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KARNATAKA QUIZ FINALS!

AT 13 Karnataka Quiz finals

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Finals of the Karnataka Quiz conducted in PESIT,Bangalore as part of AT13.

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KARNATAKA QUIZ

FINALS!

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THIS QUIZ IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

DHANA SAHAAYAKKE DHANYAVAADAGALU!

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ROUND 1Dries

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1. ‘The Person Behind The Personality’ is the biography of a very popular personality .This book has gained a lot of prominence locally. Who is the subject and author?

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And the answer is…

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Dr. Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar

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2. _______ was a successful language rights agitation in the 1980s that fought for the first language status of the Kannada language in the state of Karnataka.It was named after the committee headed by ___- that had recommended giving primacy to Kannada in State schools. Actor Dr Rajkumar led the campaign. FITB

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And the answer is…

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Gokak

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3.Who has been shortlisted for the international Man Booker prize for his novel ‘Bharatipura’?

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And the answer is…

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U.R.Anantmurthy

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4. He has authored books like ‘Namma Hotteyalli Dakshina America,‘Tamilu Talegala naduve’. Unfortunately he is often associated with his father who is more popular. He and his father form the first father son duo to win the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award . Now give me the name of his father , who also lends his name to a busy road in namma Bengaluru.

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And the answer is…

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DV Gundappa and BGL Swami

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5. Gorur Ramaswami Iyengar was a popular writer, known for his satire and humour. He was influenced by the independence movement and became a staunch follower of Gandhi. His son is a popular person too, and he rose to prominence in recent times after contesting as an independent candidate in the election. Name both father and son.

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And the answer is…

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Capt. GR Gopinath

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6. This actor was given an honorary doctorate recently. The realization on Twitter was that with this “GOVravada DAActorate”, his title and his real surname-which he never uses- would be the same. Which actor?

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And the answer is…

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Dr. Ambareesh GOWDA

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7. X is one of the most popular lead actors in Sandalwood . X played the character of Y in his blockbuster movie Z. His character in the movie became so popular that from then he has been known as ‘YX’ fondly. Contrary to this many believe that he is called so because of his wonderful performance in the movie Y. Further X has also played the lead role in a movie titled ‘YZ’. X (actor) ,Y & Z(movies) make up the answer.

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And the answer is…

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X- SudeepY- KicchaZ- Huccha

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8. The passion for a certain event in this region is so much that more than 200 families participate in an annual fest. It was started in the year 1997 and was the brainchild of 69 year old Pandanda Kuttappa. This fest is recognised as one of the largest of its kind in the world and has been referred to the Guinness Book of Records. However, it has already found a mention in the Limca Book of Records.

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And the answer is…

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Coorg Hockey Festival

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ROUND 2Write Bros.

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1. This is an example of metal handicraft that originated in Karnataka, in the 14th century C.E., during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans. The term originates from the township of Bidar, which is still the chief centre for the manufacture of the unique metalware. Yaavdu?

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2. The origin of these can be traced to the reign of Tipu Sultan who invited artisans from Persia to train the local artisans in the making of these products. Vegetable dyes are used in the colouring process to ensure that the products are safe for use by children. What product?

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3. This traces its historical origin to Thakur family which migrated from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh to X after the dreaded plague broke out there sometime in early 19th Century. With meagre funds, Shri. Ram Ratan Singh Thakur started making ‘Y’ and selling them and gradually, it started becoming popular. The technique of preparing these ‘Y’ however remains a closely guarded trade secret, known only to the family members of Shri. Babusingh Thakur, as handed down the generations, by father to son.

XY?

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4. Shree Vadhirajacharya, a monk, was daily offering food to Hayagreeva used to close the door and a horse steps up on his shoulder to eat it. Vadhirajaru used to return empty vessel always. This enraged other brahmanas, and in turn they mixed poison, thinking that Vadhirajaru has eaten it, as usual he offered food, the horse came and ate fully without leaving a trace. But to their surprise, other Brahmins saw Shri Krishna, Udupi's Idol turning blue in color. So other brahmnas felt guilty and went to Vadhirajaru for pardon. Vadhirajaru with his divine powers gave X to Mattu Brahmins to sow it. The X grown there is bought and being offered to Krishna as Nayvedhya. Slowly the blueishness vanished away.

This is the story behind what?

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5. The peculiar characteristic of the saree is joining the body warp with the pallav warp which is locally called as TOPE TENI. This technique is only used exclusively at X. If anyone requires an X saree one must prepare a warp for every saree. Warp threads for body is prepared separately. Similarly pallav warp is prepared separately either with art silk or pure silk depending upon the quality required. Thirdly border portion of warp is prepared as like the pallav warp either art silk or pure silk and the colour used for pallav and on border will be one and the same. In general, the length of the pallav will range 16” to 27”. The pallav threads and body threads are joined in loop technique, a typical method which is locally called as TOPE TENI. X?

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6. _____ ______ is an important ingredient in spicy preparations like Bisi bele bath, sambar, chutneys and other food items of South India and is widely used in the Udupi cuisine. It is also used in meat preparations because of the bright red colour that it imparts to the meat. 25 industries in and around this town are involved in grinding these chillies into powder and selling them to masala manufacturers like MTR Food Products.

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7. The name X is derived from exposure to the monsoon winds of the _______ coast. The blend is heavy bodied, pungent and is considered to be dry with a musty, chocolatey aroma and notes of spice and nuts. The origins of X date back to the times of the British Raj, when, during the months that the beans were transported by sea from India to Europe, the humidity and the sea winds combined to cause this to ripen from the fresh green to a more aged pale yellow.

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ANSWERS:

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1. Bidriware2. Channapatna Dolls3. Dharwad Pedha4. Mattu Gollu Brinjal5. Ilkal Sarees6. Byadgi Chillies7. MalabarArabica Coffee

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ROUND 3Choose a Region

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Bangalore and Surrounding

Areas

Hyderabad Karnataka

Belgaum and Bijapur

Kodagu and Hassan

Mandya, Mysore and nearby areas

Karavali

Malnad Kolar and Tumkur ROUND 4

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At this tourist destination, the Kaveri runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock. The river, which is more than 150 meters wide at the confluence (at Sangama) flows through the hardly 10-meter-wide gorge here. One can see the ferocious flow of all that water, proving Bernoulli's Theorem beyond doubt. The name of this place comes from the fact that a shepard once saw a goat jump across the river, in it's attempt to escape from a tiger. Which place?

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Mekedaatu

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Which religious place possesses Tipu Sultan's jeweled cup and was lucky to receive monetary benefits from him as well as Hyder Ali, standing testimony to the everlasting communal harmony that exists in this part of the country?

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Nanjangud

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What did Ibrahim Adil Shah give as Jagir (reward) to Shahji Raje Bhonsle, father of Shivaji, for his contributions on the battlefield in their fight against the Portuguese?

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Bangalore

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This place is home to the sacred triveni sangama-the meeting place of Kaveri (Nammadu) , Kannike and Sujyoti.Tipu Sultan renamed this place to Afesalabad during his reign.Mt. Thavoor and Mt.Koppatti are trekking destinations in this region. Place?

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Bhagamandala

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What is celebrated every year on 17th Sept in memory of the success of Operation Polo on Sept 17th, 1948?

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Hyderabad Karnataka Liberation Day

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What was established by Ammembal Subba Rao Pai in Mangalore on 1st July, 1906 with the intention "to bring about economic stability, unity and brotherhood among all coastal Hindus“?

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Canara Bank

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This town named after sage Rishyashringa, rose to importance following the divine sighting of a cobra rising its hood to provide shelter to a frog. Town?

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Sringeri

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This city is sometime called "the gym city of india" with a lot of interest within the youngster community in gymming. L.M. Karibasappa, Ekalavya award winner and five-time Mr. India titler in bodybuilding is from here. It has produced the highest number of Mr. India athletes. Many builders like Gangappa, Satyanarayana and many others represented India in events like Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Maheshwarayya was a famous powerlifting athlete from the city.Which city?

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Davangere

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ROUND 4Audio Video Round

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1.Who is the subject of this song?

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And the answer is…

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Veera Vanite Obavva

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2. ID the band.

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And the answer is…

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Swarathma

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3. This song is Pump It, by Black Eyed Peas. Which kannada song has the same tune?

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And the answer is…

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Come On, Come On Director, from Super

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4. The song played is Hotel California. Which song in kannada has the same guitar riff?

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And the answer is…

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Paravashanaadenu, from Paramaathma

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5. Which bollywood movie was inspired by this movie?

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And the answer is…

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Swades