Hindu Mythology
What is the literal meaning of the word "Diwali"?
a) Festival of Lights
b) Victory of Good over Evil
c) Row of Lamps
d) Celebration of Life
c) Row of Lamps
Who is known as the God of Cricket?
a) Virat Kohli
b) MS Dhoni
c) Sunil Gavaskar
d) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Sachin Tendulkar
Which popular indian bread is baked in a clay oven called a tandoor?
a) Roti
b) Naan
c) Chapati
d) Paratha
b? Naan
Who is known as the King of Bollywood?
a) Shah Rukh Khan
b) Aamir Khan
c) Salman Khan
d) Saif Ali Khan
a) Shah Rukh Khan
What famous Diwali Sweet does Emirates serve in Economy Class onboard flights to India during the week of Diwali?
a) Motichoor Laddu
b) Kaju Katli
c) Pista Roll
d) Peda
a) Motichoor Laddu
Which demon king did Lord Rama defeat in the Ramayana?
a) Kumbhakarna
b) Ravana
c) Mahishasura
d) Hiranyakashipu
b) Ravana
In cricket, how many players are on the field at one time?
a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13
b) 11
Which spice gives curry its yellow colour?
a) Cumin
b) Turmeric
c) Coriander
d) Cardamom
b) Turmeric
Which city is considered the hub of Bollywood, and home to the Hindi film industry, as well as where most celebrities live?
a) Delhi
b) Bangalore
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
What percentage of EK Group workforce is Indian?
22.20% (13,710 employees)
Diwali marks the victory of good over evil. Which Hindu epic narrates the story of Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana?
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Puranas
b) Ramayana
In which format of cricket to teams play a maximum of 20 overs per side?
a) Test Cricket
b) One day international (ODI)
c) T20 Cricket
d) Country Cricket
c) T20 Cricket
Which of these is a popular South Indian dish?
a) Biryani
b) Samosa
c) Dosa
d) Butter Chicken
c) Dosa
Which Bollywood movie features the famous song "Jai Ho"?
a) Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
b) 3 Idiots
c) Lagaan
d) Slumdog Millionaire
d) Slumdog Millionaire
Emirates flights from India are known to have a high number of this:
a) Flowers
b) Children
c) Cargo
d) Wheelchair passengers
d) Wheelchair passengers
Which scripture is considered as the holy book for Hindus? During Diwali excerpts from the book are recited.
a) Bhagavad Gita
b) Mahabharata
c) Puranas
d) Vedas
A) Bhagawad Gita
Which country is known as the home of cricket?
a) India
b) South Africa
c) England
d) Australia
c) England
Which traditional Indian drink is made with yoghurt, water and spices?
a) Lassi
b) Chaas
c) Jaljeera
d) Mojito
a) Lassi
Which Indian movie, has the most number of British actors in it?
a) Namastey London
b) Mangal Pandey
c) Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
d) Lagaan
d) Lagaan
How many stations does Emirates operate to in India? Name them.
9 - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Trivandrum
Diwali is also celebrated to honor which Hindu goddess, known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
a) Saraswati
b) Lakshmi
c) Durga
d) Parvati
b) Lakshmi
Who was the first Indian cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket?
a) Virendar Sehwag
b) Sunil Gavaskar
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Rahul Dravid
a) Virendar Sehwag
Garam masala is a popular spice blend in Indian cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavor. Can you name five spices commonly included in the preparation of garam masala?
The song "Jai Ho" from the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Who composed the music for this song?
a) A.R. Rahman
b) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
c) Pritam
d) Vishal-Shekhar
a) A.R. Rahman
Where and when did Emirates start operating flights to India?
October 1985, Mumbai and Delhi