Q1: He received Padmashri in the year 2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first generation immigrant to the US. He started out by directing and starring in his own venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has a wife called Bhavna and recently quipped 'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am open to the idea." He was also involved with the project Stuart Little. Who?
Ans: Manoj Night Shymalan
Ans: Manoj Night Shymalan
Q2: India's first international biosphere reserve is called what?
Ans: Nilgiri biosphere reserve
Ans: Nilgiri biosphere reserve
Q3: One of the largest makers of cycles in the world Hero Cycles began their journey from which town?
Ans: Ludhiana
Ans: Ludhiana
Q4: The Park was created to protect its Keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr. As a part of Western Ghats it is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Name the park
Ans: Mukurthi National Park
Ans: Mukurthi National Park
Q5: In 1713, he was given a death sentence by emperor Farukhsiyar for criticising him in Sikka (verses made for commemorating the minting of a new coin). His real name Mir Muhammad Jafar. He had a brilliant command over Persian, Hindi and Rekhta. Name the poet
Ans: Zatalli
Ans: Zatalli
Q6: Name the accomplished eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan under whose instruction Chandni Chowk was constructed?
Ans: Jahanara Begum
Ans: Jahanara Begum
Q7: Emomali Rakhmonov-the president of Tajikistan's visit to this tomb opposite Purana Quila is commemorated in a tablet. The tombs here were sanctioned by Khwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and in one of them rest one of the greatest masters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school of poetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How do we know him better?
Ans: Bedil
Ans: Bedil
Q8: Which Indian's debut novel made it to the final shortlist for the Man Booker prize 2012?
Ans: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis
Ans: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis
Q9: The British companies invested nearly 100 million pounds in this business by 1875. A number of networks sprung up as a result of Guaranteed System by 1868 including East India, Oudh, Rohilkhand, North-Western, Central Indian, Great Indian Peninsula and South India. Under the system investors got around 5 per cent of fixed interest on their investment. By 1870, the figure had reached 4,771 miles. Which business are we discussing?
Ans: Railways
Ans: Railways
Q10: Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo and Bishwanath Das led two coalition governments between March 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 and April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972 respectively. Which party was common to both the coalitions?
Ans: Swatantra Party
Ans: Swatantra Party
Q11: Every year a big fair popularly known as Ashokastami Mela is held in the month of April. This historic Shaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7th to 9th century and is in the Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura, Name the place
Ans: Unakoti
Ans: Unakoti
Q12: The Lushai hills would be a part of which mountain range in Mizomram?
Ans: Patkai
Ans: Patkai
Q13: Williamnagar, the headquarter-complex of which district of Meghalaya, was christened after Captain Williamson Sangma, the founding Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya?
Ans: East Garo Hills
Ans: East Garo Hills
Q14: The Ficus elastica produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch atop huge boulders along the riverbanks, or even in the middle of the rivers. One special bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to be known as the "Umshiang DoubleDecker Bridge." Which area are we talking about?
Ans: Cherrapunjee
Ans: Cherrapunjee
Q15: This picturesque town circled by the majestic Myntdu River and serves as the headquarters of the district. Caves in Lumshnong and Syndai in this district is one of the largest cave networks in Asia. Name the headquarter town
Ans: Jowai
Ans: Jowai
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