Culture and Places of India and World Test 55

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Question 1
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In 2005 Vishal Bhardwaj directed a movie 'The Blue Umbrella' inspired by the novel of the same name. The film received great critical acclaim. Who was the author of the novel 'The Blue Umbrella'?

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Question 2
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The film 'Entertainment' has a dog of same name in a very important role, who inherits all the wealth from its owner. Actor Akshay Kumar played the role of owner's son. The film shown the relationship and bond of a dog and a man. What was that dog's breed?

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Golden Retriever

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German Shepherd

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Chow Chow

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Rottweiler
Solution
- The film Entertainment is a Bollywood movie starring Akshay Kumar and a Golden Retriever dog in the lead role. It was released in the year 2014.
- The Golden Retrievers are known for their devoted and obedient nature as a family companion.
Question 3
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For which form of classical music Pandit Jasraj is famous?

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Carnatic

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Hindustani

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Qawwali

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None of these
Solution
- Pandit Jasraj is a famous Indian Hindustani classical singer. He is the founder and patron of the Indian Music Academy, an organization formed primarily to propagate Hindustani music around the globe.
- For his outstanding musicianship, he has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2000, the Padma Bhushan in 1990, the Padma Shri in 1975, and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987.
Question 4
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He is an Indian American actor best known for his performances in the Harold and Kumar comedy films. In 2009, he joined Obama Administration as an Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Name him.

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Kunal Nayyar

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Kal Penn

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Jimi Mistry

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Naveen Andrews
Question 5
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This museum in Paris was originally a fortress but later became the royal palace of the kings of France. It was turned into a museum in the 18th century. It is home to the famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa'. Which museum are we talking about?

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Musee Maillol

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The Louvre Museum

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Uffizi Gallery

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Rijksmuseum
Solution
- The Louvre is the world's largest museum and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. It is one of the Paris biggest tourist attractions.
- 'The Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci is a famous painting on display in the museum.
Question 6
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In the classic novel, Alice in Wonderland which character sings the song 'Soup of the evening, beautiful soup'?

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The Cheshire Cat

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The Duchess

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The Mad Hatter

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The Mock Turtle

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Alice in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. In this The Mock Turtle sings the song 'Soup of the evening, beautiful soup'.
Question 7
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This mosque, built in 629 AD in Thrissur district of Kerala, is probably the first mosque in India. It was built by Malik Deenar, an Arab propagator of Islam and a follower of Prophet Muhammad. Name the mosque.

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Makkah Masjid

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Hijron ka Khanqah

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Cheraman Juma Masjid

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Nagore Dargah
Solution
- The Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Methala, Thrissur district, Kerala.
- The Cheraman Masjid is the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar, an Arab propagator of Islam and a follower and contemporary of Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
- It is believed that this mosque was first renovated and reconstructed in the 11th century AD
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He was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. The famous quote, 'A day without laughter is a day wasted' was quoted by him. Identify him.

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Who among the following actresses has won the maximum number of Filmfare Awards for the best actress?

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Question 10
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Rio 2 is a 2014 American animated adventure comedy film. Which Bollywood actress has lent her voice in the Hindi version of it?

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- Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has lent her voice for the dubbed Hindi version of 'Rio 2', the sequel to 2011's hit animation flick 'Rio'.
- The movie is an adventure comedy set in the Brazilian city of Rio De Janeiro.