Bharat-Chakra ( VI )

1. The name, 'X' , was officially given by the British as they could not pronounce the Angami name Kewhira (Tenyidie for "the land where the flower Kewhi grows"). It is so called after the wild flowering plant Kewhi, found in the mountains. Earlier, 'X' was also known as "Thigoma". 'X' is a city.  Identify 'X'.

2. Identify this structure or the place.

3. Legend has it that a devout woman Kusuma offered worship to Shiva regularly by immersing a Shivalingam in a tank, as a part of her daily ritual worship. Her husband's first wife, envious of her piety and standing in society murdered Kusuma's son in cold blood. An aggrieved Kusuma continued her ritual worship, and when she immersed the Shivalingam again in the tank, her son was miraculously restored to life. Shiva is said to have appeared in front of her and the villagers, and then one is believed to have been worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam XXXX. Which Jyotirlangam?

4. Another Q on temple : Which group/organization uses the gopuram of the Srivilliputhur temple in its seal?

5. 'Y's autobiography is called "Mere Sangarshmai Jeevan Evam xxxxxxx Movement Ka Safarnama". Its spread across three volumes and is over 3300 pages ; and is in Hindi. Identify Y. ('xxxxxxx' -- deliberately cut)

Bharat-Chakra ( V )

Firstly, kindly accept my humble apologies for such a long gap between the quizzes. Starting today, Bharat-Chakra will be re-instantiated with a new vigor. Bharat-Chakra - (IV) is scrapped and no scoring will be done for the same.

Secondly, read on.... ;-)

(1) Connect the two:


(2) Priya Village Roadshow (PVR) is a joint venture company between X and Y. Name X and Y.

(3) Project ____ : collaboration with the Indian Government and universities to accelerate the development of local-language Web services. Fill in the blanks.

(4) Identify the Dude and what was his claim to fame?

(5) Connect : Dronaachaarya, Kripaacharya, Duryodhan, Karn, Ashwatthaamaa, Shakuni and Jayadrath.

Bharat-Chakra ( III )

Hi Quizzers,

This version of Bharat-Chakra is picture based - easy one to crack.

Simply, identify the persons in the pictures and send the answers in the following format ; Do strip the text except for the following while sending the answers

(1) Person on the left is :
(2) The lady is :
(3) The group :
(4) The person in the picture is :
(5) The person circled (convicted ) is :




Answers:
(1) Person on the left is : Jaganath Mishra, a controversial figure in the fodder scam.
(2) The lady is : Phoolan Devi
(3) The group : The Hinduja Prothers (Gopichand , Prakash and Srichand Hinduja)
(4) The person in the picture is : Aurbindo Ghosh
(5) The person circled (convicted ) is : Dara Singh (accused in the Staine's Case)

Bharat-Chakra ( II )

Answers on Friday (21-April-2006). Kindly mention the Subject Name as "Answers - Bharat-Chakra ( II )" while sending the answers to the above mentioned mail id.

(1) 'X' collected stones from the Shivalik foothills and neighbouring riverbeds on his bicycle over a period of seven years (1958 to 1965) and created this landmark what would otherwise have been a dumping ground for urban and industrial waste. The creator picked up pieces of foundry lime-kiln and metal workshop wastes and shaped them with his creative genius, resembling human, animal or abstract forms. The layout is based on the fantasy of a lost kingdom. What is 'X' and who created it?

(2) "Defying international law and disregarding the rights of the lower riparian country, India built 'Z' in 1975 on the 'X1' River just 11 miles from the border of 'Y'. The 'Z' diverted 'X1' water into India’s 'X2' River, causing tremendous hardship to 'Y'.One researcher estimates that the water diversion causes annual losses of more than $4 billion in one of the world’s poorest countries."

What is being reported here? [X1, X2 , Y and Z have been intentionally hidden]

(3) 'X' was the first Asian American and Indian American member of the US Congress.Identify 'X'.

(4) 'X' was a pioneer in bringing about a telecom revolution in India; he introduced the Rural automatic telephone exchanges [RAX] to some of the most isolated regions in the country.Accesibility ( and not density ) was his motto.The bright yellow STD PCO boxes in Inida is a direct manifestation of his efforts.He was the Chief Technology Adviser to the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

(5) This term 'T' changed its meaning from the name of a Kingdom to a collection of civil and military officers under the 'T' king, all of which were non-hereditary offices. Whats 'T' ? [Hint : The 'T' kings were called Swargadeos]

Answers:

(1) Nek Chand's Rock Garden
(2) India and The Farakka Dam .X1 = Ganges; X2 = Hoogly ; Y= Bangladesh; Z = Farakka Dam.
(3) Dalip Singh Saund
(4) Sam Pitroda
(5) Ahom

Bharat-Chakra ( I )

Gyaan.in is proud to present "Bharat-Chakra" - a series of quizzes aiming to explore and present various facets/trivia/info w.r.t India.

The quiz will be presented on Every Friday and the answers will be posted on the next Friday. Hope all of you like it.

(1) This art-form or style of fighting, more appropriately stick-fighting , is practiced in Southern India - especially in Tamilnadu(and also in Kerala).Hand and foot movements along with good reflexes are mandatory for this form of fighting.In this art, when the Master recognizes the Student has mastered the curriculum, only then he gives the red scarf to acknowledge him as a Master. Hence no "black-belt syndromes"! This form of fighting can also be seen in many Kollywood movies(esp during the 70-80s era).

(2) 'X' was instrumental in the downfall of the Mughal Empire.He was well known for his forts and guerrilla tactics that he used successfully to conquer and annexe many regions and provinces.He is also remembered for being the only secular king in medieval India. An organization has also adopted a new religion and made him the principal deity.Identify 'X'.[ Hint : Mumbai's International Airport was renamed in his honour]

(3) Her debut feature film won her the Golden Camera award at the Cannes Film Festival and was also nominated for an Oscar.She is a New York-based Indian film director.Her latest project is Maisha, a film lab to help East Africans and South Asians learn to make films. Her last master work Monsoon Wedding, a film about a chaotic Punjabi Indian wedding, was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice film festival.Identify this female.

(4) 'Z' happens to be a distinguished Atomic and Nuclear scientist .He studied cosmic rays under the Nobel laureate Dr.C. V. Raman at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.The Indian space Program was his brainchild - he can be clearly called as the Father of the Indian space Program. He was also involved in the creation on IIM ,Ahmedabad. Identify this National Hero and a Great Indian Physicist.

(5) 'X' was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a family with strong ties to the film industry. His father Salim Khan is a successful screenplay writer. One of Salim Khan's wives (he has two) is the famous dancer Helen. X's brothers P and Q are also actors, if not as successful as X. X has has two younger sisters, one married to actor Atul Agnihotri.X has also been in the news for some controversial reasons.[Trivia : He always appears in films wearing a bracelet with a turquoise stone; his father wears a similar "lucky" bracelet.]

Answers:
(1) Silambattam (Silambam)
(2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonslé
(3) Mira Nair
(4) Vikram Sarabhai
(5) 'X' = Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan popularly known as Salman Khan; 'P'= Sohail Khan ; 'Q' =Arbaaz Khan