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KVS SOCIAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2015-16Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1,
IshaporeQuiz
Contest
Research, Presentation & Conduction by:Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda
Rules * 20 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 5, 10, 15 & 20) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.
Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist, noted journalist,
who later joined the Govt. of who later joined the Govt. of Assam as a Civil Servant. He is Assam as a Civil Servant. He is mostly remembered for coining mostly remembered for coining
a phrase a phrase (very relevant with (very relevant with today’s quiz)today’s quiz) to coincide with to coincide with the inauguration of the new the inauguration of the new
Indian states in January, 1972.Indian states in January, 1972.Which phrase? Which phrase?
1
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The name of which North Eastern The name of which North Eastern capital city comes from the name capital city comes from the name of this brick-built fort, built in the of this brick-built fort, built in the 1414thth Century by King Ramchandra Century by King Ramchandra
of Mayapur?of Mayapur?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
2
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Which is the only Indian state to Which is the only Indian state to have only four districts, namely – have only four districts, namely –
East, West, North and South? East, West, North and South?
3
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Which legendary sportsperson’s Which legendary sportsperson’s autobiography, released in autobiography, released in
2013, is 2013, is titled – ‘Unbreakable’?titled – ‘Unbreakable’?
4
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This is the State-Seal of which This is the State-Seal of which north-eastern state? north-eastern state?
5
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Once a thriving Once a thriving community, today community, today
there are only there are only around 50,000 of around 50,000 of them left. They them left. They
themselves claim themselves claim that they are the that they are the
children of children of Kanchenjunga.Kanchenjunga.Which tribe?Which tribe?
6
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
What is the name of the story?What is the name of the story?
7
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The hills, literally meaning ‘to The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’ in local dialect, are cut chicken’ in local dialect, are situated on India’s north-eastern situated on India’s north-eastern border with Myanmar. They were border with Myanmar. They were
created by the same tectonic created by the same tectonic processes that resulted in the processes that resulted in the formation of the Himalayas in formation of the Himalayas in
the Mesozoic Age. the Mesozoic Age. Which hill is this?Which hill is this?
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A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Recognized as one of the oldest Recognized as one of the oldest dances of Mizoram, it has dances of Mizoram, it has become an integral part of become an integral part of almost every festival of the almost every festival of the
state.state.Name this dance form.Name this dance form.
9
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Located at an elevation of 3,753 m Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), (12,313 ft), thisthis ethereally ethereally
beautiful lake is a must on every beautiful lake is a must on every visitor’s itinerary. It is believed visitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in olden times, Buddhist that in olden times, Buddhist
monks would study the colour of monks would study the colour of the water of the lake to forecast the water of the lake to forecast
the future. the future. Which waterbody is this?Which waterbody is this?
(vis – next slides) (vis – next slides)
10
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
As per Hindu mythology, when As per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva was going to Kashi Lord Shiva was going to Kashi along with one crore gods and along with one crore gods and
goddesses including him, he made goddesses including him, he made a night halt at this place. He told a night halt at this place. He told
all of them to wake up before all of them to wake up before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But
in the morning, except Shiva in the morning, except Shiva himself, no one else could get up. himself, no one else could get up.
So he alone set out for Kashi So he alone set out for Kashi himself cursing the others.himself cursing the others.
What resulted from this story?What resulted from this story?
11
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
After whom, After whom, this boy-this boy-
wonder was wonder was named by named by
his his grandfathergrandfather
??
12
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The BrahMos Missile is named The BrahMos Missile is named after combining the names of after combining the names of two waterbodies. One is the two waterbodies. One is the
River Moskva of Russia.River Moskva of Russia.Which is the Indian one? Which is the Indian one?
13
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Chhurpi is a Chhurpi is a traditional cheese found in the traditional cheese found in the nook and corner of the north-nook and corner of the north-
east. east. What is the main ingredient of What is the main ingredient of
Chhurpi?Chhurpi?
14
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Popularly known as goat-Popularly known as goat-antelope, this animal is the antelope, this animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.State Animal of Mizoram.
Which animal is this?Which animal is this?
15
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This is the theme song of ……. This is the theme song of …….
16
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This traditional headgear, This traditional headgear, features a bird which is highly features a bird which is highly revered in the north-eastern revered in the north-eastern
states, especially Nagaland. The states, especially Nagaland. The bird can be spotted in the logo of bird can be spotted in the logo of Bombay Natural History Society Bombay Natural History Society
(BNHS).(BNHS).Which bird?Which bird?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
17
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
According to the latest govt. According to the latest govt. report, which state (with 94.65%) report, which state (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (with 93.91%) as toppled Kerala (with 93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?the ‘most literate state in India’?
18
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
For what For what unfortunate unfortunate reason, this reason, this
premier premier institution, came institution, came
into news into news recently? recently?
19
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Arguably, the most famous voice Arguably, the most famous voice of the north east…..name this of the north east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee.Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee.
20
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist, noted journalist,
who later joined the Govt. of who later joined the Govt. of Assam as a Civil Servant. He is Assam as a Civil Servant. He is mostly remembered for coining mostly remembered for coining
a phrase a phrase (very relevant with (very relevant with today’s quiz)today’s quiz) to coincide with to coincide with the inauguration of the new the inauguration of the new
Indian states in January, 1972.Indian states in January, 1972.Which phrase? Which phrase?
1
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The name of which North Eastern The name of which North Eastern capital city comes from the name capital city comes from the name of this brick-built fort, built in the of this brick-built fort, built in the 1414thth Century by King Ramchandra Century by King Ramchandra
of Mayapur?of Mayapur?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
2
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Which is the only Indian state to Which is the only Indian state to have only four districts, namely – have only four districts, namely –
East, West, North and South? East, West, North and South?
3
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Which legendary sportsperson’s Which legendary sportsperson’s autobiography, released in autobiography, released in
2013, is 2013, is titled – ‘Unbreakable’?titled – ‘Unbreakable’?
4
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This is the State-Seal of which This is the State-Seal of which north-eastern state? north-eastern state?
5
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Once a thriving Once a thriving community, today community, today
there are only there are only around 50,000 of around 50,000 of them left. They them left. They
themselves claim themselves claim that they are the that they are the
children of children of Kanchenjunga.Kanchenjunga.Which tribe?Which tribe?
6
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
What is the name of the story?What is the name of the story?
7
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The hills, literally meaning ‘to The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’ in local dialect, are cut chicken’ in local dialect, are situated on India’s north-eastern situated on India’s north-eastern border with Myanmar. They were border with Myanmar. They were
created by the same tectonic created by the same tectonic processes that resulted in the processes that resulted in the formation of the Himalayas in formation of the Himalayas in
the Mesozoic Age. the Mesozoic Age. Which hill is this?Which hill is this?
8
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Recognized as one of the oldest Recognized as one of the oldest dances of Mizoram, it has dances of Mizoram, it has become an integral part of become an integral part of almost every festival of the almost every festival of the
state.state.Name this dance form.Name this dance form.
9
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Located at an elevation of 3,753 m Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), (12,313 ft), thisthis ethereally ethereally
beautiful lake is a must on every beautiful lake is a must on every visitor’s itinerary. It is believed visitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in olden times, Buddhist that in olden times, Buddhist
monks would study the colour of monks would study the colour of the water of the lake to forecast the water of the lake to forecast
the future. the future. Which waterbody is this?Which waterbody is this?
(vis – next slides) (vis – next slides)
10
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
As per Hindu mythology, when As per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva was going to Kashi Lord Shiva was going to Kashi along with one crore gods and along with one crore gods and
goddesses including him, he made goddesses including him, he made a night halt at this place. He told a night halt at this place. He told
all of them to wake up before all of them to wake up before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But
in the morning, except Shiva in the morning, except Shiva himself, no one else could get up. himself, no one else could get up.
So he alone set out for Kashi So he alone set out for Kashi himself cursing the others.himself cursing the others.
What resulted from this story?What resulted from this story?
11
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
After whom, After whom, this boy-this boy-
wonder was wonder was named by named by
his his grandfathergrandfather
??
12
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
The BrahMos Missile is named The BrahMos Missile is named after combining the names of after combining the names of two waterbodies. One is the two waterbodies. One is the
River Moskva of Russia.River Moskva of Russia.Which is the Indian one? Which is the Indian one?
13
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Chhurpi is a Chhurpi is a traditional cheese found in the traditional cheese found in the nook and corner of the north-nook and corner of the north-
east. east. What is the main ingredient of What is the main ingredient of
Chhurpi?Chhurpi?
14
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Popularly known as goat-Popularly known as goat-antelope, this animal is the antelope, this animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.State Animal of Mizoram.
Which animal is this?Which animal is this?
15
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This is the theme song of ……. This is the theme song of …….
16
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
This traditional headgear, This traditional headgear, features a bird which is highly features a bird which is highly revered in the north-eastern revered in the north-eastern
states, especially Nagaland. The states, especially Nagaland. The bird can be spotted in the logo of bird can be spotted in the logo of Bombay Natural History Society Bombay Natural History Society
(BNHS).(BNHS).Which bird?Which bird?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
17
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
According to the latest govt. According to the latest govt. report, which state (with 94.65%) report, which state (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (with 93.91%) as toppled Kerala (with 93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?the ‘most literate state in India’?
18
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
For what For what unfortunate unfortunate reason, this reason, this
premier premier institution, came institution, came
into news into news recently? recently?
19
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Death of A.P.J. Abdul Death of A.P.J. Abdul KalamKalam
19
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore
Arguably, the most famous voice Arguably, the most famous voice of the north east…..name this of the north east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee.Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee.
20
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K.V. No.-1, Ishapore