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[edit] Q1

Must be an easy one. This god is related to a cat. --(Sumanth|Talk) 08:51, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Lord Vishnu, as Narsimha(The Man Lion) Kguneet 11:08, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Yup. Half a Lion (which is a cat) in Narasimha avatar. Too easy. Over to Kguneet. --(Sumanth|Talk) 11:33, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q2

My first question in this quiz and a very easy one. This salt water lake is famous for its maginificient shades of blue and green and is also known as "The Hollow Lake" Kguneet 11:49, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Is it Pangong Tso ? Jisha (Talk) 11:52, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct. I guess it was just too easy. You get to ask the next question :-) Kguneet 11:59, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

The next question will be up in 4 hours time.Jisha (Talk) 12:19, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q3

Identify the place and the place of worship where the holy trinity (shiva, vishnu and brahma) are worshiped as 3 portions of an image. Once part of royal administrative area until certain acts were passed. Jisha (Talk) 17:26, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Uthamar Koil, Tirukarambanur Bikshandar Koil, situated near Trichy.--Dwaipayan (talk) 19:09, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

"Uthamr koil is the only temple where the mumoorthi (Vishnu, shiva & Brahma) are seen in a place. It is at a distance of 4 km from srirangam town and 8 km from trichy" [1].--Dwaipayan (talk) 19:12, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Nopes. Not that one. Jisha (Talk) 11:59, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Sthanu-Maal-Ayan temple at Suchindram in Kanyakumari district? Kguneet 12:14, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

"Suchindram temple is unique in the whole of India in that it is dedicated to three different deities represented by one image in the sanctum and is called Sthanumalayan (Sthanu-Shiva; Maal-Vishnu and Ayan-Brahma) kovil." [2] Kguneet 12:24, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct. Kguneet gets to ask the next question. Jisha (Talk) 16:45, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q4

This aircraft once an important part of the Indian Air Force, was designed by the son of the managing director of the company that gave IAF its first warplane. Which aircraft am I talking about? Kguneet 03:44, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

The Canberra. It was designed by W.E.W. Petter,son of the managing director of Westland Aircraft, the company which gave the IAF its first warplane – The Wapiti. goutham 06:03, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

The Canberra is the right answer. It is being phased out of the IAF this year, after serving for 58 years. This is the longest any aircraft has served the IAF. Over to goutham for the next question. Kguneet 06:11, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q5

Connect the following.

1. JK Galbraith
2. Anil Ambani
3. Princeton University
4. Lav and Kush
5. Infosys
6. Grand Trunk Road

I want a proper explanation for all these. Goutham787 07:16, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Their association with Kanpur IIT ? Jisha (Talk) 07:31, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

The connection is IIT Kanpur. The computer education program at IIT Kanpur was started under the supervision of JK Galbraith. Anil Ambani is a member of the Board of Governors of IIT Kanpur. During the first 10 years, it benefitted from 9 universities, including the Princeton university. It is located on the GT Road. Infosys Technologies, Bangalore has Infosys Fellowships for those interested in pursuing the PhD program in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. Sita gave birth to Lav Kush at Valmiki Ashram at Bithoor . Bithoor is 10 Km from the IIT Kanpur campus. Kguneet 07:33, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

User:Kguneet beat me to it. I was about to correct the answer :(. Jisha (Talk) 07:35, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Kguneet is correct. Good try Jisha. Infosys has another connection with IIT Kanpur. Infosys Narayanamurthy is an IITK alumnus. To Kguneet.Goutham787 07:45, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q6

Here's the next question. The memorial monument that stands at this place says: "How can a Man die Better than facing Fearful Odds, For the Ashes of His Fathers and the Temples of His Gods", quoting famous words of Thomas Babington from the collection of ballads "Lays of Ancient Rome".

This remote area saw brave men fighting to the last man and the last round. One Param Vir Chakra, 8 Vir Chakras and 4 Sena Medals were awarded to the heroes of the fierce battle at this place. Which place is being referred here? Kguneet 07:48, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Rezang La ? Jisha (Talk) 07:52, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Rezang La Goutham787 07:55, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct Rezang La in the Battle of Chushul. Jisha gets this one :-) Kguneet 09:26, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q7

Connect Hassan → Kanarese → University of Sorbonne → Moorthy → Jean-Pierre Vauxgrand → Ramaswamy Jisha (Talk) 12:37, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Raja Rao? Kguneet 12:45, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Yep! Over to Kguneet. Jisha (Talk) 13:34, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

I think it would help lazy people like me if the explanation is also given. :P--Seraphiel 15:41, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Explanation- Raja rao was born in Hassan, his native language was Kanarese, went to University of Sorbonne and also University of Montpellier. Moorthy is a character in his novel Kanthapura(1938), Jean-Pierre Vauxgrand a character in his novel named The Chessmaster and his moves (1988), Ramaswamy is another character from his novel named The Serpent and the Rope (1960). Link-[3] Jisha (Talk) 17:52, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Okay. Thanks.--Seraphiel 17:42, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q8

An easy one: Winner of several literary awards, this writer and poet expressed anguish over the partition of India by addressing a poem to an 18th century Sufi poet. Identify this writer and the poem. Kguneet 04:04, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Shaikh Mubarak Ali Ayaz ? Jisha (Talk) 08:44, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Nopes. Thats not correct Kguneet 09:33, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Nida Fazli? --(Sumanth|Talk) 09:59, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Nida Fazli is also incorrect. Kguneet 10:01, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

OK, here's a hint - The Sufi poet to whom the poem was addressed was Waris Shah. Kguneet 10:08, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Amrita Pritam ??Jisha (Talk) 10:10, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct. It is Amrita Pritam. The poem is "Aaj Aakhan Waris Shah Nu". Over to Jisha. Kguneet 10:14, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q9

The land famous for its very own desi Robin Hood plays host to a battle using traditional martial arts in the fields adjoining a temple with no idols and deities. Which event am I talking about and where does it take place. ? --Jisha (Talk) 19:51, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Holla Mohalla festival at Anandpur Sahib and Muktsar in Punjab and the local Robin Hood is Dulla Bhatti. Kguneet 03:36, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Nopes. Jisha (Talk) 05:14, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

The Mamankam festival. Kguneet 05:24, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Nopes--Jisha (Talk) 05:29, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

This one has to be correct - The Ochirakali Festival. Kguneet 05:38, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes it is. The place where it is hosted is Kayamkulam, famous for its desi Robin hood called the Kayankulam Kochunni. Devotees at Ochira Parabrahmam temple worship the Universal consciousness. Over to Kguneet --Jisha (Talk) 05:52, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q10

Connect Kalidasa → a rose garden → a river of ice. Kguneet 05:57, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Is it related to the Abhijñānaśākuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala)? Gizza^{Chat ©} 07:18, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Nopes. Kguneet 07:45, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Meghdoot: Meghaduta is a work by Kalidasa. It was also the name of the operation to capture Siachen Glacier, whose name means "Place of Wild Roses". Sniperz11 07:53, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Yep. Thats right. Siachen means Rose Garden in the local Balti language. Over to Sniperz11. Kguneet 08:01, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q11

An easy one. Fort McHenry & Mysore share a special bond that was forged much before both nations were unified. What is it? Sniperz11 08:43, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Rockets of Mysore ... William Congrave's ubiquitous rockets (modeled after the ones Hyder Ali's troops used) were used to shell Baltimore's Fort McHenry, causing the "red glare" that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner." [4] --Ragib 08:48, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

That was fast. Guess it was too easy. Over to Ragib. Sniperz11 08:50, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q12

Very easy question. She was the first Indian women to visit one continent. Who is she and what continent did she visit? --Ragib 07:13, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Dr. Kamal Vilku's and she is visited to Antarctica Luckeychap( 12:59 2o June ) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 159.53.78.143 (talk • contribs)

The answer is correct, but are anon's allowed to reply/post questions? --Ragib 09:17, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

The user has to be registered at wikipedia. Whom does the baton pass to? Kguneet 09:23, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

I don't know, perhaps I should ask an alternative question. --Ragib 09:24, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

10:44, 21 June 2007 (UTC) hey I am the regfisterd user of WIKI . you can search it by my id "luckeychap" . Thats not the thing .If i crack the question then i should be honoured to ask question.

Well, we have no way of verifying that 159.53.78.143 is indeed your IP. --Ragib 16:31, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

He did sign as luckeychap as the IP.Bakaman 16:57, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Well I am not going to ask question at this time folks. The baton is pass to Ragib 08:57, 25 June 2007 (UTC) luckeychap 08:57, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q 13

Hey what is this friends its been 3 days ago I pass the baton to ragib but still we are here. Ok so let me ask a easy one to move it on .. connect these  :- 3.14 , Pythagoras Therom Luckeychap 07:30, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Psalms? — Nearly Headless Nick ^{C} 07:39, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Is this related to India or South Asia in any way? --Ragib 07:34, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Doesn't seem to be. :P — Nearly Headless Nick ^{C} 07:41, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

So, per rule #2, is this question valid? --Ragib 07:55, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Not sure if the question is valid or not. But the discovery of Pi (3.14 or 22/7) is attributed to Pythagoras Kguneet 08:00, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Found a connection with India. Aryabhatta is said have been the first to calculate the value of Pi to 4 decimal places. Kguneet 08:04, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

A possible Indian connection: the Shulba Sutras, which cotain Pythagorean triplets and approximations of Pi (although not necessarily 3.14) Abecedare 08:05, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

The question is very right and hence we are quizzing about India so we should know our great past when India was education HUB for rest of the world . My question is surely related to India. Here is one hint . I am looking for a name who was a scientist in 800 BC. Luckeychap 08:27, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

The connection is Baudhayana. Kguneet 08:35, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Bingooooo You are right man He was a Rishi cum mathmetician And He propossed the Pythagorus Theorm in the 800 BC and also he was first to gave the value of Pi. Now Your turn My dear Friend. Luckeychap 10:04, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q14

Another easy one. A new species of a bird was recently discovered in India. It has been named after a local tribe. Name the bird and the discoverer. Kguneet 10:16, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

The name of the bird is Bugun Liocichla Liocichla bugunorum sp. and the discoverer is Ramana Athreya Pune. Just a try Luckeychap 11:08, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes thats right. It is Bugun liocichla and the discoverer is Ramana Athreya. [5] [6]. You get to ask the next question. Kguneet 11:28, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

I am out from internet and will ask question tomorrow morning Luckeychap 12:35, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q15

Hey friend Sorry for the delay Here is the question:- Connect these :- Quadratic equation , Tri Shatika Luckeychap 06:30, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Shridharacharya. He wrote Tri Shatika and solved the quadratic equation and those methods of solving the quadratic equations are used till date. Kguneet

Bulls Eye friend , I think only we both are quizzing here. Come on other guys wake up.

Over to you Luckeychap 07:56, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q16

The lyrics of this famous Hindi movie song were written by an Indian ruler when he was deposed by Lord Dalhousie. Identify this song and the singer who first sang it for a movie. Kguneet 09:52, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Is it Wajid Ali Shah. Singer Kundan Lal Saigal for the 1930s movie Street singer ??Jisha (Talk)

Thats right. And the song is a Bhairavi Thumri "Babul mora Naihar chhooto jaay". Over to Jisha. Kguneet 11:27, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q17

Connect - Qara Qoyunlu to Sea of light and hope to Nevada. Jisha (Talk) 12:32, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

The Safavid Dynasty? Kguneet 16:12, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Nope.Jisha (Talk) 05:05, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it related to the movie The Conquerer about Genghis Khan? It was shot near the Nevada nuclear test site. Genghis Khan was an ancestor of Timur who defeated Qara Qoyunlu. Kguneet 08:59, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

Not the link I am looking for. :) Jisha (Talk)

Another Guess. Qara Qoyunlu → Persia → Nadir Shah. Nadir Shah took away the diamond "Darya-ye Noor" or "Sea of Light" with him to Persia. It was mined from Golconda. The Blue diamond "Hope" was also mined from Golconda. Blue Diamond is the name of a city in Nevada. ??? Kguneet 04:36, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. I was looking for the link Golconda. Golconda is a town in the state of Nevada, USA, named after the ancient diamond-mining center of Golconda in India. Over to Kguneet. Jisha (Talk) 06:58, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q18

This game originated in India and was published in England in the nineteenth century, with the more popular name by which it is known today. The basic purpose of the game was to give moral knowledge to children with representations of good and evil and how following the path of virtue can lead to Nirvana. Identify this game, both the popular and the ancient Indian names. Kguneet 07:14, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Chess/chaturanga ?? Jisha (Talk) 07:20, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Nope. Kguneet 07:22, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Moksha-Patamu / Snakes & Ladders Luckeychap 07:27, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. Over to luckeychap. Kguneet 07:44, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q19

Connect This : CPM Leader , Indian , Krishna in TV Serial Mahabhartha . I am Looking for a Book and Author Luckeychap 08:06, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it "In Quest of God: A Pilgrimage to Kailash-Manasarovar" by Monisha and Nitish Bharadwaj ?? Jisha (Talk) 09:11, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

how do you connect with the others ??? an HInt go for the first name off all the connections .

first 2 sharing book name and last one shares the author Luckeychap 09:22, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

No try hey ok let me give you the other hint : the CPM Leader is from West bengal.

and his name shares the book name Luckeychap 05:37, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

hey after the whole day there were no attempt. I will be out from internet tomorrow thats why here are some more hints

the book is historical material ; NASA is also doing research on that book. like my previous question the answer is in our past .

So all the best Luckeychap 12:33, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Brihad Vaimanika Shastra by Maharishi Bharadwaja? Kguneet 13:10, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Very True . The book shares the name with CPM Leader in W.Bengal Viman Bose ; Indian is the official Viman Seva( air line) of India and the author name is Maharshi Bhardwaj with Nitish Bhardwaj . over to you Kguneet Luckeychap 06:27, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q20

This great warrior from the North, was living the life of an ascetic till he met a warrior saint on the banks of Godavari. After almost two centuries of his martyrdom, he inspired Rabindranath Tagore to dedicate a poem for him in Bengali. This poem was an inspiration for all Bengali revolutionists during the freedom struggle of India. Identify the warrior and the poem. Kguneet 07:11, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

BABA Banda Singh Bahadur [7]. --Ragib 07:30, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Baba Banda Bahadur is correct. The name of the Bengali poem is Bandi Bir. Over to ragib. Kguneet 09:16, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q21

Still in his teens, this young revolutionary was inspired by Bhagavad Gita to join Anti-British movement. His execution is remembered to this day especially through calendar art depicting the scene. His death inspired another poet, famous for his revolutionary-themed poems, to write an eulogy. Who is this revolutionary, and who is the poet. --Ragib 07:49, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it Chandrashekhar Azad and the poem Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna? Kguneet 07:54, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

No. --Ragib 08:00, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Khudiram Bose. Kguneet 08:45, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The question has two parts. --Ragib 08:49, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

The poet is Kazi Nazrul Islam and the revolutionary is Khudiram Bose. Kguneet 09:20, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. --Ragib 09:35, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q22

This ancient Indian ruler's name translates to "Sunflower". He was a worshiper of Shiva and his capital was Sialkot. Identify this ruler. Kguneet 09:51, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Mihirakula. --Ragib 09:55, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Right. Kguneet 09:57, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q23

Sorry to jump in, posting the next question just to keep the quiz moving. Person A was a famous playwright and theatre personality of his times and founded a famous theatrical group. The word that forms with this group's name's abbreviation, literally means "Birth". Another person B formed a trust dedicated to A, after A's death. The word that forms with this trust's abbreviation literally means "Agree". Identify A and B. Kguneet 10:27, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

The person A is Dr. Safdar Hashmi, founder of JANAM (JAna NAtya Manch) The person B is Shri Bhisham Sahni, Founder of SAHMAT (Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust) --Freedomfromchoice 12:09, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. A is Safdar Hashmi and B is Bhisham Sahni. Over to Freedomfromchoice. Kguneet 12:23, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q24

Forgive my inexperience in asking questions, I'm taking a cue from earlier ones
>>Connect the words Thruti, Lava and Danda--Jaykes 20:14, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

All are units of time. [8]

Thruti: Time taken to Pierce one petal of the tenders petal of lotus flower by the sharpest needle. It is equal to 1/4 of a kshana (moment) or 1/2 of lava, approximately 1/6 part of time taken in twinkling of eyelids.

100 Thruti = 1 Lava = 1 Thatpara

60 Thatpara = 1 Para

60 Paras = 1 Villiptha

60 Vilipathas = 1 Liiptha

60 Lipthas = 1 Vighati = 1 Pala

60 Vighatis/Palas = 1 Danda

--Ragib 20:19, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct answer, these are units of time prevalant in the Vedic period. Its astonishing to note the people of those times were able to measure time to the accuracy of 7 decimals. Thruti is approximately 10^-7 second
Your chance to be the master Ragib --Jaykes 06:05, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Q25

Connect Star Trek, Jatt, and Punjab region. Should be easy for die-hard trekkies ... --Ragib 21:23, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

• Khan Noonien Singh --Agεθ020 (ΔT • ФC) 22:58, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. Khan was from India, and one of the genetically enhanced humans who were part of a penal ship that came into contact with Starship Enterprise. Later, he also appeared as the main villain in the 2nd Star Trek movie: The Wrath of Khan. --Ragib 18:35, 20 July 2007 (UTC)