1. THE BEST OF QUIZZES
BY : NITESH KUMAR MISHRA
ADAC&RI- TRICHY-9
TNAU

2.  What is “ calligraphy”……

3.  What is “cartography”…….

4.  I am a lexicographer?? What is my
profession…..

5.  I am called as “ padma” in bangladesh
what is my name in India…..

6.  World’s largest river island……

7. What is this?????

8. Identify him…..
 He raided the subcontinent almost
every year – his targets were wealthy
temples, including that of Somnath,
Gujarat

9. IDENTIFY THE PERSONALITY AND THE UNIQUE
POSITION HE HELD IN THE FIRST CABINET OF
INDIA……

10. IDENTIFY THE LADY”CALLED AS THE MOTHER OF CIVIL
RIGHTS OF USA”……..

11. THIS WAS THE FIRST MODEL OF THE MODERN DAY-------&
NAME THE INVENTOR…….

12. Identify this famous temple

13.  With respect to investments, what are
AAA, AA+,AA…….

14.  “It was the best of times “ which
famous novel begins with these lines….

15.  Ryder cup is associated with which
sports…..

16.  Fathometer is an instrument used to
measure ……..

17.  Constantinopole is the old name of
which city…..

18.  Which famous personality designed the
capital city New delhi……

19.  How is the distance in the sea
measured……..

20.  Which south american country is one of
the founding members of OPEC…..

21.  What do the germany’s head of the
state called as….

22.  The beautiful temple of khajuraho is
located in which state ……

23. The term “laissez faire” is associated with
what…….

24.  How do we better know the river “tsang-
po “ in India…..

25.  Polar bears are carnivores and they
feed on birds and fishes but in natural
conditions no one found polar bear
feeding on the penguins why ???....

26.  Which is the only point on the earth
where sunlight does not reach……

27.  Where did buddha delivered his first
sermon and what was it called as…..

28.  What does NPT stands for………

29.  Who is the author of the book “a brief
history of time”……

31.  Where is the headquarters of ZSI-
zoological survey of india located…….

32.  Name the state mentioned in national
anthem which is not present in India…..

33.  Expand “ AYUSH “

34.  In pencils what does HB stands for……

35.  On which number you can contact the
“kisan call centre”……

36.  Who was the founder of ramakrishna
mission

37.  Who is the first foreigner to receive
bharat ratna……

38.  What is the stock exchange of japan
called as…

39.  What does SEBI stands for……..

40.  What was the earlier name of
SBI…………

41.  Who said “that generations to come but
few will scarcely believe that such a one
as this in flesh and blood ever walked
on this earth”……. And about
whom……

42.  What is the full name of VVS
laxman…….

43.  Jawahar lal nehru called …….. As the
temples of modern India “

44.  Who are the members of
SAARC……….

45.  What is the full form of PDF used in
computer systems….

46.  Who was the first home minister of
india……

47.  Recently the chief of the Indian army
was in news for what purpose…..

48.  What is the name of the recently
decommissioned naval training ship
from the Indian navy…….

49.  Which former world boxing champion
celebrated his 70th birth day recently…..

50.  Which actor got the best actor award in
the GOLDEN GLOBE awards 2012
…….

51.  Which cruise liner recently crashed off
recently killing 6 people and injuring
many…..

52.  The recently launched car brand “ pulse
is from which company”…..

53.  Which cold war ‘structure’ came down
in 1989, 28 years after being
erected……

54.  Who won the title at “AIRCEL CHENNAI
OPEN “ 2012

55.  Who is the new CEO of internet giant
YAHOO……

56.  In which book would you find “ BALOO-
the bear” “BAGHEERA- the panther”,
“AKELA- the wolf”………

57.  Name the famous German football side
that played in New Delhi as a part of
Baichung bhutia’s testimonial ……..

58. Name the country whose name includes
first three letters of the English
alphabet………

59.  Which country acted as mediator
between the LTTE and Sri lanka in
earlier days……

60.  Who was the first person to make a
speech in the UN general assembly in a
language other than the official
language of the united nations…….
Mention the language as well…….

61.  Which country sports the orange color
jersey in each of their sports events
they represent their country…..

62.  Where is the headquarters of the indian
coast guard located……

63.  Name the famous wax museum in
London that houses the statues of
important personalities from around the
world……

64.  Which was India's first research station
at the Antarctic…..

65.  What was the name of India's first
nuclear reactor…….

66.  BARC stands for what…..

67.  Prof. Satish Dhawan was associated
with in India……

68.  Who is the chief of the ISRO…….

69.  The importance of the year 1911 in
Indian history…….

70.  If you visit the “Louvre museum “ in
Paris what can you see over there…….

71.  Who is called as the “Bird man “ of
India…….

72.  Who was the other person who landed
on the moon with Neil Armstrong…..

73.  Which player is called as “ sultan of
swing” because of the fact that he
discovered that art in bowling……

74.  What does “BPO” stands for …….

75.  Which city of India added a new word to
the English dictionary….
 {the word is named after the famous
activity taking place in the city}……

76. “Jasmine revolution “ is associated with
which country…….

77. Identify this international logo

78. Identify this dance form and name the state

79. Identify this animal

80. Identify the business tycoon

81. Identify this animal which is unique in character

82. Identify this world heritage site

83. Connect it if you can…..

84. Give the specialty of this temple

85. Connect the two great bowlers

86. Connect these two great…..

87. What is the occasion

88. Identify the three personalities

89. Identify the personality with gandhi cap…