SYLK Finals
3 rounds
5 common questions at the end
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Welcome to the Finals
3 Rounds of 10 questions each. Will pass from one to another.
Five written questions at the end
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2. Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma told Indira Gandhi that India looks like Sare Jahan Se Achcha. Where was he seeing India from?
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3. Which temple uses conveyor belts to transport material between various kitchen complexes?
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4. SN Goenka has universally popularised the Buddhist way of meditation. It requires maintaining silence for 10 days continuously. What is it called?
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5. Which Indian State derives its name from Buddhist architecture?
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6. This structure is from Lothal, one of the Harappan sites, and is strong evidence of India’s ancient trading culture. What is it?
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7. This UNESCO heritage site uses Venturi effect for cooling and its famous view is from its backside. Which is it?
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8. Stepwells are an outstanding example of Indian aesthetics meeting civilizational purpose. Where is this Rani ki Vav or Queen’s stepwell?
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9. Champaran - Gandhi’s first satyagraha in India was at Champaran. In which state is it located?
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10. This "diamond city" was the jewel diamond of Mughal wealth and was also a British port before it moved to Mumbai. Shivaji's first raid outside present day Maharashtra was on this city. Which city is this?
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11. This Gurudwara is across the Ravi river in Pakistan. Recently the Governments of India and Pakistan constructed an exclusive access corridor so that Sikhs from India can visit the Gurudwara without a visa. Which is this Gurudwara?
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12. West Asians traded with Harappans. Which name did they use for the Harappan region?
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13. Romans blamed Imports from India for a massive trade deficit. Muziri port was vital in this trade. In which State is Muziri?
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14. Underwater archaeology has corroborated the existence of a major city mentioned in Indian texts. It is atleast 2500 years old. Which text mentions this city?
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15. ‘Kumarasambhava’ describes the birth of which war deity?
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16. In Kargil war, Captain Vikram Batra captured the hearts of people with a popular slogan. This was after he cleared enemies from crucial hilltop. Within a few days he was martyred in another battle. What was the slogan?
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17. Born to a circus performer, she fought an election against Indira Gandhi to teach her a lesson, but her fame is for 546372891^23. Who is this?
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18. The Dilwara group of temples are amongst the most well recognised Jain temples of India. Where are these?
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19. An Indian space satellite is named after a medieval mathematician who composed maths riddles. Who is it?
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20. Monsooned Malabar is a special coffee variety which has a GI tag. Why it is called so?
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21. What is the Parsi new year day called?
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22. The Flying Sikh lost out on an Olympic medal in a photo finish. Who was it?
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23. The famous snake boat races in Kerala are organized usually during Onam month. Who is the most celebrated race named after?
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24. Which word in the English language is inspired by the annual Jagannath rath yatra at Puri, Odisha?
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25. How far south did Shivaji go during his Dakshina Digvijaya, shortly before his death?
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26. Britain replicated a super specialised medical procedure after observing it being performed in Pune in 1794. What was it?
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27. Kempa Gowda is considered as the founder of Bengaluru. He was the governor of which kingdom?
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28. The head of a Mutt established by Shakaracharya inspired the foundation of Vijayanagara Kingdom. Which Mutt is it?
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29. Which famous Harappan artefact depicts a yogic posture?
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30. Who is said to have systematized the practice of Yoga?
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31. Sushruta is considered the father of which branch of medical practice?
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32. The Sanskrit word for wheat is used almost exactly in which other Indian language?
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33. The ruler of Junagadh refused to join India during independence. What did he choose to do?
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34. 1600 massive rock carvings have been discovered along a 250 km coastal area, some of which may be as old as 12000 years. Which part of the country has these?
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35. What was the northern-most extent of the Maratha empire?
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36. What are Kal Baisakhis, Coffee Shower and Mango Shower?
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