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AKHAND BHARAT QUIZ 2021
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TEJA INSTITUTIONS,KODAD

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Rules:
 There will be 4 rounds consisting 24 questions.
 First two rounds will move on pounce and bounce.
 Next two rounds will be on buzzer.
 Marking scheme: +15/-10 on pounce and buzzer +10 on direct.
 Videos should be on all the time {mandatory}.

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Question 1
Most of the temples in India are usually carved from the
bottom to the top, but there is one temple that is carved
from the shikara to the base. Which temple is this and
what is the technique they followed to achieve this
marvelous monolithic monument?

Answer:Kailasa Temple, Ellora Caves, Maharastra

Question 2
Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri are two sacred hills,
the first gets its name due to the death of an
ancient Indian king and the later is the location of
another famous king statue. Where are these hills
and name the two kings mentioned here?

Answer :Sravanabelagola, Chandra Gupta
Maurya & Baahubali

Question 3
This house that is located on a
hill adjacent to the Arabian Sea
in Mumbai was personally built
by a world famous leader in
1936. After 10 years, he had to
leave this house due to a
particular decision that he took.
Name the person and the reason.

Ans: Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Partition of India

Question 4
This original temple’s shikara (230
feet) has collapsed in the mid
1830s, the Jagmohan though
damaged, it still stands to date.
What is this temple and what was
the method that was used by the
britishers to stop this structure
from collapsing?

Ans: Konark Sun Temple,
Temple was sealed and filled with sand

Ans: Mumtaz Mahal tombs
(Ahukhana, Burhanpur; Taj Mahal, Agra)

Question 6
With an approximate population of 24,000, a small city in Central
India is the center of attraction for many world tourists. Even the
local auto and rickshaw drivers speak many foreign languages.
This city was visited by Ibn Battuta in the 14th century. It was
later damaged by Sikander Lodi in the 15th century. Out of the
original 85 monuments present in this city, only 25 have
survived.
Identify the city?

Question 7
The traditional rite ‘Saptapadi’ is mostly see in
Hindu families. What does this custom refer to?

Ans: The word, Saptapadi means "Seven steps". After tying the Mangalsutra, the
newlywed couple take seven steps, that is called Saptapadi. After the seventh
step, the couple legally become husband and wife.

Question 8
According to the Indian Food Theory, our
food has six different flavors which include
Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Astringent. Name the
other two flavors?

Question 9
A famous G.I. Tag whose practice was started
almost 306 years back is famous in a
particular South Indian Temple. The quantity
of this item sold is close to 3 lakhs per day.
Name the item that we are talking about?

Question 10
This pillar points towards a
particular destination and a
straight line drawn from this
pillar towards the destination
will not touch any landmass .
where is this pillar and what is
the final destination?

Question 11
‘Devasthal’ is a familiar name that is related to one
of the biggest scientific technology in Asia that is
located in India. What are we talking about and
where in India is it located?

Ans: Largest Reflection Telescope, Nainital,
Uttarakhand

Question 12
Brahma, Asura, Rakshasa, Daiva, Arsha,
Prajapathya.
 Connect these?

Ans: Types of Marriages in Ancient India

Question 13
Svetoslav Roerich is a Russian and Indian Painter who
lived in India for many years and was also awarded
the Padma Bhushan. He married a famous Indian
Actress who has a unique distinction in the field of
cinema. Who is she and what distinction does she
hold?

Ans: Devika Rani, first Dadasaheb Phalke
recipient

Question 14
The official Emblem of India which is adopted from the Lion
capital, has the Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes. But the original
Dharma-chakra has a different amount of spokes, the mistake
was identified later by Radha Kumud Mukherjee but Pandit
Nehru decided to stick with the 24-spoke wheel.
How many spokes did the original Dharma-chakra have?

Question 15
An eminent dancer, also nominated as a member
of the Rajya Sabha by PM Morarji Desai. The efforts
of this person were instrumental for the legislation
for the ‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act’ and
for later setting up of the Animal Welfare Board of
India. Identify the personality?

Question 16
This particular school located in Bombay has a
very interesting Alumni which includes
Dadasaheb Phalke, Bhanu Athaiya, Nana Patekar,
Jatin Das, Amol Palekar, Tyab Mehta and also a
Nobel Recipient who was born and brought up
in this school campus. Which institution are we
talking about?

Answer : : J. J. School of Art (Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy
School of Art)

Question 17
Which is the only Princely state
in India that used its own
currency till 1959?

Answer : : Hyderabad State (Hyderabad Rupee)

Question 18
A famous historical site was covered by jungle
until accidentally discovered by a Colonial British
Officer, later it was renovated by the Nizam of
Hyderabad state. It is visited by millions of tourists
every year. Identify the historical site?

Question 19
During the Khilafat Movement, as a Symbol of
Unity between religions, The leaders of the Indian
National Congress took a decision related to the
Golden Temple in Amritsar. Which historical
decision are we talking about?

Ans: Closing the Golden Temple, and handing the
keys to the muslims

Question 20
He was nominated 16 times for the Nobel Prize
in Literature and 11 times for the Nobel Peace
Prize, but was never awarded the prize even
once. Name the person?

Question 21
According to the puranas, Vishvakarma's (architect of the gods)
daughter Sanjana was married to Surya. Due to the Sun's blazing
light and heat, she could not go near the Sun. She complained to
her father about this. Vishvakarma made the sun shine less so
that his daughter could hug the Sun. The leftover stardust was
collected by Vishvakarma and made into three divine objects.
Identify them?

Ans: Pushpaka Vimana, Trishula of Shiva and
Sudarshana Chakra

Question 22
This familiar language is offered as a
subject in 14 German Universities and
it is also the state language of
Uttarakhand. Which language is it?

Question 23
Seasons usually bring us different fruits and
flowers. But in India, a particular season is
responsible for the creation of the symbol of a
deity. Lakhs of people visit this place and they
are actually helped by people belonging to
another religion. Identify the shrine?

Question 24
The people of India give a lot of importance to flora
and fauna and even worship them in certain places.
Aanayoottu is one such festival where a certain species
of animal are fed.
Name the animal and the city where this festival takes
place?

Answer : Elephants and Thrissur

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