RULES:1. WRITTEN PRELIMINARY2. 20 QUESTIONS3. Q. NOS. 5,10,15 & 20 ARE * MARKED (TO BE USED IN CASE OF TIE)4. NO NEGATIVE MARKING 5. PART MARKING AT THE QM’S DISCRETION6. ANY FORM OF UNFAIR MEANS WILL CAUSE DIRECT DISQUALIFICATION7. 8 TOP TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED FOR THE FINALS8. EXTRA TIE-BREAKERS WILL BE TAKEN IF THE SITUATION DEMANDS

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Q. - 1

This is the molecular structure of a 2B Carcinogen (cancer causing) agent, recently in news all across the country.

Name the agent, used heavily in the bakery industry in the country till date.

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Q. - 2

This is the endangered species of deer, also known as ‘Kashmir Deer’, once found in the high altitudes of

Northern India and Pakistan, the animal now only lives in the dense riverside forests of Dachigram.

Name the endangered species of deer.

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Q. - 3

Which place in Jodhpur recorded a maximum temperature of 51 degrees Celsius , on the 19th day of May, 2016 - the highest temperature recorded in the country since 1956?Alwar, so long, had the record of registering the maximum temperature ever in the country since 1956 at 50.6 degrees Celsius.

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Q. - 4

The cyclonic storm Roanu has been named by Maldives. What is the literal meaning of the word ‘Roanu’?

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Q. – 5*

Identify the brave son of Mother India.

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Q. – 6

• Fridge that does not require electricity!

• made out of clay • works on the principle of

evaporation.• cools drinking water and can

store vegetables and milk • affordable for nearly anyone • improves food quality and health

of poorer population and provides employment

• environment friendly in manufacturing, use and recycling

MITTICOOL FRIDGE – A “COOL“ PRODUCT INNOVATION

Name the creator of ‘Mitticool’.

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Q. – 7

‘Sweet Dreams’ is the first book written by a celebrity.

Who is the writer?

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Q. – 8

A 24/7 toll-free infoline - 1800111363 - has been launched by the Govt. of India in 12

languages for which specific purpose?

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Q. – 9

The Supreme Court of India delivered a ruling on December 30, 1996 banning the use of coal/coke in industries located in a defined area of 10,400 sq km called the TTZ, around the Taj Mahal to protect the monument from pollution. TTZ is so named since it is located around the Taj Mahal and is shaped like a specific geometrical shape, comprising of the towns of Firozabad, Mathura and Bharatpur & Agra.

What does TTZ stand for?

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Q. – 10*

Identify X:X, the brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers,

Najim, has won gold at the European Taekwondo Championships and is now set to compete for Belgium at

the Olympic Games in Brazil.

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Q. – 11

Name the small, slender, pre-teen girl character of ‘The Jungle Book’,

with long black hair and a tiny red spot on her forehead.

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Q. – 12

Name the batsman trying to play cricket,

Blindfolded.

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Q. – 13

What does the triangles in the world map indicate?(Specific answer)

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Q. – 14

Fill in the Blank:The United Nations has been observing Decade of

_______________ (2010-2020)

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Q. – 15*

Mar 27, 2010Mar 26, 2011Mar 31, 2012Mar 23, 2013Mar 29, 2014Mar 28, 2015Mar 19, 2016Mar 25, 2017Mar 31, 2018Mar 30, 2019Mar 28, 2020

What is so special about the dates ?

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Q. – 16

Identify the painter

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Q. – 17

In which language is the song sung?

In which language is the song sung?

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Q. – 18

Who is singing?

Who is singing?

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Q. – 19

Who is singing?

Who is singing?

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Q. – 20*

Who is singing?(hint: the famous classical singer breathed his last earlier this year)

Who is singing?(hint: the famous classical singer breathed his last earlier this year)

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Hand over your answer-sheets

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answers