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Round 50

(To be updated as each answer is approved as correct)

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Questions Asked User Name Questions Answered
6 raghith 6
4 Dwaipayan 5
3 Abecedare 3
3 Ninney 4
2 Kirananils 1
2 Omer123hussain 2
4 Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) 3
1 sarvajna 1


Questions

Q 50.01

Here it begins Golden Jubilee Round of WIPQ. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:56, 14 October 2013 (UTC)

Born in Chandigarh in 1963; came to Mumbai as her father was working there; became a martyr while saving three children. Who is this selfless lady?-- Raghith (Talk) 05:04, 14 October 2013 (UTC)
Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant for Pan Am, was murdered while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 on 5 September 1986. She was unable to esacpe herself and became a martyr while shielding three children from a hail of bullets. Bhanot was recognised internationally as "the heroine of the hijack" and is the youngest recipient of the Ashok Chakra Award. - Ninney (talk) 05:59, 14 October 2013 (UTC)
checkY Correct answer. Post new question. -- Raghith (Talk) 05:57, 15 October 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.02

Since its my very first Quiz question so a simple one & from History !
A is a very eminent figure. B attacks X, defeats him, captures and then releases him. A was very upset on B for doing so. X was preparing for attack when B attacks him in a suicide mission so that C gets some time. C attacks X and defeats him. A on hearing about B arranges marriage of one of his son with B's daughter. Identify A, B, C and X. - Ninney (talk) 11:23, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
Shivaji, Prataprao Gujar, Anandrao Mohite and Bahlol Khan ? -- Raghith (Talk) 06:18, 18 October 2013 (UTC)
checkY Correct answer. Chhatrapati Shivaji, Prataprao Gujar, Anandrao Mohite and Bahlol Khan— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ninney (talk • contribs) 16:11, 19 October 2013

Q 50.03

This entrepreneur born outside India. He was a professor. His father was Indian freedom revolutionary. His mother was not from India. Who is this billionaire?-- Raghith (Talk) 10:31, 21 October 2013 (UTC)

Amar Bose? Abecedare (talk) 11:49, 21 October 2013 (UTC)
checkYCorrect answer, Amar Bose the founder and chairman of Bose Corporation.-- Raghith (Talk) 04:16, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
Thanks Raghith. Abecedare (talk) 10:56, 22 October 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.04

A rhyming riddle (on User:Dwaipayanc request)

I am he who held me
Eons ago was I born
Let your cattle feed on me
And come be sheltered from the storm

A (sentence long) explanation would be a bonus. Abecedare (talk) 10:56, 22 October 2013 (UTC)

Huh, totally bowled. Govardhan hill is my first guess.--Dwaipayan (talk) 21:04, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
Govardhan Hill is right! The references in line 1, 3 and 4 are to: the hill being identified (not only associated) with Krishna, the "Holder of Govardhan"; lit. trans as "cow nourisher"; and well, duh, . The floor is yours. Abecedare (talk) 23:08, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
Damn, I got it right on the first guess!! That's impressive :) --Dwaipayan (talk) 16:52, 23 October 2013 (UTC)
Damn ! And I read the whole of Govardhan Hill & thought It is Krishna who lifted Mt. Govardhan & held it up as protection to his people & cattle from the rain.
Any way, better luck next time, Ninney.
Impressive indeed, Dwaipayan.
Good Conundra, Abecedare. - Ninney (talk) 03:17, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.05

A, a scientist, was about to make an expedition to experiment on a certain theory/hypothesis. He needed certain instrument but the one he received was not functional. B helped him make a new version of the instrument, by a novel use of a traditional equipment used normally for a totally different purpose. The wife of A was a companion of him in this expedition, and helped him to carry out the data analysis experiment. Such company by a wife impressed C, another scientist, to champion the cause of women's education. Later, A's reports (not directly related to the said expedition) were vital during a secretly coordinated project. Identify these personalities.--Dwaipayan (talk) 02:19, 26 October 2013 (UTC)

William Siri and his wife Jean. KAS(talk) 15:20, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
Incorrect, but nice guess. William Siri has many similarities with the A.--Dwaipayan (talk) 20:43, 26 October 2013 (UTC)
Closest I could get was him; Expedition with wife; worked on secret project different from expedition; If no one answers, when will the answer be published; Nice Question; KAS(talk)

Clue 1 The traditional equipment that was creatively used to make the scientific instrument is normally used for a particular addictive habit.--Dwaipayan (talk) 18:35, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

It is about an apparatus used for diving/SCUBA, inspired from Hookah. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 09:17, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
You got the traditional thing right (hookah), but the scientific instrument is not correct.--Dwaipayan (talk) 13:38, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
Very interesting. I am guessing that A is Arthur Compton, who came to India to conduct cosmic ray experiments with his wife Betty Compton, and crafted an electroscope using a hookah bowl, in C. V. Raman's lab (B). Nazir Ahmad (C) was the one inspired by the Arthur-Betty collaboration. My sources: this interview with Betty and Capri's From Quanta to Quarks: More Anecdotal History of Physics. Right or in a parallel universe? Abecedare (talk) 14:03, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
You are in the right universe, absolutely. Yes, this was a rather interesting finding that I stumbled upon. Your turn, please.--Dwaipayan (talk) 14:23, 28 October 2013 (UTC)
All new to me too. And the Betty interview (which I have only skimmed) is a fount of physics gossip. Example:

Later Arthur had a chance to keep Raman and Bhatnagar from India from each other’s throats in India. Oh, my, that was another hot thing. You really felt you had someone who was going to commit murder practically at that point. Raman, in front of the prime minister, had spoken up. You see, Bhatnagar was responsible for about eight scientific institutes being formed in India -- laboratories: a physics laboratory, a chemical laboratory, a textile laboratory, about eight or nine of them. And it was at the opening of the chemical laboratory at Poona that the Prime Minister spoke. And Raman got up and just as much as said, “This is foolishness, laboratories like this. You’re just pouring money down a rat hole,” something strongly like that. Well, here was Bhatnagar who was responsible, and here we were dining with the two of them just as mad as hops. I can see Arthur walking down between them yet, down the road, and I didn’t know what was going to happen. Bhatnagar said, “Raman, haven’t you any sense? Don’t you know enough not to say that in front of the Prime Minister? Here we’re hoping to interest him in further laboratories.” “Well, I believe that.” It was horrible.

Anyway, next Q coming up. Easy one, so keep your fingers on the ready over the keyboard/tablet/phone. Abecedare (talk) 14:51, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.06

A associated his predecessor B with C. B had never even been in the same place as, or seen, C and opposed being so linked. Yet A prevailed and B is now chiefly known because of the connection. Identify A, B, or C. Abecedare (talk) 14:58, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

Clue 1: C is a geographical feature... very well known. Abecedare (talk) 01:20, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
A=Andrew Scott Waugh, B=George Everest, C=Mount Everest.--Dwaipayan (talk) 02:48, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
Of course. I was shocked this lasted so long. You're up next. Abecedare (talk) 02:53, 30 October 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.07

A was arrested and executed. B's birthday, according to some sources, is supposed to be celebrated as a particular type of day. The nuptial relationship between C and D was notable for "exceptional" beginning and ending. A, B, C are siblings. Find A, B, C, and D.--Dwaipayan (talk) 20:08, 30 October 2013 (UTC)

Is it -
A = Virendranath Chattopadhyaya alias Chatto (was arrested during the Great Purge of Stalin and executed) [He joined the German Communist Party (KPD)].
B = Sarojini Naidu, The Nightingale of India. Her birthday is celebrated as women's day all over India.
C = Harindranath Chattopadhyay. (Also, famous for his poem Rail Gaadi on AIR (Akashavani). The song was memorably sung by Ashok Kumar in the film Aashirwad). Married to a widow Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay much to the opposition of the orthodox society of the times, which was still heavily against widow marriage. Eventually after many years of marriage, they parted amicably. Here again, Kamaladevi broke a tradition by filing for divorce. Their divorce marked the very first legal separation granted by the courts of India. - Ninney (talk) 06:05, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
Indeed nice question. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 06:37, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
Yes, you are correct, Ninney. Your turn now.--Dwaipayan (talk) 13:13, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
Just a quick comment. That Women's Day thing on Naidu's birthday is probably not so correct. I am not sure who exactly declared that. Definitely it is not observed with vigour all over India.--Dwaipayan (talk) 20:03, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
Confirmation & Contradiction
For Confirmation, Refer -
Novel: Feminist Writings from Ancient Times to the Modern World | Author: Tiffany K. Wayne | Page: 381 | Topic: Impact & Legacy
Novel: Women and the Indian Freedom Struggle: Sarojini Naidu, Volume 4 | Raj Pruthi
For Contradiction, Refer -
Novel: Women's Movement | Author: B. Suguna | Page: 158 | Topic: All India Women's Conference (AIWC)
Thanks Dwaipayan! The clue was helpful - Ninney (talk) 07:21, 3 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.08

I am a Scientist. I was a nominee of President Obama for a position within a particular department. I also served as the first director of the country's only agency. Later, I had a new role in one of Google's initiatives. Who am I ? - Ninney (talk) 11:46, 3 November 2013 (UTC)

Arun Majumdar ? -- Raghith (Talk) 12:24, 5 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY Correct answer. - Ninney (talk) 08:00, 6 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.09

  • Born at Gujarat
  • Vehicle registration no 13, Delhi
  • Speed Graphic
  • Was India's first ~~
Use these clues to find this Padma Vibhushan awardee. -- Raghith (Talk) 09:04, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
Homai Vyarawalla - India's first woman photojournalist. Used speed graphic Camera.Her first car’s number plate read “DLD 13″. Born at Gujarat KAS(talk) 15:45, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY Correct answer. Your turn KAS. -- Raghith (Talk) 05:11, 8 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.10

I am a Scholar,Social Reformer. I am also a student of another famous Social reformer(teacher is also a Hindu saint). I have attained a honorific title without fulfilling the condition of achieving that title unlike other who have achieved that title. I am best known as poet along with this title. Who Am I? KAS(talk) 06:29, 8 November 2013 (UTC)

Clue 1- South Indian KAS(talk) 08:29, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
Kumaran Asan? -- Raghith (Talk) 10:32, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY- Correct.Even though he never wrote an epic poem (Mahakavya), he attained the title of Great Poet (Mahakavi) for his highly philosophical poem, Veena Poovu (Fallen Flower). He was disciple of Narayana Guru, a famous social reformer and Saint. KAS(talk) 12:14, 8 November 2013 (UTC)
Thank you KAS. I am busy till Wednesday, Someone please post the next question. --Raghith (Talk) 05:24, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.11

I am a King. I am born to my mother before her marriage. I got two Wives and nine children. I was Killed by my own brother. I was Killed in a Great War. I fought for my friend against my family. KAS(talk) 20:17, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Gotta be Karna whom I was discussing at User:Dharmadhyaksha‎'s talk page, just an hour back.:) Abecedare (talk) 21:26, 10 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY- Correct; Oppss an Easy question. I didn't thought any one would look up into Mythology with only this much clue. KAS(talk) 02:14, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
I got lucky I guess. Since I had only recently been discussing Karna's familial background and deeds, it was the first think that popped into my mind, and after I confirmed that he did have 9 kids, I was pretty sure. Next question coming up in 12-24 hours. Abecedare (talk) 02:51, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
Will i be getting half credit of this? §§Dharmadhyaksha§§ {T/C} 06:58, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.12

This literary work has many Indian language adaptations.

  • In a Hindi version, written by X in the 19th century, the heroes and heroine are Arya (Hindu) while the villain is Jain. The (supposed) historical antagonism and different values of the two communities undergirds the personal drama of the plot.
  • In a Tamil adaptation, written by Y some years later, the protagonists they are Tamil Shaivas and Jain respectively.
  • In a Marathi version (whose author and title I don't know) they are Brahmin and Buddhist respectively.

Identify the original work, which has no Hindus, Jain, or Buddhists in it, and X and Y. Abecedare (talk) 08:39, 11 November 2013 (UTC)

No guesses yet?

Clue 1: Both X and Y have been called the founders and/or amongst the greatest modern practitioners of their literary/artistic field (in Hindi and Tamil respectively). The author of the original work has earned similar, or even broader, superlatives. Abecedare (talk) 01:39, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

The Merchant of Venice,Bharatendu Harishchandra,Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar?-- Raghith (Talk) 04:15, 13 November 2013 (UTC)
Perfect. This Hindi translation was titled Durlabh Bandhu, while the Tamil was Vanipura Vanikan. Sources: this article by Sishir Kumar Das (see pages 58, 59 and 72), and The Shakespearean International Yearbook: Special Section Shakespeare in India. Shakespeare in India or Shakespeare in Indian languages would make a nice article, if someone wants to give it a try (there are sufficient sources available).
Ragith, you turn next. Abecedare (talk) 06:26, 13 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.13

  • Started when he was six.
  • Won ~ award six times.
  • One of six in history to break the ~ mark.
Who is this Indian? -- Raghith (Talk) 05:28, 15 November 2013 (UTC)
Going with the trend, may be Sachin Tendulkar!--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:40, 15 November 2013 (UTC)
Farewell to Sachin , but not him.--Raghith (Talk) 07:07, 15 November 2013 (UTC)
Hopefully Viswanathan Anand. Regards :)---Omer123hussain (talk) 16:27, 15 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY Right answer. Your turn Omer123hussain.--Raghith (Talk) 04:53, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.14

Salam, Namestay, Sat Sri Akal

  • He/she was, born in India and studied in west.
  • Worked as Major in Indian army before Independence and Indian diplomat mission after Independence.
  • While in army he/she is attributed to introduce ( --- ) still used by army along with others.
  • He/she changed the name suffix with the holy Hindu colour.
  • He/she was an active freedom fighter and his/her niece is married to the nephew of another active freedom fighter.

Who is he/she? Allah Hafiz, Ram Ram, Bole So Nihal ..... :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 16:49, 16 November 2013 (UTC)

Clue 1: The clue lay's in the begning and ending sentences of this question.
Clue 2: He is attributed (by some scholars) to introduce/suggested a general salutation and greeting, and this is commonly used by Indians patriotically. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 22:27, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
Abid Hasan.--Dwaipayan (talk) 23:49, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY Yes you are right Dwaip. He is claimed to introduced/suggested Jai Hind. Its your turn Dwaipayan. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 02:29, 18 November 2013 (UTC)
@Dwaipayan:; As per note left by Dwaip on his talk page, he is on a break, So I hope probably some another editor may continue, As almost one had passed. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 17:51, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.15

A authored textbook(s), in the 19th century, which was used for decades in schools. He, along with others, was instrumental in establishing a school which is the first in its category in India (although there may be other schools already in similar category). A was known as "X of the East" (X was a contemporary figure). Who is A and what is the school?--Dwaipayan (talk) 19:40, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and was instrumental in founding the first secondary school for girls in Kolkata.
@Dwaipayanc: Hope it is correct. :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 23:33, 24 November 2013 (UTC)
No, incorrect.--Dwaipayan (talk) 01:41, 25 November 2013 (UTC)
Peary Charan Sarkar?-- Raghith (Talk) 05:09, 25 November 2013 (UTC)
Yes, Raghith is correct. Peary Charan Sarkar authored First Book of Reading and Second Book of Reading for teaching English, and those were used for decades. He was known as "Arnold" of the East. He was part of the team that established Kalikrishna Girls' High School, the first non-government girls’ school, run by Indians.--Dwaipayan (talk) 15:37, 25 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.16

  • He/she was the last ~ of ~.
  • Kathak.
  • Was a poet, playwright, dancer.
  • Yogi.
Find the person using these clues.-- Raghith (Talk) 12:20, 27 November 2013 (UTC)
Is It -
Wajid Ali Shah, the fifth King of Oudh.
He was the tenth and last Nawab of the state of Awadh in present day Uttar Pradesh in India.
He was a poet, playwright, dancer and great patron of the arts. He is widely credited with the revival of Kathak as a major form of classical Indian dance.
When Wajid Ali Shah was a young boy, some astrologers warned his parents that he would become a Yogi, and advised them that the boy should be dressed up as a Yogi on each birthday of his so as to counteract the effect of the evil stars. - Ninney (talk) 13:37, 27 November 2013 (UTC)
checkYRight answer Ninney. Post next question.-- Raghith (Talk) 04:05, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.17

Person 'A' is a Sports Person whose name originates from "Champion". In 1999, become Asia's youngest International ... In 2001, at the mere age of 15, achieved the highest title of that particular sports ... In 2007, become the second-highest ranked player in history ... Awarded Padma Shri. - Ninney (talk) 03:33, 30 November 2013 (UTC)

Humpy Koneru --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:01, 30 November 2013 (UTC)
checkY Checkmate (Su_hit)
Humpy Koneru is an Indian chess Grandmaster. Koneru was originally named "Hampi" by her parents, who derived the name from the word "champion". In 1999, she became Asia's youngest International Woman Master. In 2001, HK held the record as the youngest woman ever to become a Grandmaster not merely a Woman Grandmaster, which she achieved at the age of 15 years. In 2007, she surpassed the rating of 2577 set by Susan Polgar (often known as Zsuzsa Polgár) to become the second-highest ranked female player in history. She is awarded with the prestigious Padma Shri award. - 10:35, 30 November 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.18

An experiment started by a computer science graduate with friends in US in 1999, now grown of having 4,50,000 members across the globe. It is a webportal of a new ecosystem which has deep route in Indian philosophy. The originator says "you can't pay it back, hence, pay it forward". Identify the person and portal. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:17, 2 December 2013 (UTC)

Nipun Mehta, http://nipun.charityfocus.org/ --Dwaipayan (talk) 04:43, 2 December 2013 (UTC)
Well, the portal is http://www.servicespace.org/ --Dwaipayan (talk) 04:44, 2 December 2013 (UTC)
Yes. Nipun Mehta is the recipient of Jafferson award for Public service and President's Volunteer Service Award. He is on the advisory board of Dalai Lama foundation and Seva foundation. ServiceSpace.org and his concept giftivism are rapidly spreading.Your turn, Dwaipayan. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 10:30, 2 December 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.19

Let me roll second Q. Ideally, Dwaipayan should not respond to this question.

It happened first time in India in 1949. So far, Manipur had 10 times, UP 9 times and Bihar & Punjab 8 times each. While, Maharashtra had it only once. What is it --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:13, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
President's rule?--Raghith (Talk) 05:13, 7 December 2013 (UTC)
High Five to Raghith. Article 356 for President's Rule. Your turn. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 17:01, 7 December 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.20

  • Ever Green.
  • Holds four records.
  • Honoured with Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Who is he/she? -- Raghith (Talk) 12:50, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
Guessing: Manna Dey ? Abecedare (talk) 15:37, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
No. • He is a film actor. -- Raghith (Talk) 04:07, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
Dev Anand.--Dwaipayan (talk) 04:10, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
Similar to Dev Anand, he is also called Ever Green Hero. -- Raghith (Talk) 06:37, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
Aamir Khan - Ninney (talk) 11:26, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
No , • he is from South India. -- Raghith (Talk) 13:07, 11 December 2013 (UTC)

Abdul Khader, better known by his stage name Prem Nazir.

  • Considered one of the all time super stars in Malayalam cinema. He is referred to as the Nithya Haritha Nayakan (Ever Green Hero) of Malayalam cinema.
  • Nazir holds 4 acting records in the Indian film industry; for playing the lead role in nearly 610 films, for playing opposite the same heroine in 107 films (with Sheela), for acting in lead roles in 39 films which were released in a single year (1979), & for acting opposite 80 heroines. - Ninney (talk) 15:50, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
checkYCorrect answer Ninney. Post next question.-- Raghith (Talk) 04:35, 12 December 2013 (UTC)
Good question, Indeed. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 06:49, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.21

Time for new question from anyone.. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:59, 16 December 2013 (UTC)

Identify the living lady who connects Verghese Kurien and Nandan Nilekani. The connection is not about their personal or private lives. Ninney should not respond to this question. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 05:39, 18 December 2013 (UTC)
Clue 1: The lady is also associated with programs for children. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:01, 19 December 2013 (UTC)
Clue 2: The lady has won the Filmfare award for the particular expertise/skill. The connection has to do with the same expertise/skill. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:17, 21 December 2013 (UTC)
Clue 3: Kurien brought Amul and Nandan brought Aadhar Card. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 09:33, 22 December 2013 (UTC)

It may be Sai Paranjpye the winner of Filmfare Award for Best Director 1985? The relation could be that; she was the chairperson of Children's Film Society, India as latter were for Amul/Aadhaar. But the issue is that she is not the founder of CFSI, as in the case of latter, both are founding chaipersons of Amul/Adhar. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 17:19, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

Well attempt by Omer123hussain. Clue 4: The filmfare award is for singing. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:46, 24 December 2013 (UTC)
Clue 5: Saregama --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 04:20, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
the lady seems to be Sunidhi Chauhan. She has sang "Maro Gaam", a song for Amul. But she did not come through SaReGaMa. Shreya ghoshal did come through that program. The only link that I could discover among ghoshal, Kurien and nilekani is probably they all appear in Forbes celebrity/rich list.--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:21, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Well attempt by Dwaipayan. You are close. She is neither Sunidhi nor Shreya. The lady sang song in a film directed by a legend director and she sang something for Nandan. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 05:59, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Hooray ! I got the answer .... but, I cannot Reply ... I could not put a Quiz question since my internet was down for 4-5 days, the rule says I cannot answer.
Alas, Let anybody except raghith answer this query ... and Dwaipayan ... and Abecedare ... ... for I want one of those ... This user was the winner of Round 50 of the India Quiz. ... Ha Ha Ha ... Lets see how well I score ...
Nice, Challenging & tough question indeed & nice clues offered, Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) - Ninney (talk) 09:59, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Thanks Ninney. So, who will crack it ? --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 11:24, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
The one whose Love is like an ocean and whose heart is repeatedly beating & waiting
Oops ! Hope I havent broken any rules. - Ninney (talk) 11:54, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Preeti Sagar.--Dwaipayan (talk) 15:43, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Very good question indeed. Preeti Sagar sang the folk song "Mhare gaon..." in Manthan in 1978 and got the Filmfare Award. She sang the theme song for Aadhar, "Yeh Hai Meri Pehchaan". She is involved with children's program. I can even remember the signature tune for "Phulwari Bacchon ki...". Definitely should have got this earlier. --Dwaipayan (talk) 15:48, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
Dwaipayan cracks it. Thanks for appreciating the Q. I can feel the excitement of Ninney after he mentally cracked it. Over to Dwaipayan. See you in 2014. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 16:39, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 Yes Preeti Sagar - (Love is like an ocean) shot to instant fame with her English song My Heart is Beating keeps on repeating in the movie Julie.
oh no ! not Dwaipayan. I can still have a chance to win or tie the Quiz round.
Somebody please update the Scoreboard first ... - Ninney (talk) 16:57, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
It was a good question, But :( I guessed earlier it was Preeti sagar, as per clue, but could not find any relation with Verghese Kurien. Can someone elobrate it. Regards :) --Omer123hussain (talk) 06:48, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
Preeti Sagar is a playback singer for the folk song Mero Gaam Katha Parey in Manthan in 1978. Manthan (The film manthan meaning the Churning) is a 1976 Hindi film made by Shyam Benegal, based on a story written jointly by Verghese Kurien (the Father of the White Revolution in India) and director Shyam Benegal. It is set amidst the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970, ushering an era of plenty, from a measly amount of milk production and distribution. Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur and the Chairman of the UIDAI, In 2010, PS sang for the UIDAI ID project's official theme song, Yeh Hai Meri Pehchaan. - Ninney (talk) 07:09, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
More direct relation. Amul is a product from Verghese and Aadhar is a product/service from Nandan. Both got voice of Preeti. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 10:17, 26 December 2013 (UTC)

Wow very intresting research and linking done by Su_hit, and well catch by Ninney and Dwaipayanc. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 12:48, 26 December 2013 (UTC)

Very good question with involved research, kudos to Su_hit and congrats to Dwaipayanc and of course hard luck Ninney! Prasad (talk) 11:39, 27 December 2013 (UTC)

Q 50.22

Person X was born in a place which later became notable as a hideout. Person X was noted in his own field of work, and was instrumental in creating the first edition of a nationally important "list" or "guide". His home was designed by an architect who also designed a capital city. Who is X?--Dwaipayan (talk) 16:37, 26 December 2013 (UTC)

Any clue plz :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 14:01, 29 December 2013 (UTC)
Clue 1: The architect who designed the home X designed a national capital city.--Dwaipayan (talk) 17:28, 30 December 2013 (UTC)
Udit Narayan Singh, who started the tradition of Ramlila. Narain House in Banaras was designed by Walter Burley Griffin who also designed the Australian capital, Canberra. --Natrajdr (talk) 16:46, 31 December 2013 (UTC)
First, I apologize for the delay. I was not able to be online for a few days. Now, regarding your attempt, that is not what I had in my mind. But definitely this person also almost meets the clues given in the question. So, we can consider this as an answer if no better answers are given.
Clue 2: medicines.--Dwaipayan (talk) 21:38, 5 January 2014 (UTC)
Clue 3. The place where X was born became notable as a hiding place within the past 5 years.--Dwaipayan (talk) 04:07, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
Is it about list of Medicine or pharma products? --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:41, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
Yes, Suresh is going in the right direction.--Dwaipayan (talk) 07:11, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
It is tricky. Is the hideout place in India? --— Preceding unsigned comment added by Sureshpurohit (talk • contribs) 12:04, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
For more than a week, I had been searching for this so called Person X ... sometimes I got the person but not the list/ guide ... & sometimes I got the architect (Designer of a capital City) but not the person ... & now comes the Pharma .... Anyway, Is it Dilip Shanghvi ? If not then you got to give a simplest clue possible. - Ninney (talk) 14:59, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
Clue 4 and 5. The hideout town is not in India. And Natrajdr got the architect, Walter Griffin, correct.--Dwaipayan (talk) 20:30, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
* I hope the person X is Dr. Bir Bhan Bhatia, born in Abbottabad—(now in pakistan)(Abbottabad was a hideout town of Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad). Walter Burley Griffin who designed Canberra the capital of Australia, had also designed Bhatia House located in Luckhnow. The government of India appointed Dr. Bhatia to the Medical council of India and to the "Central committee entrusted to frame the first National formulary of India". He is among the first recipient of "Padma shri" award in 1954.[1][2] Hope he is the right person. Regards :)----Omer123hussain (talk) 14:22, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
Yes, Omer is correct. He has explained all the clues correctly. It is Bir Bhan Bhatia. Your turn, Omer.--Dwaipayan (talk) 14:29, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

Wow hurray :), It was also a difficult task, but Su_hit guess and Dwaip's last clue helped to find the answer. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 19:01, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

Q 50.23

Before Indian Independence "X" commission was delegated by Britain's experts, "X" commision was set twice in India within consecutive years of the 19th century. "Y" is an Indian person and arguably the first in the world among its gender, to be qualified in the field related to the "X" commission. Find "X" (commission name) and "Y" (person name—this person "Y" was not a member of visiting delegation but played a significant role in the "X" commission's conclusion.) Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 20:19, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

Clue-1:- "X" commission is related to Medical science and "Y" is a lady. :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 07:51, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
Clue-2:- The "X" commissions conclusions had directly or indirectly benefited the general surgeons performances worldwide and the lady "Y" probably belongs from Parsi community. :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 05:36, 14 January 2014 (UTC)
Dr Roopa Bai Furdoonji --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:53, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
X = Hyderabad Chloroform Commission --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:57, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
This is really enlightening.--Dwaipayan (talk) 04:51, 15 January 2014 (UTC)
checkYCorrect answer Su_hit. Its your turn now.
"X" commission = First and Second Hyderabad chloroform commission consecutively commissioned in 1888 and 1889.[3]
"Y" Dr. Roopa Bai Furdoonji, arguably she was the first lady physician anesthesiologist in the world.[4], Unfortunately very less is written and researched about her.:) --Omer123hussain (talk) 06:44, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Thanks Dwaip for your Compliment. Regards :)--Omer123hussain (talk) 06:46, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Q 50.24

Find out one personality who connects these points: (A) A film featuring Rancho, (B) Padma Shri, (C) TED talk and (D) Birthday of Missile man of India. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 11:19, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

Clue 1: The personality is a living Indian Male (born in India, living in India as well). Rancho is the name of the character in that popular Hindi film. The personality is also associated with very well-known educational institution. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 07:45, 16 January 2014 (UTC)
Clue 2: The personality is a professor of Agriculture, but not at an Agriculture institution. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 05:38, 17 January 2014 (UTC)
A wild guess, is it Anil Kumar Gupta ? -sarvajna (talk) 14:25, 17 January 2014 (UTC)
(A) is '3 Idiots' featuring innovation spotted by National Innovation Foundation. The personality has been awarded Padma Shri and delivered a TED talk. His organization is the pioneer in celebrating Oct 15, birthday of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, as Children's Creativity and Innovation Day. He's Anil Kumar Gupta, professor at IIM-Ahmedabad. He is active in the domain of grass-root innovations and operating through SRISTI, NIF, GIAN and Honey Bee Network. It is proven that wild guess also works, sarvajna!. Over to you. --Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 03:57, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Q 50.25

Thank you Su_hit, a very easy question now. X is a term used during the customary public worship in Judaism and Christianity, Y composed music for a film which had a song by the name X. The film was released in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. When the film was remade in Hindi, a religious forum had objected and had asked the producers to remove the song. Identify the term or the film .-sarvajna (talk) 07:14, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Hosanna and A R Rahman--Suresh Purohit (Su_hit) (talk) 11:47, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
Yes Su_hit, that is the right answer.-sarvajna (talk) 18:53, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

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