The prelims of the India Quiz held at BMSCE UTSAV 2017

1. India Quiz
Prelims
Researchedand conductedby :
Nikhil RameshMurthy

2. Acknowledgments
• Anand Panduranga
• Ajeya Sriganesh
• Aditya Bhat
• Akshay Uday Hegde
• Heethesh Vhavle

3. Rules
• 20 questions written round
• No negatives
• Q.no16-20 have2 parts andareworth 2 points
• Inbuilt tiebreakers in the form of starred mark questions.
• Please don’t cheat, its not anexam.
• BharatMata Ki Jai

4. Q1
There was once a Nawab who really loved to have ___(1)__, but as
age caught up with him, he lost his teeth and was unable to enjoy
the ___(1)__. He apparently setup a contest that whoever created
the softest and most succulent __(1)__ would enjoy royal
patronage henceforth.
The secret recipe was created by Haji Murad Ali, who apparently
had only one hand. In Urdu, a person with a leg disability is called
Langdey, while a person with a hand disability is called ___(2)__,
hence the name. The secret recipe apparently has 160 spices
including Sandalwood. The recipe is a family secret and is passed
down to the generations by the ladies of the house.
What am I talking about?

5. Q2*
Guwahati High Court recently dismissed a PIL based on a
study by Ministry of Science and Technology which
recognized the difficulties faced by people of the North-
East, however suggested that nothing be changed.
This issue which has an impact on the productivity of the
North East, has a political dimension as well given the
region’s long history of separatist movements.
What did the PIL demand, something which is already
followed in parts of Assam ?

6. Q3
Kakkoos is a powerful documentary by Divya Bharti
about the prevalence of _________ in Tamil Nadu
even though there’s a prohibition on this activity.
She followed the people who were involved to
understood their plight and helplessness who were
needed at places a machine cant do the job.
What is the documentary all about ?

7. Q4
India’s elderly are slowly turning to professional
help to cope with the loneliness and difficulties
of old age.
Over the past five years, start-ups offering such
service have mushroomed across India and at
least five are operating in the country right now.
What is the service being provided?

8. Q5
The BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) wanted to
make the trophy of the Freedom Series to be one-
of-a-kind by using historical material bearing a link
to Gandhi and Mandela.
However when BCCI asked the authorities for
sourcing the material, they got no response and this
project had to be stopped
What were they going to make the trophy from ?

9. Q6
Manasu mallige is a romantic Kannada movie
produced by Rockline Venkatesh. It deals with
the caste system and honor killings whichc are
still prevalent in rural areas.
This is the remake of which 2016 blockbuster?

11. Q7*
One of Shivaji’s strongest forts ,was named
Kondana after the sage Kaundinya and later
changed to Sinhgad.
A popular weekend destination for Punekars, it
forms the backdrop of a famous campus and is thus
used by its “students” regularly as assignments.
Which campus ?

12. Q8
With products like Green and Chotta Chilli, _______
is one of the oldest companies of India. Laxmanrao
initially started with a bicycle repair shop and
slowly set up India's first Industrial township.
In 1989 Rajiv Gandhi released a commemorative
stamp on the company's centenary celebrations.
Which company ?

14. Q9
The following two pictures are of Mizoram
borders.
Going by India’s relations with its neighbours,
which two countries are these?

17. Q10
On his accession to the Peacock Throne Aurangzeb
issued various decrees.
In protest of one decree, a crowd gathered round
the palace, lamenting. Aurangzeb asked the reason
for the demonstration and was told: “We are
mourning for the death of poor Lady X.” Unsmiling,
Aurangzeb replied, “Let her be well and truly
buried.”
What is X/ what is the decree ?

19. Q11
“Our clocks are not manufactured so but are
modified. We get them modified by local
mechanics. We have got our own design for dials,"
said Gulzar Singh Markam, national vice-president
of Gondvana Gantantra Party (GGP).
These watches which are basically associated with
the philosophy of Gondvana are popular among
locals and are called 'Gondi Ghadi‘.
What’s special about these watches ?

20. Q12
DG Vanzara, a former Gujarat IPS officer
returned home after spending 8 years in jail, in
what he calls was a conspiracy by politicans who
framed him in encounter cases.
He returned home to a hero’s welcome and he
celebrated this happiness in a way, which we
have grown accustomed to.
What did he do ?

21. Q13
The newly elected BJP MLA from Deoband,
Brijesh Singh, has said that he will ensure that
the new government in the State changes the
name of the town to Deovrind. This is because
he wants his city be known for its historical
association with Mahabharata and not the
_______.
What controversial body is he talking about?

22. Q14
Whose open letter and to whom
was it written to ?

23. Q15*
Over the past few months, we have heard and read
about how demonetization has effected people
across walks of life. Aroon Raman, author of Skyfire
wrote from a different POV, from the POV of
Murugan, a ________. With the government
insisting everyone to go cashless, it was hurting
Murugan, a master of observation, as he could only
work when people had cash with them .
How did Murugan earn his daily bread?

24. Q16
AIADMK Faction Leader EElection Symbol
AIADMK (Amma)
AIADMK
(Puratchithalaivi Amma)
Complete the Table.

25. Q17*
This family's presence in business began in Mumbai in
1897, when a newspaper article about rising citywide
crime rates led them to develop and sell _____.
In 2014, this family bought the iconic bungalow of
______,Mehrangir - a combination of names of the
person’s parents, from a controversial auction which
many scientists including CNR Rao tried to stop.
a) Which family?
b) Who lived in Mehrangir ?

26. Q18
High up in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh,
the farmers face the growing problem of acute
water shortages. Sonam Wangchuk a scientist and
school teacher took it up as a challenge and started
making artificial glaciers. He was awarded the Rolex
award for enterprise in environment.
a) Which character from a very famous Bollywood
movie is said to be inspired by Wangchuk?
b) What is the name given to these artificial
glaciers?

28. Q19
“Congratulations, and welcome to club 10,000. It's good to
have you as it was getting pretty lonely out here. For your
information, I am sending you some of the rules of the club:
Membership is open only to players of restricted height and
strokes - you have to be under five feet ten inches and you
cannot play the reverse-sweep.
You must have taken at least one Test wicket.”
Who sent this fax to whom ?

29. Q20
___(1)_____, who is basking in the stupendous success of
__(2)____ is at present on cloud Nine. Her childhood
dream just got realised recently. “Acting just came by, but
___(3)___ was always in my mind since I was eight-years-
old. I am glad to finally have made it through.”
All of 18, she was the youngest contestant on the show,
but she exuded oodles of confidence as she performed 4
different dance forms in front of the “judges”.
a) Who ?
b) Which reality TV show?

30. Submit your Answer sheets.

31. Answers

32. Q1
There was once a Nawab who really loved to have ___(1)__, but as
age caught up with him, he lost his teeth and was unable to enjoy
the ___(1)__. He apparently setup a contest that whoever created
the softest and most succulent __(1)__ would enjoy royal
patronage henceforth.
The secret recipe was created by Haji Murad Ali, who apparently
had only one hand. In Urdu, a person with a leg disability is called
Langdey, while a person with a hand disability is called ___(2)__,
hence the name. The secret recipe apparently has 160 spices
including Sandalwood. The recipe is a family secret and is passed
down to the generations by the ladies of the house.
What am I talking about?

33. Tunday Kabab

34. Q2*
Guwahati High Court recently dismissed a PIL based on a
study by Ministry of Science and Technology which
recognized the difficulties faced by people of the North-
East, however suggested that nothing be changed.
This issue which has an impact on the productivity of the
North East, has a political dimension as well given the
region’s long history of separatist movements.
What did the PIL demand, something which is already
followed in parts of Assam ?

35. Separate Time Zone

36. Q3
Kakkoos is a powerful documentary by Divya Bharti
about the prevalence of _________ in Tamil Nadu
even though there’s a prohibition on this activity.
She followed the people who were involved to
understood their plight and helplessness who were
needed at places a machine cant do the job.
What is the documentary all about ?

37. Manual Scavenging

38. Q4
India’s elderly are slowly turning to professional
help to cope with the loneliness and difficulties
of old age.
Over the past five years, start-ups offering such
service have mushroomed across India and at
least five are operating in the country right now.
What is the service being provided?

39. Renta Grandchild

40. Q5
The BCCI and Cricket South Africa (CSA) wanted to
make the trophy of the Freedom Series to be one-
of-a-kind by using historical material bearing a link
to Gandhi and Mandela.
However when BCCI asked the authorities for
sourcing the material, they got no response and this
project had to be stopped
What were they going to make the trophy from ?

41. Jail Rods
Gandhi – Yerwada jail
Mandela – Robben island prison

42. Q6
Manasu mallige is a romantic Kannada movie
produced by Rockline Venkatesh. It deals with
the caste system and honor killings whichc are
still prevalent in rural areas.
This is the remake of which 2016 blockbuster?

44. Sairat

45. Q7*
One of Shivaji’s strongest forts ,was named
Kondana after the sage Kaundinya and later
changed to Sinhgad.
A popular weekend destination for Punekars, it
forms the backdrop of a famous campus and is thus
used by its “students” regularly as assignments.
Which campus ?

46. NationalDefenseAcademy

47. Q8
With products like Green and Chotta Chilli, _______
is one of the oldest companies of India. Laxmanrao
initially started with a bicycle repair shop and
slowly set up India's first Industrial township.
In 1989 Rajiv Gandhi released a commemorative
stamp on the company's centenary celebrations.
Which company ?

49. Kirloskar

50. Q9
The following two pictures are of Mizoram
borders.
Going by India’s relations with its neighbours,
which two countries are these?

53. 1) Bangladesh
2) Myanmar

54. Q10
On his accession to the Peacock Throne Aurangzeb
issued various decrees.
In protest of one decree, a crowd gathered round
the palace, lamenting. Aurangzeb asked the reason
for the demonstration and was told: “We are
mourning for the death of poor Lady X.” Unsmiling,
Aurangzeb replied, “Let her be well and truly
buried.”
What is X/ what is the decree ?

56. Music

57. Q11
“Our clocks are not manufactured so but are
modified. We get them modified by local
mechanics. We have got our own design for dials,"
said Gulzar Singh Markam, national vice-president
of Gondvana Gantantra Party (GGP).
These watches which are basically associated with
the philosophy of Gondvana are popular among
locals and are called 'Gondi Ghadi‘.
What’s special about these watches ?

58. Themove anti-clockwise

59. Q12
DG Vanzara, a former Gujarat IPS officer
returned home after spending 8 years in jail, in
what he calls was a conspiracy by politicans who
framed him in encounter cases.
He returned home to a hero’s welcome and he
celebrated this happiness in a way, which we
have grown accustomed to.
What did he do ?

60. Sword Dance

61. Q13
The newly elected BJP MLA from Deoband,
Brijesh Singh, has said that he will ensure that
the new government in the State changes the
name of the town to Deovrind. This is because
he wants his city be known for its historical
association with Mahabharata and not the
_______.
What controversial body is he talking about?

62. DarulUloomDeoband

63. Q14
Whose open letter and to whom
was it written to ?

64. Sunil Grover to Kapil Sharma

65. Q15*
Over the past few months, we have heard and read
about how demonetization has effected people
across walks of life. Aroon Raman, author of Skyfire
wrote from a different POV, from the POV of
Murugan, a ________. With the government
insisting everyone to go cashless, it was hurting
Murugan, a master of observation, as he could only
work when people had cash with them .
How did Murugan earn his daily bread?

66. He was a pickpocket

67. Q16
AIADMK Faction Leader EElection Symbol
AIADMK (Amma)
AIADMK (Puratchithalaivi
Amma)
Complete the Table.

68. AIADMK Faction Leader EElection Symbol
AIADMK
(Amma)
Sasikala
AIADMK
(Puratchithalai
vi Amma)
O Paneerselvam

69. Q17*
This family's presence in business began in Mumbai in
1897, when a newspaper article about rising citywide
crime rates led them to develop and sell _____.
In 2014, this family bought the iconic bungalow of
______,Mehrangir - a combination of names of the
person’s parents, from a controversial auction which
many scientists including CNR Rao tried to stop.
a) Which family?
b) Who lived in Mehrangir ?

70. a) Godrej
b) Homi J. Bhabha
Mehrbai + Jehangir - Mehrangir

71. Q18
High up in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh,
the farmers face the growing problem of acute
water shortages. Sonam Wangchuk a scientist and
school teacher took it up as a challenge and started
making artificial glaciers. He was awarded the Rolex
award for enterprise in environment.
a) Which character from a very famous Bollywood
movie is said to be inspired by Wangchuk?
b) What is the name given to these artificial
glaciers?

73. a) Phunsukh Wangdu
b) Ice Stupas

74. Q19
“Congratulations, and welcome to club 10,000. It's good to
have you as it was getting pretty lonely out here. For your
information, I am sending you some of the rules of the club:
Membership is open only to players of restricted height and
strokes - you have to be under five feet ten inches and you
cannot play the reverse-sweep.
You must have taken at least one Test wicket.”
Who sent this fax to whom ?

75. Gavaskar to Border

76. Q20
___(1)_____, who is basking in the stupendous success of
__(2)____ is at present on cloud Nine. Her childhood
dream just got realised recently. “Acting just came by, but
___(3)___ was always in my mind since I was eight-years-
old. I am glad to finally have made it through.”
All of 18, she was the youngest contestant on the show,
but she exuded oodles of confidence as she performed 4
different dance forms in front of the “judges”.
a) Who ?
b) Which reality TV show?

77. a) Samyukta Hegde
b) Roadies

78. Pls Wait forthe Results