Monday, April 12, 2010

MIXED BAG QUIZ..........@quizdiary


1.What is so special about this image?



2.What special distinction does 'Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangh' hold with respect to national identity?

3. Evidence of this element was first detected on August 18, 1868, by French astronomer Pierre Janssen during a total Solar eclipse in Guntur, India. This was the first element detected in space before being found on Earth. Which element?

4.Which is the first organism intentionally sent to space?

5.Identify the person and what was he an inspiration for?




6.During the freedom struggle, Indira Gandhi created, an organization of young Indian boys and girls, as the children's wing   of the Indian National Congress.What was its name.



7.In 1951 as a medical student, he travelled along with his friend Alberto Granado on  a 1939 model 500 cc  motor cycle nicknamed  'La Poderosa' meaning 'The Mighty One' , all over South America. Who is he and what is the name of the book based on his travels?


8.The flag of Nepal is unique and has two triangular pennants. Which are the only two independent countries to have square shaped flags?

9. Created on Aug 19,1978, this military service has the Sanskrit motto 
“Vaayam Rakshaamah” meaning “We Protect” on it’s coat of arms. Which one?

10.Identify the advertisement.









ANSWERS
1.THE FIRST COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH -'TARTAN RIBBON'(TAKEN BY JAMES CLERK   MAXWELL IN 1861)

2.THIS IS THE ONLY ORGANISATION AUTHORISED TO MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY THE INDIAN NATIONAL FLAG

3.HELIUM

4.FRUIT FLIES('LAIKA' - A DOG WAS THE FIRST ORGANISM TO ORBIT EARTH

5.MIR RANJAN NEGI.'CHAK DE INDIA'.

6.VAANARA SENA

7.CHE GUVERA.MOTORCYCLE DIARIES.

8.SWITZERLAND,VATICAN CITY

9.INDIAN COAST GUARD

10.NESCAFE



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