Worldly Whiz
Urdu Vocabulary
Out of This World
Cinema
100

Located in the city of Amritsar, this sacred Sikh site is renowned for its full golden dome and is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations for Sikhs. 

The Golden Temple. 

100

This word is used to express 'thanks' or 'thank you'

What is 

شکریہ

(Shukriya)

100

This gas giant, known for its prominent ring system, is the sixth planet from the Sun in our solar system

What is 

Saturn

100

In Bollywood, the 'Filmfare Awards' are often referred to as the Indian equivalent of this prestigious Hollywood film awards ceremony

What are 

the Oscars

200

This border is located between the two twin cities of Lahore and Amritsar. 

What is the Wagah Border. 

200

The Earth revolves around this 

What is 

سورج

(Suraj)

200

In 1969, this Apollo mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon

What is 

Apollo 11

200

Known as the 'King of Bollywood,' this actor has appeared in over 80 Bollywood films and has a global fan following.

Who is 

Shah Rukh Khan

300

What African mountain is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and is a popular trekking destination?

Mount Kilimanjaro

300

Thanksgiving occurs during this season

What is 

خزاں

(Khizaan)

300

Launched in 1990, this space telescope has provided breathtaking images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial objects.

What is 

The Hubble Telescope 

300

This 2001 film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was India's official entry for the Academy Awards and starred Aamir Khan in the lead role

What is 

Lagaan


400

The Radcliffe Line marked the boundary between the Indian and Pakistani portions of which two former British Indian provinces?

What are the Punjab Province and Bengal Presidency. 

400

This word is used to describe 'moonlight' 

What is 

مہتاب

(Mehtab)

400

What term is used to describe the powerful explosion that occurs when a massive star reaches the end of its life cycle and collapses under its own gravity?

What is 

a supernova

400

Composed by A.R. Rahman, this song from the film Dil Se became a global hit and features a dance sequence on a moving train

What is 

Chaiyya Chaiyya

500

In which African country can you find the Ahaggar Mountains, known for their striking landscapes and the highest peak, Mount Tahat?

Algeria

500

This word is used to describe 'dawn' or 'early morning' 

What is 

سحر

(Seher)

500

This Polish astronomer formulated a heliocentric model of the solar system in the 16th century, challenging the prevailing geocentric view

Who is 

Nicolaus Copernicus

500

Released in 1975, this film directed by Ramesh Sippy is considered a classic and is known for its iconic characters, Jai and Veeru

What is 

Sholay