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Thoughtworks Independence DayQuiz

Charan

----- Meeting Notes (01/06/12 12:48) -----We will begin at 12:30. Please come and get a name slip.1

What is common between these countries?

South KoreaBahrainSouth Korea, North KoreaDemocratic Republic of Congo

Q1

Connect : Name this Hollywood movie set in the backdrop of Indian independence. Q2

Identify this artist, often considered the most popular mainstream writer from India, who migrated to Pakistan following the partition in 1948.

Hint: Known for popular literary works like Toba Tek Singh, Thanda Gosht, Khol Do and many more.Q3

What is Indias national Fruit?Q4

Who or what were referred to as the fishing fleet and returned emptees during the British rule over India?q5

This popular beer variety was brewed specially to last the long journey from Britain to India. It is now popular as a stronger tasting beer, with multiple brands offering the option. Identify this beer variety.

Q6

Identify this logo + Bonus points for funda what is this logo inspired from!Q7

Theme song audio q8

Identify this movie:Bonus points for the directorQ9

This quote is from a popular poem, which spawned an entire generation of movies, including the still popular Indiana Jones series. Name the poet.

"Tho' I've belted you and flayed you,By the livin' Gawd that made you,You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din!Q10

Which was the lattest Indian movie to be declared a hit in China?

Bonus Trivia:

One of the most popular movies in China is V. Santarams Dr. Kotnis ki Amar Kahani. Who was Dr. Kotnis?

Q11

Legend has it that a British colonel shot dead one of the most popular cooks in his regiment, William Harold, because he had failed to decipher the right recipe for this popular but complicated Indian snack. The regiment mutinied against the colonel, angered at the loss of their favorite chef, leading to a crisis which took several weeks to settle. Identify this indian snack.Q12

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