Prashna Open Quiz Prelims with Answers 2021
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Prashna - The Annual Open Quiz Competition by Amrita University, Coimbatore took place virtually this time. Find the prelims of the quiz here.
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Prashna Open Quiz Prelims with Answers 2021
- 2. Click to edit Master title style 2 1 What word was coined in 1798 by British Doctor Edward Jenner after he discovered that people who were affected by cowpox were immune to smallpox, and hence named it after the Latin word for âcowâ?
- 4. Click to edit Master title style 4 2 It is believed that this concept was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin. But as per records, it was first introduced by George Hudson, an entomologist in New Zealand, in 1895. He wanted to spend two extra hours in the sun to go bug hunting and to study insects, and this concept originated. What is this that's followed in many parts of the world?
- 5. Click to edit Master title style 5 Daylight Saving Time
- 6. Click to edit Master title style 6 3 As the world is reeling from COVID, there is still a search for a better face mask, as many masks do not offer better fitting, comfortability, and stylish face coverings. An American company named Air99 LLC found a solution from an ancient form of art and are today making masks that are highly sought after. What ancient art form did they take inspiration from for designing their masks? What are their masks called, a wordplay on the ancient art form?
- 8. Click to edit Master title style 8 4 Sri Kalyana Ramachandra Swamy temple is located about 5 kms from the Hyderabad Airport. The temple celebrates the divine marriage of Rama and Sita. But this also happens to be the only Rama temple without the presence of someone. Whom?
- 10. Click to edit Master title style 10 5 Of the 46 Presidents of the United States, President James Polk and President Donald Trump of the United States are the only two American Presidents who did not have these in the White House. What?
- 12. Click to edit Master title style 12 6 During a visit to New York City in 1902, Mary Anderson from Alabama noticed the traffic delays in the city, especially during the winter season. She sketched a solution and received a patent for the same in 1903. What did she invent that is found today in most automobiles?
- 14. Click to edit Master title style 14 7 K Mugundhan, an activist in Tamil Nadu, is well-known for his efforts in water conservation. In 2017, he started the 'Vetriyalar Pattarai', a movement to invoke interest in water bodies among children. Recently, he started another campaign called 'Let's Drink from _______', and is seen here with a glass of water from a river flowing through Tiruvallur. Which river?
- 16. Click to edit Master title style 16 8 When Christopher Columbus returned from his fourth trip to the New World, he brought many things to Europe. Gold, silver, and a cargo of something that the Spaniards weren't impressed and largely overlooked. But decades later, it transformed Spanish and European cuisine. What?
- 18. Click to edit Master title style 18 9 Mr. Vijay Rupani, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, recently renamed a fruit 'Kamalam' as he said that it resembles the shape of a lotus. He also said that the renaming exercise was carried out to ensure the fruit doesn't remind anyone of China. Which fruit?
- 20. Click to edit Master title style 20 10 This sweet, the manufacture of which is confined mostly to a suburb in Kolkata, was exported for the first time. Made of puffed rice and date palm jaggery, the shelf life of this sweet is a maximum of 7 days, even under refrigeration. What is the name of this sweet?
- 22. Click to edit Master title style 22 11 In 312 BC, when _____ Claudius was elected as the censor, he made two important contributions to the Roman Empire. Building the first Roman aqueduct and building what is called Europe's first superhighway. Built to connect Rome with Capua, and still intact today, what was the name of the highway that he constructed?
- 24. Click to edit Master title style 24 12 During the Cold War, CONAD or the Continental Air Defense Command was set up by Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954 to provide early warning of an aerial attack from the enemies such as the Soviet Union. Instead of becoming famous for tracking the aerial bombers, what did CONAD start tracking from 1955 after they received a call from a child on their military hotline?
- 26. Click to edit Master title style 26 13 Biomimicry is the use of nature to find sustainable solutions for human problems. In the 1990s, Japan wanted to solve a âboomâ problem that was affecting its people and its wildlife. It took inspiration from the long, sharp, pointed beak of the Kingfisher which makes it perfect for plunging into the water with minimal resistance. What was thus redesigned in Japan that made this much faster and smoother?
- 27. Click to edit Master title style 27 Bullet Trains
- 28. Click to edit Master title style 28 14 The state funerals in the United Kingdom are reserved only for the monarchs and the royal families. But, it also takes place for the members outside the royal family if they have made an exceptional contribution to the country and if the monarch approves it. The most recent state funeral for a non-royal took place in 1965. For whom did it take place?
- 29. Click to edit Master title style 29 Winston Churchill
- 30. Click to edit Master title style 30 15 The 'happy seeder' is a technology that is used to tackle issues of residue in the farmlands. It has been supported by the Government of India to tackle a problem that plagues a certain part of India every year. What problem can it tackle?
- 32. Click to edit Master title style 32 16 Elizabeth Magie invented this game in 1904 as the 'Landlord's Game'. She wanted to teach people about the economic inequality through this game which she sold to a company named Parker Brothers. Which world-famous board game originated thus?
- 34. Click to edit Master title style 34 17 Andy Jassy will take over as the CEO of which company later this year?
- 36. Click to edit Master title style 36 18 During the First World War, what word was used to describe the area of the land between two enemy trench systems, which neither side wished to cross or seize in fear of being attacked by the enemies?
- 37. Click to edit Master title style 37 No Manâs Land
- 38. Click to edit Master title style 38 19 Tancitaro is a town in Mexico that has made farmers rich because of the growth of Mexico's 'Green gold'. Mexico is the largest producer and exporter of this fruit in the world. Which fruit?
- 40. Click to edit Master title style 40 20 âLibrary on Wheelsâ is an initiative that was recently launched in Kolkata to promote the reading habit. The service is accessible between Esplanade and Shyambazaar which hosts over 30 educational institutions between them. Considered as the world's first-of-its-kind initiative, where is this library situated?
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