SEPTEMBER RESULTS

WINNNER:

DAKTAR VINAY UPADHYAY

Other Attempts came from:

1. Debraj Bhattacharjee: 7 points

2. Subham Kashyap: 7 points

3. Abhilash Patowary: 3 points

4. Bhaskar Papukon Gogoi: 3 points

5. Surabhi Kar Khound: 2 points

6. Sujay Chakraborty: 2 points

SEPTEMBER SET 4

1. This picture is from the inside corridors of which famous building?

Ans: No its not Kareng Ghar. This is from FORT KNOX, the US harbour of Gold reserves.

2. What is this?

Ans: The Ashok Chakra

3. CONNECT THE TWO ABOVE PICS.

Ans: Bhupen Hazarika. Shakuntala won Bhupen Hazarika his first National Award. Crysenthemum is Assam is called Indramalati, which was the name of the film in which Bhupen Hazarika sang for the first time at the age of 11.

4. In old Arabia, this place referred to the safe sanctuary granted to Non Muslims so that they could live there with security in return for Kharaj, a tax paid to the Muslim warlords. However, with the passage of time, this term became associated with a place that is not appreciated in the civilised world as such in the modern times, though these were maintained for the Kings in medieval times. What are we talking about?

Ans: Harem.

5. What was codenamed OPERATION SESAME in 1911?

Ans: Shifting of India's capital from Calcutta to Digboi.

SEPTEMBER SET 3

1. CONNECT THE ABOVE THREE PICTURES. (Non Exhaustive List).

Ans: Names of Hurricanes: CHARLIE, KATRINA AND NARGIS....

2. What is this place's significance in Indian History?

Ans: The pavillion of Golmahal at Burhanpur which housed Mumtaz Mahal's mortal remains for 22 years before it was shifted to the Taj Mahal.

3. SITTER. Just Identify the person !!!!

Ans: ERICH SEGAL of Love Story Fame. Passed away on 17th January 2010.

4. Connect the following names: ORLANDO MATSOTTA, 'Italian diplomat' from Berlin and MOHAMMED ZIAUDDIN, 'Insurance Agent', Jharia Coal mines.

Ans: These were fake names taken by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose when he was fleeing India en route to Berlin.

5. In the wake of Napoleon's invasion of Portugal, the reigning monarch of Portugal, John VI fled to this city which became his seat of Government in exile. It later developed as one of the largest cities of the world serving as a capital until 1822 . Which city famous for its sand, sports and beautiful ladies (Without a doubt!!) are we rambling about?

Ans: RIO DE JANEIRO

SEPTEMBER SET 2

1. Rajiv and Sonia just married. Just tell us who weaved the pink saree which Sonia is wearing in this snapshot.
Ans: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

2. Connect the above pictures.

Ans: INS ARIHANT. The Pic below is of LORD ARIHANT, one of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. The pic above is the crest of the INDIAN NAVY. ARIHANT is the latest catch in the arsenal of the INDIAN NAVY.

3. Identify this lady.

Ans: NELLIE SENGUPTA. The Second female President of the INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

4. The plot revolves around opression and exploitation. It is about a poor peasant who tries to save his daughter from an English soldier. The plot was controversially lifted by Dev Anand for his film Rahi. Which novel are we talking about?

Ans: Mulk Raj Anand's 'TWO LEAVES AND A BUD'

5. Assam or Asom or Axom .... every expression has its historical background. Just tell us how did the mighty Ahoms refer to this great land?

Ans: MONG DUNG SHUNG KHAM

SEPTEMBER SET 1

SEPTEMBER SET 1:
OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT 5th September
BEST OF LUCK !!!!

1. EASY ONE: CONNECT THE THREE ABOVE PICTURES.

Be Precise in the connection.

Answer: The CONNECT is the 9/11 attack. The ship is the USS New York, made from the steel of the debris of the WTC. The Man is Khaled Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), who was the mastermind of the attack. The last picture is of Ground Zero.

2. He is supposed to have been the best parliamentarian ever from the North East. Hailing from the Praja Socialist Party, he was a strong critic of the Nehruvian policies of governance, though his friendship with Nehru is oft talked about. He lost the 1971 elections, mainly because another very famous person from Assam took away a major chunk of his votes from the prestigious Mangaldoi Lok Sabha seat. Who is this seasoned politician of yesteryears?

Ans: Hem Barua. The other famous person was Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

3. Who is this person? (HINT: Paapi Pet ka sawaal hai !!!)

Ans: John Montague, the Earl of Sandwich

4. According to a very old Buranji of the Ahoms. this place was referred to as Changmai Pathar, or the field of Changmais. Changmais were the cooks during the reign of the Ahoms, and this place boasted the best chefs in those days. Which place?

Ans: Tinsukia

5. During the days of the English East India Company, a _________ used to mean a fixed market run by the natives outside the white lines, dealing in fruits, vegetables, cloth and eatables chiefly for the officials working in the company. What?

Ans: Ganj (As in Darya Ganj)

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