ODYSSEY QUIZ 2002
  [ PRELIM ]

  1. 26th January is Indias Republic Day.  Which other
  country celebrates its National Day on this day?

  Ans : Australia.


  2. The worlds slipperiest substance has proven to be
  a boon in the kitchen.  How is this substance commonly
  known?

  Ans : Teflon.

  3. Which tree belongs to the Govt of India, even if it
  grows on a private property?


  Ans : Sandalwood.

  4. Italian is one of the two official language of

  Vatican.  What is the other?

  Ans : Latin.


  5. Six years before the day on which the WTC was
  demolished, (Sep 11, 1995), which Indian was sitting
  on the top floor of the WTC building, trying to
  accomplish something that no Indian had done before?

  Who and what?

  Ans : Vishwanathan Anand ( First match against Kasprov
  ) for the world chess title.


  6. The first purchase using the Euro was made in the
  French Re-union island.  One kilogram of what product
  contributed to this purchase?


  Ans : Lychees.

  7. The final unfinished novel of this great author is

  The Salmon of a Doubt.  It was recovered from the
  files in the authors computer after his death.  Name
  him?


  Ans : Douglas Adams

  8. Which US companys headquarter calls itslef The
  Sweetest place on earth?


  Ans : Hershey, Chocolate Company.

  9. This Hindu mythological character once chased

  Suryya to swallow him.  Finally, Lord Indra had to use
  Vajra to overcome his power.  He fell flat on earth
  and broke his jaw.  He is thus, also known by a name
  which means Broken Jaw or Broken Chin.  What is

  this name, by which he is popularly known?

  Ans : Hanuman.


  10. What did Graham Yallop do as a batsman for the
  first time in the history of cricket to do so at the
  Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados in 1977-78?


  Ans : Was the first to wear Helmet.

  11. Which tale for children was authored by the
  English poet, Robert Southey?


  Ans : Goldilocks & the three Beers.

  12. This company in Grand Rapids, Michigan changed its

  name in 2001 to the Knowledge Mechanics group.  This
  was after a settlement for an undisclosed amount with
  Microsoft, who challenged the right to their original
  name.  What was the original name of this company?


  Ans    XBox Technologies.

  13. The title of which 1998 Hollywood Movie came from

  the cry of the Lousiana State Prison guard escorting a
  convict to his execution.

  Ans : Dead man walking.


  14. Which country is closest to Indias Southern most
  point?


  Ans : Indonesia.

  15. Which late 1960s addition to the city of Madras
  was financed entirely by contribution from the

  Students throughout the State of Tamilnadu?

  Ans : Kannagi Statue.


  16. One of NASAs premier observatory, which was
  launched in July 1999 was named following a worldwide
  contest that attracted 6000 entries from 62 countries
  around the globe.  What was the winning entry?


  Ans : Chandra.

  17. Which mass transport service was launched by a

  Government Organisation in the year 1989 to
  commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.

  Ans : Shatabdi Express.


  18. Amartya Sen remarked, India was never a hindu
  rashtra. If you  think of the two greatest Emperors of
  India, both were non-hindus.  Which two Emperors were

  being referred to?

  Ans : Akbar & Ashoka the great.


  19. Vladmir Remek, a Czech. citizen was the first
  person outside the US & USSR to accomplish what feat?

  Ans : First to fly into Space.


  20. He started the company Handmade films expressly
  to produce Monty Pythons Life of Brian.  Who?


  Ans : George Harrison

  21. Which country had an unprecedented five presidents
  between 01.12.2001 & 02.02.2002.


  Ans : Argentina.

  22. Where was the court trials of the Indian National

  Army Natharam Godse and Bhadur Shah Zafar held?

  Ans : The Red Fort.


  23. Which part-time French painter associated with
  India, used to sign his painting with the drawing of a
  crow?


  Ans :Le Corbusier.

  24. Which is the largest organ in the human body?


  Ans : The skin.

  25. Which is the only Asian flag based on US flag?


  Ans : Malaysian Flag

  26. Which Japanese companys name means constellation
  of Seven Sisters?


  Ans : Subaru.

  27. Which book was awarded Bookers of Booker Prize


  Ans : Midnight's Children.