Fortnightly Quiz-228

Marching AHEAD: Congress President Sonia Gandhi leads the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Dandi March at Ahmedabad recently. — PTI photo

1 Name the American adventurist who recently flew non-stop around the world without refuelling his aircraft.

2 In which year was the famous Dandi March launched by Mahatma Gandhi to protest the salt tax levied by the British?

3 Name the three richest persons in the world as per the Forbes magazine.

4 Which atomic plant's unit recently went critical, heralding a giant leap in nuclear power generation in the country?

5 Who is the President of Venezuela?

6 In which field is the Norman Borlaugh award given?

7 What is the age of 'Odyssey' diamond, believed to be the oldest in the world?

8 In which country is the famous Hindu shrine of Katasraj situated?

9 Name the Chief Minister of Haryana.

10Who recently took over as the Managing Director of two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Limited?

11Name the aviation company which recently launched 777-200LR Wordliner.

12What was the rank of Narain Karthikeyan in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne?

13Name the only Hindu player in the touring Pakistan cricket team.

14What is Pakistan's highest score in a Test innings in India?

15Which hill state of the country recently staged its first international cricket match?

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The first prize by draw of lots goes to Kriti Goyal, XI, Govt Girls Senior Secondary School, Lohran Gate, Nabha-147201.

Second: Harshita, IX-C, Dyal Singh Public School, Dyal Singh Colony, Karnal-132001.

Third: Gopali Nayyar, 9th B, Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula-134112.

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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.

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