Initiative for Moral and Cultural Training Foundation [IMCTF]

Class - XII

Thematic Competitions

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 1 CONTENT

Sl. Topic Pg No. No.

1 Devotion – Tamil 3 2 Devotion - Hindi 4 3 Devotion - Sanskrit 6 4 Personality Development - Tamil 7 5 Personality Development - Hindi 10 6 Personality Development - Sanskrit 10 7 Personality Development - English 12 8 Fine Arts & Folk Arts 13 9 Art and Craft - Tamil 14 10 Art and Craft - English 16 11 Indian Traditional Native Games - Tamil 19 12 Indian Traditional Native Games - English 21 13 Thematic Quiz 25 14 Vedic Mathematics 51

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 2 1. Devotion – Tamil (g¡â) 1. g‹ÅU âUKiw ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ x¥òɤjš ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® jÅeg® fhy tiuaiw: 5 ÃÄl§fŸ m. bgÇa òuhz« tÇÉš fij r¡fu« c‰fu« thŸ RÇif¥ gil r¤âfG¡ filntš vÇ K¤jiy f¥gz« vš gÆš nfhš KÇ c‰wd c‰wd bkŒ¡ fsnk (26) tontš mâf‹ gilkhs mtiu¡ foNœ muz¡ fzthŒ ÃuÉ¡ bfho kh kâš ÚL FW« bghiwô® Ko neÇadh® gil K‰¿anj (27)

K‰W« bghU nrid Kid jiyÆš fš â© òÇir¥ gâ f£L mÊa¥ g‰W« Jiw beh¢á¥ gǪJ cila¢ R‰W« gil åu® J¤jdnu (28) khW c‰w Éwš gil thŸ mâf‹ üW c‰w bgU«gil üÊš gl¥ ghW c‰w vÆš gâ g‰W mw É£L VW c‰wd‹ Xo ïU« Runk (29) mâf‹ gil ngh® bgUj m‰wjiy bghâÆ‹ Fit v©ïy nghÆ‹ ã‹ ÃâÆ‹ Fit k§ifa® ÚŸ gÇkh vâU« fÇ g‰¿d® v© ïynu (30)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 3 2. Devotion – Hindi 1. “भारत माँ की वंदना” Competition Rules Recitation Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 3 Minutes

भारत माँ की करते वंदना हम सब करते रहते वंदना ऋषियⴂ की है धरती प्यरी महक रही बगिया सारी सागर नदियाँ मिलकर जाते

पशु - प啍ष भी राग सुनाते सुजला सुफला करती वंदना श्रद्ध आदर लाती वंदना

2. भजन - वैष्णव जन तो तेने कहिये जे Competition Rules Bhajan Category: Boys/Girls Group (6) Duration: 2 Minutes

वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे पीड़ परायी जाणे रे

पर दख्ु ख उपकार करे तोये मन अभिमान ना आणे रे वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे ...

सकळ लोक मान सहुने वंदे

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 4 नींदा न करे केनी रे वाच काछ मन निश्ळ राखे धन धन जननी तेनी रे वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे ...

सम 饃ष्ट ने तषृ ्ण त्याी पर 配र जेने मात रे जिह्व थकी असत् ना बोले पर धन नव झाली हाथ रे वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे ...

मोह माया व्यपे नही जेने द섿ढ़ वैराग् जेना मन मान रे

राम नाम सुन ताळी लागी सकळ तिरथ तेना तन मान रे वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे ...

वण लोभी ने कपट- रहित छे काम 啍रध निवार्봾 रे

भणे नरसैय्य तेनुन दर्न कर्त कु ळ एकोतेर तारया रे वैष㔣व जन तो तेने कहिये जे ..

Reference: http://ideafest.blogspot.in/2008/12/vaishnav-jan-to-tene-kahiye.html

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 5 3. Devotion – Sanskrit 1. श्लकं - देवी देहिनो Competition Rules Recitation Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 3 Minutes

देवि देहिनो बलं धैर् वीर् संबलं राषट्र मान वर्नाय

पुण् कर् कौशलं ।। चण㔡 मुण㔡 नाशिनि ब्रह् शांति वर्षणि तेजोसाते जातं नाशं

आसु दःु ख यामिनि ं भातु धर् भास्रं सत् सौर् भास्रं

आर् शक्त पुष्मस्त भारतम ् निर्लम ।।

साधु वनृ ् पालिके विश् धा配र कालिके दैत् दर् ताप ताप कालिके करालिके

रक आर् संस्क ृत ं

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 6 वर्यार् संहतिं

वेदमंतपुष्मस्त भारतम ् समुल्तलम ् ।।

4. kÅj e‰g©òfŸ ts®¥ò 1. fȧf¤J¥gu ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ x¥òɤjš ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® jÅeg® fhy tiuaiw: 2 ÃÄl§fŸ btUtu tÇáiy bjǤj eh© ÉirgL âirKf« bto¡fnt brUÉil mtut® bjǤjJ X® bjÊ cyFfŸ brÉL vL¡fnt. btÆš jiunkš NHî« ij¡f k©nkš ÉHhÚ®, ntH«g® j« fƉwhš ïG¥ò©L, rhahJ ÉF« fHhŒ x¤jš fh©Ä‹fnsh! ïU¥ò¡ ftªj¤â‹ ÛJ VwY« Nu® v~f« òij¡f ïwif¥g gu¥g¢ RH‹W ï§bfh® ghW Ml,

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 7 2. âU¡FwŸ ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ bghUSl‹ vGJjš ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® jÅeg® fhy tiuaiw:10 ÃÄl§fŸ ehL gšFGî« ghœbrŒí« c£gifí« ntªjiy¡F« bfhšFW«ò« ïšyJ ehL; ãÂÆ‹ik bršt« ÉisÉ‹g« Vk« mÂv‹g eh£o‰»› itªJ. cW¥gikªJ CwŠrh btšgil ntªj‹ btW¡ifíŸ všyh« jiy. T‰Wl‹W nkštÇD« To vâ®Ã‰F« M‰w yJnt gil. Ãiyk¡fŸ rhy cil¤bjÅD« jhid jiyk¡fŸ ïštÊ ïš. jŸsh ÉisíS« j¡fhU« jhœÉyh¢ brštU« nr®tJ ehL. cWgáí« Xth¥ ãÂí« brWgifí« nruhJ ïaštJ ehL. ïUòdY« thŒªj kiyí« tUòdY« tšyuQ« eh£o‰F cW¥ò. M§fikî vŒâa¡ f©Q« ga«ï‹nw ntªjikî ïšyhj ehL.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 8 mu©

M‰W gt®¡F« mu©bghUŸ mŠá¤j‰ ngh‰W gt®¡F« bghUŸ. áWfh¥ã‰ ngÇl¤jJ M» cWgif C¡f« mÊ¥gJ mu©. bfhs‰FmÇjhŒ¡, bfh©lTœ¤jh», mf¤jh® Ãiy¡FvËjh« ÚuJ mu©. všyh¥ bghUS« cil¤jhŒ, ïl¤Jjî« ešyh® cilaJ mu©. KidKf¤J kh‰wy® rha ÉisKf¤J åbwŒâ kh©lJ mu©. Vidkh£á¤J M»a¡ f©Q«, Éiskh£á ïšyh®f© ïšyJ mu©. gil¢brU¡F nguh©ik v‹g jWf©x‹ W‰w¡fhš Cuh©ik k‰wj‹ v~F. ifntš fʼnbwhL ngh¡» tUgt‹ bkŒntš g¿ah eF«. RHY« ïirnt©o, nt©lhcÆuh® fHšah¥ò¡ fhÇif Ú®¤J. c¿‹cÆ® mŠrh kwt®, ïiwt‹ br¿D«Ó® F‹wš ïy®. òuªjh®f© Ú®kšf¢ rh»‰ã‹ rh¡fhL ïuªJnfhŸ j¡fJ cil¤J.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 9 5. Personality Development - Hindi 1. Oratorical Competition Rules Oratorical Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 5 Minutes

विषय (Topics) 1. राषट्रभक्त 2. निबंधलेखन (Essay Writing) Competition Rules Essay Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration:10 Minutes

1. Param Veer Chakra (परम वीर चक) 6. Personality Development - Sanskrit

1. जयतु जननी - हरेकृष्णमेहेर: Competition Rules Patriotic Songs Category: Boys/Girls No. of player: Group (6) Duration: 5 Minutes

जयतु जननी जन्भूमि: पुण्भुवनं भारतम।्

जयतु जम्बद्वपमखिलं सुन्रं धामामतमृ ।्

पुण्भुवनं भारतम॥्

धरि配रयं सर्दा配र शस्सुफला शाश्ती।

रत्नगर् कामधेनु: कल्वल्ल भास्ती।

विन㔧्भूषा सिन्धरशना हिमगिरिशिखा शर्दा।

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 10 रम्-गङ्ग-सङ्यमुना महानदीह नर्दा।

कर्तपसां सार्तीर 锂 प्रकृ तिविभवालङ्क तम॥् जयतु...॥

आकु मारी-हिमगिरेरꅋ लभ्ते सा सभ्ता।

एकमातु: सुतास्स핇 भाति दिव्य भव्ता।

यत भाषा-वेष-भूषा-रीति-चलनैर्विवधता।

तथाप्यका ह्यद्वतीया राजते जातीयता।

ऐक्-मै配र-साम्-सू配 र परम्रया सम्तमभ ॥् जयतु...॥

आत्मश啍ष-ब्रह्दी啍ष-煍ञनदीपै셁ज्जलम।्

योग-भोग-त्या-सेवा-शान्त-सुगुणै: पुष्लम।्

यत ् 配ररंग ध्जं विदधत ् वर्मार् विजयते।

सार्भौमं लोकतन配 र धर्राष्ट्र गीयते।

मानविकता-प्रेमगीतं विबुधदये झङ्क तम॥् जयतु...॥

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2. कविता लेखनम ् (Poem Writing)

Competition Rules Poem Writing Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 10 Minutes

प्रतिभागियⴂ को थीम से संबंधित संस्क त मᴂ एक कविता लिखनी है - इन्स्ल देशभक्त

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 11 7. Personality Development - English 1. Invocation To Freedom - Subramanya Bharathi

Competition Rules Poems-Recitation Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 5 Minutes

Mother, those that hungering seek thy grace And offer to thee their life and love, Howbeit consigned to dungeons here, They’d qualify for a place in Heaven.

Those unvisited by your grace, Mother, Must exult in being slaves; Albeit inhabiting palaces, They breathe the air of prison cells.

Winning your grace through heroic deeds Many Western peoples now live a new life; They’ve achieved all, being always ready To make the supreme sacrifice.

Alas, born in a hapless land Which remembers not the glories lost, Knowing the power of your grace, Mother, How best may I propitiate thee? I call these Light! Nectar of the brave! Preserver of the righteous! Destroyer of suffering and deceit! I call for the descent of your grace.

Reference: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/invocation-to-freedom/

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 12 2. Eassy Writing

Competition Rules Eassy Writing Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 10 Minutes

Topic 1. Past, Present, Future

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8.Fine Arts & Folk Arts (E©fiyfŸ & eh£L¥òw fiyfŸ) 1. kôu« É°tehj rh°âÇ ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ gh£L ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® FG (6 eg®) fhy tiuaiw: 5 ÃÄl§fŸ gšyÉ #aâ #aâ ghuj khjh òj Ñjh mDgšyÉ Ã»ykjh tdÅujh dj#d RÏjh #aâ (#aâ) ruz« 1. rfy ét rkjh rhJ Éâjh m»ynyhf ¥Çâjh gukhdªj rKâjh (#aâ) 2. mfÂj Fz êyh mâ jahy ghyh ¥ufoj Rg #hyh gâj ¥uhz nyhyh (#aâ) 3. g©oj gÇ óÍjh ghg [§fÉ t®Íjh f©oj fy nr°oÏjh mf©l njr ntZojh (#aâ)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 13 2. »shá¡fš th¤âa¡ fUÉfŸ ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ th¤âa¡ fUÉfis thá¤jš ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® FG (6 eg®) fhy tiuaiw: 5 ÃÄl§fŸ eh£L¥g‰iw cz®¤Jjš v‹w fUbghUË‹ mo¥gilíŸs Ñ®¤jidfis thá¡fî« 1. Ah®nkhÅa« 2. g‹NÇ (òšyh§FHš)

9. fiy k‰W« if¤âw‹ 1. nf‹th° JÂÆš tiujš

ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ tiujš / t©z« Ô£Ljš ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® jÅeg® fhy tiuaiw: 1 k neu« ghujkhjh, (ngh®) åuhfŸ mšyJ njáa tot§fis t©z« Ô£Ljš (cjhuz« ÑnH bfhL¡f¥g£LŸsJ)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 14 njitahd bghU£fŸ: t©z§fŸ, öÇif, t©z« FiH¡F« j£L, f¤âfŸ, °lh©£, th®ÅZ, nf°n[h btË¢r«, R¤j« brŒa th®ÅZ. m¿Éaš ßâahd fhuz§fŸ : 1. _is¤âwid f£L¥gh£oš it¡f cjî« 2. e«Kila g©ghL ts®¡f cjî 3. kd tÈikia¢ rkkhf it¡F« 4. bghU£fis e‹whf¡ ifahs bjÇa¢ brŒí« 5. ftd« e‹whf ïU¡F« 6. fiyia Muhâ¡f f‰W¡bfhL¡F« 7. fiy¤âwid ts®¡F« 8. e«Kila v©z§fis¥ gÇkhw¤ö©L« 2. ó bjhL¤jš, #il ã‹Djš ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ R‰W¢NHš fiy (Eco Art) ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® FG (4 eg®) fhy tiuaiw: 1 k neu« eh®, ky®fis¡ bfh©L #il ã‹Djš njitahd bghU£fŸ : • F©L kšÈ • gy t©z¥ ó¡fŸ • nj§fhŒ eh® • kÂfŸ • üš • Cá.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 15 m¿Éaš ßâahd fhuz§fŸ :  ÉušfS¡F ešy gƉá  f©fS« iffS« xU§»izªJ Mœªj ftd¤ij mâfÇ¡F«  Mí®ntj kU¤Jt® RZU¤ ÇÎ, jiyÆš “mâgâ k®kh” v‹w ïl¤ij eu«òfŸ nrU« ïl« v‹W TW»wh®. áif ïij fh¤J¡bfhŸS«. _isÆš “ãu«kh®ªjuh” mikªJŸsJ. “mZ«dh” eu«ò cl«ã‹ Ñœ gFâÆš ïUªJ tU»wJ. nahfhÉš “ãu«kh®ªjuh” VHhtJ r¡ukhf És§F»wJ. MÆu« jhkiu ïjœfŸ nghy mikªJŸsJ. m¿É‹ k¤a ïlkhf mikªJŸsJ. áifÆ‹ Ko¢RfŸ ïªj eL ïl¤ij r¡â Ä¡f ïlkhf kh‰W»wJ. “X#h°” v‹D« r¡â ïJnt.

Reference: http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/15-scientific-reasons-be- hind-popular-hindu-traditions-228328.html

10. Art and Craft – English

1. Oil Painting in Canvas

Competition Rules Drawing / Painting Category: Boys/Girls Individual Duration: 1 Hours

Paint pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using oil painting. Given picture is an example.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 16 Materials required :

Paints, Brushes, Palette, Palette knives, Thinner, Medium Canvas, Gesso, Saving Colours, Easel, Studio / Lighting, Cleaning Up and Varnish / Retouch Varnish

Scientific reason:

• Acts as a Therapy • Self Esteem • Mobility • Concentration and Healing • Controls the brain activity • Art Appreciation • Promoting Our Culture • Helps to communicate our ideas • Helps to balance the mental health • Enhances the Emotional Intelligence • Improves the handling of the objects • Enhances the concentration power and creativity in the children.

Reference: http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

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Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 17 2. Poo Thoduthal (Jadai Pinnal With symbols)

Competition Rules Eco Art Category: Boys/Girls Group (4) Duration: 1 Hours

By using banana fibre, the given flowers must be stringed in the given time duration. Materials required :

 Kundu Malli

 Banana Fibre

Scientific reason:

• Helps to improve Concentration

• Exercise to fingers.

• Hand & Eye Co-ordination

• Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda, describes the master sensitive spot on the head as Adhipati Marma, where there is a nexus of all nerves. The shikha protects this spot. Below, in the brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where the sushumnã (nerve) arrives from the lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra is the highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It is the centre of wisdom. The knotted shikhã helps boost this centre and conserve its subtle energy known as ojas.

• While plaiting the hair we can see only two section and we are not able to see the third one as it goes under like in triveni sangam we can see the river ganges, Yamuna and we are not able to see the saraswathi (Knowledge) river

Reference: http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/15-scientific-reasons- behind-popular-hindu-traditions-228328.html

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 18 11. ïªâa ghu«gÇa Éisah£L¡fŸ 1. fl;lk; mikj;jy; ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ Éisah£L tif: gyifÉisah£L ãÇî: áWÄa® ÉisahLgt®: FiwªjJ ïUt® fhy tiuaiw: 5 ÃÄl§fŸ Njitahd nghUl;fs; :  gyif

 Ngdh mwptpay; fhuzk; :

Kd;Nahrid> kdij $uhf;Fjy; nghWikia Nkk;gLj;Jk;.

Nehf;fk; :

Gs;spfspypUe;J mjpf fl;lk; mikj;jy; tpisahLk; Kiw :

1. epiwa Gs;spfs; NghlTk;. Kjy; egH 2 Gs;spfis ,izf;f Ntz!Lk;. mLj;jtH ,uz!L.

2. rpwpJ Neuk; fopj;J fl;lk; cUthFk;.

3. mLj;jtH fl;lk; cUthf;Ftij jilaTk;.

4. mjpf fl;lk; cUthf;FgtH ntw;wpahsH. tpisahl;L tpjpfs; :

 fl;lk; cUthf;fpdhy; mLj;j NfhL tiua tha;g;Gz!L.

 fl;lk; tiue;jgpd; jd; milahsf;Fwp itf;fyhk;.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 19 2. Fuq;fhl;lk; ngh£ofŸ g‰¿a ÉâKiwfŸ Éisah£L tif: gyifÉisah£L ãÇî: áWt®/áWÄa® ÉisahLgt®: FiwªjJ ïUt® fhy tiuaiw: 5 ÃÄl§fŸ Njitahd nghUl;fs; :  gyif  6 fTupfs;  xU egUf;F 6 fha;fs; mwptpay; fhuzk; : fzf;fpLjy;> J}u Nehf;F> fzpg;G Mfpa jpwid mjpfupf;Fk;. Nehf;fk; : vy;yh fhiaAk; gokhf;Fjy;. tpisahLk; Kiw : 1. 2 egH (m) 2 N[hb tpisahlyhk;. 2. fPNoAs;s Kjy; 6 fl;lk;jhd; Muk;g ,lk;. 3. xU egH tykpUe;Jk;> mLj;jtH ,lkpUe;Jk; MlTk;. 4. efUk;NghJ ntl;l tha;g;G fpilf;Fk;. 5. Rw;W Kbe;jJk; gok; Mfyhk;. 6. vy;yh fha;fisAk; gokhf;FgtNu ntw;wp ngw;wtuhthH. tpisahl;L tpjpfs; :  1> 5> 6 tpOe;jhy; ,uz;lhk; vwpjy; cz!L.  jhak; Nghl;lhy;jhd; Ml;lj;ijj; Jtf;fyhk;.  kiyapy; xU egH kl;Lk; jq;fyhk;.  ntl;Lgl;l fha; kPz!Lk; Mlj;Jtq;f Ntz!Lk;.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 20 vz;zpf;if :

jhak; tpOjy; vz!zpf;if

MW ntspNa 12

Ie;J ntspNa & xd;W cs;Ns 1 (jhak;)

ehY ntspNa & ,uz;L cs;Ns 2

%d;W ntspNa & %d;W cs;Ns 3

,uz;L ntspNa & ehY cs;Ns 4

xd;W ntspNa & Ie;J cs;Ns 5

MW cs;Ns 6

12. Indian Native Games - English 1.Kattam Amaithal (Make A Square) Competition Rules Type of the Game: Board Category: Girls Min. 2 Participants Duration: 5 Minutes

Materials Required:  Paper or Board  Pen or marker Scientific Reason: This game enhances the analytical, ahead thinking, and sharpens the mind. This also improves tolerance. Goal: The goal of the game is obtain Strategic thinking. The goal of the

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 21 game is to make maximum squares from the given dots. How to play: 1. Innumerable dots could be drawn in a piece of paper or on the floor. The first player starts connecting two points anywhere on the board. The next player connects two points as he likes. 2. After some rounds, a player would able to form a square on the board. 3. The player not only attempts to make a square but also try to prevent the opponents to make Square. 4. The Player who forms the more number of squares is the Winner. Rules to play:  Before playing the game, standardize format of dots are drawn.  If one square is made, the player has a second chance to make a marking.

 After forming a square, the player can denote it by marking a symbol.

2. Kuranak Attam Competition Rules Type of the Game: Board Category: Boys/Girls Min. 2 Participants Duration: 5 Minutes

Materials Required:

 Game board

 6 game piece for each player.

 6 Cowries

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 22 Scientific Reason:

This game enhances the analytical, critical thinking and visualization skills

Goal:

The goal of the game is to make all the coin as pazham without getting cut by the opponent.

How to play:

1. Two person or pairs can play this game.

2. Each has 6 game pieces. Six cowries are used as throwing pieces.

3. The 1st six squares at the bottom are considered as the birth place of the players.

4. One player has to move from the right and other goes from left.

5. While moving in the opposite direction, there is a chance to cut the coins.

6. After making the full round, the player can enter their coins in the inner area of their respective place.

7. By putting the exact counts and reach the last malai, the player is eligible to get pazham.

8. The player who makes all his coins pazham is the winner.

9. Sometimes, the last coins happen to be stationed in the last square which is known as Dokku.

10. The player who has the Dokku coin should put the Thayam to get pazham.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 23 The Counting:

Six Outer side 12 Five outer side & one inner side 1(tayam) Four outer side & two inner side 2 Three outer side & three inner side 3 Two outer side & four inner side 4 One outer side & five inner side 5 Six inner side 6 Rules to play:  Counts 1, 5, 6 are eligible for second throw.  The opponent could not enter the birth place.  Only after putting the thayam, the player could have a start.  Only one player can station their coins in Malai.  In the inner part of the chosen area, no cutting could be made there as opponent cannot enter this area.  The opponent could cut the dokku coin by putting the exact count to reach his own dokku.  The cut coin has to restart the round.

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 24 13. Thematic Quiz : Instill Patriotism

Competition Rules Type of the Game: Written Category: Boys/Girls No. of player: Individual Duration: 30 Minutes Bharat Mata as symbol of India’s Nationhood 1. The image of ______was an icon to create nationalist feeling in Indians during the freedom struggle A. Mahatma Gandhi B.Jawaharlal Nehru C. Bharatmata D. Freedom Strugglers 2. ______an admirer of the painting, opined that the picture was refined and imaginative, with Bharatmata standing on green earth A. Hans von Aachen B. Sister Nivedita C. Andreas Achenbach D. Ahn Gyeon 3. The depiction of India as a Hindu goddess implies that it is not just the ______but also the religious duty of all Indians to participate in the nationalist struggle A. Loyal B. Dedicated C. Patriotic D. Dutiful 4. The motto Bharat Mata ki Jai is used by the ______and various Indian Hindu organizations () 5. BharatMata temples exist in the Mahatma Gandhi ______university A. Allahabad B. Jiwaji C. Himachal Pradesh D. Kashi 6. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi inaugurate the BharatMata temple in Kashi? A. 1960 B. 1936 C. 1970 D. 1950 7. In which place was Bharat Mata temple built by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi? A. Lucknow B. Patna C. Haridwar D. Jaipur 8. The temple in Mahatma Gandhi KashiVidyapeeth houses a marble idol of Bharat Mata along with a ______relief map of India. (Marble)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 25 9. The Bharat Mata Temple at Varanasi, a gift from the nationalists Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Durga Prasad Khatri, was inaugurated by______A. Indhira Gandhi B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta 10. Mahatma Gandhi said, “I hope this temple, will serve as a______platform for people of all religions” A. Cultured B. Worldly C. Cosmopolitan D. Cultivated 11. A Bharat Mata temple was founded by Swami SatyamitranandGiri on the banks of the ______in ______A. Yamuna, Patna B. Ganges, Haridwar C. Ganges, Delhi D. Narmadha. Kanpur 12. The Bharath Mata temple in Haridwar has 8 storeys and is ______feet tall A. 150 B. 280 C. 180 D. 260 13. The Bharath Mata temple in Haridwar was inaugurated by______A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Indira Gandhi D. Vallabhai Patel Vivekananda on Bharat Mata 14. The first manifestation of God is the hand that rocks the______A. Hamper B. Pannier C. Cradle D. Crib 15. In which year Swami Vivekananda said that the freedom fighters began to chant “VandeMataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”? A. 1890 B. 1897 C. 1910 D. 1943 e. 1896 16. Swami Vivekananda envisioned Bharat rising as a ______a century ago when Bharat was steeped misery A. Catholic B. Universal C. International D. Global power 17. National Intelligence Council of America reports that in ______years India will be one of the top three world powers along with the US and China A. 20 years B. 17 years C. 25 years D. 30 years

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 26 Bharat as Mother Durga says Maharishi Aurobindo 18. ______feel Bharat’s presence as a tangible reality A. True nationalist B. True patriots C. Loyalist D. Flag- waver 19. India has been made almost into a ______being and all who love truly their country call it Mother India A. Living B. Spiritual C. Human D. Divine 20. The thinking and spiritually minded elite in India even identifies Bharat with one of the aspects of the Universal______(Mother) 21. To whom is the appeal “Rider on the lion, Giver of all strength, we born from thy parts of Power, are seated here in thy temple” made? A. Kali B. Mother Durga C. Parvathi D. Lakshmi MahakaviBharathi saw Bharat Mata as Parashakti

22. Who wrote “ When you say BHARAT, you will lose your fear of your enemies? A. Kambar B. MahakaviBharati C. Avvaiyar D. Bharathidasan 23. Bharati was very much distressed to see such a great and mighty nation suffering under______A. Thralldom B. Labor C. Slavery D. Indenture 24. To Bharati’s imagination, Bharat Mata appeared as ______in the court of Kauravas where she was humiliated and dishonoured. A. Shakthi B. Draupadi C. Kunthi D. Sathyavathi 25. According to Bharati “ While Mother Bharat was suffering under the ______her own children standing like trees” A. Poverty B. Scarcity C. British imperialism D. Slavery

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 27 26. Bharati however imagined himself as the great ______who had taken a vow to wipe off the tears of Panchali and restore her honour. A. Yudhishtira B. Bhima C. Nakula D. Arjuna 27. Bharati also celebrated and worshipped the physical ______of Bharat A. Sea B. Land C. Sky D. Farming 28. Bharati sang “The glorious ______are ours and there is none to compare with it on this earth” A. Nature B. Mountains C. Himalayas D. Rivers 29. The good river ______is our river and there is no river to rival its goodness said Bharati A. Krishna B. Ganges C. Narmada D. Yamuna 30. MahakaviBharati said that Bharat is the land of the______A. Scriptures B. Smritis C. Vedas D. Epics 31. MahakaviBharati saw Mother Bharat as the land of Ganga with ______as the National Scripture A. Smritis B. Vedas C. Scriptures D. Upanishads 32. Who aroused the people by reminding them time and again that Bharat is an ancient land? A. Bharathidasan B. Thiruvalluvar C. Mahakavibharatiyar D. Kambar Mother India – through the eyes of World Scholars I

33. The most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are ______up in India only – Mark Twain A. Worship B. Save C. Cherish D. Treasured 34. India has______gods, and worships them all – Mark Twain A. Two Lakhs B. Two Million C. Four Million D. Thousand 35. 5In religion all other countries are ______India is the only millionaire – Mark Twain A. Mendicant B. Indigent C. Paupers D. Rich

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 28 36. Who said that “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.” A. Arnold Toynbee B. Mark Twain C. Albert Einstein D. Romain Rolland 37. There is no book in the world that is so thrilling, stirring and inspiring as the ______- Max Mueller A. Vedas B. Epics C. Scriptures D. Upanishads 38. Who said that “Whenever I have read any part of the Vedas, I have felt that some unearthly and unknown light illuminated me”? A. Romain Rolland B. Henry David Thoreau C. Max Mueller D. Arnold Toynbee

39. In the great teaching of the _____there is no touch of sectarianism. A. Epics B. Smritis C. Vedas D. Scriptures

Mother India – through the eyes of World Scholars II

40. From the Vedas we learn a practical art of surgery, medicine, under which______art is included A. Industrialize B. Mechanized C. Equip D. Motor 41. Vedas are ______of every aspect of life, culture, religion, science, ethics, law, cosmology and meteorology. A. Compilation B. Concordance C. EncyclopediaD. Almanac 42. The ______language, whatever be its antiquity is of wonderful structure, more perfect than the Greek A. Tamil B. Sanskrit C. Latin D. English 43. ______was known to the Hindus (Indians) before the birth of Newton said Sir William Jones (Gravitation)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 29 44. Who acknowledged that India had very advanced Hindu astronomers in 6000 BC? A. Sir William Jones B. EmmelinPlunret C. Hu Shih, D. R.W. Emerson 45. ______contain an account of the dimension of Earth, Sun, Moon, Planets and Galaxies A. Smritis B Scriptures C. Vedas D. Upanishads 46. Who said that India has left indelible imprints on one fourth of the human race in the course of a long succession of centuries? A. P. Johnstone B. EmmelinPlunret C. Keith Bellows D. Sylvia Levi Mother India – through the eyes of World Scholars II

47. India - The land of Vedas, the remarkable works contain not only ______ideas for a perfect life but also facts which science has proved true said Wheeler Wilcox A. Clerical B. Sacred C. Religious D. Pure 48. The ______of the ancient Indian physicians was bold and skilful said the British Surgeon Sir W. Hunter (Surgery) 49. A special branch of surgery was dedicated to ______, which European surgeons have now borrowed, said the British Surgeon Sir W. Hunter (Rhinoplasty) 50. Our present knowledge of the______fits in so accurately with the internal description of the human body given in the Vedas, said B G Rele A. Respiratory system B. Nervous System C. Digestive system D. Blood circulation 51. The ______is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind, said Aldous Huxley A. Ramayana B. Vedas C. Bhagavad-Gita D. Upanishads

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 30 52. Who said that “In order to approach a creation as sublime as the Bhagavad-Gita with full understanding it is necessary to attune our soul to it.” A. Aldous Huxley B. B.G. Rele C. Wheeler Wilcox D. Rudolf Steiner

Indian Inventions and Discoveries that shaped the Modern World

53. A number of critical mathematical principles have their roots in______A. China B. Japan C. India D. Srilanka 54. The scientific texts and discoveries in India were regularly studied by ______(Foreign scholars) 55. Ancient Indians were known pioneers in ______A. Architecture B. Surveying C. Metallurgy D. Planning 56. Ancient Indians had mastered the production of high quality of ____ A. Iron B. Steel C. Clothing D. Woods 57. The legendary Indian Steel was a source of astonishment to other great civilisations A. Aurora B. BohlerC. Wootz D. Hadfields 58. The Wootz Steel was selected by King ______as a gift to Alexander the Great even over the gold and silver. A. Victoria B. George V C. Bahadur Shah II D. Porus 59. The ancient Indian steel technique is used for making everything from the______to the cutlery we eat with. A. Wheels B. Vehicles C. Goal D. Wagon 60. Barely seven decades after independence, India has again become a world leader in ______A. Surveying B. Installations C. Metallurgy D. Planning

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 31 Indian Inventions and Discoveries that shaped the Modern World Part III

61. Another revolutionary Indian contribution was the development, production and use of ______textiles for clothing A. Wool B. Silk C. Cotton D. Leather 62. Hundreds of years before the ______era, cotton textiles were woven in India with matchless skill (Christian) 63. Who were initially not even familiar with cotton, instead often wearing animal skins? A. Ancient Egypt B. Ancient Greeks C. Ancient Rome D. Ancient China 64. The history of the ancient Indian republic of______dates back to 600 BCE (Vaishali) 65. The more widely known ancient form of Indian democracy is the localized ______system (panchayat ) 66. India was the mother of______communities of self- government and democracy - Will Durant A. Hindu B. Village C. Municipality D. Family 67. One of Independent India’s most notable contributions to modern space exploration with______A. Chandrayaan-1 B. Mangalyaan C. Aryabhatta D. PSLV 68. ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle carried both ISRO and NASA instruments of which Indian made ‘ Moon Impact probe ‘ first detected the presence of ______A. Mud B. Lunar Water C. Oxygen D. Rocks 69. The moon was thought to be a very dry surface with lot of______A. Mud B. Water C. Rocks D. Oxygen 70. Ancient Indian city and state-level republics, panchayats started as a form of localised______democracy more than three thousand years ago A. Radical B. Organic C. Grassroots D. Sustaining

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 32 Indian Inventions and Discoveries that shaped the Modern World 71. ______the remarkable works of India contain not only religious religious ides for a perfect life, but also facts which science has proved true (Vedas) 72. Electricity, radium,electronics, airship, all were known to the seers who founded the ______(Vedas) 73. Whose work provided the foundations for quantum statistics which were later endorsed, developed & published by Einstein? A. C.V Raman B. SatyendraNath Bose C. Salim Ali D. prafulla Chandra Ray 74. The Higgs-Boson is named yet again after Bose, for his ground - breaking contributions to particle ______A. Chemistry B. Mathematics C. Physics D. Biochemism Indian Inventions and Discoveries that shaped the Modern World: Part V

75. Many of the ______and______used in Indian cuisine were not merely added to preserve or flavour food A. Greens. Vegetables B. Herbs, Spices C. Crops, Shrubs D. Salt, Fragrance 76. ______actually considered it irresponsible and representative of a poor lifestyle to even have to resort to medicine. A. Homeopathy B. Acupuncture C. Ayurveda D. Traditional Medicines 77. It is more important to prevent the ______of disease than to seek a cure – AcharyaCharaka. A. Manifestation B. Refusal C. Occurrence D. Condition 78. Advanced concepts, and specialised tools of ______were used in India more than 2,000 years ago (Surgery)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 33 79. ______of ancient India was similar in technique and approach to its modern manifestations A. Prosthetics B. Tummy tuck C. Plastic surgery D. Dermabrasion

80. Under the Buddhist Emperor Asoka, ancient India also specialised in ______and it was also common. A. Surgery B. Veterinary surgery C. Plastic surgery D. Ayurveda

81. The surgical technique of the ancient Indian physicians was ______and skilful A. Adventurous B. Afraid C. Bold D. Assuming

82. A special branch of surgery was dedicated to______in ancient India A. Laser Surgery B. Rhinoplasty C. Cosmetic Surgery D. Laproscopy

83. ______had historically sought to seek converts through peaceful persuasion A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Jainism D. Zoroastrianism

84. It is an undoubted fact that in India, religions and ______thinkers were able to enjoy perfect, near absolute freedom.\ A. Deep B. Composed C. Philosophical D. Logical

85. The freedom of in ancient India was so considerable as to find no parallel in the West before the recent age – Max Weber, German Sociologist A. Attention B. Speculation C. Thought D. Meditation

86. With no forceful conversions______and______have succeeded spectacularly in spreading their message from India to vast swathes of the Far East A. Hinduism, Jainism B. Hinduism, Buddhism C. Buddhism, Jainism D. Jainism, Zoroastrianism

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 34 87. India conquered and dominated ______culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across border – Hu Shih Philosopher and Former Chinese Ambassador to China A. Nepal B. Srilanka C. China D. Thailand 88. ______disposition is central to the broader religious tolerance that defines Indian culture(Non-proselytising) 89. In India ______means tolerant of all religions, as opposed to the European definition of non-religious A. Materialistic B. Spiritual C. Secular D. Non clerical 90. India has also been a long-standing ______for persecuted minorities A. Shelter B. Protection C. Refuge D. Resource 91. ______flourished 2,400 years in a tolerant land that has never known anti¬ Semitism, and were successful in all aspects cultural life of the people of the region (Bene Israel) 92. India is unique in its long-standing history of not having precipitated ______of foreign territories (military invasions) 93. India will teach us the tolerance and gentleness of ______understanding Spirit and a unifying pacifying love for all human beings – Will Durant A. Immature mind B. Cultured C. Mature mind D. Cultivated 94. India, by the deplorably low standards of ______and of men in particular, set early standards in the advancement of the rights of women. A. Mortality B. Society C. People D. Mankind 95. ______was a cornerstone of ancient Hindu texts and life A. Masculine B. Gender equality C. Feminine D. Gender specific

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 35 96. In ancient India Women possessed joint ownership of property rights with men, and, inconceivably for the time, being allowed to ______A. Attachment B. Detachment C. Divorce D. Marriage

97. The ancient institution of was a practice whereby a potential bride chooses a husband from a congregation of suitors. (Swayamvara)

98. The ancient is a highly evolved guide to harmonious relationships and gracious co-existence (Kama Sutra)

99. In a number of matriarchal communities, descent and inheritance is traced through the ______A. Parental B. Maternal lineage C. Affectionate D. Kind

100. Communities in modern India include the Nair, Bunt and Khasi communities (Matrilineal)

101. Which community women are still known to marry multiple husbands? A. Parsi B. GujjarC. Khasi D. Ahir

102. Threats to the relatively advanced rights of women in India initially came during the later Vedic age such as ______A. Upanishads B. Smritis C. Epics D. Vedas

103. Threat to the rights of Women further embedded through the imposition of reclusive policies such as the ______imposed by the Moghuls (pardah)

104. India of the Vedas entertained a respect for women amounting to __ A. Adoration B. Praise C. Worship D. Invocation

105. In Indian Civilization places the woman on a level with the ______A. Goddess B. Nature C. Man D. Earth

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 36 Celebration of War Heros who protect the nation and the people

106. When a gallant soldier fell fighting, his______usually marked the spot by raising there a stone bearing the name and fame of the fallen hero (compatriots)

107. In the______gives an elaborate account of gallantry awards A. Agama B. Brahma Sutras C. CharakaSamhita D. Arthasastra, Kautilya

108. ______has commanded respect and recognition in all societies from ancient times to contemporary period (Gallentry)

Param Veer Chakra Award for highest bravery and sacrifice

109. Amogha Astra used by ______to kill vitra to release life giving waters for the benefit of mankind A. Lieutenant GaneveLalji, B. PunitaArora C. Indra D. M P Shumathi

110. In______it is said that this Vajra was made out the theAsthis (bones) of Dadhici for the benefit of the word A. Vedas B. Epics C. Puranic literature D. Upanishads

111. Most of Param Veers having laid down their lives for the cause of the ______(Mother land Bharat)

112. Most of Param Veers were ______and the martyrs belong to all communities and religions A. Modern B. Cultured C. Young D. Fledgling

113. All the Param Veers were worthy of ______A. Admiration B. Respect C. Reverence D. Devotion

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 37 The First Param Veer Major

114. At which year Pakistan launched the tribal invasion of Jammu & Kashmir? A. 1950 B. 1947 C . 1955 D. 1958 115. Pakistan intention was to______the Kashmir valley by force A. Capture B. Liberate C. Grab D. Give 116. To save the State from a tribal invasion, which was approaching the valley at a very fast pace, India dispatched troops to ______A.Jammu B. Anantanag C. Srinagar D. Anantanag& Srinagar 117. As no enemy was seen during ______two companies moved back to Srinagar by 1400 hrs A. Inspect B. Patrolling C. Safeguard D. Ignore 118. The______did not return fire for fear of killing innocent people of the village. A.Reserved B. Coy C. Prudish D. Demure 119. The accurate and devastating fire of the enemy inflicted heavy _____ on D Coy A. Disaster B. Misfortune C. Casualties D. Calamity 120. Major Somnath Sharma understood the ______of the situation and the imminent threat to both Srinagar town and the airfield was looming large before his eyes A.PressureB. Gravity C. Force D. Unimportance 121. While Major Sharma was busy fighting the enemy, a______exploded on the ammunition near him (Mortar shell) 122. Major Sharma last message to Brigade HQ, received a few moments before he was killed was The enemy are only ______from us. A. 30 yards B. 50 yards C. 20 yards D. 60 yards

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 38 The Second Param Veer: NaikJadunath Singh

123. The expected enemy attack came to the Naushahra on the ______of February 6th, at 0640 hrs A. Middle of night B. Foggy morning C. Morning D. Evening

124. The enemy started the attack by opening fire from their______on the Taindhar ridge on an Indian patrol A. Paling B. Stake C. Pickets D. Strike

125. The whole of______the surrounding hills became live with bursts of machine gun and crunches of mortar fire (Taindhar)

126. Under the cover of darkness the enemy crept up to the______(Indian pickets)

127. At this juncture NaikJadunath Singh displayed great______& superb leadership A. Courage B. Bravery C. Valour D. Spirit

128. When all men including NaikJadunath Singh were wounded, he personally took over the ______from the wounded bren-gunner (bren gun)

129. NaikJadunathSingh______Of personal safety encouraged his men to fight A. Forgetful B. Unmindful C. Unconscious D. Careless

130. NaikJadunath Singh fire was so ______that what looked like a certain defeat was turned into a victory A. Calamitous B. Disastrous C. Devastating D. Mortifying

131. NaikJadunath Singh was honoured with the highest wartime ______medal (Gallantry)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 39 Third Param Veer - Second Lt Rama RaghobaRane (1948)

132. Indian troops then planned an advance from Naushahra to Rajouri to protect the natives from______Of the raiders A. Horror B. Enormity C. Wickedness D. Atrocities . 133. On April 9th Rama RaghobaRane men continuously worked for twelve hours to clear______and remove roadblocks A. Excavation B. Mines C. Ditch D. Stock 134. Where the road was found ______Rama RaghobaRane, made a diversion for the column to pass through A. Abstract B. Unusable C. un-negotiable D. Infeasible 135. Rama RaghobaRane cleared huge roadblock of 5 big surrounded by mines and covered by intensive machine-gun fire A. Neem Trees B. Pine trees C. Mango Trees D. Toonaciliata 136. The enemy pickets perched on the adjoining hills were all approaches to this roadblock A. Preserve B. Guarding C. Conduct D. Supervise 137. Rama RaghobaRane drove to the______in a tank and crouching under it, blasted the block with mines A. Obstuction B. Barricade C. Blockade D. Roadblock 138. Rama RaghobaRane made a substantial contribution in facilitating the Indian advance on ______A. Samba B. Rajouri C. Anantnag D. Ramban 139. Due to Rane substantial contribution on Rajouri It cost the enemy about ______and many more wounded A. 100 dead B. 500 dead C. 1000 dead D. 200 dead

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 40 Fourth Param Veer Piru Singh

140. HavildarPiru Singh, at the age of 30, showed remarkable______in the Indo-Pak war in 1948 A. Humility B. Bravery C. valour D. Power 141. At which state Major Piru Singh was born on 20 ? A. Bihar B. Haryana C. D. Punjab 142. During the Jammu & Kashmir operations in summer Pakistani raiders mounted a strong counter______in the Tithwal sector A. Abusive B. Delightful C. Terrible D. Offensive 143. The enemy also forced the Indian Army to vacate their forward positions across river______A. Bringhi B. Lidder C. Kishanganga D. Rambi 144. Overlooking the narrow path were the hidden enemy ______A. Shelter B. Fortification C. Block house D. Bunkers 145. During the battle Piru Singh was with the leading section of the company, more than half of which was______by the devastating fire of the enemy A. Crop B. Trim C. Mowed down D. Clip 146. HavildarPiru Singh rushed forward to deal with the enemy medium machine gun post, which was playing______with his troops A. Calamity B. Havoc C. Destruction D. Disorder 147. HavildarPiru Singh still continued the advance, shouting the battle cry ____ (Raja Ramchandra Ki Jai) 148. The blood dripping from HavildarPiru Singh face almost______him A. Disturbed B. Dazzled C. Blinded D. Upset

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 41 149. The responsibility of clearing the enemy from the______feature lay with Havildar Piru Singh alone (Hill) FiffthParam Veer - NaikKaram Singh

150. The enemy fled in utter confusion across the ______after dumping their arms and equipment in the river A. Lidder B. Indus C. Kishanganga D.Jhelum 151. The battle of Tithwal went on for months. The enemy could not make a ______on the Indian defences A. Impression B. Hollow C. Dent D. Cavity 152. During the attack fire was so devastating that nearly all bunkers in the ______were damaged. A. Cluster B. Platoon area C. Squadron D. Patrol 153. Sikh played a very important role in beating back the enemy ______A. Aggression B. Invasion C. Onslaught D. Offense 154. NaikKaram Singh was commanding a forward ______when the enemy launched the attack A. Frontier B. Position C. Entrance D. Outpost 155. The outpost was attacked eight times and the Sikhs ______the enemy every time A. Brush off B. Attract C. Repulsed D. Throw back 156. Ignoring all dangers NaikKaram Singh crawled from place to place encouraging his men to keep up the ______A. Agreement B. Fight C. Dispute D. Contest 157. Lance NaikKaram Singh and his men also repulsed ______more enemy attacks, which followed. A. Two B. Five C. Three D. Eight 158. Lance NaikKaram Singh was an inspiration to his ______and a threat to the enemy. A. Colleague B. Family C. Companion D. Comrades

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 42 159. Lance NaikKaram Singh was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal for his outstanding role in the battle of ______(Tithwal) Sixth Param Veer - CaptGurbachan Sigh Salaria

160. When Captain Salaria in platoon strength tried to link up with the Gorkha Company to reinforce the ______A. Barricade B. Roadblock C. Obstruction D. Blockade 161. The enemy held the area strongly with two______and 90 men A. Immured B. Armories C. Armoured Cars D. Amores 162. Captain Salaria was not_____ by the superior enemy strength and firepower. A. Prevent B. Frighten C. Deterred D. Discourage 163. The Gorkhas then charged the enemy with bayonets, khukris and ______(Hand-grenades) 164. In the sharp encounter, Captain Salaria and his men killed ______of the enemy and knocked out two enemy cars A. 50 B. 100 C. 40 D. 150 165. Captain bold action completely______the enemy who fled despite numerical superiority A. Disheartened B. Optimistic C. Demoralised D. Deflated 166. Captain Salaria was wounded in the______a burst of enemy automatic fire . A. Leg B. Neck C. Shoulder D. Arms 167. Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria Subsequently, he died of his______wounds A. Trivials B. Leaden C. Grave D. Ponderous 168. For extraordinary leadership and devotion to duty, Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria was awarded the highest ______medal (wartime)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 43 Seventh Param Veer Major Mohan Singh Thapa

169. At 0600 hours on 21 October 1962, the Chinese opened a barrage of ______and mortar fire over Sirijap-1 post A. Weapons B. Big guns C. Artillery D. Ordanance 170. Major Thapa and his men repulsed the attack, inflicting heavy______on the enemy. A. Disaster B. Calamity C. Misfortune D. Casualties 171. The Chinese were not ______by the defeat A. Confound B. Dismayed C. Disturb D. Disconect 172. The third Chinese attack was, however, more powerful and ______A. Extrodinary B. Harsh C. Intense D. Forcible 173. When the Chinese finally overran it Major Thapa jumped out of his trench and killed many intruders in ______fighting (hand- to-hand) Eighth Param Veer SubedarJogindr Singh

174. At 0530 hours on October 23rd, the Chinese launched a heavy attack on the ______(Bum La axis) 175. SubedarJoginder Singh, despite a wound in the______refused evacuation. A. Neck B. Thigh C. Legs D. Shoulder 176. SubedarJoginder Singh, therefore, manned a light machine______and killed a large number of enemies (Gun) 177. SubedarJoginder Singh, could not stem the ______of the enemy advance single handedly A. Stream B. Tide C. Torrent D. Rush 178. Finally better weapons and numerical superiority of the enemy prevailed and Subedar Singh was killed in this ______battle A. Clash B. Classic C. Epic D. Impressive

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 44 Ninth Param Veer - Major

179. The icy winds howling through ______were biting and benumbing. (Rezang La) 180. In the dim light of the morning the ______were seen advancing through nullahs to attack No.7 and No.8 platoon positions A. Pakistan B. Chinese C. Burma D. Afghanistan 181. About 350 Chinese troops commenced advance through the ______(Nullahs) 182. The platoon, however, fought valiantly till there was no ______A. Residue B. Legacy C. Survivor D. Debris 183. Major Shaitan Singh, the Company Commander, displayed exemplary leadership and courage in the battle of ___ (Rezang La) Tenth Param Veer - Abdul Hameed

184. The enemy made repeated attacks on Grenadiers positions but was frustrated in all the attempts A. Weapons B. Guns C. Probing D. Smart 185. During the critical juncture, Hamid was commanding a gun detachment A. Withdraw B. Recoilless C. Steady D. Falter 186. Seeing the gravity of the situation, Hamid moved out to a flank with his gun mounted on a ______(jeep) 187. As Hamid he fired to hit yet another enemy tank, he was mortally wounded by a ______(Explosive shell) 188. inspired his ______to put up a gallant fight to beat off the enemy tank assault A. Colleague B. Friend C. Comrades D. Opponent

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 45 Eleventh Paramveer -Lieutenant Colonel ArdeshirBurzarjiTarapore

189. The biggest tank battle of the 1965 Indo-Pak War took place at in the Sialkot sector (Phillora) 190. When wounded Lieutenant Colonel ArdeshirBurzarjiTarapore refused to be______A. Abandon B. Evacuated C. Discharge D. Vacate TwelthParam Veer - Naik

191. Lance Naik Albert Ekka went with the left forward company of the______in the attack A. Army B. Contigent C. Battalion D. Squadron 192. Lance Naik Albert Ekka observed that an enemy light machine gun was ______deadly fire from a bunker A. Emit B. Discharge C. Ventilate D. Belching 193. Unmindful of Lance Naik Albert Ekka personal safety, he______to the building and hurled a grenade into the bunker A. Clamber B. Slither C. Crawled D. Rush Thirteenth Param Veer NirmalJit Singh Sekhon 194. NirmalJit Singh Sekhon was born on ______state A. Rajasthan B. Kerla C. Punjab D. Mumbai 195. NirmalJit Singh Sekhon was commissioned into the ______on 4 June 1967 as a Flying Officer. ( Indian Air Force) 196. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 NirmalJit Singh Sekhon was erving with the ______Squadron A. 15 B. 18 C. 10 D. 12 197. NirmalJit Singh Sekhon is remembered for his gallantry and statues of him have also been erected in many cities in ______(Punjab)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 46 FourteethParam Veer - 2nd Lt ArunKhetrapal

198. At which year Lieutenant ArunKhetarpal was born? A. 1945 B. 1950 C. 1960 D. 1952 199. Arun came from a family with a long tradition of service in the _____ (Army) 200. In SanawarArunKhetarpal distinguished himself both in______and______(Academics, sports) 201. For his conspicuous gallantry in the face of the ______Lt. ArunKhetarpal was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal A. Competitor B. Enemy C. Terrorist D. Criminal Fifteenth Param Veer - Major Hoshiar Singh

202. Major Hoshiar Singh was also Mentioned-in______A. Celerity B. Swiftness C. Despatches D. Expedition 203. The ______was covered with deep minefields on both sides and protected by well-fortified defence by the enemy. A. Hill B. Valleys C. Village D. River 204. Major Singh unmindful of the enemy shelling, encouraging his men to remain ______and fight A. Dedicated B. Steadfast C. Intense D. Inflexible 205. Major Singh displayed the most conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy, grim determination and______spirit A. Abiding B. Willful C. Indomitable D. Stubborn Sixteenth Param Veer NaibBana Singh

206. The Indian Army prepared the fresh operation to capture the ______(Post) 207. Theoperation to capture the post called ______(Operation Rajiv)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 47 208. On ______year was awarded the Param veer chakra (1988) 209. At the time of ______Bana Singh was the only PVC awardee who was still serving in the Army (Kargil war) 210. Bana Singh and his soldiers including Chunillal climbed the steep ______high wall of ice (457m) Seventeenth Param Veer - Major R Parameswaran

211. Under the ______Agreement many Indian Army units were dispatched A. India-China B. Indo- Sri Lanka 212. With great presence of mind Major Parameswaran encircled the militants from the ______and boldly charged enemy A. Dorsal B. Front C. Hindmost D. Rear 213. During the hand-to-hand combat that followed, one militant shot Major Parameswaran in the ______A. Thigh B. Chest C. Legs D. Hands Eighteenth Param Veer - Lt Manoj KummarPandey

214. Quickly sizing up the situation, the young officer led his platoon along a ______treacherous ridge that led to the enemy position A. Cramped B. Compressed C. Narrow D. Precarious 215. While still short of the objective, the enemy fired upon the Indian soldiers effectively ______the Indian attack A. Postponed B. Stalling C. Interrupt D. Hinder 216. Although wounded in the ____ and _____he pressed on his solitary charge with grim determination till he closed in on the first bunker. A. Leg, Hand B. Shoulder, Leg C. Shoulder, Chest D. Leg, Chest

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 48 217. Manoj Kumar Pandey last word was ______[Na Chodnu” (Don’t Leave Them) ] Nineteenth ParamVeeer - GranadierYogendar Singh Yadav

218. Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav Platoon Commander and 2 others fell to the heavy volume of ______A. Weapons B. Automatic fire C. Guns D. Fire 219. Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav hit by three bullets in his and ______A. Chest, Leg B. Hand, Shoulder C. Groin, shoulder D. Chest, Shoulder 220. Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav with two of his colleagues in an extremely fierce hand-to-hand combat, killing three ______soldiers A. Chinese B. Pakistani C. Afghanistan D. Burma Twentieth Param Veer - Rifleman

221. Without concern for personal safety Rifles charged towards the enemy bunker, through a hail of ______A. Weapons B. Guns C. Automatic fire D. Fire 222. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar almost instantly he took two bullets in his______and______A. Legs, Chest B. Chest, forearm C. Shoulder, Hand D. Forearm, leg 223. ______enemy soldiers, taken completely by surprise were killed by Rifleman Sanjay Kumar on the spot A. Two B. Four C. Three D. Six 224. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, who martyred in the cause of the motherland in the 1999 Kargil war against ______A. China B. Pakistan C. Afghanistan D. Nepal

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 49 Twentieth Param Veer - Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

225. Without concern for personal safety Rifles charged towards the enemy bunker, through a hail of ______A. Weapons B. Guns C. Automatic fire D. Fire Twenty First Param Veer Capt Vikaram Batra

226. Captain VikramBatra, 13 JAK Rifles, and his ______Company was given the task of recapturing Point 5140 (Delta) 227. Captain Batra along with______of his men climbed on regardless A. Three B. Five C. Two D. One 228. Captain Batra single handedly engaged three enemy soldiers in Close ____ and killed them A. Encounter B. Struggle C. Combat D. Surrender 229. Captain Batracompany is credited with killing at least ______Pakistani soldiers and recovering a heavy machine gun. A. 50 B. 20 C. 5 D. 8 230. Captain Batra led his men to even more ______with the recapture of Point 4750 and Point 4875 A. Supremacy B. Superiority C. Glorious victories D. Achievement 232. Captain VikramBatra last words were______(Jai Mata Di)

Thematic Competitions - Class - XII 50 14. Vedic Mathematics

Competition Rules Type of the Game: Written Category: Boys/Girls No. of player: Individual Duration: 30 Minutes

1. Four Digit Square (Digits 0 to 9) 2. Square Root of - Perfect and non perfect squares 6 Digits (Answer with digits rounded to two decimals) 3. Division - Dwajank (Division 2 digits – Exactly divisible case) 4. Partial fractions - Para Vardhiya (when denominator is expressible as the product of non repeated linear factors) 5. Solving quadratic equation using derivative method.

Reference Book: Speed Mathematics - Secrets of Lightning Mental Calculation - Bill Handley

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