Quarter Finals WELCOME TO The National Level Inter DPS Quiz 2008 ORGANIZED UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE DPS SOCIETY

QUARTER FINALS

ROUND - 1

What is common to Suchitra Sen and Aishwarya Rai?

They both have played the role of Paro in the film Devdas.

Other than Lakshadweep and Andaman And Nicobar Islands where are coral reefs found in India?

Gulf Of Mannar

In which global index does India rank 66 out of 88 countries?

Global Hunger Index

Which was the first Hollywood film dubbed in Hindi?

Jurassic Park

If ‘ Little Master’ is to Sunil Gavaskar, ‘Colonel’ is to _________

Dilip Vengsarkar

Who succeeded V.P Singh as the next Prime Minister?

Chandrashekhar

ROUND - 2

He was a famous economist and a demographer before he became a writer He was a famous economist and a demographer before he became a writer. Who is he?

Vikram Seth

How many associate banks are there with SBI?

SEVEN

Known as the ‘Woman in White’, she acted in movies like Aag, Barsat, Awaara and Shree 420. The Award for National Integration is named after her.

Nargis Dutt

Which Indian agricultural scientist is associated with the Green Revolution in India?

M. S. Swaminathan

Who was the first Indian to give a speech in United Nations General Assembly?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

He is one of the seven founders of global consulting and IT services company based in India. He is currently the non-executive chairman and chief mentor of his company. Who is he?

Narayana Murthy

ROUND – 3 VISUAL

DR. LAKSHMI SEHGAL

ARVIND SWAMI

CHAMPANER, A UNESCO heritage site

ANJOLI ELA MENON, A PAINTER

NIKKI ANEJA

AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

KRISHAN KUMAR, Popularly known as K.K.

ASHA PAREKH

RAKESH SHARMA

RITU BERI

SHIREEN BHAN

RONNIE SCREWVALA

ROUND - 4

In which state is the largest ship breaking yard in India located?

Gujarat ( Bhavnagar District)

Who directed the film ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ ?

Abbas Tyrewala

Which Indian batsman hit the most number of 4’s in the ICC World 20 Tournment?

Gautam Gambhir

What is common between Suneet Verma, Wendell Rodricks, and Atsu Sekhose?

They are all fashion designers

Before becoming a novelist , she edited magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity, She writes the Column’ Politically Incorrect’. Who is she?

Shobha De

What is the name of the production house owned by Shah Rukh Khan?

Red Chilli Entertainment

ROUND - 5

Which momentous event occurred at 5 Which momentous event occurred at 5.04 pm IST on Saturday 8th November 2008

Chandrayan entered the lunar orbit

Tara International , an affiliate of Bengal Enamel, has planned Tiny and Titu. What are they?

Electric cars

Under what brand name has Tata launched a national retail chain in collaboration with Woolworth?

Croma

For what will the first Dewang Mehta Award be given?

Innovation in IT

What is common to the addresses ‘36 Chowringhee Lane’ and ‘15 Park Avenue’?

Both are films directed by Aparna Sen

If Thomas Cup is for the men which Cup is it for the women?

Uber Cup