WEEKLY THEME QUIZ JOURNEY-SPECIAL THEME QUIZ- QUESTION-3.1.2020

1. Special Theme Quiz
Compiled by- PG Quizhouse (Partha Gupta)
Date: 3rd January, 2021
Time: 10 pm onwards
Hello, this is your quiz-friend Partha Gupta. Over the years I have conducted
so many quiz contests and got your illustrious presence and appreciation. In
this grim situation of Lockdown due to Covid- 19, I have started an online quiz
series in my Facebook page titled ‘Theme Quiz Journey’ which has been going
on since 10th May, ‘20 the birthday of ‘Father of Indian Quiz’- Neil O’Brien.
So, I am going to place a Special Theme Quiz (10 qsn.) in my FB link:
https://www.facebook.com/partha.gupta.56. Time- 10 pm. Onwards.
Plz give your answer only through WhatsApp-7687842417 or SMS-
9830318721 or in my Messenger. Answering time- 1 hour.
So friends, gear up to answer the questions as the earliest!

2.  In this set you will get 10 questions. Firstly, try to answer them. All the answers have a
centralized connection. When you connect the answers, will automatically get the theme or
centralized answer. For each correct answer of the regular question you will get 5 points each. If
you crack the theme, will be rewarded with the same bonus points i.e; 50 points. Make sure about
the 100% correctness of the theme answer otherwise, your score sheet will be nullified! Read
through the questions first and try to answer them and finally check out the explanations of the
theme.
 +50/-25, +40/-20, +30/-15, +20/-10 & +10/-5 for Theme answer after the 2nd, 4th , 6th , 8th & 10th
question.
 Single attempt.
Time: 10 pm onward.
 Give the Ans. only through SMS 98 30 31 87 21 or WhatsApp- 76 87 84 24 17
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partha.gupta.56
E-mail: parthagupta_dmq@yahoo.co.in

3. Special Theme Quiz
On September 26, 1855, a Cleveland merchant company, Hewitt
and Tuttle, hired the 16-year-old ‘X; as an assistant bookkeeper.
From that year forward, the corporate tycoon celebrated “job day”
every September 26 to commemorate his entrance into the business
world, and he considered the date more important than his
birthday. His charitable giving began with his first job with six
percent of his earnings to charity, as recorded in his personal ledger. By
the time he was twenty, his charity exceeded ten percent of his income.
Identify ‘X’.

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Alexander Duff (1806–1878), one of the very first overseas
missionaries in India established this great educational
institution. At first this it was known as- General
Assembly’s Institution. Later it became as- Free Church
Institution, Duff College and finally took its present name.
Satyajit Ray's fictional scientist cum investigator Prof.
Shonku was the professor of physics of this college. It is
the oldest continuous running Christian college in India.
Name it.

5. Answer
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After his debut, this Bollywood star played some supporting
roles in films such as- ‘Do Anjane’, ‘Phool Khile Hain Gulshan
Gulshan’ which did not give him any recognition. Later, he shot
into prominence for the films- ‘Suraksha’ and ‘Hum Punch’.
Can you identify this Bollywood star?

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This festival celebrated in many parts of the Indian sub-continent with
some regional variations. It is known by different names and
celebrated with different customs in different Indian states and South
Asian countries: like- Suggi Habba in Karnataka, Andhra
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana, Haldi
Kumkum in Maharashtra, Goa and Nepal, Thai Pongal or Uzhavar
Thirunal in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia, Tirmoori
in Pakistan, Sakraat or Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar,
Shishur Saenkraat in Kashmir Valley, Uttarayan in Gujarat.
Can you name this very popular ancient Indian festival?

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This Indian organisation arose from a conglomeration of
local youth groups and gyms (akhara) in Bengal in
1902. The name of the organisation was derived from
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's works espousing hard
work and spartan life. Bankim's cultural and martial
nationalism, exemplified in Anandamath, along with his
reinterpretation of the Bhagavat Gita, were strong
influences on the strain of nationalism that inspired the
early societies that later became this organisation.
Name this organisation.

11. Answer
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There are multiple myths revolving around this place. According
to Hindu legend, an Avatar of Parvati was to marry Lord Shiva,
but as he failed to show up on his wedding day, the rice and
other grains meant for the wedding feast remained uncooked
and remain unused thereafter. The uncooked grains turned into
stones as time went by. So, she then considered a virgin goddess
who blesses pilgrims and tourists who flock the town.
Identify the place.

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This Kolkata landmark was the handiwork of Martin
Bun & Co. This landmark is designated to celebrate the
diversity of Indian Religion’. The authority of the
landmark announces it as “A symphony in Architecture”.
Name this landmark.

14. Answer
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This Bollywood actor was born in 1975. His father was
inspired by Swamiji’s teachings and named his son after
him. His work with ‘Project Hope’ to bring relief to
victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami earned him a
Good Samaritan Award from Rotary International.
Identify this actor.

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