FORTNIGHTLY QUIZ-221

1. Who will be the first Sikh to become the chief of the Indian Army?

2. How many mutts were established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th century AD to protect and promote Vedic dharma?

3. Name the US Secretary of State.

4. Which year has been designated as the International Year of Microcredit by the United Nations?

5. Which country produces world's 87 per cent of opium?

6. Name Namibia's ruling party.

7. Who is the writer of the book 'Paramvir Chakra'?

8. Expand LNG.

9. Which tennis player recently created world record by winning his 13th final in a row and capturing his second consecutive ATP Masters crown?

10. Who is South Africa's highest run scorer in a Test innings on the Indian soil?

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Winners of quiz 220: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Sukhpreet Singh, X-D, PKR Jain Senior Secondary Public School, Ambala City - 134003.

Second: Mandeep, GSS School, Arya Nagar, teh & dist Hissar-125001.

Third: Lakhpreet Singh Brar, VII, Dahlia, Baba Farid Public School, Harindra Nagar, Faridkot-151203.

Answers to quiz 220: K. Asif; E.B. Joshi; Anoushka Shankar; Cheetal; Bobby Jindal; Sikh; Ashutosh Gowarikar; Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve; New Delhi; Koshy Eapen; Lifeline Express;Yamoussoukro/ Abidjan; Three; Rahul Dravid; 93.

Cash awards of Rs 400, 300 and 200 are given to the first, second and third prize winners, respectively. These are sent at the school address.

Note: Kindly mention the pincode of your place to facilitate the delivery of the prize money.