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[edit] Q1

May not be easy, but is very workable - What connects Hualien County, Bangladesh and Andhra Pradesh? --Gurubrahma (talk) 08:59, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Is it Nymphaeaceae? Symbol of flower for county, country and state respectively. --Amondal (talk) 13:32, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Wow! Yeah, right - I hoped that the question would last for a day at the least. The baton passes to you. --Gurubrahma (talk) 14:11, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q2

This character was killed in the Kurukshetra war. This event is mentioned in the Drona parvan. A different character of the same name is also available in the epic Ramayana. Identify the name. --Amondal (talk) 03:23, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Abhimanyu? KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 04:14, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Jayadratha? --Gurubrahma (talk) 04:37, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Not the answer I am looking for. This character is one of the famous characters in the Ramayana and less famous in the Mahabharata. --Amondal (talk) 04:43, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Lakshmana, namesake of Lakshmana and a son of Duryodhana, was killed by Abhimanyu. --Dwaipayan (talk) 05:25, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Thats correct [1]. Your turn now! --Amondal (talk) 05:58, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

I was reading Drona Parva from Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury's Chheleder Mahabharat to find the answer!! However, later found it in the internet.--Dwaipayan (talk) 08:00, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q3

This person lacks an article in wikipedia as of now. He has some "first"s to claim. He was the first Indian to achieve a particular feat at the Cambridge University. He was co-founder of an establishment that was first of its kind in British India. Again, he was the founder of another establishment incorporating students that was probably the first of kind in India. Who is the person?--Dwaipayan (talk) 08:00, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Ananda Mohan Bose? --Amondal (talk) 09:06, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes. Anandamohan Bose. he was the first Indian wrangler (a student who has completed the third year of the Mathematical Tripos with first-class honours) of the Cambridge University. He was the co-founder of Indian Association, and also established the Calcutta Students Association , probably the first political association of students in British India.--Dwaipayan (talk) 10:22, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

Now this person has an article in wikipedia! --Amondal (talk) 03:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q4

This person was born in Ireland and studied in London. He translated a famous play into English for which he had to face a huge amount of fine and jail term during British India. Someone paid the fine but he had to undergo jail term. Identify this person. --Amondal (talk) 03:14, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Is it James Long, the probabale translator of the play Neel Darpan?--Dwaipayan (talk) 03:32, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

Perfect. Your turn! --Amondal (talk) 04:02, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q5

This answer to this question probably can be searched easily. However, this involves something memorable that is completing its centenary. So, here goes the question:

This person was involved in an act which is just completing centenary. In later life, he suffered from a psychiatric illness, most probably schizophrenia. His love was married to someone else, however, much later, he re-united with her although she became partially paralysed by that time. Name the person, and the event that is completing centenary.--Dwaipayan (talk) 15:04, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

R Shankar completed his birth centenary. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 16:08, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

You mean R. Sankar, right? No, this is not the answer.--Dwaipayan (talk) 16:29, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Kazi Nazrul Islam and HMV? -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 16:31, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Kazi Nazrul Islam and Kingsford bombings or Muzaffarpur killing part of protest against Partition of Bengal. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 17:20, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Uh oh...you are very near there... but the person is not correct (the event—bombing—is partially correct, and am considering it to be correct).--Dwaipayan (talk) 17:25, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

The person you are talking about is the barrister Pringle Kennedy whose wife and daughter were killed in the Muzaffarpur killing? Cribananda (talk) 22:45, 1 May 2008 (UTC)

Welcome back Cribananda to the quiz. No, the person is not Kennedy. I'm giving a clue: this person spent several years in the Cellular Jail.--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:03, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Ullaskar Dutta? -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 05:26, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, Ullaskar Dutta. He crafted the bomb that was used by Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki in Mujaffarpur on 30 April 1908. The police had initial success in busting the gang on 2 May 1908 (exactly 100 years back, today). The case that followed was the Alipore Bomb Case.

Ullaskar Dutta was incarcerated in the Cellular Jail. He suffered from some psychiatric illness, probably schizophrenia, and spent some time in the Madras Lunatic Asylum. Later, he returned to Bengal, and after 10 years of partition, came back to Calcutta. Meanwhile, he traced his love of life (who had been married and widowed by that time), and re-united (probably married), although she had become bed-ridden due to partial paresis.

KnowledgeHegemony found out the event. And Amar found out the person. IMO, finding the event was more tough. Anyway, the credit can be shared by the two, and either of them can ask the next question. Is that fine?--Dwaipayan (talk) 07:49, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for welcoming me (back) to the quiz :-). I agree - KnowledgeHegemony and Amar should split the point. Amar can ask the next question.Cribananda (talk) 15:47, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

I am very bad when it comes to asking questions. I request Amarrg to take this responsibility or Cribananda. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 08:21, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q6

There is something common among the film personalities: Aparna Sen, George Lucas, Sidney Lumet and Bharathiraja. Can anyone tell me what is it? -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 16:08, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

They are/were directors! I know this isn't the answer. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 16:30, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

The names of their first films as director have some numeric character.--Dwaipayan (talk) 16:33, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Awesome, that's the answer I was looking for -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 06:34, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

I think Dwaipayan has it. Good question. Cribananda (talk) 17:19, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

Guess: They were influenced by Satyajit Ray.... KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 16:45, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q7

Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru were member of this this organisation/entity. Gandhi was dis-membered (this word is probably not the most suitable one, but I'm using this) once, and was again re-admitted much later. What is this?--Dwaipayan (talk) 18:37, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

my Guess: Bar Council of India. GDibyendu (talk) 19:04, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Guessing... Inner Temple. --Amondal (talk) 08:51, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

AMondal got it. Over to you.--Dwaipayan (talk) 10:19, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q8

Running out of good questions.. So, here is a sitter!

Formally this was held in 1967 in Kolkata for the first time. The person, who conducted it, is considered as the father figure of the same. What was the event and who is this person? --Amondal (talk) 14:35, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Open Quiz. Person: Neil O'Brien (Oneday I'll create this page, if not already there).GDibyendu (talk) 14:43, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Thats too fast! Your turn. --Amondal (talk) 14:51, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q9

Question on film-gossip. Film actresses often were rumoured to have romantic relationships with popular cricketers, some of these turned into established relationships too. Example, Pataudi - Sharmila, Mohsin Khan - Rina Roy, Sobers - Anju Mahendru, Viv Richards - Nina Gupta etc. Which Cricketer was romantically connected (according to gossip columns etc.) to Hema Malini? GDibyendu (talk) 15:13, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

S Venkataraghavan KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 15:24, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct, Srinivas Venkataraghavan. You may get some citations if you google them together. Your turn. GDibyendu (talk) 15:30, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q 10

Identify me? Labelled — "victorious". I was 'born' in Tyne in 1943...and now 'rest' at Mumbai since 1997. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 05:27, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

INS Vikrant. GDibyendu (talk) 05:30, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct! But that was superfast! That speed is embarassing... I need training to ask difficult questions....Go ahead ask a question.. KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 05:37, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q 11

This man was a lawyer. He established a political party in 1934. He held an important position with a princely state. His wife converted religion before marriage. His son became more well-known than father. Who? GDibyendu (talk) 09:31, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Shah Nawaz Bhutto Kguneet (talk) 09:35, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Right. Your turn now. GDibyendu (talk) 09:39, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q 12

This person, an ex-army officer currently presides over a company founded by his father-in-law in the 1940's. He left the Indian Army in 1960 after serving for 9 years to join a joint family venture. Who am I talking about? Kguneet (talk) 10:00, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Kushal Pal Singh? --Amondal (talk) 10:32, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct. Your turn. Kguneet (talk) 10:43, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

I will be out of station for some time. Somebody please carry on the baton. Thanks in advance! --Amondal (talk) 10:50, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q 13

Here's the next question: These are a pair of temples in central India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One temple is smaller than the other. They are known by the name of a "relation" and not by the name of the deities. There is a pair of temples with the same name in Rajasthan as well. Which temple is being referred here? Kguneet (talk) 12:00, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Is it the sas bahu temples? Jisha (Talk) 12:48, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

That's right. It is the sas-bahu temples at Gwalior. Over to you. Kguneet (talk) 12:54, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

wikipage on the Rajasthan one: Sahasra Bahu Temples. GDibyendu (talk) 13:23, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q14

This monument was built on Cazia style of architecture to consecrate the end of an epidemic, built by scholar of Arabic and Persian but adept in Telugu and Sanskrit too. Name the monument and the person. Jisha (Talk) 13:36, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Charminar by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah . Kguneet (talk) 13:44, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

Thats right.Jisha (Talk) 17:44, 5 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q 15

Here's a sitter to keep the quiz moving. Connect the number 02352 with the Konbaung dynasty (its an Indian connection). Kguneet (talk) 07:37, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Good Question. Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)'s STD code 02352. After annexation of Monarchy, last king of the dynasty Thibaw Min was exiled in India and stayed in Ratnagiri. GDibyendu (talk) 07:51, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct. Your turn. Kguneet (talk) 09:10, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q16

Here is a rhyme which became popular during second world war (there are some more variations of it in literature/media, though last line is same in all), fill in the blanks please:
"Hitler with his Brownshirts riding for a fall,
Mussolini with his Blackshirts back against the wall,
De Valera with his Greenshirts caring not at all,
Three Cheers for -------------- with -----------------" GDibyendu (talk) 14:47, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Three cheers for Mahatma Gandhi, with no shirt at all? Shahid • ^Talk2me 15:09, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct. Your turn. GDibyendu (talk) 15:12, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q17

Maybe easy, maybe not.. Here it goes: A non-Indian. He had six children, three of whom became prominent politicians in their country. He is somehow related to a well-known Bollywood actress. Name him, the actress, and point out how he is related to the actress. Shahid • ^Talk2me 15:39, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Manisha Koirala KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 16:06, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Edit conflict :) Krishna Prasad Koirala, Manisha Koirala, great-grandfather. GDibyendu (talk) 16:08, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Well... Now what are we gonna do? ;) KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 answered first, but he didn't give the full answer. GDibyendu right after him - with a full answer... Whom does this round turn to? Shahid • ^Talk2me 16:11, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Damn! I was caught in an edit conflict! When I realized I hadn't given the full anwer I came back to answer it ....but was caught in an edit conflict...however like a good sportsman I declare GDibyendu the winner in anwering the question! KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 16:17, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

I was going to say the same thing, other way round, got into another edit conflict. OK, I'll ask the next question. GDibyendu (talk) 16:22, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

OK, but you share the credit guys.:) Shahid • ^Talk2me 16:23, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q18

This actor was good in one sport and competed with top sportsmen in that. One movie, in which he had lead role, had the same name as his. GDibyendu (talk) 17:15, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

If "his" refers to the actor, I guess it's Akshay Kumar who is very good in marital arts and played that kind of role in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi which saw him playing a young guy called Akshay. Is it that? Shahid • ^Talk2me 17:28, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry for the misleading sentence. Name of the movie was same as name of the Actor. (It sounds weird, but ...) GDibyendu (talk) 18:03, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Dara Singh who acted in the film with the same name in 1964 -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 03:58, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Right. Your turn now. GDibyendu (talk) 04:03, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q19

Born in Maharashtra, this cricketer's maiden Test hundred was against England. A future vice-captain of the test team, this person went on to win the highest award given for a cricketer in the country and was shortlisted for ICC's Player of the year trophy as well. Name the person. And no, its not Sachin. -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 11:40, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Lisa Sthalekar, and it is a good, though slightly devious :) question. --Gurubrahma (talk) 12:14, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

Yup, thats the answer. Your turn now -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 04:55, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q20

This person started his professional career in late 1930's in India. He is known by the name of a fictional character that became world-famous in early 1930's. He acted in some B-grade bollywood movies as well. Who is he? --Gurubrahma (talk) 05:25, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Tarzan? -- ¿Amar៛^{Talk to me/My edits} 05:54, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

An actor known as King Kong, and King Kong was famous in 1933. But not sure whether this actor started his professional career in late 1930's in India. GDibyendu (talk) 09:07, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

I will give it to you as you have identified the right person. The answer I am looking for is King Kong (Emile Czaja), whose professional career is that of a wrestler. --Gurubrahma (talk) 10:13, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q21

Connect: Satyajit Ray, G. S. Shivarudrappa, Gopinath Mohanty, Namdeo Dhasal, Balraj Sahni. GDibyendu (talk) 14:15, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

All are recipients of Soviet Land Nehru Award. This article must be created. --Gurubrahma (talk) 14:49, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes. I thought I would use 'find the missing link' rather than 'connect'. BTW, I could not find any article which gives basic details about the award (around 1500 google links, checked first 100 or so). Your turn to ask question. GDibyendu (talk) 14:54, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I too could not find anything decent on the net - though it is evident that the award was given in the initial years for works in literature, especially translation, but later extended to other fields. The award does not seem to be around any more. The best source to get info wd most probably be an old yearbook such as the copy of any Manorama Yearbook published in 1980's. --Gurubrahma (talk) 20:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q22

Sitter: This Indian company took its name from a French opera, which in turn derived its name from a Sanskrit word. Which company? --Gurubrahma (talk) 20:32, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Lakme cosmetics? Nice question!--thunderboltz^(TALK) 21:20, 8 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, it is. You're up now. --Gurubrahma (talk) 06:04, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q23

Launched in 1934 by a Tata company, this brand was a leading product in its category. The brand gets its name from X. The Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai was the first hotel in India to have X among its facilities. Name the brand and X.--thunderboltz^(TALK) 10:42, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Guessing: the brand - Hamam (soap); X - Hammam. Shahid • ^Talk2me 10:53, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

Indeed! Your turn next!--thunderboltz^(TALK) 14:51, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q24

Sorry for the delay. Here's a question.

Actress X worked in a film directed by director A in the mid-1980s. One year later, this actress acted in a film directed by director B. Years later, director B directed director A's daughter Y in a film. This film put the daughter Y in the same list, in which actress X appears several times.

Who are A, B, X and Y? Shahid • ^Talk2me 19:25, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

X is Shabana Azmi, A is Ravi Tandon (movie: Rahi Badal Gaye (1985)), B is Kalpana Lazmi (movie is Ek Pal, Lazmi's debut as director), Y is Raveena Tandon (movie: Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence), for which she got National Film Award for Best Actress, which Shabana has got 5 times. GDibyendu (talk) 19:42, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes! Just perfect!!! Have you seen any of the mentioned films BTW? Shahid • ^Talk2me 19:45, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I have seen Ek Pal, and partly Daman. Never heard about 'Rahi Badal Gaye' upto April 2008 :) GDibyendu (talk) 20:04, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh well you should, I liked the film. Your turn. :) Shahid • ^Talk2me 20:22, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Q25

This multinational company was established in an East European country in the last decade of 19th century. Currently, it has its HQ in Switzerland. It began its business and founded factories in India in 1930s. After completing 100 years in Business, it built a museum in Toronto to showcase its products. Which company? GDibyendu (talk) 19:11, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Bata Shoes =Nichalp «Talk»= 19:47, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Correct. Your turn now. GDibyendu (talk) 20:00, 16 May 2008 (UTC)