Sawaal Jawaab Bazaar - The India Quiz

SAWAAL JAWAAB BAZAAR – THE INDIA QUIZ
QM: Anshuman Agrawal
Date: 26.02.2022
IIT KHARAGPUR QUIZ CLUB

QUIZ FORMAT
• 30 Questions in total
• Round-1: Written Round (7 Questions)
• Round-2: Dries (9 Questions Clockwise)
• Round-3: Written Round (5 Questions)
• Round-4: Dries (9 Questions Anti-Clockwise)

ROUND-1:WRITTEN ROUND
• 7 Questions
• Questions based on Indian Words added to the Dictionary
• +5/0 for each correct answer
• Bonus +5 for getting a full house
• In each case give me the word talked about in the question

QUESTIONS
1. This word reflects dominating or bullying behaviour from an
individual and is a very commonly used word for such actions
irrespective of context, as evident from a currently occurring event.
2. The word is pretty much self-explanatory and is usually used in
context of unproductive actions by people that also supposedly
provide them pleasure and satisfaction.
3. The word in question is used in a culinary context and originates
from the same Persian word referring to a type of meat obtained
from a similar sounding animal.
4. This is a commonly used phrase in colloquial language and is
usually said in reaction to something horrible or disgusting
perceived by an individual.

QUESTIONS
5. This word can be often heard in one’s workplace in a way of
mocking one or more individuals because of one of their irritating
actions. However, this word also finds utility in the culinary context
to refer to a bigger version of a commonly available cutlery.
6. Adding to a small list of non-Hindi words among this category, is
this Punjabi word which is often used to refer to small dwellings
often sighted in the lesser-privileged section of big cities and more
commonly in villages.
7. Although the phrase in question literally points to a culinary
ingredient, it is mainly used for the act of fabrication as practiced
by most Indians to cause unnecessary excitement about different
topics of discussion.

ANSWERS
1. Dadagiri
2. Timepass
3. Gosht
4. Chhi-Chhi
5. Chamcha
6. Jhuggi
7. Mirch Masala

ROUND-2:CLOCKWISE DRIES
• 9 Questions
• +10/0 on the bounce
• +10/-5 on the pounce

Q.1
• On the next slide, you’ll see a series of pictures from a painting
published about a century ago which depict a part of an entity of
national importance.
• ID the entity depicted.

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Q.2
• In one of his early interviews, this individual speaks about how one
of his characters in a much loved children’s TV show, is inspired by
a work featuring the comic character shown in the next slide.
• Apart from sharing a prominent physical trait, they also share the
trait of acting foolishly, with the former character often being
doubted by the other characters of the show to be the
protagonist.
• Taking a cue from the image on the next slide, tell me which
character am I talking about here.

Q.3
• Due to the indigenous product being very expensive for common
public, a certain individual, Kassim ____ in association with
another business, imported a much cheaper product from a Dutch
Company.
• However, his ambition to produce it locally became possible after
cooperation with a British soap maker and hence, branding the
product as what it is known as today, by modifying the original
brand’s name.
• What modern day product/ brand is being talked about here?/
Which brand’s origin story has been discusses here?

Q.4
• The images on the next slide describe the reasons to do and the
methods of performing a rather unhygienic and compulsive
activity.
• The study to prove that this activity was common among
adolescents was performed by 2 individuals hailing from NIMHANS
in Bangalore and they were fittingly “honoured” in the field of
public health.
• Dig a little deep and figure out what activity is being talked about
here.

Q.5
• Out of 4 colour options for this entity, the one chosen about 4
decades ago being continued till date was done based on various
logical reasons.
• One colour was dropped so as not to point out to political parties
with the similar colour scheme, another one was dropped because
it would’ve made no difference from the past and hence, no visual
impact and lastly, another one was dropped so as not to allude to
the arch-enemies.
• What is the entity talked about here?

ANSWER
• Indian Cricket Team jersey

Q.6
• In the middle of the last decade, a new age shiny material was
created as an amalgamation of gold, silver, platinum and
palladium, known as Lumineux Uno was made available at much
cheaper rates than its constituents.
• An eminent personality with a lustrous career, aptly started
endorsing it and shifted to this material from his conventional
choice which was supposed to bring him luck.
• This “king” was inspired by another “king” of the West in the 20th
century to adopt his distinctive bling style.
• Who is this eminent individual talked about here?

Q.7
• Although the origins of this fine quality war horse is said to be
from the north western region, near Afghanistan border, its name
is derived from the region it was being mostly used during the 15th
and 16th century.
• The region after which it’s named takes its name from the
portmanteau of a Sanskrit word and a common word in Rajasthani
dialect, which translates to the region of desert.
• What is this species of horse called, knowing that probably the
most famous horse of this region was also of this type?

Q.8
• The earlier logo of this business featured a mythical creature
shooting an arrow towards the sky signifying the desire to achieve
higher ideals.
• It is enclosed within a circle, which is supposed to be the
depiction of a historical entity whose more detailed illustration
features on its modern day logo.
• What is this entity talked about here, which was a household
name when launched and recently was trending everywhere owing
to a great business deal?

Q.9
• However spectacular this daily bold act of bravado looks, there are some
gloomy facts associated with the people performing them.
• They had reported severe back pain and knee problems owing to the
vigorous nature of this act to which there was contemplation of changing
the surface where this act is performed.
• However, owing to the non-feasibility, they were instead provided with
cushioned shoes to lessen the impact.
• There have been also logical talks about doing away with this act for
good but the neighbouring faction of people would not give in to this
proposal and this act still serves as a spectacle for lots of visitors.
• What act is being talked about here?

ANSWER
• Flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border

ROUND-3:WRITTEN ROUND
• 5 Questions
• Questions based on Indian Army Infantry Regiments
• +5/0 for each correct answer
• +10/-5 if staked

Q.1
• This is the highest decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army
and has a badge clearly depicting a weapon used by their
ancestral armies in warfare and hence, holy to them.
• In addition to this, that weapon surrounds another entity which is
symbolic of the name, each member of this regiment carries.
• Also known rather infamously for a few of their soldiers’ mutiny
during a national event about 4 decades ago, ID this regiment in
question.

Q.2
• This regiment from Eastern India acquired its crest from another
entity South West of it that was a part of, its region’s ancient
history owing to the presence of a successful kingdom.
• They went on to lend this crest to the Bihar Government during
the British Rule and post-independence to the Indian Government
as well.
• What regiment is being talked about here?

Q.3
• This rifle regiment gets its name from the word _________,
meaning the son of the king and hail from a region referred to as
the land of the _______ which thus, lends it this name.
• The crest of this regiment comprises of a distinctive medieval
weapon among this clan which was also a sign of wealth and
position. In addition to this, there’s another entity which is
symbolic of a war cry and thus, is aptly incorporated here.
• ID this regiment in question.

Q.4
• The recruitment for this regiment only takes place from these 3
northernmost states of India where a lot of people have been seen
to have devotion towards a particular deity.
• Hence, the crest of this regiment aptly includes the mount of this
deity and the regiment name appears to be a variation of the
deity’s name as a way of signifying a group of worshippers of this
specific deity.
• ID this regiment which has been involved in all conflicts engaged
by independent India.

Q.5
• This infantry regiment of the Indian army is perhaps the only one
which doesn’t represent a specific region or community.
• It is based in Central India with its crest (pic on the next slide)
being symbolic of the name they carry.
• What regiment is this, whose similar sounding nickname might
make a lot of men uncomfortable and insecure around these
people?

ROUND-4:ANTI-CLOCKWISE DRIES
• 9 Questions
• +10/0 on the bounce
• +10/-5 on the pounce

Q.10
• X is a town from a southern district of West Bengal located along
the banks of the Bhagirathi river. X gets its name from an incident
in mythology, when Bhagirathi’s chariot wheel got stuck in the
sand while he was guiding the Ganga through this path.
• An upcoming work based around the inspiring life of a famous
personality from X is currently in news and has received
widespread praise and hate alike.
• ID X and also the personality on whom the upcoming work is
based.

ANSWER
• X-Chakdaha
• Jhulan Goswami

Q.11
• In the early 1970s, a duo of a famous group on their way back from a
tour in Japan, decided to dock in India and hence, landed at Bombay.
• Although their visit wasn’t as impactful and sought after as another
British group’s visit in the previous decade, it sure left a mark as they
found themselves involved in an impromptu jam at a club where
earlier they were denied entry on the grounds that “hippies were not
allowed” owing to their looks.
• Finding the club at Taj too posh and boring, they went out and
stumbled upon this small place where they were eventually allowed
thanks to another visitor who recognized them.
• ID the group to which these members belonged.

Q.12
• The current government making central institutions do a particular
act round the clock is kind of ironic because of its parent
organization’s past resentment with the entity involved here.
• Several leaders from this organization in the past have remarked how
this entity is communal and has a particular feature just to please a
group of people. As a result of this, something else was present in
place of the entity in question even during important national
occasions at this organization’s place.
• Knowing that this practice was finally adopted by this organization in
the early 2000s during a particular government’s rule, tell me what is
being talked about here?

ANSWER
• RSS not hoisting the national flag until 2002 and instead choosing
their Bhagwa Dhwaj with an Om in the middle.

Q.13
• Taking a cue from the Axis powers, the Allies also decided to
manufacture these compact and rigid land vehicles for conducting
swift attacking manoeuvres.
• With the funding provided by the Nawab of Bhopal, a central
organization and a relevant organization based in Eastern India took
up this war initiative.
• As a result of this collaboration, these vehicles were aptly named
after the synecdoche of the place from Eastern India.
• What was the name given to these tanks, something which would go
on to become the name of an important entity at that place?

Q.14
• There are multiple theories concerning the origin of this dish but
the one in popular belief involves the story of a Maratha ruler
based in Thanjavur.
• This ruler had a particular liking towards a pulses based dish and
during one season, an ingredient that would give the dish its
trademark tangy flavour was unavailable. Therefore, as an
alternative an advisor suggested using a commonly available
ingredient available around their region.
• This newly improvised dish was cooked and served to the ruler’s
more well-known guest, who was also his cousin and the dish went
on to be named by him.
• What dish is being talked about here?

Q.15
• Andaz Andaz Apna Apna (1994) was observed to have more than 1
very clever references to another blockbuster X from around 2
decades ago.
• One of the characters is seen asking one of the protagonists
whether he had seen the movie X, to which he replies 10 times.
Upon this, the other protagonist in the scene says that his (the
former protagonist’s) father had written it.
• There’s another moment when the same protagonist asks one of
the female characters her name by addressing her with the name
itself.
• ID X.

Q.16
• A particular hall named after Queen Victoria’s husband served as
the venue for the debut international gig of N around 5 decades
ago.
• N was pretty nervous but was really grateful for the reception of
the crowd who were entertained with one hit after another and
also N’s humorous nature.
• A certain “Yusuf bhai”, as N lovingly called him introduced N to
the concert with a famous speech in Urdu and encouraging them
to provide a warm welcome with a round of applause.
• ID N and also tell me who is being referred to as “Yusuf bhai”
here.

ANSWER
• N-Lata Mangeshkar
• Dilip Kumar

Q.17
• Ring play is a defensive technique of a particular Indian sport
which is used by the defender to kill time of the game and make
the chasers go after him in circles/ovals one after the other.
• A tactic similar to this was employed by a certain individual in
mythology to break a structure while entering it and although, it
did not end well for him, this tactic is said to have given
inspiration the sport very aptly since it used to be played in
chariots earlier.
• What incident from mythology is being talked about here?/ Who is
the individual and what structure was he dealing with?

ANSWER
• Abhimanyu entering the Chakravyuh

Q.18
• There are many theories about the origin of this slightly unusual
name. One is that it may have been derived from their breeding
displays in which both birds simply shake their heads to attract.
• Another theory says that the sailors used the word as a slang for
'simpletons', as they could be easily caught by hand when nesting.
• In addition to this, the genus name Anous means ‘unmindful’ in
Greek and refers to the birds’ tolerance of humans. In India, they
are found in the Lakshadweep region locally known as "Karifettu“.
• Member of the tern family, name this bird which shares its name
with a popular character also named for the same trait.

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