Fortnightly Quiz-250

1 Name the controversial decommissioned French aircraft carrier, containing large quantities of hazardous asbestos, which is reportedly on its way to India for dismantling.

2 Who has scored the fastest century in Test cricket as an opener for India?

3 What name has been given to the train that will start running between Munabao (India) and Khokhrapur (Pakistan) from February 1.

4 Which is Pakistan’s biggest province?

5 Name the veteran Marathi poet who has been chosen for the prestigious 39th Jnanpith Award.

6 Which beverage has officially become a national icon of the British Government as part of a project to celebrate the country’s national heritage.

7 Which social reformer’s birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day?

8 Name the producer of the film "Rang De Basanti".

9 Which three cities have the world’s most expensive office locales?

10Name India’s advanced light helicopter.

11What is the name of the world’s largest ship liner?

12In which city is Shaukat Khanam Memorial Hospital situated?

13Who recently became the first player in cricket history to score centuries in both innings in his 100th Test match?

14Which wicket-keeper has scored the fastest century in Test cricket?

15Which woman badminton player recently created a record by winning the National Badminton Championship for the ninth consecutive time?

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Winners of quiz 249: The first prize by draw of lots goes to Shikhar Sharma, 8th-C, St Luke’s Sen Sec School, Solan (HP), pin-173212.

Second: Diksha Mehta, VII-A, Sutlej Public School, Barnala Road, Sirsa-125055.

Third: Paras Sehgal, VI-C, DAV Public School, Jagadhari Road, Ambala Cantt-133001.

Answers to quiz 249: INSAT-4A; Harcharan Singh; 22.8 km; Rajnath Singh; Sonepur; Bangalore; Kerry Packer; Sunlight; Jalandhar; MP Local Area Development Scheme; AA Milne; South Asia Free Trade Agreement; Dalip Singh Saund; Nikolay Valuev; Ronaldinho.

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.

— Tarun Sharma