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1.

'Jiyo Befikar' is the tagisne of which Indian insurance brand?

A. HDFC Life
B. Aviva India
C. Aegon Life
D. Bajaj Allianz
Answer» E.
2.

In an animated series, an alien orphan is sent from his dying planet Krypton far away to Earth. The Earth's yellow Sun gives him super powers making him a super hero. Who is he?

A. Batman
B. Superman
C. Wolverine
D. Spider-Man
Answer» C. Wolverine
3.

DIRECTION: Read the following paragraph and answer the question. This is the story of the Smurfs, little blue creatures, who are chased by a cruel wizard and his wicked cat. The duo aims to extract smurf essence to become more powerful and rule the world. Chased by the wicked wizard the Smurfs end up at the Forbidden Falls, where they are sucked through a gigantic vortex and land up in a modern day city. Which city do they land up in?

A. London
B. Paris
C. San Francisco
D. New York
Answer» E.
4.

In which year was this movie released?

A. 1957
B. 2001
C. 2010
D. 2004
Answer» B. 2001
5.

DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 6, 7, and 8. It was the first Indian film that was nominated at the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The film displays the struggles and sacrifices done by the main protagonist in dire times. The main female lead of the film won the Film fare award for the Best Actress in that year. What is the name of the film described in the above paragraph?

A. Lagaan
B. Mother India
C. Swades
D. Udaan
Answer» C. Swades
6.

DIRECTION: Read the following paragraph and answer the question. This is the story of the Smurfs, little blue creatures, who are chased by a cruel wizard and his wicked cat. The duo aims to extract smurf essence to become more powerful and rule the world. Who is the wise old leader of the band of Smurfs?

A. Smurfette
B. Papa Smurf
C. Hefty Smurf
D. Clumsy Smurf
Answer» C. Hefty Smurf
7.

DIRECTION: Read the following paragraph and answer the question. This is the story of the Smurfs, little blue creatures, who are chased by a cruel wizard and his wicked cat. The duo aims to extract smurf essence to become more powerful and rule the world. What is the name of the wicked wizard who manages to extract Smurf essence from Smurfette's lock of hair?

A. Gargantuan
B. Gargamel
C. Azrael
D. Hogatha
Answer» C. Azrael
8.

In the film 101 Dalmatians, this evil lady plans to kidnap 101 Dalmatians so that she can make a fabulous fur coat out of their felt. But when she abducts Pongo and Perdita's puppies, she was in trouble. What is the name of this wicked lady?

A. Dodie Smith
B. Anita Dearly
C. Cruella De Vil
D. Nanny
Answer» D. Nanny
9.

In a collection of tales, Baital Pachisi, what according to the vampire Baital, would happen to ing Vikramaditya, who carried him, if he did not answer the Baital?s question correctly?

A. Baital would stay with Vikramaditya.
B. Vikramaditya's head would shatter.
C. Baital would give Vikramaditya a kick.
D. Vikramaditya would burst into fire.
Answer» B. Vikramaditya's head would shatter.
10.

Who is the young actor who acted as Mowgli in the latest version of The Jungle Book?

A. Neel Sethi
B. Suraj Sharma
C. Dev Patel
D. Sabu
Answer» B. Suraj Sharma
11.

In an Indian animated series, this little boy?s roll number at the orphanage, Mathura Anath ashram, is 21. What is his name?

A. Kanishk
B. Kris
C. Golu
D. Madhu
Answer» C. Golu
12.

Indian actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor walked the Red Carpet in this annual film festival. It gave award the Palrne d'Or (Golden Palm) for the best movie screened. Which film festival was this?

A. Berlin Film Festival
B. Sundance Film Festival
C. Cannes Film Festival
D. Warsaw Film Festival
Answer» D. Warsaw Film Festival
13.

This 1931 film was India's first talkie. The song 'De de khuda ke naam pe pyaare' wowed the audience and became a runaway hit. Which film are we talking about?

A. Father Panchali
B. Alam Ara
C. KeechakVadh
D. Ramayana
Answer» C. KeechakVadh
14.

Yesteryear actress Hema Malini is a multi-faceted personality who has participated in many activities. In which of the following fields is she not active?

A. Politics
B. Dance
C. Sports
D. Entertainment
Answer» D. Entertainment
15.

This famous Indian cartoonist and illustrator was best known for his creation The Common Man' and for his daily cartoon strip 'You said it' in The Times of India. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. We are talking about _______.

A. Abu Abraham
B. R.K. Laxman
C. K.Shankar Pillai
D. O.V. Vijayan
Answer» C. K.Shankar Pillai
16.

The dessert dish Doodhpak originated from which Indian state?

A. Bihar
B. Kerala
C. Sikkim
D. Gujarat
Answer» E.
17.

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 shows the relationship and bond of a dog and a man. What was that dog's breed?

A. Golden retriever
B. German shepherd
C. Chow-chow
D. Rottweiler
Answer» B. German shepherd
18.

Stuart, Bob and Kevin are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain to help her in her plan to take over the world. What are these three yellow- coloured creatures better known as?

A. Bunions
B. Trillions
C. Minions
D. Millions
Answer» D. Millions
19.

This person is a world-famous composer and musician. He won two Oscars for his song 'Jai Ho' in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. Who is he?

A. Bappi Lahiri
B. Kanye West
C. A R Rahman
D. Rajesh Roshan
Answer» D. Rajesh Roshan
20.

In which school does Harry Potter, the boy wizard, study?

A. St. Clare's
B. Burrows
C. Beauxbatons
D. Hogwarts
Answer» E.
21.

Who is the principal of Mathura Anath Ashram in the Indian animated series. Roil No. 21?

A. Kris
B. Kanishk
C. Babloo
D. Golu
Answer» C. Babloo
22.

This Indian Film won the 'Critics Week Viewers Choice Award' at the Cannes Film Festival 2013. It is among the few Indian films awarded internationally. Name it.

A. Gattu
B. Dhanak
C. The Lunchbox
D. I am Kalam
Answer» D. I am Kalam
23.

SAB TV's children's show 'Baal Veer? is very popular and connects well with the audiences especially children. The content of the show is clean and the characters are simple- It has already crossed 1000 episodes. When was this show first aired?

A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2013
D. 2011
Answer» C. 2013
24.

Who is popularly known as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

A. Dadasaheb Phalke
B. Kidar Sharma
C. Kishore Kumar
D. Dilip Kumar
Answer» B. Kidar Sharma
25.

Lumiere in the movie 'Beauty and the Beast' was a ______.

A. Tea-cup
B. Candlestick
C. Spoon
D. Beast
Answer» C. Spoon
26.

In which movie is the song Hakuna Matata featured?

A. The Lion King
B. Zootopia
C. Jungie Book
D. Madagascar
Answer» B. Zootopia
27.

India has many festivals which celebrate the harvest. What is the name of a major post-harvest festival celebrated in Manipur?

A. Kut Festival
B. Tokhu Emong
C. Nuakhai
D. Hareli
Answer» B. Tokhu Emong
28.

This American medical drama television series is about a group of surgeons working in a hospital. It has thirteen seasons. It is created by Shonda Rhimes. Name it.

A. Grey?s Anatomy
B. House M.D.
C. Children?s Hospital
D. Nurse Jackie
Answer» B. House M.D.
29.

Mike Wazowski and his hulking pal Sulley are in the business of generating electricity for Monstropolis by scaring little children. All is well until one little child that they try to scare crosses over into the monsters' world, leading to nail-biting adventures. Can you name the movie?

A. Toy Story
B. Where the Wild Things Are
C. Monsters Inc
D. Spy Kids
Answer» D. Spy Kids
30.

Which film involves flying monkeys, a talking cowardly lion, a heartless tin man, a scarecrow, a young girl, her little black dog and a yellow brick road?

A. Mary Poppins
B. The Sound of Music
C. The Wizard of Oz
D. Finding Nemo
Answer» D. Finding Nemo
31.

This Bollywood science fiction film is said to have been inspired by Steven Spielberg's film 'ET, the Extra-Terrestrial', although its maker, Rakesh Roshan has claimed that it is not an Indian ET. Which film are we talking about?

A. Chak De! India
B. Koi Mil Gaya
C. Taare Zameen Par
D. Kabuliwala
Answer» C. Taare Zameen Par
32.

This famous Indian form of painting is one of the popular forms of classical painting marked by dense composition, surface richness and use of vibrant colours with embellishment of semi-precious stones, pearls and glass pieces. Identify the form of painting.

A. Warii painting
B. Tanjore painting
C. Madhubani painting
D. Rajput painting
Answer» C. Madhubani painting
33.

Which of the following is celebrated as New Year's day by Kannadigas and Telugus?

A. Gangaur
B. Gudi Padwa
C. Shigmo
D. Ugadi
Answer» E.
34.

Can you say from which movie this famous quote is taken? ?This is crazy. I finally meet my childhood hero and he's trying to kill us. What a joke.'

A. Inside Out
B. Wall E
C. Up
D. Mary Poppins
Answer» D. Mary Poppins
35.

A poor boy is forced to sell his dog to a rich man. The dog escapes from her new owner and finds her way back to the boy after a long and dangerous journey. This is the story of one of the great classic movies ever made. Which movie is it?

A. Babe
B. Inside Out
C. Lassie Come Home
D. Cujo
Answer» D. Cujo
36.

He was the first Indian to act in a Hollywood movie. From a mahout in Mysore he went on to become a Hollywood star. He acted in films like The Elephant Boy', 'Jungle Book' and 'The Thief of Bagdad'. Can you name him?

A. Sabu Dastagir
B. Suraj Sharma
C. Kabir Bedi
D. Dev Patel
Answer» B. Suraj Sharma
37.

Which of these non-Indian T-V. serials does not have an Indian origin actor?

A. Two and a Haif Men
B. The Big Bang Theory
C. Quantico
D. Parks and Recreation
Answer» B. The Big Bang Theory
38.

Kathakali is a form of classical Indian dance drama. Attractive make-up, elaborate gestures and costumes are the main characteristics of this dance form. To which state does this dance belong?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer» D. Karnataka
39.

Who played the role of Han Solo in the Star Wars movies?

A. Tom Cruise
B. Harrison Ford
C. Daniel Craig
D. Robin Williams
Answer» C. Daniel Craig
40.

What gives Chhota Bheem his special super powers?

A. Jalebi
B. Laddoo
C. Imarti
D. Peda
Answer» C. Imarti
41.

Doraemon is a robotic cat who has back in a time-machine from 22nd centuryto help a small boy named Mobile Nobi Itscreator comes from

A. South Korea
B. Vietnam
C. China
D. Japan.
Answer» E.
42.

Name the cartoon characters shown is the given picture.

A. Wallace and Gromit
B. Tom and Jerry
C. Felix the Cat
D. Timon and Pumbaa
Answer» C. Felix the Cat
43.

It is a French dessert, also known as 'ice-box cake'. This dessert is a trifle and can be served hot as well as cold. Identify it.

A. Custard tart
B. Creme brulee
C. Charlotte russe
D. Clafoutis
Answer» D. Clafoutis
44.

Australian bowler Brett Lee has won the hearts of millions of people around the world for his bowling skills. But among Indians he holds a special place because of his singing, in which he is featured with a very prominent Indian singer. Who was that Indian singer?

A. Asha Bhosle
B. Kavita Krishnamurti
C. Lata Mangeshkar
D. Anuradha Paudwal
Answer» B. Kavita Krishnamurti
45.

Motu and Patlu are two adorable characters that first appeared in Lot Pot comics. Motu is fat and friendly and lies to eat, while Patlu, even though he cannot read, carries a newspaper. What is Motu?s favourite food item?

A. Samosa
B. Ladoo
C. Chaat
D. Parantha
Answer» B. Ladoo
46.

You must have noticed a lot of Bollywood and Hollywood actors riding this device on TV or social media. One needs body balance to walk on it but it's really easy to use. It is powered by rechargeable batteries. Look at the image and identify the device.

A. Segway miniPRO
B. Phunkeeduck
C. Ninebot mini
D. Cruiser hybrid scooter
Answer» B. Phunkeeduck
47.

It is an educational animated series. In this series, a girl is shown to have a mission to accomplish but she ends up finding other things, meets lots of new people and explores new places. What is her name?

A. Cora
B. Tora
C. Nora
D. Dora
Answer» E.
48.

In an animated comedy-adventure series, what is the name of the King Indravarma?s kingdom in which Chhota Bheem and his friends live?

A. Dholpur
B. Dholakpur
C. Dodapur
D. Daulatpur
Answer» C. Dodapur
49.

He is an Indian classical musician who plays the Sarod. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. Identify him.

A. Shiv Kumar Sharma
B. Ravi Shankar
C. Amjad Ali Khan
D. Ali Akbar Khan
Answer» D. Ali Akbar Khan
50.

In an animated series, Peter Parker works for this newspaper company as a photographer. Being Spiderman, he manages to get many exclusive pictures for its editor, J. Jonah Jameson. What is the name of the newspaper for which Parker works?

A. The New York Times
B. Daily Bugle
C. The Times of London
D. Daily planet
Answer» C. The Times of London