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100
What is the national flower in India?
What is the Lotus?
It's not just a pretty flower; it holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in India. Here's why:
- Symbolism: The lotus represents purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth. It grows in muddy water but blossoms into a beautiful flower, symbolizing the journey of the soul from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge.
- Religious Significance: The lotus is associated with many Hindu gods and goddesses, like Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) and Brahma (the creator god). It's also significant in Buddhism, representing purity of body, speech, and mind.
- Art and Literature: You'll find the lotus depicted in ancient Indian art, architecture, and literature. It's a recurring motif in sculptures, paintings, and even yoga poses (think of the Padmasana or lotus pose).
100
Who stole the show as the leading lady in 'Chandni Chowk to China' and went on to become a Bollywood sensation?
Who is Deepika Padukone
100
in Which Shakespeare title did he write this famous statement
"All that glitters is not gold"
A. The Merchant of Venice
B. Romeo and Juliet
C. Hamlet
D. MacBeth
A. The Merchant of Venice
In essence, the quote written on a scroll in the 16th century play means that appearances can sometimes be deceiving. Shakespeare originally used the word “glisters,” an antiquated synonym of “glitters.”
100
This famous Italian figure was known for his arististic and scientific abilities kept detailed notebooks of his journey. His Magnum Opus was the Mona Lisa?
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci
100
This iconic landmark built for the 1889 World's Fair, hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Name the city and the landmark.
What is the Eifel Tower, Paris.
200
Which Indian state is known for its tea production?
Where is Assam?
200
What’s Hrithik Roshan’s secret identity—no capes, just a surname?
Nagrath
200
Charles Dickens wrote this famous script in the opening pages of this book?
"It was the best of times,
It was the worst of times,
it was the age of wisdom
it was the age of foolishness
it was the epoch of belief
it was the epoc of incredulity
it was the season of light
it was the season of darkness
it was the spring of hope
it was the winter of despair
A. Oliver Twist
B. Tale of Two Cities
C. Great Expectations
D. A Christmas Carol
B. Tale of Two Cities
200
Which ruler stated the following speech?
"We shall fight on the beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills..We shall never surrender..."We shall fight in France and on the seas and oceans"..."We shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air" ..."We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be"
Who is Winston Churchill?
200
Which Indian film won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024?
Anatomy of an Overheard Prayer (directed by Anant Mahadevan)
300
What is the national Emblem of India and where is it located?
What is the "Lion Capital of Ashoka" and it currently resides in Sarnath
300
This 2024 Bollywood film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time worldwide.
What is Pathaan?
300
This ancient Indian famous book contains this statement?
“Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.”
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
300
Which Indian King fought with Alexander the Great?
Who is Porus?
300
Which country recently experienced a devastating earthquake in December 2024, leading to significant international aid efforts?
Where is Morocco?
400
What is a traditional Indian ice cream called?
What is Kulfi?
400
Who directed the lyrical masterpiece 'Gully Boy', bringing street rap to Bollywood glamour?
Zoya Akhtar
400
Who wrote Ram Charith Manas? (A translation of Ramayan in Hindi)
Who is Tulsidas?
400
Which Country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Where is Norway?
400
What major sporting event did India host in 2024, with the slogan "Cheer for India"?
The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup
500
Which Indian philosophy emphasizes non-violence and respect for all living things?
What is Jainism?
500
This 2024 Bollywood film, a sequel to a popular 2018 horror-comedy, sees the return of Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, with the addition of new characters and spooky situations.
What is Stree 2?
500
In this famous children's series, this main character has to defeat a dark wizard. Name the first book in the series.
Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone.
500
Who is the first Nobel Prize winner from India in Physics?
Who is CV Raman?
500
What significant development occurred in India's space program in early 2024?
The successful test of the Gaganyaan abort mission
600
What is the highest Peak in India?
What is Kangchenjunga?
600
Which Movie was acted by both Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar?
What is Andaz
600
This bestselling novel by Dan Brown features symbologist Robert Langdon who uncovers a secret society while investigating a murder in the Louvre Museum.
The Da Vinci Code
600
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected Europe and Asia?
What is the Silk Road?
600
What astronomical event captivated skywatchers in April 2024?
A total solar eclipse visible across North America
700
This Indian singer and rapper, known for his distinctive blend of Punjabi and hip-hop influences, released the hit song "Excuses" in 2024, further solidifying his place as a leading artist in the Indian music scene.
Who is AP Dhillon?
700
Guess the movie from this image?
A. Yamla pagala deewana
B. Border
C. Gadar ek prem katha
D. Singh saab the great
C. Gadar ek prem katha
700
You and Two other Team Members must Name Three Things each of your respective spouse does that upsets you and your team Automatically get a 1000 Points!
Any 3 responses from three people on the team will do
700
Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe for the first time, though he didn't survive the journey?
Ferdinand Magellan - Though he did not survive
700
What popular social media platform faced scrutiny in 2024 for changes to its algorithm and content moderation policies?
TikTok
800
This Indian state, known for its biodiversity, is home to the one-horned rhinoceros and is the only place in India where the Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, and Indian rhinoceros coexist.
What is Assam?
800
Raj Kapoor was one of the doyens of the Indian film industry. 'Barsaat' was one of the hit movies directed by Raj Kapoor. Who starred opposite Raj Kapoor in the movie?
Answer: Who is Nargis?
'Barsaat', released in 1949 was a hit movie catapulting Raj Kapoor to fame. This movie starred Raj Kapoor and Nargis, who were one of the popular pairs in Bollywood. The movie marked the debut of music directors Shankar-Jaikishan. The movie starred Nimmi, not opposite Raj Kapoor, but opposite Prem Nath. In the movie, Pran (Raj Kapoor) and Gopal (Prem Nath) fell in love with Reshma (Nargis) and Neela (Nimmi) respectively. While Gopal ditched Neela, Pran and Reshma were united at the end of the movie.
800
The love of money is the root of all evil was said in this famous book?
What is the Bible?
800
What is the smallest country in the world?
Where is the Vatican City?
800
Which movie was the highest-grossing film of 2024?
What is The Super Mario Bros. Movie
1000
When was the national emergency created in India?
1975
1000
The first ever Indian feature film is said to be 'Raja Harishchandra' (meaning King Harishchandra), that was released in 1913. It starred Dattatraya Damodar Dabke as Harishchandra. Who was the director of this legendary film?
Answer: Dadasaheb Phalke
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke lived from 1870 to 1944. He is known as the Father of Indian Cinema. He was also the producer and scriptwright of this film. It was released on May 3 at Coronation Cinematograph, Mumbai. The entire cast was drawn from non-professionals. Phalke wanted to cast women in female roles, but no woman was willing to perform. He made a remake of this film in 1917. The Dadasaheb Phalke award, initiated by the Indian government in 1969 is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of Indian cinema. Harishchandra is a renowned figure in Indian culture. He sacrificed his wife, kingdom and son to keep his promise to Sage Vishwamitra. A Marathi film called Harishchandrachi Factory was released in 2009 that depicted the making of that film. It was India's entry for the Best Foreign Film Oscar in 2009-10 but it did not go to the final list.
1000
This famous book by Alexander Dumas had this famous quote
"All for one, One for All"
A. Around the world in 80 days
B. Tale of Two Cities
C. The Three Musketeers.
C. The Three Musketeers.
1000
Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Who is Michelangelo?
1000
This singer-songwriter broke the record for the most albums simultaneously charting in the Billboard 200's Top 10 in 2024.
Who is Taylor Swift?