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Young World Quiz (February 29, 2008)
V.V. RAMANAN
Photo: AFP
Lara: All time hero.
1. Which former Indian Prime Minister’s birthday is celebrated on this date i.e. the Leap Day (February 29)?
2. The Rosy Periwinkle is a plant species native to Madagascar. What serious ailment/condition is it used to treat?
3. Name the wife of Kamadeva, the Indian god of love.
4. Who was the first scientist to be awarded two Nobel Prizes?
5. How much would have Brian Lara scored if he had a score times the number called a score in his total score?
6. Sir James Galway is a living legend in playing the wind instrument. Name the instrument.
7. Who is considered the first ruler of the Mamluk dynasty that began in 1206 AD?
8. In which Indian State is the ‘Phulkari’ type of embroidery famous?
9. With which famous male singer has Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar sung the most duets?
10. What colour is the ribbon that holds the Param Vir Chakra?
11. Which is the largest U.S. State by area?
12. What would one see atop the Corcovado mountain peak in Rio de Janeiro?
13. Which letter of the alphabet is represented by a single dot in the Morse Code?
14. Who is Tom Sawyer’s half-brother?
15. Which fruit is called ‘Sitaphal’ (Sita’s fruit) in Hindi?
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