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QUIZ Question & Answers Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank QUIZ Question & Answers – For All Ages - Answers are highlighted 1. Recently, which among the following Indian Airliners has joined global airline industry Star Alliance? [A] Air India [B] GoAir [C] IndiGo [D] Jet Airways 2. World’s largest tiger reserve “Hukawang Valley Tiger Reserve” is located in : [A] Myanmar [B] China [C] Thailand [D] Nepal 3. Which of these actors have never appeared in advertisements [A] Govinda [B] Hritik Roshan [C] Shahrukh Khan [D] Anil Kapoor 4. Recently, India and Pakistan decided to have trade cooperation under NDMA. What does NDMA stands for _? [A]Non-discriminatory Market Access [B]Non-disputable Market Access [C]Non-discriminatory Money Access [D]Non-disputable Money Access 5. Which among the following river does not flow from east to west? [A]Tapti [B]Narmada [C]Krishna [D]Mahi 6. The Sangai Festival is organized in __: [A]Assam [B]Manipur [C]Mizoram [D]Nagaland 7. What is the least average daily per capita expenditure (DPCE) for village and cities respectively as per the latest data released by the National Sample Survey Office? [A]Rs.17 and Rs.23 [B]Rs.21 and Rs.25 [C]Rs.15 and Rs.21 [D]None of the above 8. Which among the following chemicals is used in Photography? [A] Silver Bromide [B] Potassium Chloride [C] Sodium Bromide [D] Magnesium Chloride 9. What is the number of states in India? [A] 14 [B] 16 [C] 25 [D] 29 Page: 1/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 10. When did India gain its Independence? [A] 15th August, 1946 [B] 15th August, 1947 [C] 26th January, 1950 [D] 26th January, 1947 11. 'Kuchipudi' is a dance associated with which state of India? [A] Mizoram [B] Nagaland [C] Kerala [D]Andhra Pradesh 12. Name the largest freshwater lake in India? [A]Dal Lake [B] Powai lake [C] Wular lake [D]Chilka lake 13. Name the annual fair of Rajasthan that is famous for its camel trading event? [A] Pushkar Mela [B] Kumbha Mela [C] Sonepur Mela [D]Suraj Kund Mela 14. In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa? [A] 17th Century [B] 14th Century [C] 15th Century [D] 16th Century 15. In computer terminology DPI refers to: ? [A]Data Process Information [B]Dots Per Inch [C]Data Programme Information [D]Data Protocol Integration 16. Thaipusam festival is celebrated by which of the following communities? [A]Tamil [B]Telugu [C]Marathi [D]Malayalam 17. Who among the following preached the doctrine of “One religion, one caste and one God for mankind“? [A] Jyotiba Phule [B] Vivekananda [C] Sri Narayan Guru [D] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Page: 2/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 18. Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ? [A]Shakargarh [B]Sultanpur [C]Nankana Sahib [D]Shahkot 19. Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ? [A]Rashtrakuta king Krishna I [B]Narasimhavarman II [C]Rashtrakuta king Krishna II [D]None of the above 20. Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization ? [A]Shimla [B]Kolkata [C]Chennai [D]Dehradun 21. Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in : [A]Rajasthan [B]Bihar [C]Uttar Pradesh [D]Madhya Pradesh 22. Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity? [A]Swaminarayan [B]Shiva [C]Krishna [D]Ganesh 23. The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is A.3:5 B.2:3 C. 2:4 D. 3:4 24. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted? A. Only the first stanza B. The whole song C. Third and Fourth stanza D. First and Second stanza 25. 'Dandia' is a popular dance of A. Punjab B. Gujarat C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra Page: 3/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 26. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from A. Rigveda B. Satpath Brahmana C. Mundak Upanishad D. Ramayana 27. Which of the following Akademis is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India? A. National School of Drama B. Sangeet Akademi C. Sahitya Akademi D. Lalit Kala Akademi 28. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity A.Ram B.Jaganath C. Shiva D.Vishnu 29. 'Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state? A. Karnataka B. Orissa C. Kerala D. Manipur 30. Which of the following dances is a solo dance? A. Ottan Thullal B. Kuchipudi C. Yakshagana D. Odissi 31. The National Anthem (jana gana mana ) was first sung in the year A.1911 B.1913 C. 1936 D.1935 32. Kathak is a classical dance of A. North India B. Tamilnadu C. Manipur D. Kerala 33. The head quarters of Sahitya Akademi is at A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Kolkata 34. The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at A. Nasik B.Ujjain C. Allahabad D. Haridwar Page: 4/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 35. The National Song of India was composed by A. Rabindranath Tagore B. Bankim Chandra Chatterji C. Iqbal D. Jai Shankar Prasad 36. Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan SeAchha'? A. Jaidev B. Mohammad Iqbal C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay D. Rabindranath Tagore 37. In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature? A. Onam B. Rongali Bihu C. Navratri D. Pongal 38. Who was known as Iron man of India? A. Govind Ballabh Pant B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Subhash Chandra Bose D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 39. The Indian to beat the computers in mathematical wizardry is A. Ramanujam B. Rina Panigrahi C. Raja Ramanna D. Shakunthala Devi 40. Which of the following was Satyajit Ray associated with? A. Classical music B. Commercial art C. Film Direction D. Classical dance 41. Amjad Ali Khan is associated with which of the following musical instruments? A. Sarod B.Veena C. Violin D.Sitar 42. In which field 'Aachan Maharaj' has distinguished himself? A. Painting B. Drama C. Dance D. Vocal Music 43. R. K. Laxman is a renowned A. Dance master B. Writer C. Cartoonist Page: 5/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank D. Journalist 44. Which of the following pairs of artists and their areas of specialization is not correct? A. Pt. Ravi Shankar - Sitar B. M. S. Subbulakshmi - Dance C. Hari Prasad Chaurasia - Flute D. Ustad Zakir Hussain Khan - Tabla 45. Who is known as 'Trimurthy of Carnatic Music'? A. Muthuswami Dikshitar B. Purandardasa C. Swami Thirunal D. None of these 46. Who is known as the 'Lady with the Lamp'? A. Florence Nightingale B. Sarojini Naidu C. Indira Gandhi D. Joan of Arc 47. Who is known as 'Indian Bismarck'? A. Kamaraj B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C. Nehru D.Rajaji 48. B. C. Roy Award is given in the field of A. Music B.Journalism C. Medicine D. Environment 49. Who has been awarded the first lifetime Achievement Award for his/her contribution in the field of Cinema? A. Ashok Kumar B. Hou Hsio-hsein C. Akiro Burosova D. Bernardo Burtolucci Page: 6/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 50. Which is the highest gallantry award in India? A. Param Vishishtat Seva Medal B. Param Vir Chakra C. Kirti Chakra D. Vir Chakra 51. Who is the first Asian Winner of Nobel Prize? A. C. V. Raman B. Rajiv Gandhi C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Mother Teresa 52. The first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi's 'Khel Ratna' award is A. Vishwanathan Anand B. Leander Peas C. Kapil Dev D. Limba Ram 53. The Arjuna Awards were instituted in the year A. 1965 B. 1961 C. 1963 D.1957 54. Arjuna Award is given for A. Exceptional service in emergency B. Bravery on battlefield C. Outstanding performance in sports D. Exceptional service in slum dwellers 55. Which state Government of India has instituted the Samman Award? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Andhra Pradesh Page: 7/20 Indian Association of Sacramento ( www.iassac.org ) – India Day 2017: Quiz on India – Question Bank 56. The only Indian to win the Nobel prize in physics is A. Dr. J.C. Bose B. Dr. C. V. Raman C. Dr. Vickram Sarabhai D. Dr. H. J. Bhabha 57. Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India? A. R. Venkatramanan B. Dr. Zakir Hussain C. V. V. Giri D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 58. Which of the following awards was conferred on Mrs. Kiran Bedi? A. Golden Globe B. Rani Lakshmi C. Magsaysay D. Saraswati 59. 'A Voice for Freedom' is a book written by A. Corazon Aquino B. Nayantara Sahgal C. Aung San Suu Kyi D. Benazir Bhutto 60. The owner of Star TV is A. Rupert Murdoch B. Tata Group C. Richard Attenborough D. George Lucas 61. The programme 'Gyan Vani' is broadcasted by A. Zee TV B. AIR C. Sony TV D. Doordarshan 62. Who is the author of the book 'My Experiments with Truth'? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Michael Anderson C. Winston Churchill D.
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