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100

Who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the movie?

Deepika Padukone

100

This stringed instrument, often associated with Indian classical music, has a long neck and is played with a bow

Sarangi

100

In which year did India gain its independence from British rule?

1947

100

This international body, founded in 1945, aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and promote social progress, better living standards, and human rights."

The United Nations

100

This is the national airline of India, known for its mascot Maharajah.

Air India

200

Who directed the critically acclaimed movie "Lagaan"?

Ashutosh Gowariker

200

Named the "Sitar Maestro," this legendary musician brought Indian classical music to international fame in the 1960s.

Ravi Shankar

200

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

200

Largest country by land

Russia

200

Founded in 1920, this is Australia's flag carrier and the third oldest airline in the world.

Qantas

300

From which movie is the iconic dialogue "Mere paas maa hai"?

Deewar

300

What was the significant civil rights speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. called?

I have a dream

300

Name the city that hosts the headquarters of the European Union.

Brussels

300

This aircraft, often referred to by its nickname "Jumbo Jet," revolutionized travel by being the first wide-body airplane produced.

Boeing 747

400

Which role did Gayatri Joshi play in Swades?

Gita

400

Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh?

Indira Gandhi

400

As of 2023, this country is the second-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP.

China

400

Which was the first airline to operate the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner?

Singapore airline

500

Which Bollywood movie was the first to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars?

Mother India

500

Name the ancient Sanskrit text, attributed to sage Bharata, which is considered the foundational work on Indian performing arts, covering theatre, dance, and music.

Natya Shastra

500

What landmark U.S. legislation, passed in 1964, aimed to end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

500

This doctrine, named after a U.S. President, aimed to contain Soviet expansion during the Cold War.

Truman Doctrine

500

What is the term for the system used to prevent ice from forming on the aircraft's wings and engine intake areas?

Anti-icing system