Young World Quiz (August 18, 2006)
V.V. RAMANAN
PHOTO: THE HINDU PHOTO LIBRARY
NEHRU: Inspired work.
1. On this date, 138 years ago, which element was discovered by French astronomer Pierre Jules César Janssen?
2. Where did Jawaharlal Nehru write his opus The Discovery of India?
3. On which Indonesian island is Jakarta situated?
4. As per the Indian calendar, which nakshatra (asterism) follows Ashvinî and Bharanî?
5. "Kings Play Chess On Fancy Glass Stools" is a mnemonic for remembering which classifications?
6. In political lingo, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are commonly called as ________ states?
7. With regard to modern history, William Hare, fifth Earl of Listowel was the last to hold which important post in British India?
8. In the Mahabharata, who was the paternal grandmother of Arjuna?
9. According to Sir Walter Scott, who "...is come out of the west, Through all the wide border his steed was the best"?
10. In vexillology, what is a "Field"?
11. In the American Asterix albums, who is Magigimmix?
12. Of which instrument is Ali Akbar Khan a master?
13. George J. Mitchell is the chairman of which famous and big company known for its cartoon creations and theme parks?
14. With which sport would one associate Oscar Pereiro Sio?
15. Of which very famous TV show is Ryan Seacrest the host?
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