Qurukshetra : Chapter 1

1. In 1900, seven brothers migrated from Italy to the USA and started an aircraft manufacturing company with their family name. This business was operational till 1976 although the products changed. In 1968, one of the brothers Candido, invented and started marketing their most famous creation till date. 'Water that moves you' is their base line. Identify the family/product.



2. This word debuted in the English language in the late 19th century. It means 'journey' in Swahili.And is originally from the Arabic word for travel and is widely used in tourism, fashion and is also a cinema genre. Identify.


3. The original title was pronounced was inspired by the Japanese onomatopoeic phrase paku-paku taberu where paku-paku describes the sound of the mouth movement when widely opened and then closed in succession. Although it is often cited that the character’s shape was inspired by a pizza missing a slice. What?

4. In 1912 Walter Deubner was looking for a way to give his business a boost. He invented a product that helped his customers go from buying in 10 pound quantities to buying in 75 pound quantities. What was his invention?

5. This word originates around 1840 in the world of medicine in reference to drugs in a concentrated form. Around 1900, the term transferred to journalism in reference to news that was presented in an abbreviated and easily read (and often sensational) format. Which commonly used word?

6. Which invention is inspired by this plant ?

7. DHMO is colourless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. What is DHMO?

8. Between 1428 and 1460 AD, King Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian, then king of Tenkasi, ruled the southern region of Madurai, with his capital at Tenkasi. According to legend, he wanted to construct a temple for Lord Shiva at his palace. Therefore, he went to Kasi-Varanasi and worshiped Lord Shiva there and brought a Shivalingam from there. While returning to his palace with the prized lingam, he took rest under a grove of Vilva trees, which are favored by Shiva. The cow which carried the Shivalingam refused to move from that point which prevented the carrying of the lingam to Tenkasi. The king realized that the wishes of Lord Shiva were different from his own and placed the lingam in the place where the cow had halted.
This was history of this town.
The town is also known for its powerful printing industry and match-making industries.
It was given the nickname "Kutty Japan" ('Little Japan' in Tamil) by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Which town are we talking about?
(Hint: known for a different reason today!) ( sorry for the lengthy one)

9. CONNECT :
~~~ANDY DUCAT
~~~ABDUL AZIZ
~~~RAMAN LAMBA
~~~WASIM RAJA
( hint: all are cricketers.... the END of sumthin )

10. Originally native to Africa, but widely grown in many countries in Asia, the ___________ was introduced into the West Indies and from there to the Southern United States, where it is still a widely used ingredient in soul food and Southern U.S. cuisine. The planting of crops of _____________ was promoted by George Washington Carver both because, as a legume, it adds nitrogen to the soil and for its nutritional value. they are an excellent source of calcium (211mg in a 1 cup serving), folate (209mcg), and vitamin A (1,305 IU) among other nutrients. Fill the blank. (Hint:music)

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