1: Who demarcated the line that was to divide India and Pakistan?
Ans: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
2: Regarded as one of the most intelligent statesmen during his times. The later Mughal dynasty was virtually at his mercy. The Maratha power was at its peak during his times. His link with a dancer is a subject of a forthcoming proposed Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie. Passed away, when he could not hear the defeat of his army and death of his sons in a battle, which could have turned the course of Indian History. Who is this person?
Ans: Peshwa Baji Rao II
3: its biological name is derived from a Latin phrase meaning resembling the heart – A description of the fruit. The Portuguese name is commonly used, derieved from the name used for it by the Tepi tribe of Brazil who first bred the plan. In Kerela it is known by a name meaning ' Foreign Mango' and in some other parts by a name meaning ' Goan Mango'. Identify
Ans: Cashew
4: He made his acting debut in Ketan Mehta's "Holi" in 1985 which was a film based on violence in college politics. Incidentally, Aamir Khan also made his debut in the same movie in a small role. But his foray into acting was not successful and he tried his hand at modelling for the Close Up toothpaste and Lifebuoy soap. Who is this person in question? Ans: Ashutosh Gowariker
5: Rudraprayag lies at the confluence of the Mandakini river, flowing from the mountain behind the Kedarnath shrine and which other river that flows out at the foot of the Badrinath shrine?
Ans: Alaknanda
6: Which ski-destination hosted the 2010 edition of South Asian Federation (SAF) winter games?
Ans: Auli
7: Madurai is situated on the serene banks of which river?
Ans: Vaigai
8: This bustling township has a number of must-see that includes 12th century Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal lake, Nrupatunga Betta, Gayatri Taopvan, Kittur Chennamma Park and Indira Glass House Garden. It is wedged between districts of Belgaum to the north, Uttar Kannad to thr west, Haveri to the south and Gadag to the east. Name the township ?
Ans: Hubli
9: Which 12th century fort was built by the Yadava general Raja Bhillamraj on the Deogiri hill? (Hint: Mendha canon, Bharat Mata temple and Chand Minar-the pillar of victory)
Ans: Daulatabad Fort
10: Emperor Akbar planted 1,200 chinar trees on the banks of Dal and named it Garden of the Breezes. Now a part of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) campus, it is one of the lesser known attraction. How do we know the graden better as?
Ans: Naseem Bagh
11: If you are at the Mindrolling Monastery in the clement town area, which city are you in?
Ans: Dehradun
12: Which city houses Sir Arthur Cotton Museum and the barrage at Dowlaiswaram?
Ans: Rajamundhry
13: Erected in 1792, this grew on to become India's first modern observatory. Sailorsuveyor-astronomer Michael Topping came here with his instruments in 1785. Which city are we referring to?
Ans: Madras
14: Indian player Bharathi Dasan lost the men's finals to Sri Lanka's Nishantha Fernando in the sixth edition of World Championships. In the women's section, in an Indian final Rashmi Kumar defeated Illavazhagi. Name the sport ?
Ans: Carrom
15: A Portugese traveller visited the court of Krishnadeva Raya. Name the traveller
Ans: Domingo Paes
16: Ibrahim Shah Sarqui built the Atala Masjid. Name the town ?
Ans: Jaunpur
17: Which R.K. Narayan classic opens with the line: His Mother, Who Died delivering him, and his father, who was killed in Mesopotamia, might have been figures in a legend as far as Sriram was concerned?
Ans: Waiting for Mahatma
18: Which Vikram Seth book of poetry has an important recreation of a fragment that pays tribute to the Babarnama?
Ans: The Humble Administrator's Garden
19: Amongst the top six individual score in a follow-on effort, are the exploits of three Indians in Test cricket. They were V.V.S Laxman (2000-01) with 281, Rahul Dravid (2000-01) with 180 and who against New Zealand for a heroic innings at Mumbai in 1964-65, where he scored 200 not out?
Ans: Dilip Sardesai
20: This unique 10 acre sanctuary, the only of its kind in the world currently has 65 of the species. Called as Punnathurkotta facility, the place now has veterinary doctors and attendants. What does this palace near Thrissur specialise in?
Ans: Elephants
