Quiz-Grand Finale

KVS SOCIAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2016-17Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1,

Kanchrapara

Quiz Contest

Research, Presentation & Conduction by:Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda

Format of the Quiz

• General RoundGeneral Round• Buzzer RoundBuzzer Round• MCQ RoundMCQ Round• A/V RoundA/V Round• Rapidfire RoundRapidfire Round

Round1

What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????* 4 questions ( 2 each on Pandit Malaviya and Babashaheb Ambedkar)* Marks :-- ¢ Direct : 10 points ¢ Bonus : 10 points ¢ No negatives for any wrong attempt. * Half points, if any, is totally QM’s discretion.

All the best………

• If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can double up your score by saying “Double” before giving out the answer.

• Marks : Correct answer fetches you +20 Wrong answer fetches you - 05

DOUBLEDOUBLE

Quiz by Somnath Chanda

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This two-word term, originated from the Upanishads written thousands of years ago,

has been made popular by Pandit Malaviya. In the last few years, the term

has seen a fresh bout of popularity because of a TV show.

Which term is this?

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KVS Social Science Exhibition-cum-National Integration Camp 2016-17

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Satyameva JayateSatyameva Jayate 1




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After giving up his legal practice when he was at his pinnacle in 1911, Pandit Malaviya

once again donned his lawyers robe in 1924, following a very dramatic event in

the Indian Freedom Struggle. He defended the 170 accused in the Allahabad

High Court and was able to get 155 persons saved from the gallows.

Which case that had a far reaching effect in the freedom movement, was this?

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Chauri Chaura IncidentChauri Chaura Incident 2




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Some articles in popular literature state that this cantonment town, famous as the birthplace of B.R. Ambedkar got it’s

original name from the Military Headquarters Of War.

Currently named Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, what was it originally known as?

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MhowMhow(Military Headquarters Of War)

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What is the title of the 20-page autobiographical life story of B. R.

Ambedkar written in the period of 1935–36?

(It consists of reminiscences drawn by Ambedkar, related to his experiences

with untouchability, in his own handwriting and is now used as a textbook in Columbia

University)

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Waiting For a VisaWaiting For a Visa 4




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In March 1936, Hindu Dalit leader P. N. Rajbhoj along with a group of 200 Dalit

people demanded entry at a temple on the Rath Yatra day. Pt. Malaviya in the

presence of priests of that temple, gave diksha to the assembled people and gave

them entry into the temple. At which temple, this pathbreaking

incident took place?

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Kalaram TempleKalaram Temple 5



Scores Please !!!

Round2

What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????

* 8 questions ( 4 each on Pandit Malaviya and Babashaheb Ambedkar)* Marks :-- ¢ Correct answer : +10 points ¢ Wrong answer : - 05 points



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Solve it :-- * Rabindranath Tagore : Kushari ; * Jawaharlal Nehru : Kaul ; * Amitabh Bachchan : Srivastav ; * Madan Mohan Malviya : __?????__

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ChaturvediChaturvedi 1




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Who gave Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya the title ‘Mahamana’?

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Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi 2




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Which organization, founded by Pandit Malaviya in 1905, is still working for the

conservation of Ganges river?

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Ganga MahasabhaGanga Mahasabha 3




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To celebrate what occasion, this coin was issued by the Indian Government in 2011?

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150150thth Birth Anniversary of Pt. Malaviya Birth Anniversary of Pt. Malaviya 4




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Ramji Maloji Sakpal, father of B. R. Ambedkar was an officer in the British

Indian Army.Which rank did he hold?

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Subedar Major / SubedarSubedar Major / Subedar 5




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This sacred monument in Nagpur came into bigtime news on 14 October 1956.

What happened there on that day?

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B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism along with his wife and 60,000 followers.along with his wife and 60,000 followers.The place is known as Deekshabhoomi.The place is known as Deekshabhoomi.

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In 1936, Dr. Ambedkar founded a political outfit, which contested the 1937 Bombay

election to the Central Legislative Assembly.

Name the party.

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Independent Labour PartyIndependent Labour Party 7




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Solve it :-- * Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose : Kolkata ; * Swami Vivekananda : Raipur ; * Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel : Ahmedabad ; * Indira Gandhi : New Delhi ; * B. R. Ambedkar : ____???____

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NagpurNagpur(All are International Airports)

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Round3

What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????* 4 questions (2 each on Pandit Malaviya and Babashaheb Ambedkar)* Against each question, four answers will be given. You have to pick the right one.* Marks :-- ¢ Correct in the 1st attempt : +20 ¢ Correct in the 2nd attempt : +15 ¢ Correct in the 3rd attempt : +10



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Panditji’s political career started in December 1886 when he attended the 2nd Session of the Indian National Congress

under the Presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji. His speech on the issue of

representation in Councils impressed one and all.

In which city that particular INC Session was held?

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a) Allahabadc) Madras

b) Calcuttad) Bombay

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CalcuttaCalcutta 1




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In protest against the Communal Award, Pandit Malaviya and Madhav Shrihari Aney

split away from the Indian National Congress and formed a new political

party. The party even contested the 1934 elections to the central legislature and won

12 seats. Name the party.

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a) New Congress Party

b) National Party of India

c) Forward Congress Party

d) Congress Nationalist Party

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Congress Nationalist PartyCongress Nationalist Party 2




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In his fight against untouchability, Ambedkar led a Satyagraha to fight for the right of the untouchable community to draw water from the main water tank of the

town. In which Maharasthrian town, did this

happen?

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a) Kolhapurc) Satara

b) Mahadd) Pandharpur

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MahadMahad 3




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Dr. Ambedkar in his book titled “The Problem of the Rupee – Its origin and its solution” proposed some guidelines and

ideas and presented those to the Hilton Young Commission.

What came out as a result of this?

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a) Reserve Bank of India

b) Finance Commission of India

c) Planning Commission of India

d) Indian Space Research Organisation

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Reserve Bank of IndiaReserve Bank of India 4




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During his school days, little Bhima and other Dalit children had to face a lot of

problems because of segregation. They were not even allowed to sit inside the class.

And during one particular activity, they needed the help of the school peon to do it.

He later in his writings described this incident as "No peon, No ____".

Just, fill in the blank.

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a) Food b) Waterc) Home Work d) Yoga Practise

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No Peon, No No Peon, No WaterWater 5



Scores Please !!!

Round4

What the Round is all about????What the Round is all about????* 4 questions ( 2 each on Pandit Malaviya and Babashaheb Ambedkar)* Marks :-- ¢ Direct : 10 points ¢ Bonus : 10 points ¢ No negatives for any wrong attempt. * Half points, if any, is totally QM’s discretion.


• If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can double up your score by saying “Double” before giving out the answer.

• Marks : Correct answer fetches you +20 Wrong answer fetches you - 05

DOUBLEDOUBLE


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This is the famous Arati performed at the Har-Ki-Pauri in Haridwar.

What is the name of this particular arena where the main arati is being performed

every evening?

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Malviya DwipMalviya Dwip 1




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This is the last convocation address delivered by Panditji.

Where had he given this lecture?

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Benaras Hindu UniversityBenaras Hindu University 2




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A dramatisation of a very important episode in the modern India…..the

gentleman in the white dress is speaking about a very special group of men.

Who were they?

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This was about the members of the Drafting This was about the members of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution. Committee of the Indian Constitution.

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Name any two member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution which

was headed by Dr. Ambedkar.

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The committee members were:Dr B. R. Ambedkar - Chairman

K M MunshiAlladi Krishnaswamy IyerN Gopalaswami Ayengar

B L MitterMd. Saadullah &

D P Khaitan

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This is the original voice of B. R. Ambedkar from an old BBC recording.

What was he talking about?

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Poona PactPoona Pact 5



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Round5

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