HER'Day Quiz Finals | A Vishnu & Sampad Quiz
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This document appears to be a quiz with questions related to notable women from history and current events. It discusses women such as Gita Mehta, Amrita Pritam, Priyanka Chopra, Indira Gandhi, and Bertha Benz, who completed the first long-distance trip in a gasoline automobile. The quiz was hosted by various quiz clubs and thanks people for canceling events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
HER'Day Quiz Finals | A Vishnu & Sampad Quiz
- 1. /tackon/Tack_on HER’Day Finals /Tack0n/Tack0n A Vishnu & Sampad Quiz
- 2. Special thanks to all the quiz clubs and events where this quiz and it's content has been hosted: ● SAIL, Rourkela ● NIT Warangal Quiz Club ● NIT Jamshedpur Quiz Club ● Chennai Quiz Factory ● Vizag Quiz Club Double special thanks to Corona for cancelling all other planned meet-ups!
- 4. The author is closely ‘related’ to Odisha. Identify 1
- 6. Answer Gita Mehta (d/o Biju Patnaik)
- 7. Lakshmibai Kelkar met K.B. Hegdevar in 1936 to start a women wing of X. But Hegdevar insisted Lakshmibai to start Y as an independent entity from X. X and Y? 2
- 9. Answer RSS and Rashtriya Sevika Samiti
- 10. She published her first collection at age 16. She is most remembered for “Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu,” her poem lamenting the traumatic partition in 1947. The work’s title translates as “I Call upon Varis Shah Today,” referring to the 18th-century Sufi poet Waris Shah. 3
- 13. Connect to a lady 4
- 16. Professional Contract bridge player representing India on international stage. Also the wife of an Indian businessman. Identify her 5
- 19. A rare coming together of three powerful, blood related, and rival ladies. Name them 6
- 20. Just for safety... Sleep Well
- 21. Indira Gandhi, Vijaylakshmi Pandit, and Krishna Hutheesing Answer
- 22. Anti Clockwise Round 6 Questions
- 23. Naomi Parker Fraley was working at Pratt & Whitney’s shop floor in 1942. But, for a brief period she became a cultural icon in the Westinghouse factories. Her fame was again rediscovered in 1980’s. What is her claim to fame? 1
- 25. Answer ‘We Can Do It!’ poster was modeled on her
- 26. Majorie Borell introduced X to the US after her return from India where it is considered as a ayurvedic remedy to control menstrual cycles and also the pressure created by it would ease the pain during the intercourse. And a boon to Indian men to judge whom not to approach. X? 2
- 28. Answer Toe-ring
- 29. Surayya Tyabji, a Hyderabadi is mostly ignored for her contribution. While a man(on request by Gandhi) from AP is largely credited for its creation on which Surayya has added a key feature. What did she add on what? (Gandhi opposed Surayya’s idea) 3
- 31. Answer Ashoka Chakra on Indian National Flag
- 32. It was invented by Theophilius Van Kannel in 1881 and patented as “Tür ohne Luftzug”. He was reportedly motivated by his phobia of for others, especially women. What did he invent? 4
- 35. Sam Kam Rin Ku Mai and Synkhong Rympie Thymmai are two societies established to protect the equal rights for men! Which region in India, likely correlating to the Nari Rajya of Mahabharata can you find these societies? 5
- 37. Answer Meghalaya
- 38. Locally known as ‘Bandha’ X concept of sarees is a part of the Orissan culture since 600 B.C. An outcome of Ikat and embroidery interweaved into each other, X is a magnificent innovation that has taken over the textile industry and gives it a global push. Traditionally worn as an auspicious attire by the Brahmins of the South during rituals, X or Sonepuri today is counted amongst one of the most highly thought of attires in the state of Orissa and an illustrious one in other parts of the country. 6
- 42. Craters on the minor planet Eros are named after lovers. 2 such craters are named after the world famous Indian couple whose last & 14th child Gauhar Ara Begum was born the fateful day of 17 June 1631. Who? 1
- 43. Just for safety... Overthinking is injurious to health!
- 44. Answer Mumtaj Mahal and Shah Jahan
- 45. Who? 2
- 48. First Italian woman to be awarded a medical degree. Mussolini exiled Maria as she refused to compromise her principles and train children as soldiers. In 1939, the Theosophical Society of India extended an invitation asking her to visit India. What did she bring along with her? 3
- 51. A vegan diet company founded by Beyonce. The name is derived from the social media challenge between Beyonce and Jay Z in 2013 based on the idea that it take __ days to break a habit. 4
- 52. Just for safety... Do not consult doctors of WhatsApp university!
- 53. Answer 22 Days - It takes 21 days to break a habit
- 54. Identify the couple and their claim to fame 5
- 55. Just for safety... Take updates from the credible sources
- 56. Answer Sucheta Kriplani and JB Kriplani She was the first Woman CM in India. JB Kriplani was the congress president during independence and first no confidence motion in India was introduced by him.
- 57. Identify the two Bharat Ratna awardees casted in this picture 6
- 58. Just for safety... Chill, don’t Panic!
- 59. M S Subbalakshmi and MGR Answer
- 60. Anti Clockwise Round 6 Questions
- 61. This Swedish writer, physician, & feminist’s name was often mentioned during the recent CAA debates. Identify her 1
- 62. Just for safety... Anti CAA protests can wait!
- 64. The ad read: "They wanted you to smile more. They wanted you to be more polite. They wanted you to scream a little softer. They wanted you to be less aggressive when you won. They wanted you to walk away when you made mistakes. But instead of just becoming the player the game wanted? You became the player it needed." Tweet by which company and about whom? 2
- 65. Just for safety... Even the sports/political events can be postponed.
- 66. Answer NIke & Maria Sharapova
- 67. Sam McKnight, a hairstylist’s(for Vogue) encounter with a lady in 1990 created a huge impact on the fashion industry for next 7 years. His first conversation with the lady went like this… she asked: “What would you do if I gave you free reign?” and I replied: “I’d just cut it all off.” Her hair was fabulous, but it was time for a change, and I think she felt that, too. So she said: “Okay, do you want to do it now?” So I did. Who was the iconic lady? 3
- 68. Just for safety... Tunnels with heavy traffic can be avoided!
- 70. Nicknamed after a mid 20th century American cultural icon. What is the popular nickname of these tower? 4
- 71. Just for safety... Drug overdose is injurious to health.
- 73. Irregular sleep timings, alcohol consumption, working in odd shifts, extreme work pressure, taking unnecessary stress on to oneself, sitting for prolonged hours etc., are some of the many reasons for lux to come up with this special campaign soap. What is the campaign about? 5
- 74. Just for safety... Avoid all those mentioned in the question!
- 75. Answer Early detection and prevention of Breast cancer.
- 76. In August 1888, Stadt Apotheke sold 10 liters of Ligroin (a common dry cleaning solvent) to a lady. This transaction moved the world forever. Why/what is its claim to fame? 6
- 77. Just for safety... Just be safe!
- 78. World’s first fueling station used by Bertha Benz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsGrFYD5Nfs Answer
- 79. /tackon/Tack_on/Tack0n/Tack0n First Driver Was A Women. Happy Women’s Day! Thankyou!