This India Quiz was held in January 2022 and set by Ambika and Rajat as part of our weekly sessions. The set was meticulously compiled and hosted by the QMs. Quintessence is the Quizzing Society of Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi. The society has been active for 10 years and has been actively holding Intra quiz sessions and quizzes for both school and college students in the circuit.

2. Rules
● There are total of 15 questions.
● +10 on bounce, +10/-5 on pounce.
● Part points applicable in case of Questions with more than one answer.
● Q-7 is worth 25 points.
● QM will give the hints if needed.
● All the best!

3. Q1.
Hooghly Printing Co. Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of Andrew Yule &
company Ltd. Which was established in the year 1922.
Famous for their quality printing, it has the fine record of printing
significant copies of an important document along with Dehradun
printing facility. Manufactured by UK’s RW Crabtree & Sons, the machine
shown on the next slide was used for printing the first few editions of
this document.
What Document ?

6. ANSWER.
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

7. X, an Indian-Tamil language celebrity couples reality show released in 2017 was
inspired from American fear factor. The creators of the show chose the name X for
the show trying to depict the plot/ theme of the show. Therefore, naming it X.
Apparently, 'X' is also the name of one of the most successful and influential
franchises in motion picture history which developed into an enormously lucrative
merchandising industry.
Ironically, the show X never became famous enough as compared to the movie series
it took it's name from.
Id. X.
Q2.

9. Answer:
Star Wars

10. Q3.
According to Hindu culture, these five steps are the most basic
ones to consider while following a ritual:
Dhupa, Dipa, Naivedya, Akshata, Pushpa.
Sanskritic verses that are used to describe this process are taken
from Taittiriya Upanishad. This phrase has profound significance
in India and Hinduism. In the current decade, it is a part of
empowering tourism in the country. Taken from the ancient
Hindu Scriptures, it has become a code of conduct for Hindu
communities and societies.
What phrase?

12. ANSWER.
ATITHI DEVO BHAVA

13. Q4.
In a very "patriotic move", a brand featured these 5 prominent political figures in
its infamous advertisement. Ironically, none of the prominent folk featured here
were known to have an enviable hint of the results the brand was promising. In
fact, all, with the exception of Maulana Azad, were ____(ing)!
What product is being advertised here?
Brownie points if you FITB!!

16. ANSWER .
Hair Oil
Bald

17. Q5.
This iconic work of art depicts items associated with Indian culture and the
economy of India in the early twentieth century. The painting's central
figure has been made in such a way that it equates multiple hands with
immense power.
The painting shows the key to the artist’s aim of conceptualising a ‘spiritual’
identity for his people, in direct contrast with the perceived ‘materialism’ of
Europe which, much later would become his signature style.
Which painting am I talking about? Also, name the famous artist.

19. Q.
BHARAT MATA
ABANINDRANATH TAGORE

20. Q6.
This book set in a fictional town of UP is based on a young girl and the
choice she has to make between three suitors after her mother forces her to
get married.
A famously acclaimed and controversial adaptation of this book as BBC’s
first prime-time drama with an almost entirely Indian cast was also released
in 2020.
The writer is claimed to be writing an upcoming novel which is a sequel to
this book with almost a similar name. The author has stated that the book
will be set in the present, rather than in the post independence period where
the previous book finished.
Name the famous book and the anticipated sequel.

22. ANSWER.
A suitable boy
A suitable girl

23. Q 7.
Identify the Celebrities Amul is paying tribute to, through these
Tropicals.

24. a.

25. b.

26. c.

27. d.

28. e.

30. ANSWERS.
A. Reema Lagoo
B. Rishi Kapoor
C. SP BalaSubramaniam
D. Jagdeep
E. Dilip Kumar

31. India was a force to reckon with in hockey, between 1928 and 1980. India won 8
Olympic gold medals in hockey.However All that changed in the mid-1970s when
the International Hockey Federation (FIH) altered the rules to make a
fundamental technical change in hockey. The 1976 Olympics in Montreal was the
first Games in which this change was introduced.
The earlier format allowed skilled Indian players to use their dribbling skills
but the new format favoured the physicality of European players. The new
technology was expensive to lay to and ultimately led to decline of sports in
India, mainly hockey.
What fundamental change was introduced in hockey?
Q8.

33. ANSWER.
Introduction of artificial grounds in place of traditional grass fields.

34. Q 9.
कितना है बदनसीब —--------- , दफ्न ि
े लिए
दो गज जमीन भी न लमिी ि
ू - ए - यार में।
These lines explains the misery of a 19th century poet who wrote these lines on his deathbed.
X was not a prominent political figure of his time but his stature and popularity has increased
over time .
X was a titular Emperor, as his Empire existed in name only and his authority was limited only
to the walled city of Shahjahanabad. His reign was limited but his court housed renowned
Urdu scholars, and poets including Mirza Ghalib and sheikh Ibrahim Zauq . X himself was a
noted poet.
His life took a turn in later half of 1850s when the political turmoil in India engulfed him and he
was forcely drawn into it . A huge punishment followed and prompted this famous emperor but
not so famous poet to write those lines .
ID X .What was the reason of his misery.

36. ANSWER .
X - BAHADUR SHAH “ZAFAR”
The reason for his misery was that he was exiled to Rangoon after
1857 sepoy mutiny.

37. Q10.
Tigress T-15, born in the year 2005 in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh, was
one of the first few tigers who were radio-collared. Her name has been
etched in the history of Indian wildlife. While the radio collar was a distinctive
mark about her, what made her world-famous was the record that she held.
The successful "litters" she delivered over the years rightfully got her the title
of 'Supermom'. Madhya Pradesh also gained identity as a ‘Tiger State’ due to
the significant contribution of this supermom.
What record did she make?

39. ANSWER.
She has the world record of giving birth to highest number of cubs .

40. Q11 .
This is a still from a late 1960s Bollywood drama film, starring
Dharmendra and __________ in the lead roles.
The movie was this actress' first and only Hindi film in a full-fledged
role. Recently, a biopic made on her life got into a controversy because
of some objection by a famous personality of his character's portrayal in
the movie. He said the events shown in the movie are not true.
Who is this legendary actress, more famously known in some other
field?

43. ANSWER.
J. JAYALALITHA

44. Q12.
Identify the person.

46. Answer
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

47. Q13.
The dish originated in Delhi, the capital territory of India, sometime during the
1950s. During this time, three friends from Peshawar opened a restaurant in
the city, called X. X was a success, serving many delightful tandoori dishes.
The first outlet was established at Daryaganj, Delhi and then later on, it went
on to become one of the most prominent restaurants in the city.
So the story goes, the cooks of X would mix leftover marinade juices with
butter and tomato, and then stew the tandoor-cooked chicken in it. It’s
unlikely that they had even the faintest idea of what they had stumbled upon –
that is, an internationally-loved delicacy.
ID the dish and the famous restaurant.

49. ANSWER.
Butter chicken
X- Moti Mahal

50. Q14.
Connect:
Polo
Steeplechase
Woodrose
Blue Star
Black Tornado

52. Operations conducted by Indian Army
ANSWER.

53. This commodity holds a significant cultural value in India from ancient times. Its
major component usually include cinnabar (ore of Mercury). It is also found to
contain lead tetraoxide .
The uniqueness of this item is attributed to its generic usage among Indian
household as a symbol of prosperity. There are many Indian movies and dramas
involving it, with their themes revolving around its significance.
What is being talked about ?
Q15.

55. Sindoor
ANSWER.

57. Thank you!