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This a question set given by the quizmaster for the India Quiz at MI this year,

1.  Also known as Meenakshi, the name of which mythological figure means “large or winnow-like nails” in Sanskrit?

2. The Paisley pattern is often used in designs across the world. Though it originated in the Middle East and India, it gets this name from the Scottish town of Paisley, because their weavers were once the leading producers of shawls bearing this pattern. In India, this motif is associated with a fruit which it closely resembles. Which fruit?

3.  The livery of each coach is painted in bold primary colours and is based on the paintings of Mamta Banerjee. Also seen are a pair of running legs in blue among greenery, to indicate “speed”. This was introduced in 2009. What?

4.  Which radio show sponsored by Cadbury began airing on April12,1972 and was hosted first by Hamid Sayani and later, by Ameen Sayani, his brother?

5.  Examples from this set are

Neel Kamal
Tuta Hua Kaan
Sunhare PanjonWala Kekada
What is common to these publications?

6.  If you work in these places, you may be operating under ‘bagantime’, an unofficial timezone introduced during British times. This is one hour ahead of Indian Standard Time. Where would you be working in?

7.  How is the naval salute different from the salute made by the Air Force and the Army? Why?

8. Trends of what?

9.  This photograph shows one of the statues of late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, pulled down by the American troops in Baghdad’s Firdos Square. Interestingly, what is the latest work the sculptor behind this statues, which has become very famous too?

Hint- Think of BIG architechtural projects undertaken recently!

10.  Mandira Bedi hosted a cricket show during the 2006 cricket World Cup wearing this sari. This led to controversy related to the dress? Why? ( Please dont google, funda very workoutable from the picture)

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