Whose Grave?Whose Grave?

Q) In the Bambaiyya dialect of Hindi (Bhai Q) In the Bambaiyya dialect of Hindi (Bhai logon ki bhasha) some unusual words are logon ki bhasha) some unusual words are used like mamu, bhidu, shaana, chikna etc used like mamu, bhidu, shaana, chikna etc which have now passed into more of the which have now passed into more of the local language. Certain animal names are local language. Certain animal names are also used e.g ‘Kauwa’ means mobile also used e.g ‘Kauwa’ means mobile phone, ‘Ghoda’ means ‘a gun’s trigger’; in phone, ‘Ghoda’ means ‘a gun’s trigger’; in the same dialect, What do ‘Bakri’, ‘Bhains’ the same dialect, What do ‘Bakri’, ‘Bhains’ and ‘Haathi’ mean?and ‘Haathi’ mean?

Ans: Bakri- Smartphone, Bhains- Ans: Bakri- Smartphone, Bhains- Laptop, Haathi- Desktop ComputerLaptop, Haathi- Desktop Computer

Q) In the Marvel Comics Universe, Q) In the Marvel Comics Universe, The ____ The ____ _____ is an immortal and mutable _____ is an immortal and mutable manifestation of the prime universal force of manifestation of the prime universal force of life and passion. Born of the void between life and passion. Born of the void between states of being, it is a child of the universe. It states of being, it is a child of the universe. It is the nexus of all psionic energy which does, is the nexus of all psionic energy which does, has, and ever will exist in all realities of has, and ever will exist in all realities of the omniverse, the Guardian of Creation, and the omniverse, the Guardian of Creation, and of the dangerously powerful M'Kraan Crystal.of the dangerously powerful M'Kraan Crystal.

The _____ is among the most feared beings in The _____ is among the most feared beings in all of existence — having the power to cut all of existence — having the power to cut and re-grow any part of the universe, as well and re-grow any part of the universe, as well as destroy it entirely, which is part of the it's as destroy it entirely, which is part of the it's purpose: "The Judgment of the _____", to burn purpose: "The Judgment of the _____", to burn away the obsolete. The ______ _____ is away the obsolete. The ______ _____ is described as being "the embodiment of the described as being "the embodiment of the very passion of Creation – the spark that very passion of Creation – the spark that gave life to the Universe, the flame that will gave life to the Universe, the flame that will ultimately consume it."ultimately consume it."

Ans: The Phoenix ForceAns: The Phoenix Force

Q) Q) A group of 9 special courtiers in the A group of 9 special courtiers in the courts of King Vikramaditya and Akbar courts of King Vikramaditya and Akbar were given the name of ‘Navratnas’. In the were given the name of ‘Navratnas’. In the court of Raja Krishnadevraya a designated court of Raja Krishnadevraya a designated name was given to a group of 8 special name was given to a group of 8 special courtiers (of which Tenaliramana was also courtiers (of which Tenaliramana was also a part). What is that name? a part). What is that name?

Ans: The AshtadiggajasAns: The Ashtadiggajas

Q) Q) there once was a little girl who never there once was a little girl who never knew love until a boy broke her HEARTknew love until a boy broke her HEART

"We will all laugh at gilded butterflies.""We will all laugh at gilded butterflies."

BRIAN, BRIAN,

   

"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."insane by those who could not hear the music."

Ans: Ans: Tattoos Tattoos on on Megan Megan Fox’s Fox’s bodybody

Q) XYQ) XY is a town situated in the north-western is a town situated in the north-western region of Koderma District in Jharkhand, India. region of Koderma District in Jharkhand, India. It is situated in the Damodar Valley. It was It is situated in the Damodar Valley. It was once home to the Mica Kings who controlled once home to the Mica Kings who controlled the largest share of mica mining  and export the largest share of mica mining  and export activity in the world. XY is considered to be activity in the world. XY is considered to be the Indian equivalent of a place in the African the Indian equivalent of a place in the African country Mali. Often, when XY’s natives attend country Mali. Often, when XY’s natives attend interviews, they are greeted with surprise interviews, they are greeted with surprise because of them belonging to XY.because of them belonging to XY.

X which is a village in Jharkhand, whereas the X which is a village in Jharkhand, whereas the word Y comes from Hindi word for pond. X is word Y comes from Hindi word for pond. X is also said to be a local folk dance. Some people also said to be a local folk dance. Some people believe it originates from the hindi word for believe it originates from the hindi word for "brush", which is commonly used as fuel for "brush", which is commonly used as fuel for cooking in the villages. Give the name XY.cooking in the villages. Give the name XY.

Ans: Jhumri-TaliyaAns: Jhumri-Taliya

Who was the last owner of this Who was the last owner of this Property ? What comes in the Property ? What comes in the

blanked part?blanked part?

Ans: Michael Jordan (23, Jordan’s Ans: Michael Jordan (23, Jordan’s no. at the Chicago Bulls)no. at the Chicago Bulls)

Q) In 1983, when the development of video Q) In 1983, when the development of video games was almost at its peak with 3.2 Billion $ games was almost at its peak with 3.2 Billion $ revenue, a massive contraction of the industry revenue, a massive contraction of the industry occurred which sent the industry tumbling down occurred which sent the industry tumbling down to 100 million $. The crash was almost entirely to 100 million $. The crash was almost entirely blamed on Atari’s—the big game and console blamed on Atari’s—the big game and console maker’s ‘X’ game which was heavily marketed maker’s ‘X’ game which was heavily marketed but developed in only a mere six weeks. The but developed in only a mere six weeks. The reason given for such negligence was that reason given for such negligence was that as   ‘X’ was a big phenomenon at that time, Atari as   ‘X’ was a big phenomenon at that time, Atari wanted to take advantage of the holiday season wanted to take advantage of the holiday season and hence had to rush it. What was X? and hence had to rush it. What was X?

Ans: The E.T. (Extra-Terrestrial) Ans: The E.T. (Extra-Terrestrial) GameGame

Q) Who is she? What is her claim to fame? Q) Who is she? What is her claim to fame? Why can’t she open a Facebook Account Why can’t she open a Facebook Account with her ‘real’ name?with her ‘real’ name?

Ans: Caterina Fake (cofounder of Ans: Caterina Fake (cofounder of Flickr and Hunch) Flickr and Hunch) She cannot open an account on facebook She cannot open an account on facebook as ‘Fake’ is a banned word in account as ‘Fake’ is a banned word in account names.names.

EntertainmentEntertainment

Connect:Connect:

1) 6644 HB1) 6644 HB2) 6520 HB2) 6520 HB3) 6384 HB3) 6384 HB4) 6667 HB4) 6667 HB5) 7000 HB5) 7000 HB

Ans: Gene Autry’s Five Stars on the Ans: Gene Autry’s Five Stars on the Walk of FAME for Motion Pictures, Radio, Walk of FAME for Motion Pictures, Radio, Recording, Television, Live TheatreRecording, Television, Live Theatre

HB- Hollywood BoulevardHB- Hollywood Boulevard

Q) Q) A story of the ‘X’ appears in the Eastern versions of the Alexander A story of the ‘X’ appears in the Eastern versions of the Alexander romance, which describes Alexander the Great and his servant romance, which describes Alexander the Great and his servant crossing the Land of Darkness to find the ‘X’.  Arabic versions of crossing the Land of Darkness to find the ‘X’.  Arabic versions of the the Alexander Romance Alexander Romance which were very popular in Spain during which were very popular in Spain during the period the explorers started journeying towards America. the period the explorers started journeying towards America.

These earlier accounts clearly inspired the popular medieval These earlier accounts clearly inspired the popular medieval fantasy fantasy The Travels of Sir John MandevilleThe Travels of Sir John Mandeville, which also mentions ‘X’ , which also mentions ‘X’ as located at the foot of a mountain outside Polombe as located at the foot of a mountain outside Polombe (modern Kollam) in India.(modern Kollam) in India.

In the 16th century the story of ‘X’ became attached to the In the 16th century the story of ‘X’ became attached to the

biography of the conquistador Juan Ponce de León and continues to biography of the conquistador Juan Ponce de León and continues to be attached with him. be attached with him.

In modern day, an archaeological park named ‘X’ has been built in In modern day, an archaeological park named ‘X’ has been built in St. Augustine, Florida where Ponce de León is said to have landed. St. Augustine, Florida where Ponce de León is said to have landed.

In August 2006, popular American magician David In August 2006, popular American magician David Copperfield claimed he had discovered a true “X" amid a cluster of Copperfield claimed he had discovered a true “X" amid a cluster of four small islands in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas which he four small islands in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas which he recently purchased for roughly $50 million. recently purchased for roughly $50 million.

What is ‘X’?What is ‘X’?

Ans: The Fountain of Youth.Ans: The Fountain of Youth.

Q) ‘____ _____ _____ ____’Q) ‘____ _____ _____ ____’ is an English phrase  is an English phrase and idiom, common in the United Kingdom. It is used to and idiom, common in the United Kingdom. It is used to describe a state of confusion or disarray. The similar describe a state of confusion or disarray. The similar phrase "to set the world on ____ ___ ____", used phrase "to set the world on ____ ___ ____", used by Geoffrey Chaucer in, about the mid 1380's, seems, by Geoffrey Chaucer in, about the mid 1380's, seems, from its context, to mean "to hazard the world" or "to risk from its context, to mean "to hazard the world" or "to risk one's life".one's life".

Another possibility responsible for popularising the Another possibility responsible for popularising the phrase is that it may have come from a dispute between phrase is that it may have come from a dispute between the Merchant Taylors' and Skinners' Livery the Merchant Taylors' and Skinners' Livery Companies. The two, which were founded in the same Companies. The two, which were founded in the same year, argued over the ____ place in the order of year, argued over the ____ place in the order of precedence. After more than a century, in 1484 the then precedence. After more than a century, in 1484 the then Lord Mayor of London Sir Robert Billesden decided that Lord Mayor of London Sir Robert Billesden decided that the companies would swap between ____ and _____ the companies would swap between ____ and _____ and feast in each others' halls. Give this very popular and feast in each others' halls. Give this very popular phrase.phrase.

Ans: At Sixes and SevensAns: At Sixes and Sevens

Connect:Connect:

Ratnamanjri (The First One) ChitralekhaRatnamanjri (The First One) Chitralekha Chandrakala Chandrakala

KaamkandalaKaamkandalaLeelavati RavibhamaLeelavati RavibhamaKaumudi PushpavatiKaumudi PushpavatiMadhumalathi PrabhavatiMadhumalathi PrabhavatiTrilochana PadmavatiTrilochana PadmavatiKirtimati SunaiyanaKirtimati SunaiyanaSundarvati SatyavatiSundarvati SatyavatiVidhavati TaramatiVidhavati Taramati

Rooprekha Gyaanvati Rooprekha Gyaanvati Chandrajyoti Chandrajyoti Anurodhvati Dharmavati Anurodhvati Dharmavati Karunavati Karunavati Jailakshmi Jailakshmi

Mrignayani Malayavati Mrignayani Malayavati Vaidehi Vaidehi Maanvati Jayalakshmi Maanvati JayalakshmiKaushalya Roopmati (The Final One)Kaushalya Roopmati (The Final One)

Ans: Singhasan Battisi ki 32 Ans: Singhasan Battisi ki 32 Putliyaan… The small statuettes of women Putliyaan… The small statuettes of women which tell Raja Bhoj the stories about the which tell Raja Bhoj the stories about the wit, valour and kindness of the legendary wit, valour and kindness of the legendary King Vikram (Betaal Pachhisi in its entirety King Vikram (Betaal Pachhisi in its entirety is just one of those 32 stories.)is just one of those 32 stories.)

Q) The following is a list of the first five Q) The following is a list of the first five winners in a category established in winners in a category established in 2001 at the Cannes Film Festival:2001 at the Cannes Film Festival:

2001 -- Otis2001 -- Otis2002 -- Tähti2002 -- Tähti 2003 -- Moses2003 -- Moses2004 -- All ___2004 -- All ___2005 – Bruno2005 – Bruno

Who was the winner in 2011 and also Who was the winner in 2011 and also name the award?name the award?

Ans: The Palm Dog award won by Ans: The Palm Dog award won by ‘Uggie’ for ‘The Artist’‘Uggie’ for ‘The Artist’

Q) X’s name literally means Q) X’s name literally means "uncontrolled" or "without obstacles" . "uncontrolled" or "without obstacles" . He was the Grandson of Krishna and the He was the Grandson of Krishna and the Son of Pradyumna. He is said to have Son of Pradyumna. He is said to have been very much like his grandfather, to been very much like his grandfather, to the extent that he may be a the extent that he may be a jana avatarjana avatar. . He was kidnapped by his wife’s father He was kidnapped by his wife’s father Banasura, a devotee of Shiva and the Banasura, a devotee of Shiva and the attempt to rescue him ended in a battle attempt to rescue him ended in a battle between Shiva and Krishna (which between Shiva and Krishna (which ended in a draw). ‘X’ is now a popular ended in a draw). ‘X’ is now a popular name all over India and killer rage name all over India and killer rage among the youth for reasons not stated among the youth for reasons not stated above.above.

Ans: AniruddhaAns: Aniruddha

Q) The _____ _____ is an organization formed in Q) The _____ _____ is an organization formed in 1905. 1905.  It was initially felt that the name of the  It was initially felt that the name of the Society should be the _artin _hapender Club, in Society should be the _artin _hapender Club, in memory of a noted founding member, who had memory of a noted founding member, who had recently died at the age of twenty-five. However, recently died at the age of twenty-five. However, it was then agreed that the name “_____ ____" it was then agreed that the name “_____ ____" would be more appropriate and also it shared would be more appropriate and also it shared the same initials as those of _artin _hapender. the same initials as those of _artin _hapender. The motto of the society is the Latin The motto of the society is the Latin  indocilis indocilis privata loquiprivata loqui, roughly translated as "not apt to , roughly translated as "not apt to disclose secrets"; members give their word not disclose secrets"; members give their word not to wilfully disclose other than to bona fide to wilfully disclose other than to bona fide students of ____. Anyone breaking this or any students of ____. Anyone breaking this or any other rule may be expelled. Fill in the Blanks.other rule may be expelled. Fill in the Blanks.

Ans: The Magic CircleAns: The Magic Circle

ROUND CHANGEROUND CHANGE

Q) Q)  ’X’ is the largest extractor of natural gas in the  ’X’ is the largest extractor of natural gas in the world and the largest Russian company. world and the largest Russian company. ‘X’‘X’ belongs to the so-called national champions; a belongs to the so-called national champions; a concept advocated by former Russian president concept advocated by former Russian president Vladimir Putin, in which large companies in Vladimir Putin, in which large companies in strategic sectors are expected not only to seek strategic sectors are expected not only to seek profit, but also to advance Russia's national profit, but also to advance Russia's national interests. For example, X sells gas inside Russia interests. For example, X sells gas inside Russia considerably under the global market price as a considerably under the global market price as a form of subsidy to the public. Since 2001, X has form of subsidy to the public. Since 2001, X has taken over NTV, Russia's only nationwide state-taken over NTV, Russia's only nationwide state-independent television station held by the independent television station held by the oligarch Vladimir Gusinsky's Media-Most oligarch Vladimir Gusinsky's Media-Most holding. X is also the shirt sponsors of a major holding. X is also the shirt sponsors of a major German Bundesliga team. Name X?German Bundesliga team. Name X?

Ans: GazpromAns: Gazprom

Q) Q) In the In the Spider-Ham 25th Anniversary Special Spider-Ham 25th Anniversary Special ( A spin-off of spiderman in which a pig acts ( A spin-off of spiderman in which a pig acts like spiderman)like spiderman), Peter Porker aka Spider-Ham , Peter Porker aka Spider-Ham faces a group consisting of Green Gobbler faces a group consisting of Green Gobbler (a turkey who is this reality's version of Green (a turkey who is this reality's version of Green Goblin), Doctor Octopussy Cat (a cat who is Goblin), Doctor Octopussy Cat (a cat who is this reality's version of Doctor Octopus), this reality's version of Doctor Octopus), Sandmanatee (a manatee who is this reality's Sandmanatee (a manatee who is this reality's version of Sandman), Eelectro (an electric version of Sandman), Eelectro (an electric eel who is this reality's version of Electro), the eel who is this reality's version of Electro), the Buzzard (an opossum who is this reality's Buzzard (an opossum who is this reality's version of Vulture), and Mysteriape version of Vulture), and Mysteriape (a gorilla who is this reality's version (a gorilla who is this reality's version of Mysterio). Similarly to its member’s names, of Mysterio). Similarly to its member’s names, this incredible team was also named according this incredible team was also named according to the name of its counter-part team of to the name of its counter-part team of Spiderman’s foes. What was this team named?Spiderman’s foes. What was this team named?

Ans: The Swinester SixAns: The Swinester Six

Q) _______ Q) _______ is a semi-is a semi-public Brazilian multinational energy corporation public Brazilian multinational energy corporation headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the largest company in Latin America by market largest company in Latin America by market capitalization and revenue, and the largest capitalization and revenue, and the largest company headquartered in the Southern company headquartered in the Southern Hemisphere by market value. ______ is a world Hemisphere by market value. ______ is a world leader in development of advanced technology leader in development of advanced technology from deep-water and ultra-deep water oil from deep-water and ultra-deep water oil production. In September 2010 ______ production. In September 2010 ______ conducted the largest share sale in history, conducted the largest share sale in history, when US$72.8 billion worth of shares in the when US$72.8 billion worth of shares in the company were sold on the BM&F Bovespa stock company were sold on the BM&F Bovespa stock exchange. Upon the sale ______ immediately exchange. Upon the sale ______ immediately became the fourth-largest company in the world became the fourth-largest company in the world measured by market capitalisation.measured by market capitalisation.

Ans: PetrobrasAns: Petrobras

Q) She’s the only woman in the world to be Q) She’s the only woman in the world to be first lady of two diff. countries. Name her first lady of two diff. countries. Name her and the two countries.and the two countries.

Ans: Graca Machel (Mozambique Ans: Graca Machel (Mozambique and South Africa)and South Africa)

Q) ‘M’Q) ‘M’ is an American multinational investment is an American multinational investment management corporation and the world's management corporation and the world's largest asset manager. As of June 2011, the company largest asset manager. As of June 2011, the company has over $3.65 trillion in assets under management. has over $3.65 trillion in assets under management.

‘ ‘M’ is headquartered in Manhattan, New York City M’ is headquartered in Manhattan, New York City and is the leading provider of investment, advisory, and is the leading provider of investment, advisory, and risk management solutions.and risk management solutions.

Founded in 1988, initially offering fixed income Founded in 1988, initially offering fixed income products, ‘M’ has become a financial powerhouse products, ‘M’ has become a financial powerhouse while remaining out of the public eye. while remaining out of the public eye.

According to Ralph Schlosstein, CEO of Evercore According to Ralph Schlosstein, CEO of Evercore Partners, a NY-based investment bank: “ ‘M’ today is Partners, a NY-based investment bank: “ ‘M’ today is one of, if not the, most influential financial one of, if not the, most influential financial institutions in the world.” The ‘M’ fund is currently institutions in the world.” The ‘M’ fund is currently also the largest shareholder of Apple Inc., owning also the largest shareholder of Apple Inc., owning 5.5%, valued at more than $15 billion. Give ‘M’ ?5.5%, valued at more than $15 billion. Give ‘M’ ?

Ans: BlackRockAns: BlackRock

Q) Though the term ____ _____ has a medieval Q) Though the term ____ _____ has a medieval significance, significance, In modern terminology it has acquired In modern terminology it has acquired usage referring to the act of seeking and persecuting usage referring to the act of seeking and persecuting any perceived enemy, particularly when the search is any perceived enemy, particularly when the search is conducted using extreme measures and with little conducted using extreme measures and with little regard to actual guilt or innocence. It is used whether regard to actual guilt or innocence. It is used whether or not it is sanctioned by the government, or merely or not it is sanctioned by the government, or merely occurs within the "court of public opinion".occurs within the "court of public opinion".  An early instance is George Orwell's An early instance is George Orwell's Homage to Homage to CataloniaCatalonia(1938). The term is used by Orwell to (1938). The term is used by Orwell to describe how, in the Spanish Civil War, political describe how, in the Spanish Civil War, political persecutions became a regular occurrence.persecutions became a regular occurrence.The term is used when a search for wrongdoers The term is used when a search for wrongdoers becomes abused, and a defendant can be convicted becomes abused, and a defendant can be convicted merely on an accusation. For example, a History merely on an accusation. For example, a History channel documentary explains that "the search for channel documentary explains that "the search for runaway slaves becomes a _____ _____. A black man runaway slaves becomes a _____ _____. A black man can be convicted with merely an accusation. Unlike can be convicted with merely an accusation. Unlike white people, they do not have the right to trial by white people, they do not have the right to trial by jury. Judges are paid ten dollars to rule them as jury. Judges are paid ten dollars to rule them as slaves, five to set them free.“ Fill in these nasty slaves, five to set them free.“ Fill in these nasty blanks.blanks.

Ans: Witch HuntAns: Witch Hunt

Q) Name the character and the chips being Q) Name the character and the chips being advertised.advertised.

Ans: Fritos (of Frito-lay) advertised Ans: Fritos (of Frito-lay) advertised by the Frito Banditoby the Frito Bandito

Q) Whose mausoleum bears this inscription:Q) Whose mausoleum bears this inscription: تا قیامت شکر گویم ̀کردگار خویش راتا قیامت شکر گویم ̀کردگار خویش را

ہآ گر من باز بینم روئ یار خویش راہآ گر من باز بینم روئ یار خویش را

tā qiyāmat shukr gūyam kardigāre khīsh rātā qiyāmat shukr gūyam kardigāre khīsh rāāh! gar man bāz bīnam rūī yār-e khīsh rāāh! gar man bāz bīnam rūī yār-e khīsh rā

I would give thanks unto my God unto the day of I would give thanks unto my God unto the day of resurrectionresurrectionAh! could I behold the face of my beloved once more Ah! could I behold the face of my beloved once more

Ans: AnarkaliAns: Anarkali

Q) Q) ______ __________ ____ is a Latin phrase translated as "Remember your  is a Latin phrase translated as "Remember your mortality", "Remember you must die" or "Remember you will mortality", "Remember you must die" or "Remember you will die". Popular belief says the phrase originated in ancient Rome: die". Popular belief says the phrase originated in ancient Rome: As a Roman general was parading through the streets during a As a Roman general was parading through the streets during a victory triumph, standing behind him was his slave, tasked with victory triumph, standing behind him was his slave, tasked with reminding the general that, although at his peak today, reminding the general that, although at his peak today, tomorrow he could fall, or — more likely — be brought down. tomorrow he could fall, or — more likely — be brought down. The servant is thought to have conveyed this with the warning, The servant is thought to have conveyed this with the warning, “_____ ___". “_____ ___".  In the Christian context, the  In the Christian context, the ____ ________ ____ acquires a  acquires a moralizing purpose quite opposed to the moralizing purpose quite opposed to the Nunc est Nunc est bibendumbibendum theme of Classical antiquity. To the Christian, the  theme of Classical antiquity. To the Christian, the prospect of death serves to emphasize the emptiness and prospect of death serves to emphasize the emptiness and fleetingness of earthly pleasures, luxuries, and achievements, fleetingness of earthly pleasures, luxuries, and achievements, and thus also as an invitation to focus one's thoughts on the and thus also as an invitation to focus one's thoughts on the prospect of the afterlife. prospect of the afterlife.

Connect this latin phrase to the movie business.Connect this latin phrase to the movie business.

Ans: ‘Memento Mori’ book written by Ans: ‘Memento Mori’ book written by Jonathan Nolan which provided the Jonathan Nolan which provided the screenplay for Memento later copied into screenplay for Memento later copied into ‘Ghajini’.‘Ghajini’.

Q) ‘M’s’ first television appearance Q) ‘M’s’ first television appearance (aside from (aside from commercials) was in 2001 as a 5-year old Lana commercials) was in 2001 as a 5-year old Lana Lang in the pilot of Smallville. ’M’ was also Lang in the pilot of Smallville. ’M’ was also present in a memorable role on the kids channel present in a memorable role on the kids channel ‘Nickelodeon’. ‘Nickelodeon’.

Currently, ‘M’ plays the Currently, ‘M’ plays the role of ____, the lead role of ____, the lead character in the TV series character in the TV series ________. As of May . As of May 2010, ‘M’ earned US$180,000 per episode 2010, ‘M’ earned US$180,000 per episode of of ________, making ‘M’ the second-highest-paid , making ‘M’ the second-highest-paid child star on television. ’M’ was listed in the 2012 child star on television. ’M’ was listed in the 2012 edition of edition of Guinness World RecordsGuinness World Records as the  as the Highest Paid Child Actress for Highest Paid Child Actress for __________. Name ‘M’.. Name ‘M’.

Ans: Miranda Ans: Miranda Cosgrove Cosgrove (who plays (who plays Megan in Megan in Drake & Drake & Josh). Josh). Currently Currently doing doing iCarly.iCarly.

Q) Connect: (all blanks are the same)Q) Connect: (all blanks are the same)

a) Vasool Raja _____ a) Vasool Raja _____ b) Shankar Dada _____b) Shankar Dada _____ c) Uppi Dada _____c) Uppi Dada _____

Ans: Ans: MBBS (Remakes of Munnabhai MBBS (Remakes of Munnabhai MBBS in other parts of India) MBBS in other parts of India)

Q) In 1975, Five employees of Q) In 1975, Five employees of the William Morris Agency met over the William Morris Agency met over dinner one night after they discovered that they all had the same dinner one night after they discovered that they all had the same idea in mind: creating an agency of their own. However, Before they idea in mind: creating an agency of their own. However, Before they could obtain adequate financing for their venture, they were fired. could obtain adequate financing for their venture, they were fired.

By early 1975, business started in a small Century City, rented By early 1975, business started in a small Century City, rented office outfitted with card tables and folding chairs. The five agents office outfitted with card tables and folding chairs. The five agents had only two cars among them, and their wives took turns as had only two cars among them, and their wives took turns as receptionist. Within about a week, according to one industry insider, receptionist. Within about a week, according to one industry insider, they had sold their first three packages. Their partnership was they had sold their first three packages. Their partnership was based on teamwork with proceeds shared equally. There were no based on teamwork with proceeds shared equally. There were no nameplates on doors, no formal titles, no individual agent client lists. nameplates on doors, no formal titles, no individual agent client lists. Practices followed the company's two 'commandments': Be a team Practices followed the company's two 'commandments': Be a team player and return phone calls promptly. player and return phone calls promptly.

Currently one of the original five serves as the President of Currently one of the original five serves as the President of Universal Studios and another served as President of the Walt Universal Studios and another served as President of the Walt Disney Company from October 1995 to January 1997. Disney Company from October 1995 to January 1997.

In March 2009 In March 2009 Fast CompanyFast Company named their company among the 50  named their company among the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World, alongside Apple, Google Most Innovative Companies in the World, alongside Apple, Google and others, noting that "in Hollywood, there's ____ company and and others, noting that "in Hollywood, there's ____ company and then there's everybody else." then there's everybody else." FortuneFortune named it "the entertainment  named it "the entertainment industry's most influential organization." Name the company.industry's most influential organization." Name the company.

Ans: The Creative Artists AgencyAns: The Creative Artists Agency

Q) Q) 1696 - 1722 Oddeway Torre on the Malabar coast.1696 - 1722 Oddeway Torre on the Malabar coast.1698 - 1714 Dannemarksnagore at Gondalpara, southeast 1698 - 1714 Dannemarksnagore at Gondalpara, southeast of Chandernagore.of Chandernagore.1752 - 1791 Calicut.1752 - 1791 Calicut.October 1755 Frederiksnagore at Serampore, in present-October 1755 Frederiksnagore at Serampore, in present-day West Bengal.day West Bengal.1754/1756 the _______ under the name Frederiksøerne.1754/1756 the _______ under the name Frederiksøerne.1763 Balasore (already occupied 1636-1643).1763 Balasore (already occupied 1636-1643).  Tranquebar in present-day Tamil Nadu state, Serampore in Tranquebar in present-day Tamil Nadu state, Serampore in present-day West Bengalpresent-day West Bengal

Ans: Territories occupied by The Ans: Territories occupied by The Danish East India Company (Denmark)Danish East India Company (Denmark)

Q) Name this band of boys?Q) Name this band of boys?Heathcote Barbary - Rhythm guitarHeathcote Barbary - Rhythm guitarGideon Crumb - BagpipesGideon Crumb - BagpipesKirley Duke - Lead guitarKirley Duke - Lead guitarMerton Graves - CelloMerton Graves - CelloOrsino Thruston - DrumsOrsino Thruston - DrumsDonaghan Tremlett - BassDonaghan Tremlett - BassMyron Wagtail - Lead singerMyron Wagtail - Lead singerHerman Wintringham - LuteHerman Wintringham - Lute

Ans: The Weird Sisters from Harry Ans: The Weird Sisters from Harry PotterPotter

Q) Name the person who has Q) Name the person who has clothes?clothes?

Ans: Tom FordAns: Tom Ford

Q) Newspaper Report of an accident on April 30, 1900:Q) Newspaper Report of an accident on April 30, 1900:‘The south-bound passenger train No. 1 was running ‘The south-bound passenger train No. 1 was running under a full head of steam when it crashed into the under a full head of steam when it crashed into the rear end of a caboose and three freight cars which rear end of a caboose and three freight cars which were standing on the main track, the other portion of were standing on the main track, the other portion of the train being on a sidetrack. The caboose and two of the train being on a sidetrack. The caboose and two of the cars were smashed to pieces, the engine left the the cars were smashed to pieces, the engine left the rails and plowed into an embankment, where it rails and plowed into an embankment, where it overturned and was completely wrecked, the baggage overturned and was completely wrecked, the baggage and mail coaches also being thrown from the track and mail coaches also being thrown from the track and badly damaged. The engineer was killed outright and badly damaged. The engineer was killed outright by the concussion. His body was found lying under the by the concussion. His body was found lying under the cab, with his skull crushed and right arm torn from its cab, with his skull crushed and right arm torn from its socket. The fireman jumped just in time to save his socket. The fireman jumped just in time to save his life. The express messenger was thrown against the life. The express messenger was thrown against the side of the car, having two of his ribs broken by the side of the car, having two of his ribs broken by the blow, but his condition is not considered dangerous.’blow, but his condition is not considered dangerous.’Name the Engineer who died, the only fatality of this Name the Engineer who died, the only fatality of this accident who gave up his life to save his passengers accident who gave up his life to save his passengers and has become an American hero since then.and has become an American hero since then.

Ans: Ans: Casey Casey JonesJones

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Q) Even before Sachin, she was the first person to score a Q) Even before Sachin, she was the first person to score a double century in ODI Cricket (she scored 229, greater double century in ODI Cricket (she scored 229, greater than Sehwag’s total even). Name her. Against which than Sehwag’s total even). Name her. Against which team did she achieve the feat.team did she achieve the feat.

Ans: Belinda Clarke of Australia Ans: Belinda Clarke of Australia

against Denmark at the Middle Income against Denmark at the Middle Income Ground in Mumbai in 1997.Ground in Mumbai in 1997.

Q) Q) ““____ _________ _____" is a common slang phrase, used as a " is a common slang phrase, used as a simple existential observation that life is full of simple existential observation that life is full of imperfections, either "imperfections, either "Así es la vidaAsí es la vida" or "" or "C'est la vieC'est la vie". The ". The phrase is an acknowledgment that bad things happen to phrase is an acknowledgment that bad things happen to people for no particular reason. people for no particular reason.

In the 1994 film In the 1994 film Forrest GumpForrest Gump, It was suggested that , It was suggested that

Forrest Gump created the slang. When he was running Forrest Gump created the slang. When he was running across the country, a bumper sticker designer asked him across the country, a bumper sticker designer asked him about whatever Gump wanted to say so he could put it about whatever Gump wanted to say so he could put it on a bumper sticker and sell it; at the time, Forrest on a bumper sticker and sell it; at the time, Forrest stepped on dog excrement and in the following dialogue, stepped on dog excrement and in the following dialogue, part of the phrase was uttered.part of the phrase was uttered.

The phrase also was heard again on the movie scene in The phrase also was heard again on the movie scene in 2011, perhaps with greater influence than before this 2011, perhaps with greater influence than before this time. time. Give the phrase.Give the phrase.

Ans: Shit Happens!Ans: Shit Happens!

Q) ‘E’Q) ‘E’ is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a  is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar. Despite his scholarly highly successful scholar. Despite his scholarly eminence, ‘E’ is bored and disappointed. He decides to eminence, ‘E’ is bored and disappointed. He decides to call on the Devil for further knowledge call on the Devil for further knowledge and magic powers and pleasures of all the world. In and magic powers and pleasures of all the world. In response, the Devil's representative, Mephistopheles, response, the Devil's representative, Mephistopheles, appears. There’s a bargain M will serve ‘E’ with his appears. There’s a bargain M will serve ‘E’ with his magic powers for a term of years (or E’s whole life), but magic powers for a term of years (or E’s whole life), but at the end of the term, the devil will claim E's soul and at the end of the term, the devil will claim E's soul and later ‘E’ will serve the devil in hell.later ‘E’ will serve the devil in hell.

During the term of the bargain, ‘E’ makes use of M in During the term of the bargain, ‘E’ makes use of M in various ways like seducing a beautiful and innocent girl, various ways like seducing a beautiful and innocent girl, named Gretchen, whose life (and family) is ultimately named Gretchen, whose life (and family) is ultimately destroyed. However, Gretchen's innocence saves her in destroyed. However, Gretchen's innocence saves her in the end, and she enters Heaven. In a famous rendition, the end, and she enters Heaven. In a famous rendition, ‘E’ is saved by God's grace via his constant striving—in ‘E’ is saved by God's grace via his constant striving—in combination with Gretchen's pleadings with God in the combination with Gretchen's pleadings with God in the form of the Eternal Feminine.form of the Eternal Feminine. However, in the early tales, ‘E’ is irrevocably corrupted However, in the early tales, ‘E’ is irrevocably corrupted and believes his sins cannot be forgiven; when the term and believes his sins cannot be forgiven; when the term ends, the devil carries him off to Hell. Connect ‘E’ to a ends, the devil carries him off to Hell. Connect ‘E’ to a female character in the Tintin comics.female character in the Tintin comics.

Ans: E- Faust, The songs sung by Bianca Ans: E- Faust, The songs sung by Bianca Castafiore are generally always from the Castafiore are generally always from the Opera ‘Faust’.Opera ‘Faust’.

Q)Q) Gene Autry's version of a now famous Gene Autry's version of a now famous song holds the distinction of being the song holds the distinction of being the onlyonly

No.1 hit to fall completely off the chart No.1 hit to fall completely off the chart after hitting No.1 towards the late part of after hitting No.1 towards the late part of the year 1949. The official date of its No. 1 the year 1949. The official date of its No. 1 status was for the week ending January 7, status was for the week ending January 7, 1950,making it the first No.1 song of the 1950,making it the first No.1 song of the 1950s. None the less, it sold 2.5 million 1950s. None the less, it sold 2.5 million copies the first year, eventually selling a copies the first year, eventually selling a total of 25 million, and it remained the total of 25 million, and it remained the second best-selling record of all time until second best-selling record of all time until the 1980s.Name the song.the 1980s.Name the song.

Ans: Rudolph, the ReindeerAns: Rudolph, the Reindeer

Q) What famous work of writing also referred to in a Steven Q) What famous work of writing also referred to in a Steven Spielberg movie came about because of this report submitted Spielberg movie came about because of this report submitted by by the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, William Schouler:the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, William Schouler:

Pvt. Arthur Edward _____, Company C, Massachusetts 1st Heavy Pvt. Arthur Edward _____, Company C, Massachusetts 1st Heavy Artillery (served June 24, 1861 – May 28, 1862)Artillery (served June 24, 1861 – May 28, 1862)Absent without official leave. Absent without official leave.

Sgt. Charles N. _____, Company D, 20th Massachusetts (July 18, Sgt. Charles N. _____, Company D, 20th Massachusetts (July 18, 1861 – May 3, 1863) -- Killed near Fredericksburg, Virginia.1861 – May 3, 1863) -- Killed near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Cpl. Henry C. ____, Company K, 32nd Massachusetts (1862 – Cpl. Henry C. ____, Company K, 32nd Massachusetts (1862 – 1864)-- Captured in 1864, paroled, and honorably 1864)-- Captured in 1864, paroled, and honorably discharged that December. (Listed as killed at Gettysburg in discharged that December. (Listed as killed at Gettysburg in Schouler's records.)Schouler's records.)

Pvt. Oliver C. ______, Jr., Company E, 58th Massachusetts Pvt. Oliver C. ______, Jr., Company E, 58th Massachusetts (February 26, 1864 – July 30, 1864)(February 26, 1864 – July 30, 1864)Killed near Petersburg.Killed near Petersburg.

Cpl. George A. ____, Company H, 25th Massachusetts Cpl. George A. ____, Company H, 25th Massachusetts (September 17, 1861 – July 7, 1864)(September 17, 1861 – July 7, 1864)Captured at Petersburg. Later army pension records showed Captured at Petersburg. Later army pension records showed that he was held prisoner and may have deserted to the that he was held prisoner and may have deserted to the enemy. Final fate not clear.enemy. Final fate not clear.

Ans: The Bixby Letter Ans: The Bixby Letter By Abraham Lincoln referred to in the movie By Abraham Lincoln referred to in the movie

‘Saving Private Ryan’.‘Saving Private Ryan’.

Q) X ‘s dimensions are:Q) X ‘s dimensions are:Length :157 m, 515 ftLength :157 m, 515 ftWidth: 26.2 m, 86 ftWidth: 26.2 m, 86 ftHeight: 15.7 m, 52 ftHeight: 15.7 m, 52 ftIt’s shape was assumed as a truncated pyramid, It’s shape was assumed as a truncated pyramid, square at its base, and tapering to a square square at its base, and tapering to a square peak one cubit on a side; later on it was thought peak one cubit on a side; later on it was thought of as a rectangular box with a sloping roof.of as a rectangular box with a sloping roof.It is said that the dimensions of X correspond to It is said that the dimensions of X correspond to the dimensions of the human body, which the dimensions of the human body, which according to Christian doctrine is the body of according to Christian doctrine is the body of Christ, and in turn the body of the ChurchChrist, and in turn the body of the Church

Ans: Presumed dimensions of Ans: Presumed dimensions of Noah’s ArkNoah’s Ark

Q) In Greek Mythology, ‘A’ the first king of Q) In Greek Mythology, ‘A’ the first king of Ephyra(Corinth) is told to be the craftiest amongst men, Ephyra(Corinth) is told to be the craftiest amongst men, and he even considered himself wiser than the God and he even considered himself wiser than the God Zeus himself. The angry Zeus sent the God of Death Zeus himself. The angry Zeus sent the God of Death Thanatos to chain him and take him to the netherworld Thanatos to chain him and take him to the netherworld Tartarus. However, the clever ‘A’ asked for a Tartarus. However, the clever ‘A’ asked for a demonstration and left Thanatos trapped in his own demonstration and left Thanatos trapped in his own chains. As a consequence, Ares(God of War) became chains. As a consequence, Ares(God of War) became angry as people doing battle became injured but did not angry as people doing battle became injured but did not die. die.

As a punishmentAs a punishment from the gods for this trickery ‘A’ was from the gods for this trickery ‘A’ was made to roll a huge boulder up a steep hill. Before he made to roll a huge boulder up a steep hill. Before he could reach the top, however, the massive stone would could reach the top, however, the massive stone would always roll back down, forcing him to begin again. always roll back down, forcing him to begin again. Because of this story, the word ‘B’ has come to mean Because of this story, the word ‘B’ has come to mean “endless and unavailing, as labor or a task“. Give ‘A’. “endless and unavailing, as labor or a task“. Give ‘A’.

Ans: Sisyphus (Sisyphean task)Ans: Sisyphus (Sisyphean task)

Q) What are these alarm clocks named? They were Q) What are these alarm clocks named? They were designed by an MIT graduate Gauri Nanda who won an designed by an MIT graduate Gauri Nanda who won an Ig Nobel Prize in Economics for the former’s invention. Ig Nobel Prize in Economics for the former’s invention. Its development and marketing has even become a Its development and marketing has even become a Harvard Business School Case Study: _____, the Harvard Business School Case Study: _____, the Runaway Alarm Clock and was also mentioned in the Runaway Alarm Clock and was also mentioned in the New York Times No. ‘1’ Bestseller ‘Switch’.New York Times No. ‘1’ Bestseller ‘Switch’.

Ans: Clocky (left) and Tocky (right)Ans: Clocky (left) and Tocky (right)