INDEPENDENCE DAY QUIZ - 2017 (PRELIMS)

DATE - AUGUST 15, 2017
VENUE - JIAGANJ B.S.S. HIGH SCHOOL (H.S.)
QM - SASWATA CHAKRABORTY

1. PR EL IMS

2. * WRITTEN PRELIMINARY * 20 QUESTIONS * 5 (FIVE) ‘*’ MARKED QUESTIONS TO RESOLVE TIES * ANSWERS TO BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH / BENGALI * MARKS WOULD BE DEDUCTED FOR GROSS SPELLING ERROR(S) * NO NEGATIVE MARKING * GENERAL QUIZZING RULES * ADOPTATION OF ANY UNFAIR MEANS WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION PR EL IM

3. ALL THE BEST

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5. As per the ‘Mahabharata’ the place was referred to as ‘ Goparashtra ’, meaning the place of Cowherds. Which present day Indian place is referred to?

6. As per the ‘Mahabharata’ the place was referred to as ‘ Goparashtra ’, meaning the place of Cowherds. Which present day Indian place is referred to?

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8. Identify X: X was an Indian freedom fighter and socialist leader. He was elected Mayor of Bombay in 1942 while he was imprisoned in Yerawada Central Prison. He was the founder of the National Militia, Bombay Youth League and the Congress Socialist Party and played a role in several peasant and trade union movements. He coined the term 'Simon Go Back'. He coined the term “Quit India“ and was part of the Quit India Movement along with Mahatma Gandhi for India's last nationwide campaign for independence from the British Empire.

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10. In India, whose flag is this?

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12. This red-and-yellow flag is the unofficial state flag of one of the major states of India. The state, since 1960, has used this flag as their state flag, though being called unconstitutional. Which state?

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14. This legendary film personality led a group of film personalities against the Emergency. He actively campaigned against Indira Gandhi with his supporters in Indian parliamentary elections in 1977. He also formed a party called the "National Party of India", which he later disbanded. Name the legend.

15. This legendary film personality led a group of film personalities against the Emergency. He actively campaigned against Indira Gandhi with his supporters in Indian parliamentary elections in 1977. He also formed a party called the "National Party of India", which he later disbanded. Name the legend.

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17. Its biological name is derived from a Latin phrase meaning resembling the heart – a description of the fruit. The Portuguese name is commonly used, derived from the name used for it by the Tepi tribe of Brazil who first bred the plan. In Kerala it is known by a name meaning 'Foreign Mango' and in some other parts by a name meaning ‘Goan Mango'. Identify the fruit.

18. Its biological name is derived from a Latin phrase meaning resembling the heart – a description of the fruit. The Portuguese name is commonly used, derived from the name used for it by the Tepi tribe of Brazil who first bred the plan. In Kerala it is known by a name meaning 'Foreign Mango' and in some other parts by a name meaning ‘Goan Mango'. Identify the fruit.

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20. Connect

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22. Connect

23. Ajay Ratra Harbhajan Singh Hardik Pandya Kapil Dev Vijay Manjrekar

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25. Which Kolkata specialty was invented by Annapurna Das and that was named after the nickname that Ms Das got from her locality?

26. Which Kolkata specialty was invented by Annapurna Das and that was named after the nickname that Ms Das got from her locality?

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28. The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Samiti Sangathan was formed by Aruna Roy, Shankar Singh and Nikhil Dey along with a number of grass root workers in Devdungari village of Rajasthan in 1990. For the better part of the nineties MKSS began and continued a movement to bring a level of transparency in village accounts,. This led to a campaign, which over the years, finally forced the government to enact which act in the Parliament?

29. The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Samiti Sangathan was formed by Aruna Roy, Shankar Singh and Nikhil Dey along with a number of grass root workers in Devdungari village of Rajasthan in 1990. For the better part of the nineties MKSS began and continued a movement to bring a level of transparency in village accounts,. This led to a campaign, which over the years, finally forced the government to enact which act in the Parliament?

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31. Identify the famous Indian township from the bird’s eye view.

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33. In a very famous Indian work of fiction, Mahendra, a young zamindar, leaves his drought affected village ‘ Padachihno ’ for a nearby town, but he is taken a captive by the soldiers. Bhavananda frees him and takes him to a secret hideout. What is the name of the hideout?

34. In a very famous Indian work of fiction, Mahendra, a young zamindar, leaves his drought affected village ‘ Padachihno ’ for a nearby town, but he is taken a captive by the soldiers. Bhavananda frees him and takes him to a secret hideout. What is the name of the hideout?

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36. Name the famous Japanese company from its logo.

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38. Identify the ambidextrous spinner from Sri Lanka.

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40. BRACHYDOPODOSAURUS LAMPLUGSAURA PRADHANIA BARAPASAURUS LAMETASAURUS

41. BRACHYDOPODOSAURUS LAMPLUGSAURA PRADHANIA BARAPASAURUS LAMETASAURUS

42. 16*

43. Listen to “ Vaishnava Janato ”, one of the favourite bhajans of Gandhiji . In which language was the bhajan written?

44. Listen to “ Vaishnava Janato ”, one of the favourite bhajans of Gandhiji . In which language was the bhajan written?

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46. Listen to an Assamese song sung by a very popular Assamese singer. Identify the singer.

47. Listen to an Assamese song sung by a very popular Assamese singer. Identify the singer.

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49. Listen to the very popular song “ Hawa Hawa ”. The song became a vogue during the early 1990s. Identify the singer who popularised the song in the 90s’?

50. Listen to the very popular song “ Hawa Hawa ”. The song became a vogue during the early 1990s. Identify the singer who popularised the song in the 90s’?

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52. Listen to a different rendition of Kazi Nazrul’s famous poem ‘ Bidrohi ’. The poem was dedicated to which famous patriot?

53. Listen to a different rendition of Kazi Nazrul’s famous poem ‘ Bidrohi ’. The poem was dedicated to which famous patriot?

54. 20*

55. We will all rise and listen our National Anthem sung by a very famous person. Identify the singer

56. We will all rise and listen our National Anthem sung by a very famous person. Identify the singer

57. SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER-SHEETS

58. AN S W E RS

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60. As per the ‘Mahabharata’ the place was referred to as ‘ Goparashtra ’, meaning the place of Cowherds. Which present day Indian place is referred to?

61. 2

62. Yusuf Meherally (September 23, 1903– July 2, 1950)

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64. 4*

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66. This legendary film personality led a group of film personalities against the Emergency. He actively campaigned against Indira Gandhi with his supporters in Indian parliamentary elections in 1977. He also formed a party called the "National Party of India", which he later disbanded. Name the legend.

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68. Its biological name is derived from a Latin phrase meaning resembling the heart – a description of the fruit. The Portuguese name is commonly used, derived from the name used for it by the Tepi tribe of Brazil who first bred the plan. In Kerala it is known by a name meaning 'Foreign Mango' and in some other parts by a name meaning ‘Goan Mango'. Identify the fruit.

69. Cashew nuts

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71. 8*

72. Ajay Ratra Harbhajan Singh Hardik Pandya Kapil Dev Vijay Manjrekar

73. India cricketers to score their respective maiden first-class century in a Test.

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75. Which Kolkata specialty was invented by Annapurna Das and that was named after the nickname that Ms Das got from her locality?

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77. The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Samiti Sangathan was formed by Aruna Roy, Shankar Singh and Nikhil Dey along with a number of grass root workers in Devdungari village of Rajasthan in 1990. For the better part of the nineties MKSS began and continued a movement to bring a level of transparency in village accounts,. This led to a campaign, which over the years, finally forced the government to enact which act in the Parliament?

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79. 12*

80. In a very famous Indian work of fiction, Mahendra, a young zamindar, leaves his drought affected village ‘ Padachihno ’ for a nearby town, but he is taken a captive by the soldiers. Bhavananda frees him and takes him to a secret hideout. What is the name of the hideout?

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84. BRACHYDOPODOSAURUS LAMPLUGSAURA PRADHANIA BARAPASAURUS LAMETASAURUS

85. 16*

86. Listen to “ Vaishnava Janato ”, one of the favourite bhajans of Gandhiji . In which language was the bhajan written?

87. Gujrati

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89. Listen to an Assamese song sung by a very popular Assamese singer. Identify the singer.

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91. Listen to the very popular song “ Hawa Hawa ”. The song became a vogue during the early 1990s. Identify the singer who popularised the song in the 90s’?

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93. Listen to a different rendition of Kazi Nazrul’s famous poem ‘ Bidrohi ’. The poem was dedicated to which famous patriot?

94. 20*

95. We will all rise and listen our National Anthem sung by a very famous person. Identify the singer

96. Hrithik Roshan

97. COMING UP THE FINALS

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