Sunday, May 3, 2009

Weekly 5 : Mixed Bag

Q1. This structure can be seen from outer space and is the largest structure ever built by living organisms. It generates $1 billion for the country in which it is located. Identify the structure.
Ans. The Great Barrier Reef

Q2. She is the first female artist to have her first four albums debut at number 1 on Billboard 200. Recently, her latest album was also ranked 1. Identify the artist.
Ans. Britney Spears

Q3. It is the first and oldest corporation in America and has the second-largest endowment of any non-profit organisation (behind the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation). Identify.
Ans. Harvard University

Q4. The Nishaan-e-Pakistan is Pakistan's highest civilian award. Morarji Desai is the only Indian to have won both the Nishan-e-Pakistan and the Bharat Ratna. Which other Indian, who has also won the Dadasaheb Phalke award, is the only other Indian to win this award?
Ans. Dilip Kumar

Q5. Born as Nafisa to an Indian American, she changed her name after she watched one of Angelina Jolie's highly appreciated roles as america's first supermodel. Identify (if you know the movie, you will most probably know the woman's name).
Ans. Jiah Khan


High Scorers:
Harsha Kasturi - 2

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