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Round 38

Q. No.	Asked by	Answered by
1	ViswaPrabha	Shahid
2	Shahid	ViswaPrabha
3	ViswaPrabha	Shahid
4	Shahid	Lynch
5	Prasad	Shahid
6	Prasad	ViswaPrabha
7	ViswaPrabha	Malabaari
8	Malabaari	Diya Kannan]
9	Diya Kannan]	ViswaPrabha
10	ViswaPrabha	Nanda Kumar
11	Nanda Kumar	Diya Kannan]
12	Diya Kannan]	ViswaPrabha]
13	ViswaPrabha]	Diya Kannan]
14	Diya Kannan	ViswaPrabha
15	Diya Kannan	Nanda Kumar
16	Nanda Kumar	Diya Kannan
17	Prasad	Siva
18	Prasad	Jisha
19	Diya Kannan	Jisha
20	Jisha	Shahid
21	Jisha	Shahid
22	Prasad	Commander
23	Animeshkulkarni	Diya Kannan
24	Diya Kannan	Prasad
25	Prasad	Goutham787

Leaderboard

Round 38

Questions Asked	User Name	Questions Answered
1	Animeshkulkarni	0
0	Commander	1
6	Diya.Kannan	5
0	Goutham787	1
2	Jisha	2
0	Lynch	1
1	Malabaari	1
2	Nanda Kumar	2
6	Prasad	1
2	Shahid	5
0	Siva	1
5	ViswaPrabha	5

Questions

The new quiz board is ready! Winner of the last round is invited to put forward his first question:

Shahid or Vishwa pl. keep the quiz moving..Prasad (talk) 16:16, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.01

She is quite an old queen. In fact the oldest among those who still rule! Catch her at 22. That's what Kolkata did. But in due course, destiny took her to Bihar where she trod new pathways of progress.

Many seasons passed. Tired enough, she was brought back home for a long rest.

Having matured gracefully and earned her fame, with pretty makeup and fresh costumes, she was then transferred to a new palace at the capital where many took turns to steal a glance.

Old she may be, but still she rules and jogs to the countryside poised and regular. At the break of this millennium, she was duly credited in a city with a crushed wall.

Who is she? ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 21:42, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

Fairy Queen (locomotive). Shahid • ^Talk2me 23:35, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

That was pretty fast and precise! So it's your turn again, Shahid! Please bring up some excellent questions and please do so promptly! Thanks ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 12:08, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.02

I'll try to follow the previous format, here it is:

She used to take many people on a date to the past, and actually, this habit is not new to her.
Icing her fiancee without blinking an eye, this
madam did not expect to see him coming back
in the form of one of her most beloved students.

Who is she? Shahid • ^Talk2me 12:56, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky! Prasad (talk) 14:45, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

No, read it again. And Helena is not Indian, is she? Shahid • ^Talk2me 16:11, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

May be time for a clue !! Prasad (talk) 14:15, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

The clue is right there in the question itself!! If another wrong answer is given, I'll give another clue. Shahid • ^Talk2me 14:20, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Annie Besant?? Prasad (talk) 15:32, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Okay then, here's the second part:

Good-looking and graceful, and ever so elegant!

When she tried it abroad with her student's uncle, it didn't work.

Forget the student, and add the first letter of her name to his initials.

Yes, it's Shahrukh Khan - watch his movies, namely, Chalte Chalte and KANK

It will be difficult not to think about her again

And the one who's responsible for this magic is the one who's often associated with some disco dancer.

When she took a whole new and different path with this disco dancer, it did not work either.

But she was undeterred. Her dates continued, and were her most popular adventures.

Now it can't be clearer than that, I suppose. Shahid • ^Talk2me 21:00, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

Simi Garewal? ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ (talk) 01:29, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Rekha? Prasad (talk) 03:59, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Yup, Simi Garewal it is.

The dates to the past belong to her show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

This habit is not new to her because she appeared in Karz, a film dealing with reincarnation, in which she killed her fiancee, and ultimately he came back as Rishi Kapoor, who played her student in Mera Naam Joker.

She tried her luck in the US with Siddhartha, co-starring Shashi Kapoor.

Why did I mention SRK's films Chalte Chalte and KANK?? Because there's an old movie starring her called Chalte Chalte, which has that famous song "Chalte Chalte", which includes the line "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna..."

"the one who's responsible for this magic" is music director Bappi Lahiri, who is often associated with the the Disco Dancer, Mithun Chakraborty. And Garewal directed Mithun in her only directorial venture Rukhsat (1988), which got completely unnoticed. Shahid • ^Talk2me 10:04, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Phew! That was very very cryptic and bi-polar (linking both on-screen and off-screen clues), i doubt whether the question fits into the 'Quiz' format. I congratulate both of you for such thoroughly researched good question, Vishwa, pl. shoot another good question..Prasad (talk) 13:18, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Perhaps, as Prasad mentioned, I agree that Q2 was a bit overstretched. Even while answering, I was really not pretty pretty sure that my 'guess' would be correct! ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ (talk) 14:16, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.03

So, shall I continue on the same format? Here we go..

It all started when the man who would be the king arrived. On the earth, A piece of moon was marked up and I was to take my birth there. Thanks to the blessings of the rich and affluent of the land, in due course, I was born, up and standing.

Although they wanted me to pursue a career in heritage and history, just as young as I was, I served first as a babysitter. The times were demanding, so then I also had to serve the military, to take care of the fallen and injured.

In any case, soon did I return to my originally planned high-class assignment and ever since I have diligently continued on my mission.

Today, I am matured enough and can boast to be a star performer in my trade of work. To the nation, I have become a proud asset too.

Who am I? ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 14:16, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

by any chance is he Mahatma Gandhi? Prasad (talk) 15:52, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

No way! Incidentally, I had just arrived the same time around when he landed home! ;) ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 16:28, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Need more clues? I am not a person. ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 19:29, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Shahid • ^Talk2me 20:29, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Again, you are right! So please get ready and shoot your question! ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 22:13, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.04

Shahid, pl. post a new question !! Prasad (talk) 11:11, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Sorry for the delay, for some reason I was sure I had already posted a new one:

His dad was known for his association with UBG
And soon after the latter passed away the son took his seat.
But he expanded his range and his achievements gave him
such coveted numbers as 879/38. Shahid • ^Talk2me 13:39, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Vijay Mallya? Lynch7 14:02, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Yup. All yours. Shahid • ^Talk2me 17:19, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

I don't have a question ready, so I request anyone else to take the baton. Lynch7 05:06, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.05

Thanks Mike, may i put up the question.

Mr.X is from Afghanistan. Mr.Y and Mr.Z are younger than X some 15 years, both born in Tamilnadu.

The trio were famous otherwise. Nobody is alive now but their stories are. Who are they? Prasad (talk) 11:37, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

X - Karim Lala

Y - Haji Mastan

Z - Varadarajan Mudaliar Shahid • ^Talk2me 17:03, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Bulls eye! Correct answer, pl. shoot another good one Shahid! Prasad (talk) 02:17, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.06

I'm sorry, I cannot post a new question now. If someone can do it for me, then it's great. Shahid • ^Talk2me 19:08, 11 June 2011 (UTC)
OK, here is one more:

his sign is boar
he never lost a war !
patron of arts
lover of languages of all sorts !!

Who is he? Prasad (talk) 12:09, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Krishnadevaraya ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 15:30, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

RightO! Your turn Viswa. Prasad (talk) 16:31, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.07

A,B,C and D were all mutually well-connected personalities in a series of historic events.

Life of B was affected by action of A.

Action of C was a cause for life of D.

Action of C was a cause for death of B.

Death of B was a cause for death of C.

Life of D was affected by death of C.

Action of D was a cause for death of A.

Together, there was something special about the first letters of the first names of three, if you consider their places in English Alphabet. In fact, if you also consider the surnames, the same pattern can be extended to all four of them!

Who were A,B,C and D? And what was the feature related to the alphabet? ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 21:50, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Some more statements?

All A,B,C & D are dead now.

Timeline in terms of birth: C;A;D;B

Timeline in terms of death: B;C;A;D

Lifespans: B<D<A<C

Qualified education: D>C>A>B

A & B have stayed in the same place.

C & D have stayed in the same place.

Both places are important land marks in modern India.

A & B had worked hard to accomplish a resolution which was never fulfilled.

B & C could have probably settle for an agreement but they never did.

A & D had reached an accord but that was never executed.

B & C may have met each other a few times.

but B & D may have never met at all.

A & C have met a few times too.

But A & B have met many more times.

A & D too have met a few times.

But among all of them, C & D have met each other most often.

I think, now the question is much more easy! :) ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 20:27, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

A - Harcharan Singh Longowal

B - Jarnail Singh Bhindranwala

C - Indira Gandhi

D - Rajiv Gandhi Malabaari (talk) 14:24, 16 June 2011 (UTC)User:Malabaari (talk) 11:48, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

That was right! But can you also add the peculiar pattern in their names? In the meanwhile, you are welcome to post the next question! ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎ 12:51, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

The pattern of alphabets in their names are: Rajiv Gandhi

Harcharan Singh Longowal

Indira Gandhi

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale Malabaari (talk) 14:32, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

OK. That was right too :) Thanks Malabaari! And welcome to India Quiz! (wp:PINQ)

Here is some further elaboration on the question & answers:

Life of B was affected by action of A.

(In July 1982, Sant Longowal invited Sant Jarnail Singh Bindranwale to take up residence at the Golden Temple compound. He called the tough-minded Sant “our stave to beat the government.”)

Action of C was a cause for life of D.

(Indira Gandhi's marriage to Firoz and Rajiv Gandhi's Birth)

Action of C was a cause for death of B.

Indira Gandhi ordered "Operation Blue Star" in 1984. Bhindranwale was killed during the operation.)

Death of B was a cause for death of C.

Among many events, death of Bhindranwale and his supporters within Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) resulted in a feeling of retaliatory vengeance in many Sikhs. Indira Gandhi was killed as one of such retaliation.

Life of D was affected by death of C.

Rajiv Gandhi had to abruptly change his course and manner of life on the day of IG's assassination.

Action of D was a cause for death of A.

Rajiv took special initiatives to fix up the problems in Punjab. After many negotiations, he was able to sign up the famous "Longowal Accord". However, many groups among Sikhs were not satisfied with the terms of accord. As a result, less than a month after signing the Punjab accord, Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal was shot and killed at the gurdwara in village Sherpur, not far from Longowal, Punjab. With his death, the date of the supposed transfer of the capital to Punjab came and went with no effect. Soon, the credibility and goodwill of the agreement lay in ruins.

ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ ☎

Q38.08

Thanks Vishwaprabha. I enjoyed solving your question.

Here is my question.

She was born in a place which belongs to South India.

There is a sacred place in mecca with a name which shares the meaning of her name.

She was so beautiful and precious that many people - mainly emperors and kings - were after her.

Some of the kings were successful to have her possession. She traveled to many places like Delhi, Lahore, Orissa, London etc. to accompany her masters.

Her journey surprisingly ended up in the possession of a queen.

She was alleged to have a curse to cause misfortunes to the men who owned her.

Who is she? Malabaari (talk) 22:44, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Is the Answer Koh-i-Noor, which was once the largest known diamond in the world? Dya.Kannan (talk) 23:57, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

It is Koh-e-noor was mined in Andra Praesh ("Place" in South India) Jabal e Noor is near Mecca (Koh = Jabal = Mountain) Changed hands several times during the course of the last few centuries, several emperors and kings were defeated or killed for this diamond. Presently part of the crown jewels in England.

user:Kaippally

koh-e-noor is the right answer.

now Dya.Kannan can shoot a new question.

Malabaari (talk) 07:16, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.09

Who is he? He loved to be in the shadow of that half naked fakir, but he is the one who laid stones for the great empire.Dya.kannan (talk) 12:36, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

I'd probably say that the question is too vague, but if this is an exact quote from someone, I'd say Jawaharlal Nehru. Lynch7 14:09, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Ghanshyam Das Birla (for he is famed as the doyen of Indian industry, laid foundation for the 'Birla' empire and he wrote the book "In the Shadow of the Mahatma: a personal memoir") ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 17:30, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Yes..He is Ghanshyam Das Birla. Viswaprabha is in the chair of quiz master now.Dya.kannan (talk) 07:18, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you, Dya.Kannan! (Please remember to add your signature to the end of each comments). ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 01:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Sorry Viswprabha. I just updated my comment.Dya.kannan (talk) 07:18, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.10

Connect to a common word: "Age of universe, the man on balsa, god of thunder, light of lime, land of Tapi, Kerala"

Also explain the connections briefly. ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 01:22, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

First set of clues:

Each set of words relates the term to atomic physics, history, mythology, chemical physics, environmental geography and economic geography in that order. ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 17:44, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Is it 'DIAMOND' ?

Malabaari (talk) 10:07, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Man on balsa : Thor Heyerdahl God of thunder : Thor (norse) Light of lime: thorium oxide Age of universe: half life of thorium Kerala: thorium deposits

Answer is Thorium

Nanda Kumar

That's right, Nanda Kumar! You take the baton now!(The remaining connection 'land of Tapi' relates to the Kakrapar Power plant (in Tapi Districtwhere the world's first Thorium based Fast breeder reactor is being commissioned. ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ (talk) 17:15, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.11

Q:

55°40'N 12°34′E, Singing waves.

Nanda Kumar

Tharangambadi? place of the singing waves, which was a Danish colony from 1620 to 1845.Dya.kannan (talk) 21:40, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Correct. The geolocation is Copenhagen , Capital of Denmark. Tranquebar or Tharangambadi was hub of Dutch East India Company.

You get to ask the next question. Naasmi (talk) 22:53, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you Naasmi. Dya.kannan (talk) 01:41, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Q38.12

Q:

Let the Hollanders rest in peace by the beach

Is it milk flowing through the river , but did you find the cow?

Are you looking for one or two rubies lying down there ?

Don't plan for a delicious lunch now, the mushroom is not edible

When you reach there you might feel to pray for a minute,

another mysterious reflection of co-existence of religions. Dya.kannan (talk) 01:42, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Bheemunipatnam? ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 02:32, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

You are in the right track..Dya.kannan (talk) 02:36, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Borra Caves with its 'formations'? Or Visakhapatanam attractions in general? What exactly is the precise question? ℣iswaℙrabha ☎ 02:44, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

I meant Borra Caves.

Bhemunipatnam was once among the major Dutch settlements in the 17th century and a flourishing port. Now there are no signs of the flourishing port, but only the unique Dutch cemetery called Hollanders Green,looking out at the Bay of Bengal. Bheemili(Bheemunipatnam) lies at the mouth of River Gosthani joining the Bay of Bengal. Borra Caves are formed at its origin, probably the result of erosion of the lime stones by flowing waters of this river. Deep in the caves, there is a "Shivalingam", over which there is an idol of a cow "Kamdhenu", and the river Gosthani takes its origin from the udder of this cow. It is believed that the mining of precious stones like ruby is possible around the village. In the caves, you can see several formations in the shape of a mushroom, a temple, a mosque and a church.

I was describing the route to the destination following the river. Even the previous comment "You are in the right track.." was put as a hint only. Dya.kannan (talk) 03:24, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Now Viswaprabha's turn again to ask next question.Dya.kannan (talk) 03:38, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.13

Connect the eternal city, Adi Shankara, rain forests, Andaman & Nicobar, Chambal and neurotoxins with the King and me. And then tell who is the "King" and who am I. ℣iswaℙrabha ☎

King cobra & Romulus Whitaker

Romulus Earl Whitaker (born May 23, 1943) is a herpetologist, wildlife conservationist and founder of the Madras Snake Park, The Andaman and Nicobar Environment Trust (ANET), and the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust.He was producer of the 1996, 53 minute, Super 16 mm wildlife documentary The King and I made for the National Geographic Channel Explorer program. He is part of gharial conservation program in he National Chambal Sanctuary also.

Romulus and Remus are the twin brothers, who founded Rome, the eternal city.

It is said that Shankaracharya decided to establish peetam at Sringeri after he saw a rare sight of a hooded king cobra giving shade to a pregnant frog, thus saving it from the burning rays of the sun.

Diya Kannan (talk) 03:31, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Precise and prompt! That was the right answer, Diya :) So now, your turn please! ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ (talk) 06:24, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ :) Diya Kannan (talk) 00:14, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.14

Who is he?

He was a very happy man, if we consider laughing as a sign of happiness. He was definitely an Indian, although there are different theories about his name and date of birth. He couldn't be the successor of his guru due to some interesting reasons which can again possibly happen in India only. Now millions consider him as great teacher. He was not a police man, but worked hard to reduce the crime rate. It May be the twinkling liquid eyes he had, which attracted Beatles towards him. Do you think his mysterious mission caused the fall of that great wall?

Diya Kannan (talk) 00:16, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the giggling guru who happened not to be of a Brahmin by birth which mattered in becoming the successor to his guru.

(If the the answer happens to be right, I may not be able to submit a new question soon, as I am heavily engaged these days. So, instead of me, anyone else may post a question. Thanks.) ViswaPrabha വിശ്വപ്രഭ (talk) 01:21, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

The answer is right. It was very quick ViswaPrabha. Well done. :)

Diya Kannan (talk) 01:39, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.15

Connect him to

1. magnet 2. Frank Baum 3. Hitler 4. Netherlands 5. Germany 6. United States

Diya Kannan (talk) 22:57, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Jiddu Krishnamurthy? Prasad (talk) 04:57, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Na..when you think about the clues, 4. Netherlands 5. Germany 6. United States think about cities from those countries.

For Ex: Berlin

Diya Kannan (talk) 05:11, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

One more clue.

7. New Zealand. Diya Kannan (talk) 05:37, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Time for another clue I guess.

8. Goal. This will make it pretty simple. Diya Kannan (talk) 23:33, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Answer: Dhyan Chand ( Hockey Legend)

Magnet : Netherlands broke hockey stick to see if magnets are inside!

Hitler : Offered citizenship

NZ: The legend starts on first tour there.

Other countries hosted olympics were India won hockey gold.

Baum reference: Wizard of Hockey ? a la Wizard of Oz?

--Nanda Kumar 01:05, 24 June 2011 (UTC) --Nanda Kumar 00:47, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Perfect Nandakumar...And Goal" is the autobiography of Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand.

Now your turn.

Diya Kannan (talk) 01:29, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.16

I was trying to impress the woman with my French. Or I should not have talked much about communism.

--Nanda Kumar 03:30, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

V. Subbiah???

Diya Kannan (talk) 03:45, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

No.

Clue: I was jailed for talking about communism.

--Nanda Kumar 03:57, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Narayana Murthy. Diya Kannan (talk) 04:29, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Correct! Please proceed with your next question.

Nanda Kumar 12:34, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

I am very sorry, for being so late. But very very busy....If any of you have any good question, pls feel free to take this turn. Thank you. Diya Kannan (talk) 06:27, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.17

OK, here's another question..

Mr.X was Chairman of the Finance Commission, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Defense Minister, Union Finance Minister and CM of a powerful state ! Name him. Prasad (talk) 14:06, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Y B Chavan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y_B_Chavan --Siva (talk) 15:56, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Correct ! Shoot a new question pal! Prasad (talk) 17:13, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks Prasad. I am sorry, cant find a good enough one. Anyone, please feel free to take my turn. --Siva (talk) 17:22, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.18

OK, here's another question..

Name X:

An airport is named after X.

X got one of the highest civilian awards.

X authored many books also.

X worked as a teacher after retirement. Prasad (talk) 14:41, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi ?Jisha (Talk)

Maybe B. R. Ambedkar? Shahid • ^Talk2me 15:12, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Jishac got it right! It is Gopinath Bordoloi Your turn Jishac! Prasad (talk) 16:55, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you Prasad. I would like to ask somebody else to post a new question. I'm happy to pass the baton. Jisha (Talk)

Someone please feel free to take my turn.Jisha (Talk)

OK Jisha. Diya Kannan (talk) 00:03, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.19

She is Irish. She is royal. She is courageous. Pakistan never liked her. she was India's pride. Diya Kannan (talk) 00:04, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

INS Rajput (D141)? Jisha (Talk) 08:37, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

hmm....clues seem more or less matching. But the answer I intended was not this. Probably you can try to answer again.

Diya Kannan (talk) 20:31, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Any more clues? Jisha (Talk) 20:35, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

It seems INS Rajput saved her. Diya Kannan (talk) 20:59, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

INS Vikrant(R11)? Jisha (Talk) 21:33, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Yes. She is INS Vikrant only.

-> A Majestic-class light aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy

-> Its constructed at Harland and Wolff. Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries is a British/Irish heavy industrial company, specialising in shipbuilding and offshore construction, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

-> Vikranta is Sanskrit for "stepped beyond, taking wide strides, courageous, bold, strong", from vi- = "apart" and kram- = "to stride".

-> In 1965, Pakistan claimed that it had sunk the Vikrant.[5] At the time, however, the ship was under refit in dry dock. The PNS Ghazi submarine was deployed to sink the INS Vikrant later. However, Ghazi sank off Visakhapatnam harbor under mysterious circumstances. It is claimed that INS Rajput made this happen.

Diya Kannan (talk) 22:49, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Jisha, now its your turn.

Thank you Diya.Jisha (Talk) 08:45, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.20

Discovered on a hunting trip, my anthropological importance has invited scholarly attention. Very recently I was linked to one of the largest ancient civilizations in the world. Who am I ?? Jisha (Talk) 08:56, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Bhimbetka_rock_shelters ? Prasad (talk) 17:02, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

No. But you are on the right track. :) Jisha (Talk) 17:34, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Ajanta Caves? Shahid • ^Talk2me 20:57, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Nopes.

Clue- Situated beside ancient trade route connecting mountains to ports on coast.Jisha (Talk) 22:04, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Oh, Edakkal Caves. Shahid • ^Talk2me 23:05, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes it is. Your chance Shahid. Jisha (Talk) 05:29, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Sorry, I cannot think of another question right now. Please someone take my turn. Shahid • ^Talk2me 08:41, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Ok. As no one had volunteered to ask a question,I shall post one soon.Jisha (Talk) 13:16, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.21

I managed to spur a revolution, a delicious one at that. My fame spreading far and wide and seeking international attention. I attribute my success to collective might. What am I talking about?? Jisha (Talk) 13:26, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Verghese Kurien? Shahid • ^Talk2me 14:08, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Shahid,I was talking about Amul,but as you were so close to the answer I give it to you. Your chance.Jisha (Talk) 17:49, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Oh I'm sorry, I would not want to make it repetitive but I really don't have a question at hand and I'm a bit short of time right now, so please someone do it for me. Thank you. Shahid • ^Talk2me 22:54, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.22

OK, i will ask one from Mythology: When did Krishna & Arjuna met for the first time in the Mahabharata? Prasad (talk) 12:40, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

It was a day of Solar Eclipse. They met at Kurukshetra. I cant state exact date. (well... no one can) Animeshkulkarni (talk) 14:36, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Nope, no need of date, state the incident/location! Prasad (talk) 16:42, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

During the "Swayamvara" of Draupadi at the court of King Drupada. --Commander _{(Ping Me)} 16:53, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes Commander, all yours !! Prasad (talk) 16:59, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Well... there is a statue of Krishna & Arjuna at Kurukshetra which says that this is the place where they met. Also Shivaji Sawant's Yugandhar states the same story. I cant give references to any of these now. So... Swayamvar it be. Animeshkulkarni (talk) 08:03, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

But, Veda Vyasa says in his Mahabharata that they met for the first time at the Swayamvara only. Commander, can you pl. post a new question ASAP? Prasad (talk) 11:10, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Sorry! now I can't post a question. Someone can do that. --Commander _{(Ping Me)} 12:23, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.23

May i please? (probably an easy one)---

She is the princess from a district which also has the village that was the birthplace of 1st CM of that State. She went to glamour & is famous for giving us one important "health tip". Many people fall in love with her husband; especially the ones who love taking risks. Can we name her? -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 15:18, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

Shahnaz Husain? Prasad (talk) 04:52, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

No! She wasn't on my mind. does she also fit all these descriptions? -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 09:14, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

HINT!-Both husband & wife are/were in same field. -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 12:27, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Bhagyashree Patwardhan? Diya Kannan (talk) 00:53, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Thats Right!!! Congratulations Diya!!!! I will just explain it. She is the princess of Sangli District which was ruled by Patwardhans. Yashwantrao Chavan, the 1st CM of Maharashtra was born in Devrashtre. Devrashtre was in Satara district at the time of his birth but is now part of Sangli district. The health tip i referred to was her famous dialogue from Maine Pyaar Kiya....Cigarette smoking is injurious to health...Sehat ke liye hanikaarak hota hai... :). Her husband is actor Himalaya Dasani. Himalayas are loved by trekers (who take risks) -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 07:37, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Phew! That was very very cryptic and bi-polar (linking both on-screen and off-screen clues), i doubt whether the question fits into the 'Quiz' format. Any way, Diya pl. post a good question soon! Prasad (talk) 09:28, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

I will try to frame more direct Qs next time (if i get a chance). Diya! we are waiting. -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 12:35, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.24

OK. Here you go..:)

They are literally men of order. But do you really want them to be faithful like this.

Diya Kannan (talk) 03:43, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

No, but what's the question? Prasad (talk) 09:19, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

who are they?

They are known for faithfulness...But definitely I won't respect them for that loyalty..

Diya Kannan (talk) 09:51, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

Time for another clue..

The end was for good...However, Pakistan might not be thinking like that.

Diya Kannan (talk) 20:00, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

hmm... The Razakars? Shahid • ^Talk2me 21:31, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

good progress.....you are almost there...

Diya Kannan (talk) 22:55, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

need more clues?

Diya Kannan (talk) 02:48, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Could help. :) Shahid • ^Talk2me 09:10, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

I would have tried hard to eat more kulchas. Diya Kannan (talk) 11:05, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Anything to do with Indira Gandhi, Blue Star Operation, etc..? -Animeshkulkarni (talk) 11:16, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

The Nizam's of Hyderabad, The first Nizam could eat only 7 Kulchas offered by Hazrat Ali. Prasad (talk) 11:22, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes..That's right answer Prasad. Now your turn.

Let me explain the clues before that.

The title was derived from the Arabic word, nizām (نظام), meaning order.

Because Hyderabad did not participate in the first war of Indian Independence of 1857 against the British, its Royal Family had been accorded by British Royalty special honours and the Nizam was given the official status of Faithful Ally.

After the British left India in 1947, the princely state of Hyderabad did not accede to either of the new dominions of India or Pakistan and started taking support and arms from Pakistan. Diya Kannan (talk) 21:06, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

Q 38.25

Thank you Diya, Kulcha was a big clue. Here we go: "I got the big ornament made for you with great devotion and love, at whose expense are you wearing it and enjoying? Did your father or father-in-law provided it for you?" Who said this? Prasad (talk) 05:11, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

Sri Ramadasu. Goutham787 (talk) 12:09, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

RightO!! Goutham, you can start new round now..Prasad (talk) 12:17, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

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