YOUTH FESTIVAL QUIZ 2020 (YUVA)

?UIZ COMPETITION
YUVA
QM : SASWATA CHAKRABORTY

ART-CULTURE-LITERATURE
ROUND - 1
CLOCK-WISE ROUND
10 MARKS FOR DIRECT (10 SEC.TO ANSWER)
5 MARKS FOR BONUS (5 SEC.TO ANSWER)
NO NEGATIVE(S)

Bikna in Bankura and Dariyapur of Bardhhaman
district are famous for this particular art-form,
which is believed to have originated almost 4000
years ago, as the famous ‘Dancing Girl’ is the
most famous example of this form of art.
Which art form is being talked about?

Bikna in Bankura and Dariyapur of Bardhhaman
district are famous for this particular art-form,
which is believed to have originated almost
4000 years ago, as the famous ‘Dancing Girl’ is
the most famous example of this form of art.
Which art form is being talked about?

In the year 2017, the UNESCO has declared this
form of art as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’. The
art-form is famous in both West Bengal and
Bangladesh, where the ultimate product is made
from the bark of the herb of the genus ‘Murta’, or
‘Mostak’.
Which product or art form
is being talked about?

In the year 2017, the UNESCO has declared
this form of art as ‘Intangible Cultural
Heritage’. The art-form is famous in both
West Bengal and Bangladesh, where the
ultimate product is made from the bark of
the herb of the genus ‘Murta’, or ‘Mostak’.
Which product or art form

This goddess is believed to be the wife of the
famous demon Maya. What is particularly
noteworthy about the goddess is that she is
revered by the people of all religious sects of
Bengal. As the Hindu deity, she is of deep yellow
complexion and is draped in blue sari. Her idols
could be found in both standing or in sitting
posture, carrying a child in her lap.
Which goddess is being talked about?

This goddess is believed to be the wife of
the famous demon Maya. What is
particularly noteworthy about the goddess
is that she is revered by the people of all
religious sects of Bengal. As the Hindu
deity, she is of deep yellow complexion and
is draped in blue sari. Her idols could be
found in both standing or in sitting posture,
carrying a child in her lap.
Which goddess is being talked about?

Connect: (types of songs)
 Gadanhati
 Manoharshi
 Rennetti
 Mandarni
 Jharkhandi

This type of sweet-dish is called ‘Basundi’ in
Gujarat and Maharashtra. Hooghly’s Aainya and
Gaonpur are famous for this type of sweet-dish.
Which sweet-dish is being talked about?

This type of sweet-dish is called ‘Basundi’ in
Gujarat and Maharashtra. Hooghly’s Aainya
and Gaonpur are famous for this type of
sweet-dish.

Regarding the origin of this sweet-dish, it is said
that once in the sweetmeat shop of Madhusudan
Paul of Natore, Bangladesh, the sweet-makers
didn’t not turn up for work and as a result, almost
70 kilos of cottage cheese was going to rot. To
save the huge quantity, the cottage cheese was
mixed with sugary syrup and was simmered at a
low flame.

Regarding the origin of this sweet-dish, it is
said that once in the sweetmeat shop of
Madhusudan Paul of Natore, Bangladesh,
the sweet-makers didn’t not turn up for
work and as a result, almost 70 kilos of
cottage cheese was going to rot. To save the
huge quantity, the cottage cheese was
mixed with sugary syrup and was simmered
at a low flame.

This fictional detective character was created by
Hemendra Kumar Roy. He is not only wise, but
also a very strong person physically. He takes snuff
powder quite often and plays flute during leisure.
Which fictional detective character

This fictional detective character was
created by Hemendra Kumar Roy. He is not
only wise, but also a very strong person
physically. He takes snuff powder quite
often and plays flute during leisure.
Which fictional detective character

This famous personality’s name literally translates into
“someone with fine/beautiful locks (Hair)”. Though his
first name is typically used as a surname which originated
in Ireland, there are many theories behind such name of
this person. One popular theory states that he was
named after two cricket players of Nottingham County.
The first one was Francis Joseph (Frank) Shacklock – a
bowler and the second one was Mordecai Sherwin – a
wicketkeeper.
Identify the literary character.

This famous personality’s name literally
translates into “someone with fine/beautiful locks
(Hair)”. Though his first name is typically used as
a surname which originated in Ireland, there are
many theories behind such name of this person.
One popular theory states that he was named
after two cricket players of Nottingham County.
The first one was Francis Joseph (Frank)
Shacklock – a bowler and the second one was
Mordecai Sherwin – a wicketkeeper.
Identify the literary character.

Tagore composed the song “সর্ব খর্বতারে দরে তর্
ক্রাধদাে- / ক্ে ভৈের্, শক্তি দাও, ৈি-পারে চারো ।। / দূে
কে মোরুদ্র যাো মুগ্ধ, যাো ক্ষুদ্র- / মৃতু ুরে কক্তেরর্ তু চ্ছ
প্রারেে উত্সাে ।। / দুুঃরখে মন্থেরর্রে উঠিরর্ অমৃত, / শঙ্কা
েরত েক্ষা পারর্ যাো মৃতু ুৈীত । / তর্ দীপ্ত ক্েৌদ্র ক্তরে
ক্তের্ব ক্তেযা েক্তিরর্ ক্য / প্রস্তে শৃঙ্খরিামুি তুারেে প্রর্াে ।।”
after hearing about the death of one of the greatest
patriots of India. That time he was rehearsing for his
drama ‘Tapati’. Later, he included the song in the drama.
About which famous patriot
the song was composed?

https://youtu.be/RvU-gQyOv5Q
Tagore composed the song “সর্ব খর্বতারে দরে তর্
ক্রাধদাে- / ক্ে ভৈের্, শক্তি দাও, ৈি-পারে চারো ।। /
দূে কে মোরুদ্র যাো মুগ্ধ, যাো ক্ষুদ্র- / মৃতু ুরে কক্তেরর্
তু চ্ছ প্রারেে উত্সাে ।। / দুুঃরখে মন্থেরর্রে উঠিরর্ অমৃত,
/ শঙ্কা েরত েক্ষা পারর্ যাো মৃতু ুৈীত । / তর্ দীপ্ত ক্েৌদ্র
ক্তরে ক্তের্ব ক্তেযা েক্তিরর্ ক্য / প্রস্তে শৃঙ্খরিামুি তুারেে
প্রর্াে ।।” after hearing about the death of one of
the greatest patriots of India. That time he was
rehearsing for his drama ‘Tapati’. Later, he
included the song in the drama.
About which famous patriot
the song was composed?

SPORTS
ROUND - 2
ANTICLOCK-WISE ROUND
NO NEGATIVE(S)

Connect: (Game)
 Diamond
 Pyramid
 Christmas Tree
 Rectangle

Connect: (Game)
 Diamond
 Pyramid
 ChristmasTree
 Rectangle

Connect: (Football)
 The Old Lady
 The Girlfriend of Italy
 Madam
 The Black and Whites
 The Zebras
 The Killer Lady

What is the lightest weight category in boxing?

This Indian cricketer known for his fitness never missed
a match because of injuries. In 184 innings as a batsman
inTests, he was never a victim of run out.
Name the great cricketer.

This Indian cricketer known for his fitness never
missed a match because of injuries. In 184
innings as a batsman inTests, he was never a
victim of run out.
Name the great cricketer.

Which ball game uses the largest field of all?

The world’s largest team sports is played in India.
Name the sports.

Chintadripet, in north Chennai, is referred to as the
country’s capital in which sport?

Chintadripet, in north Chennai, is referred to as
the country’s capital in which sport?

Which is the longest athletic event at the
Olympic Games?

What is the name of the official colour of a
tennis ball?

POLITICS-ECONOMICS
ROUND - 3
CLOCK-WISE ROUND
NO NEGATIVE(S)

This famous politician has won the Ramon Magsaysay
Award and is an ex-IITian. He had written a book named
‘Swaraj’ and in the year 2017, a documentary film titled
‘An Insignificant Man’ was made.
Which politician is being talked about?

This famous politician has won the Ramon
Magsaysay Award and is an ex-IITian. He had
written a book named ‘Swaraj’ and in the year
2017, a documentary film titled ‘An Insignificant
Man’ was made.
Which politician is being talked about?

Which Indian bank was registered on 19 May 1894
under the Indian Companies Act with its office in
Anarkali Bazar Lahore, Pakistan?

Which is the oldest Hindu Nationalistic
Political Party in India?

According to Limca Book of Records,
who is the longest serving President
of any Indian Political Party?

The Indian Rupee (INR) is used by four countries; two
official and two unofficial users. Nepal and Zimbabwe are
the unofficial users.
India being one official user,
name the other.

The Indian Rupee (INR) is used by four countries;
two official and two unofficial users. Nepal and
Zimbabwe are the unofficial users.
India being one official user,
name the other.

Connect: (Apart from state currencies)
 Indian National Rupee (INR),
 JapaneseYen, Euro,
 British Pound Sterling
 US Dollar

YONO is an integrated digital banking platform offered
by State Bank of India (SBI) to enable users to access a
variety of financial and other services such as flight, train,
bus and taxi bookings, online shopping, or medical bill
payments. YONO is offered as a smartphone app for
both Android and iOS.
ExpandYONO.

YONO is an integrated digital banking platform
offered by State Bank of India (SBI) to enable
users to access a variety of financial and other
services such as flight, train, bus and taxi bookings,
online shopping, or medical bill payments. YONO
is offered as a smartphone app for
both Android and iOS.
ExpandYONO.

What in Economics did Einstein call
“The most difficult thing to understand”?

Who formed the political party –
Scheduled Castes Federation, in 1942,
to fight for the rights of the
Dalit community of India?

ENVIRONMENT-HEALTH ISSUES
ROUND - 4
ANTICLOCK-WISE ROUND
NO NEGATIVE(S)

These animals, now extinct, was last sighted in 1936.
Often considered as the biggest carnivorous marsupials,
these dog or wolf like animals had stripes like tigers on its
body and often been considered as tigers.
Which animal is being talked about?

These animals, now extinct, was last sighted in
1936. Often considered as the biggest carnivorous
marsupials, these dog or wolf like animals had
stripes like tigers on its body and often been
considered as tigers.
Which animal is being talked about?

Of which emperor’s rule has been described as
“one of the very few instances in world history
of a government treating its animals as citizens
who are as deserving of its protection
as the human residents”?

His brand of climate activism at first involved
performance – such as narrating a climate change film, the
11th Hour, in 2007. But over the last few years he has
increasingly used his fortune and his foundation to
support Conservation efforts. His speech to urge a
global audience to reject the “politics of greed”, and
support leaders willing to take action against climate
change became quite famous recently.
Which celebrity?

His brand of climate activism at first involved
performance – such as narrating a climate change
film, the 11th Hour, in 2007. But over the last few
years he has increasingly used his fortune and his
foundation to support Conservation efforts. His
speech to urge a global audience to reject the
“politics of greed”, and support leaders willing to
take action against climate change became quite
famous recently.
Which celebrity?

To combat the twin problems of malnutrition and
environmental degradation, ‘Operation Guerrilla Green’
— a movement to plant large numbers of fruit bearing
trees on vacant land was started by the Tribal people. To
create awareness, they have begun a month-long planting
campaign to coincide with hari jiroti — the Gond and
Korku festival celebrating the beginning of the rains and
the new sowing season.
In which Indian state
you find this movement?

To combat the twin problems of malnutrition and
environmental degradation, ‘Operation Guerrilla
Green’ — a movement to plant large numbers of
fruit bearing trees on vacant land was started by
the Tribal people. To create awareness, they have
begun a month-long planting campaign to
coincide with hari jiroti — the Gond and Korku
festival celebrating the beginning of the rains and
the new sowing season.
In which Indian state
you find this movement?

According to a legend, the river Ganges, polluted by
millions of people bathing in it, assumes the form of a
black cow and comes to this river to bathe and cleanse
itself in its holy waters. Legends also say that for Lord
Shiva, the Hindu God, the river is especially sacred on
account of its origin, and it is often called Shankari. The
River as sacred is testified by the fact that the pilgrims
perform a holy pilgrimage of a parikrama or
circumambulation of the river. It is one among the seven
holy rivers of India.
Identify it.

According to a legend, the river Ganges, polluted
by millions of people bathing in it, assumes the
form of a black cow and comes to this river to
bathe and cleanse itself in its holy waters.
Legends also say that for Lord Shiva, the Hindu
God, the river is especially sacred on account of its
origin, and it is often called Shankari. The River as
sacred is testified by the fact that the pilgrims
perform a holy pilgrimage of a parikrama or
circumambulation of the river. It is one among
the seven holy rivers of India.
Identify it.

The first known description of this condition was given
by Hippocrates in the 5th century BCE. However, the
name by which we know it is a neologism coined by Rene
Laennec in 1819 from the Greek for “yellowish, tawny"
(referring to the orange-yellow colour of the diseased
organ). On a lighter note – PG Wodehouse called it a
disease to be proud of, because if you died of it, at least
people knew you had money because you need to spend
money to develop this disease.
What is the good word?

The first known description of this condition was
given by Hippocrates in the 5th century BCE.
However, the name by which we know it is a
neologism coined by Rene Laennec in 1819 from
the Greek for “yellowish, tawny" (referring to the
orange-yellow colour of the diseased organ). On a
lighter note – PG Wodehouse called it a disease to
be proud of, because if you died of it, at least
people knew you had money because you need to
spend money to develop this disease.
What is the good word?

This word was coined by Samuel Hahnemann from the
Greek for “other than the disease/suffering” in 1810 to
highlight the fact that conventional medicine in his times
concentrated upon treating the symptoms rather than
the root cause of the disease.
Which much misused term
am I talking about?

This word was coined by Samuel Hahnemann
from the Greek for “other than the
disease/suffering” in 1810 to highlight the fact that
conventional medicine in his times concentrated
upon treating the symptoms rather than the root
cause of the disease.
Which much misused term
am I talking about?

X is a group of diseases known for many centuries usually
characterised by fever, chills ,headache and flu like
symptoms and named after the Greek word for smoky or
hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with
this disease.
Identify X.

X is a group of diseases known for many centuries
usually characterised by fever, chills ,headache
and flu like symptoms and named after the Greek
word for smoky or hazy, describing the state of
mind of those affected with this disease.
Identify X.

Profoundly found in the steep and rocky region of the
Himalayas, it is the descendant of the wild cat and
panther families. They have thick, long fur, and their skin
color varies from yellowing tan to smoky gray. The
animals can be easily identified by its tail as it is 80-105
cm long. With the loss of habitat and widespread hunting,
there has been a 20% reduction in their population over
the past 20 years. In addition, they are illegally hunted in
the fur trade for making luxury coats and their bones are
sought after for traditional Asian medicine. Unlike other
big cats they can’t roar. Their cubs are born blind. They
don’t gain sight until they are seven days old.
Identify the animal.

Profoundly found in the steep and rocky region of the
Himalayas, it is the descendant of the wild cat and
panther families. They have thick, long fur, and their
skin color varies from yellowing tan to smoky gray.
The animals can be easily identified by its tail as it is
80-105 cm long. With the loss of habitat and
widespread hunting, there has been a 20% reduction
in their population over the past 20 years. In addition,
they are illegally hunted in the fur trade for making
luxury coats and their bones are sought after for
traditional Asian medicine. Unlike other big cats they
can’t roar. Their cubs are born blind. They don’t gain
sight until they are seven days old.
Identify the animal.

WORLD AFFAIRS
ROUND - 5
CLOCK-WISE ROUND (LOWEST SCORINGTEAM ONWARDS)
ELIMINATION ROUND
NO NEGATIVE(S)

This app had been in service since the month of
September of 2016. Byte Dance of China marketed the
app. The very famous app was previously known as
‘Douyin’. Among the Top-10 users of this app, the only
Indian is Faisal Sekh.
Which app is being talked about?

This app had been in service since the month of
September of 2016. Byte Dance of China
marketed the app. The very famous app was
previously known as ‘Douyin’. Among the Top-10
users of this app, the only Indian is Faisal Sekh.
Which app is being talked about?

Team India lost one of its oldest super fans as the 87 year
old wheelchair-bound elderly lady, who caught the
attention of the cricketing fraternity during the 2019
World Cup, passed away at the age on January 13.
Name the lady.

Team India lost one of its oldest super fans as the
87 year old wheelchair-bound elderly lady, who
caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity
during the 2019 World Cup, passed away at the
age on January 13.
Name the lady.

Which female politician
became the first Indian-origin Home Secretary
in the Boris Johnson Cabinet
of England in 2019?

Commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary
of Mahatma Gandhi, the 50 KW Gandhi Solar Park
was inaugurated on the roof
of which international body’s headquarters?

Formed in the run-up to the 2019 General Elections, what
was the anti-BJP, anti-Congress alliance called?

Formed in the run-up to the 2019 General Elections,
what was the anti-BJP, anti-Congress alliance called?

Which eminent historian of India
was asked by JNU to submit her CV
for evaluating her position as Professor Emerita?

In 2019, ‘Sir’ Ravinra Jadeja received the Arjuna Award.
Another cricketer won the Arjuna Award in 2019.
Name the other cricketer.

In 2019,‘Sir’ Ravinra Jadeja received the Arjuna Award.
Another cricketer won the Arjuna Award in 2019.
Name the other cricketer.

Mention the occasion
https://youtu.be/KRMOmNg9qV8

Identify the speaker
https://youtu.be/5wpxk-QFY6Y

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