Saturday, 9 November 2013

Quiz On Vaious Facets of India - A Mixed Bag

1. The Indian calendar is based on the Saka Era. Which king is reputed to have established it?

2. Who was the first to be awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

3. In which year did Doordarshan make its appearance in India?

4. Who was the first head of the Atomic Energy Commission of India?

5. Who was the opposing armies in the Third Battle of Panipat?

6. Name the place, where, according to legend, Shiva’s anklet fell when he was dancing the Tandava

7. Under the leadership of which eminent scientist was the Tata institute of Fundamental Research set up?

8. Who said”Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will”?

9. Which noted Bengali film maker won International recognition at the Cannes Film Festival for his film based on a book by Bhibuti Bhushan?

10. Which character appears in both the epics ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharatha’?

N. Janani Hamsini of XI - B

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