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General Quiz by Vishnu

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This document contains a summary of a big quiz that took place on March 30, 2019 by Vishnu. It includes multiple choice and fill in the blank questions on topics ranging from history, geography, literature, and pop culture. The questions test knowledge on companies, events, people, places and their relationships. The quiz covers a wide range of trivia.

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Big Quiz By Vishnu Whan that the monthe in which the world bigan That highte March, whan God first maked man, Was compleet, and passed were also Syn March was gon, thritty dayes, here comes the
Pestonji Kothi belonged to one of the famous Parsi families of Hyderabad. One of their family descendants is the wife of JRD. This Kothi was later turned into a hotel in the 40s where the first famous Nizam’s favorite snack was made. Identify the family and the popular Hyderabadi Snack?
Vicaji Family, Vicaji Hotel and Osmania Biscuits Thelma Vicaji is the wife of JRD Tata
It is popularly believed that Mughals brought this game to India. Moghul, Dashavatara, Ramayana, Rashi, Astha Malla, Naqsh, Mysore Chad, Akbar's, Mamluk, and French suited, are all the kinds of?
Ganjiffa Indian Playing Cards
• Two decades apart. • The same sobriquet signifying prowess. • The earth trembles:: The sky lightens up. • The same guard at the helm. • Rival responded in no time:: Rival has nothing to respond! • Country’s most glorious and longest fest around the corner. • Similar domestic response, but varied International response. • Executed under the mentor :: Executed by the mentee. • What is this about?
Operation Shakti and Mission Shakti
The term was added in the urban dictionary on June 7, 2017. It applies to the individual who believes every claim on the web and social media to be true. What term?
Webaqoof
Supposedly a Falcon dropped a diamond necklace on his grand father's lap while he was sitting in front of his garments shop at commercial street, Bangalore which incidentally brought wealth to the family and leading to them considering it to be a lucky charm and hence their group logo. Which company am I talking about?
Prestige Group
X was originally founded in 2005 by Michael Arrington. X’s subsidiary Y founded in 2007 is a platform for finding business information about companies. X was acquired by AOL in 2010 and emerged as a private entity in September 2015. Identify X&Y?
TechCrunch and Crunchbase
Which company famous for manufacturing motorcycles since 1911, makes these?
Benelli
His birth name was Vilmos Fuchs, how do we remember him in the world of entertainment?
Fox Studios
Zafar Khan, was a Turkic noble at the court of Md. Thuglaq. According to Farishta he grew up under his guru, a Brahmin astrologer named Gangadhar Shastri Wabale, hence came his popular alias and also the name of the sultanate he established in 1347. Identify his popular sobriquet and the name of his empire?
Hasan Gangu and Bhamani Sultanate Gangu from Gangadhar and Bhamani from Brahman
Identify the company headquartered at Toronto? Founded in 1889 by an American electrical engineer Frederick Stark Pearson and a Canadian Railway contractor Sir William Mackenzie as São Paulo Tramway, Light and Power Company. Its present name is a common place name in English-speaking countries.
General Quiz by Vishnu
This economy refers to the work done by women at home taking care of the children, aged, chores etc. This is an economic system in which genuine care for people and nature is the top priority. These economies are currently found in Nordic nations like Finland, Norway and Sweden?
Care Economy
The Meisterstück name (English: "Masterpiece")was used for the first time in 1924. Which company’s flagship product is this. This company’s logo is similar to the special screwdriver developed by Apple for iPhone?
Mont Blanc
• He was the Congress president during the transfer of power to the new dominions. • He shares his birthday with another Congress leader who became the youngest Congress president in 1923. • In August 1963, he moved the first No Confidence motion in Indian Parliament against Pt.Nehru's Government. • Supported by Nehru, Who was defeated by Purushottam Das Tandon(Backed by Patel) in an election for the Congress President's post in 1950?
Acharya J.B.Kripalani shares his birthday with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (11/11/1888)
Where do we hear this Journalist-Statistician duo’s names very often in the business world?
DJIA, Charles Henry Dow and Edward Davis Jones
The logo is designed using a tailor- made typeface named Museo. A slanting letter in the logo with 3 arms symbolises the founder's vision to turn the world on its Ears. The blue colour in the logo represents loyalty, trustworthiness, confidence, and intelligence. Identify the logo?
General Quiz by Vishnu
It was designed and produced by Ministry of Information, British Government in 1939 to boost the morale of public during and after the mass airstrikes by German forces on various cities. Out of 2,500,000 pieces only few of them were publicly displayed(unofficially), while the rest were pulped as a part of Paper Salvage campaign. It became popular worldwide only after it was rediscovered at Barter Bookstore in 2000. It is said to reflect the famous idiom attributed to British people - “Stiff upper lip”. What are we talking about?
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
The etymology of this financial institution established in 15th century is believed to be a portmanteau of two words X and Y. X means mass of metal cast in a convenient form for shaping. Y is an informal slang used by Spanish and Portuguese to describe merchants of foreign nationalities, or really anyone who is foreign and rich, a fitting term if one considers it refers to a bank run by the ……. . * not official seal and logo
Gringotts Bank Run by Goblins in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
When asked about the title of his latest play named after the war that happened near two villages, Girish Karnad pointed out that while the first word is Sanskrit, the second is Dakkani. This war has played an important role in shaping the Indian history in the 16th century. This led the fall of one of greatest empires, the greatest factor was the betrayal by two muslim commanders named Gilani Brothers. Identify the watershed battle?
Rakshasa-Tangadi Or Battle of Bannihati or Battle of Talikota
Eric Arthur Blair was born in 1903 in a district which has been put on the map by Gandhi ji 14 years later. Blair joined Indian Imperial Police and served in Burma for six years, during which he developed deep dislike for the Imperial systems. He later fought in Spanish Civil War and was badly injured. He then joined Indian service of BBC during WWII which was aimed at countering the Azad Hind radio. His days at BBC are believed to be the basis for his most famous dystopian work. How do we know Eric Blair? Id the place put on map by Bapu?
George Orwell Born in Motihari, Chapparan District, Bihar
This method of afforestation is gaining popularity in Chennai and Bengaluru, named after the Japanese botanist and plant ecologist Akira ........ Using this, it’s possible to grow a variety of native species in as little a space as 600 sq.ft. Through this, we can have a mini forest in your backyard
Miyawaki Method
Which British born actress(debuted in Tarzan Goes to India) owns this label? Most famous production under this label is the talk show Rendezvous
Simi Garewal Rendezvous with Simi Garewal
FITB and why did Burger King carry out this campaign?
Happy Fools Day!😉
Rama, as the symbol of love gifted the idol of Z to Vibishana. But the condition was that he should not set it on the ground till he reaches Lanka. However, when Vibishana reached an Island part(X) of the town(Y), an utsavam was going on, hence places down the idol. Later the lord refuses to move but agrees to face southwards facing Lanka forever. Y's etymology as per the Telugu scholar C.P. Brown might be a derivative of the word 'Chirutha - Palli' meaning Little Town. The shrine here is the largest functional Hindu temple in the world. It was equally patronized with Tirupati by Krishnadevaraya. The rajagopuram took 400 years to be completed in 1987. Identify X, Y, and Z?
Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, and….. Vishnu
Thank you! Big Quiz on 30 March 2019 By Vishnu Tack On Quiz Club

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  • 1. Big Quiz By Vishnu Whan that the monthe in which the world bigan That highte March, whan God first maked man, Was compleet, and passed were also Syn March was gon, thritty dayes, here comes the
  • 2. Pestonji Kothi belonged to one of the famous Parsi families of Hyderabad. One of their family descendants is the wife of JRD. This Kothi was later turned into a hotel in the 40s where the first famous Nizam’s favorite snack was made. Identify the family and the popular Hyderabadi Snack?
  • 3. Vicaji Family, Vicaji Hotel and Osmania Biscuits Thelma Vicaji is the wife of JRD Tata
  • 4. It is popularly believed that Mughals brought this game to India. Moghul, Dashavatara, Ramayana, Rashi, Astha Malla, Naqsh, Mysore Chad, Akbar's, Mamluk, and French suited, are all the kinds of?
  • 6. • Two decades apart. • The same sobriquet signifying prowess. • The earth trembles:: The sky lightens up. • The same guard at the helm. • Rival responded in no time:: Rival has nothing to respond! • Country’s most glorious and longest fest around the corner. • Similar domestic response, but varied International response. • Executed under the mentor :: Executed by the mentee. • What is this about?
  • 8. The term was added in the urban dictionary on June 7, 2017. It applies to the individual who believes every claim on the web and social media to be true. What term?
  • 10. Supposedly a Falcon dropped a diamond necklace on his grand father's lap while he was sitting in front of his garments shop at commercial street, Bangalore which incidentally brought wealth to the family and leading to them considering it to be a lucky charm and hence their group logo. Which company am I talking about?
  • 12. X was originally founded in 2005 by Michael Arrington. X’s subsidiary Y founded in 2007 is a platform for finding business information about companies. X was acquired by AOL in 2010 and emerged as a private entity in September 2015. Identify X&Y?
  • 14. Which company famous for manufacturing motorcycles since 1911, makes these?
  • 16. His birth name was Vilmos Fuchs, how do we remember him in the world of entertainment?
  • 18. Zafar Khan, was a Turkic noble at the court of Md. Thuglaq. According to Farishta he grew up under his guru, a Brahmin astrologer named Gangadhar Shastri Wabale, hence came his popular alias and also the name of the sultanate he established in 1347. Identify his popular sobriquet and the name of his empire?
  • 19. Hasan Gangu and Bhamani Sultanate Gangu from Gangadhar and Bhamani from Brahman
  • 20. Identify the company headquartered at Toronto? Founded in 1889 by an American electrical engineer Frederick Stark Pearson and a Canadian Railway contractor Sir William Mackenzie as São Paulo Tramway, Light and Power Company. Its present name is a common place name in English-speaking countries.
  • 22. This economy refers to the work done by women at home taking care of the children, aged, chores etc. This is an economic system in which genuine care for people and nature is the top priority. These economies are currently found in Nordic nations like Finland, Norway and Sweden?
  • 24. The Meisterstück name (English: "Masterpiece")was used for the first time in 1924. Which company’s flagship product is this. This company’s logo is similar to the special screwdriver developed by Apple for iPhone?
  • 26. • He was the Congress president during the transfer of power to the new dominions. • He shares his birthday with another Congress leader who became the youngest Congress president in 1923. • In August 1963, he moved the first No Confidence motion in Indian Parliament against Pt.Nehru's Government. • Supported by Nehru, Who was defeated by Purushottam Das Tandon(Backed by Patel) in an election for the Congress President's post in 1950?
  • 27. Acharya J.B.Kripalani shares his birthday with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (11/11/1888)
  • 28. Where do we hear this Journalist-Statistician duo’s names very often in the business world?
  • 29. DJIA, Charles Henry Dow and Edward Davis Jones
  • 30. The logo is designed using a tailor- made typeface named Museo. A slanting letter in the logo with 3 arms symbolises the founder's vision to turn the world on its Ears. The blue colour in the logo represents loyalty, trustworthiness, confidence, and intelligence. Identify the logo?
  • 32. It was designed and produced by Ministry of Information, British Government in 1939 to boost the morale of public during and after the mass airstrikes by German forces on various cities. Out of 2,500,000 pieces only few of them were publicly displayed(unofficially), while the rest were pulped as a part of Paper Salvage campaign. It became popular worldwide only after it was rediscovered at Barter Bookstore in 2000. It is said to reflect the famous idiom attributed to British people - “Stiff upper lip”. What are we talking about?
  • 34. The etymology of this financial institution established in 15th century is believed to be a portmanteau of two words X and Y. X means mass of metal cast in a convenient form for shaping. Y is an informal slang used by Spanish and Portuguese to describe merchants of foreign nationalities, or really anyone who is foreign and rich, a fitting term if one considers it refers to a bank run by the ……. . * not official seal and logo
  • 35. Gringotts Bank Run by Goblins in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • 36. When asked about the title of his latest play named after the war that happened near two villages, Girish Karnad pointed out that while the first word is Sanskrit, the second is Dakkani. This war has played an important role in shaping the Indian history in the 16th century. This led the fall of one of greatest empires, the greatest factor was the betrayal by two muslim commanders named Gilani Brothers. Identify the watershed battle?
  • 37. Rakshasa-Tangadi Or Battle of Bannihati or Battle of Talikota
  • 38. Eric Arthur Blair was born in 1903 in a district which has been put on the map by Gandhi ji 14 years later. Blair joined Indian Imperial Police and served in Burma for six years, during which he developed deep dislike for the Imperial systems. He later fought in Spanish Civil War and was badly injured. He then joined Indian service of BBC during WWII which was aimed at countering the Azad Hind radio. His days at BBC are believed to be the basis for his most famous dystopian work. How do we know Eric Blair? Id the place put on map by Bapu?
  • 39. George Orwell Born in Motihari, Chapparan District, Bihar
  • 40. This method of afforestation is gaining popularity in Chennai and Bengaluru, named after the Japanese botanist and plant ecologist Akira ........ Using this, it’s possible to grow a variety of native species in as little a space as 600 sq.ft. Through this, we can have a mini forest in your backyard
  • 42. Which British born actress(debuted in Tarzan Goes to India) owns this label? Most famous production under this label is the talk show Rendezvous
  • 44. FITB and why did Burger King carry out this campaign?
  • 46. Rama, as the symbol of love gifted the idol of Z to Vibishana. But the condition was that he should not set it on the ground till he reaches Lanka. However, when Vibishana reached an Island part(X) of the town(Y), an utsavam was going on, hence places down the idol. Later the lord refuses to move but agrees to face southwards facing Lanka forever. Y's etymology as per the Telugu scholar C.P. Brown might be a derivative of the word 'Chirutha - Palli' meaning Little Town. The shrine here is the largest functional Hindu temple in the world. It was equally patronized with Tirupati by Krishnadevaraya. The rajagopuram took 400 years to be completed in 1987. Identify X, Y, and Z?
  • 48. Thank you! Big Quiz on 30 March 2019 By Vishnu Tack On Quiz Club