Portal:India/India Quiz/10
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Quiz Questions
QUESTION 1: Connect Somnath with Tirupati.
QUESTION 2: This fictional Indian detective's dog was called Samosa. What detective, and how did
he get his name?
he get his name?
ANSWER 2
QUESTION 3: It is naturally found only in the Gandaki river in Nepal and is of religious significance.
What?
What?
ANSWER 4
QUESTION 5: Connect a deva, a major hindu god, a flickering flame, and name a place.
QUESTION 6: In 1842 Lord A made the famous Proclamation of X, which caused a storm of debate
in House of Commons,UK. The oppositon in the house argued that government was catering to the religious prejudices by appeasing Hindus in India. So who was A ? What is X ? Why the proclamation is considered to appease Hindus in India?
in House of Commons,UK. The oppositon in the house argued that government was catering to the religious prejudices by appeasing Hindus in India. So who was A ? What is X ? Why the proclamation is considered to appease Hindus in India?
ANSWER 6
QUESTION 7: In what currently spoken language the word 'Hindu' (or a very minor variation of that)
refers to all people living in India?
refers to all people living in India?
QUESTION 8: Person X is rumored to have almost gone to war with you-know-who. A particular
general confirms this rumour in a book he wrote. What exactly did X do?
general confirms this rumour in a book he wrote. What exactly did X do?
ANSWER 8
QUESTION 9: This detective didn't like to be called a detective, instead he coined a descriptive
word for himself, that translates roughly as 'one searching for truth.' Who?
word for himself, that translates roughly as 'one searching for truth.' Who?
QUESTION 10: In 1926 India became a member of this conference followed by Pakistan after
partition. What is the conference being talking about?
partition. What is the conference being talking about?
QUESTION 11: This 'friendly' fictional detective has a mythological character namesake as a
sidekick. Who?
sidekick. Who?
QUESTION 12: X was a tournament between four communities of India. When the REST of the
Indian communities were included X became Y. To participate in Y representing the REST, two non-Indians sailed in the same boat and came to India. Who are they?
Indian communities were included X became Y. To participate in Y representing the REST, two non-Indians sailed in the same boat and came to India. Who are they?
QUESTION 13: In the beginning of 2001, there was some protest in India over a non-issue. Some
politicians named a donkey 'America' and took out a procession, and also named a dog 'George Bush'. What was the issue?
politicians named a donkey 'America' and took out a procession, and also named a dog 'George Bush'. What was the issue?
QUESTION 14: She was an IAS officer and played a key role in setting up an Institute which was
first of its kind in India. She also became the first lady Director-general of a Council, related to the Institute. Who was she and what is the name of the council?
first of its kind in India. She also became the first lady Director-general of a Council, related to the Institute. Who was she and what is the name of the council?
QUESTION 15: Which treasure was kept in the at the Flora Fountain Branch of the HSBC in Mumbai
till bought by the Govt. of India just 4 days ahead of the expiry of a deadline which would have permitted foreign buyers to bid and claim it.
till bought by the Govt. of India just 4 days ahead of the expiry of a deadline which would have permitted foreign buyers to bid and claim it.
QUESTION 16: This Indian engineer/soldier was blown up twice in his career, was ambushed and
had his ear drums shattered, once cleared mines in a 55 miles long stretch in 4 days, went on to become a General and was awarded a prestigious medal. Who is he?
had his ear drums shattered, once cleared mines in a 55 miles long stretch in 4 days, went on to become a General and was awarded a prestigious medal. Who is he?
QUESTION 17: What English word is derived from one of the names of Vishnu, and takes its
meaning from one of the festivals in India?
meaning from one of the festivals in India?
QUESTION 18: Find a connection from Hyder Ali to the national anthem of the United States.
QUESTION 19: On January 31, 1948, all Indian newspapers carried the news of Mahatma Gandhi's
death on the front page, except one. Which one and why?
death on the front page, except one. Which one and why?
QUESTION 20: We know there are any number of political entities in India who claim a role in the
Freedom Struggle. However there is a current political entity whose background involves active support of the British Rule. Name the political entity.
Freedom Struggle. However there is a current political entity whose background involves active support of the British Rule. Name the political entity.
QUESTION 21: Connect Bhai Duj with 5179.
ANSWER 21
QUESTION 22: Connect Geneva and Chidambaram.
ANSWER 22
ANSWER 23
QUESTION 24: On 78th Birthday of Gandhiji in 1947, he was gifted something in a public meeting
where Nehru and Patel were present. What was the gift?
where Nehru and Patel were present. What was the gift?
ANSWER 24
QUESTION 25: Connect Bangalore (specifically Brigade Road) with Sherathang.
