Zaika Zone
This cooking technique uses dry heat, not oil, to deepen flavor — common in both home kitchens and restaurants.
Roasting
This structure in Paris was originally criticized as an eyesore.
Eiffel Tower
This composer trio created the soundtrack for Dil Chahta Hai (2001), widely regarded as a trendsetter in modern Bollywood music.
Shankar Ehsan Loy
Smallest country in the world by area
Vatican City
This classic cocktail balances bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar, creating a “puckering” but sweet drink.
Whiskey Sour
Despite the name, this “pepper” is neither spicy nor a pepper.
Bell Pepper
This ancient city was preserved because of a volcanic eruption
Pompeii
This director is famous for using dark, realistic settings and made films like Dev.D and Gangs of Wasseypur.
Anurag Kashyap
This planet is known as the “Morning Star” or “Evening Star.”
What is the clear, colorless liquor from Korea that has an alcohol content that varies from about 16.8% to 53% alcohol by volume (ABV)?
Soju
This French dessert is made of choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate or caramel glaze.
Eclair
Which structure was originally built as a mosque and later converted into a church?
A) Pantheon
B) Hagia Sophia
C) Notre-Dame
D) St. Peter’s Basilica
Hagia Sophia
In the movie Chak De! India, the Indian women's national hockey team defeated which team in the finals?
Australia
The only mammal capable of true flight.
Bat
This German herbal liqueur, whose name starts with “J,” is made from 56 herbs, spices, fruits, and roots, including licorice, giving it a strong, unique flavor.
Jägermeister
Which of these cheeses is not traditionally aged?
A) Parmigiano-Reggiano
B) Brie
C) Feta
D) Cheddar
Brie
This ancient city was preserved because of a volcanic eruption.
Pompeii
This film by Vishal Bhardwaj is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Maqbool
Which country invented paper?
China
The Caipirinha is considered the national cocktail of this country.
Brazil
This flavor term describes the savory taste identified as the fifth basic taste in the early 20th century.
Umami
Rediscovered in the 19th century, this ancient Middle Eastern city was carved directly into rose-colored rock.
Petra
Which of these films was not directed by Karan Johar?
A) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
B) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
C) Kal Ho Naa Ho
D) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Kal Ho Na Ho
Which of these countries has the most official languages?
1. South Africa
2. Canada
3. China
4. India
5. Turkey
South Africa
A Prohibition-era cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water, sometimes flavored with grenadine.
A) Clover Club
B) Negroni
C) Martini
D) French 75
Clover CLub