the State the State
Electricity Board. Electricity Board. Currently, he is Currently, he is the ‘boss’ of his the ‘boss’ of his
state.state.
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Nitish KumarNitish Kumar
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ClueClue – Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, its – Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, its unique five-storey exterior is akin to the unique five-storey exterior is akin to the
honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 jharokhas decorated with intricate jharokhas decorated with intricate
latticework. latticework.
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Hawa MahalHawa Mahal
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ClueClue – Along with – Along with her husband, this her husband, this multifaceted lady multifaceted lady
have started a film have started a film production production
company called company called ‘Three’s Company’ ‘Three’s Company’ to celebrate a very to celebrate a very special occasion.special occasion.
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Farah KhanFarah Khan
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ClueClue – Filmfare – Filmfare Award winning cult Award winning cult movie, reportedly, movie, reportedly,
introduced introduced Western classical Western classical
music and music and Hollywood-style Hollywood-style
orchestra to Hindi orchestra to Hindi cinema.cinema.
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Mother IndiaMother India
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This set of sculptures by Nikhil This set of sculptures by Nikhil Bhandari is creating lot of interest Bhandari is creating lot of interest
among the onlookers in Terminal T3 at among the onlookers in Terminal T3 at IGIA Airport, New Delhi. The subject of IGIA Airport, New Delhi. The subject of this sculpture has recently come into this sculpture has recently come into news for all ‘contradicting’ reasons news for all ‘contradicting’ reasons which is very pertinent to today’s which is very pertinent to today’s
worldwide celebration.worldwide celebration.
What the sculpture is all about?What the sculpture is all about?(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)
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Surya NamaskarSurya Namaskar
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During the time of Emergency, X During the time of Emergency, X requested Manoj Kumar to make a film requested Manoj Kumar to make a film
titled titled ‘Naya Bharat’‘Naya Bharat’. He agreed on . He agreed on condition that X made an appearance in condition that X made an appearance in it. Upon hearing the story, Salim-Javed it. Upon hearing the story, Salim-Javed and Amitabh Bachchan came on board. and Amitabh Bachchan came on board.
But because of Sanjay Gandhi, the But because of Sanjay Gandhi, the project didn’t materialize. project didn’t materialize.
Identify X, the subject of a controversial Identify X, the subject of a controversial film film ‘Kaum De Heere’‘Kaum De Heere’ whose release in whose release in India was blocked in 2014 for obvious India was blocked in 2014 for obvious
reasons.reasons.
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Indira GandhiIndira Gandhi
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In 1809, William Sleeman joined In 1809, William Sleeman joined the Bengal Army and later served in the Bengal Army and later served in
the Nepal War between 1814 – 1816. In the Nepal War between 1814 – 1816. In 1820, he was selected for civil service 1820, he was selected for civil service
and became junior assistant to and became junior assistant to the Governor-General’s agent in the the Governor-General’s agent in the Saugor and Nerbudda territories. He Saugor and Nerbudda territories. He also became the earliest discoverer also became the earliest discoverer of dinosaur fossils in Asia of dinosaur fossils in Asia (in 1828 - (in 1828 -
the Narmada valley region)the Narmada valley region)..
Despite all these and the thugee Despite all these and the thugee supression activities, what’s his most supression activities, what’s his most notable contribution in the world of notable contribution in the world of
children’s literature?children’s literature?
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Mowgli in Jungle BookMowgli in Jungle Book
Sleeman’s studies about some wild children who had been raised by wolves had been
mentioned in his notes. This was first published in the first volume of his Journey
through the Kingdom of Oude in 1848-1850 (1858) and reprinted in 1852 as An Account of Wolves Nurturing Children in
Their Dens, by an Indian Official. This caught the imagination of many and
ultimately inspired Rudyard Kipling to create Mowgli in Jungle Book.
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Senjerimalai Temple & Vattamalai Senjerimalai Temple & Vattamalai Temple are highly revered hill-temples Temple are highly revered hill-temples and thronged by lakhs of devotees of and thronged by lakhs of devotees of Lord Murugan every year. From the Lord Murugan every year. From the latter part of 2013, no. of visitors to latter part of 2013, no. of visitors to
both these holy places have increased both these holy places have increased considerably. In both the cases, the considerably. In both the cases, the reason is the same – a trecherous reason is the same – a trecherous
journey.journey.
What is being referred to?What is being referred to?
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Chennai ExpressChennai Express
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The house has been renovated and The house has been renovated and preserved as a historical monument by preserved as a historical monument by
the state govt., on the lines of the state govt., on the lines of Stratford-upon-Avon and Yasnaya Stratford-upon-Avon and Yasnaya Polyana, birthplaces of William Polyana, birthplaces of William Shakespeare and Leo Tolstoy in Shakespeare and Leo Tolstoy in
England and Russia, respectively. A England and Russia, respectively. A statue has also been erected at the statue has also been erected at the
courtyard. courtyard.
Who has been honoured thus?Who has been honoured thus?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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George OrwellGeorge Orwell
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Taking a cue from the title of this bolly Taking a cue from the title of this bolly movie (A), mediapersons has coined a movie (A), mediapersons has coined a three-word term to report a recent biz-three-word term to report a recent biz-
deal involving B & C. deal involving B & C.
What is that? What is that?
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A B C
Kunal Calling KunalKunal Calling Kunal
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The 2001 AFC Women’s Championship The 2001 AFC Women’s Championship was held in Taiwan between Dec 4 & was held in Taiwan between Dec 4 &
16, 2001. Indian team fared miserably 16, 2001. Indian team fared miserably in that tournament and won only in that tournament and won only
against Malaysia. The captain of that against Malaysia. The captain of that team later created history on the team later created history on the
occasion of the Women’s Day in 2014.occasion of the Women’s Day in 2014.
Who is this former captain of the Who is this former captain of the Indian Women’s football team?Indian Women’s football team?
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Maria RebelloMaria Rebello
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Identify the iconic location, evolved in Identify the iconic location, evolved in the 5th – 8th centuries in the the 5th – 8th centuries in the
Malaprabha river basin, where this song Malaprabha river basin, where this song has been picturised. has been picturised.
Badami CavesBadami Caves
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He was the first chief of He was the first chief of India’s external India’s external
intelligence agency, intelligence agency, the Research and the Research and
Analysis Wing (R&AW), Analysis Wing (R&AW), from its founding in from its founding in 1969 to 1977. His 1969 to 1977. His
intelligence team was intelligence team was referred to by a referred to by a
nickname which sounds nickname which sounds similar to a term similar to a term
associated with the associated with the American culture.American culture.
What was that What was that nickname?nickname?
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KaoboysKaoboys
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Something Something really really
unheard unheard of at that of at that time ….. time ….. what is what is
happening happening at at
Wankhede Wankhede Stadium, Stadium, Mumbai?Mumbai?
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AGM of Reliance IndustriesAGM of Reliance Industries
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These are some of the paintings of an These are some of the paintings of an artist whose new series of unusual artist whose new series of unusual
paintings in silicone and resin has been paintings in silicone and resin has been exhibited at the Lisson Gallery, London exhibited at the Lisson Gallery, London
in March, 2015. in March, 2015.
Identify this artist.Identify this artist.(vis – next slides also)(vis – next slides also)
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Anish KapoorAnish Kapoor
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As per the records, Praversena II, As per the records, Praversena II, founder of the city of Srinagar who founder of the city of Srinagar who
ruled Kashmir from 79 AD to 139 AD, ruled Kashmir from 79 AD to 139 AD, had built a cottage for his stay at the had built a cottage for his stay at the
northeastern corner of the Dal Lake. He northeastern corner of the Dal Lake. He named it after the Sanskrit word named it after the Sanskrit word
meaning meaning ‘abode of love’‘abode of love’. Over the years, . Over the years, the cottage fall into ruins but the name the cottage fall into ruins but the name
stayed on because of its association stayed on because of its association with another dynasty. with another dynasty.
What, found on the currency notes of What, found on the currency notes of the two neighbouring countries, are the two neighbouring countries, are
being referred to?being referred to?
Shalimar BagShalimar Bag
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With which family, very important to With which family, very important to India, would you connect these two sets India, would you connect these two sets
of zoological specimens?of zoological specimens?
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Hume familyHume family(Named after A.O. Hume & his wife Mary
Ann Grindall)
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This former flight attendant of Air India This former flight attendant of Air India had a pretty successful singing career had a pretty successful singing career as an impersonator of Elvis Prisley. His as an impersonator of Elvis Prisley. His
brief bolly-career as an actor began brief bolly-career as an actor began with 1969’s Paisa Ya Pyar. His with 1969’s Paisa Ya Pyar. His
filmography included movies like filmography included movies like SholaySholay, , Zameen AasmanZameen Aasman, , Joroo Ka Joroo Ka
GhulamGhulam and and DonDon. .
But he is fondly remembered by the But he is fondly remembered by the movie buffs as well as quiz enthusiasts movie buffs as well as quiz enthusiasts
for which bollywood trivia?for which bollywood trivia?(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)
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As per legend, Bhagwan Vishnu takes As per legend, Bhagwan Vishnu takes his daily bath at Rameswaram, lunch at his daily bath at Rameswaram, lunch at
Puri and retires at Dwarka.Puri and retires at Dwarka.
Similar daily activities are believed to be Similar daily activities are believed to be pre-determined for Goddess Durga when pre-determined for Goddess Durga when she comes to Kolkata during Durgapuja. she comes to Kolkata during Durgapuja. She goes to Shibkrishna Daw’s residence She goes to Shibkrishna Daw’s residence at Jorasanko for wearing her ornaments. at Jorasanko for wearing her ornaments.
She takes her food at Abhay Charan She takes her food at Abhay Charan Mitra’s residence at Kumartuli. Mitra’s residence at Kumartuli.
Where does she go to sleep?Where does she go to sleep?
Sovabajar RajbariSovabajar Rajbari
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To popularize the songs of To popularize the songs of Rabindranath Tagore in other parts of Rabindranath Tagore in other parts of the world, on the occasion of the 150the world, on the occasion of the 150thth
birth anniversary celebration of Tagore, birth anniversary celebration of Tagore, these songs has been translated into these songs has been translated into
other languages.other languages.
Identify the language and also the Identify the language and also the original song.original song.
Spanish & Kotobaro Vebechinu…..Spanish & Kotobaro Vebechinu…..
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