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Q1
'A' was born of an Indian father ('B' say) and European mother. 'A' has few firsts in her credits which include first in another country other than India. B, studied in Cambridge University, was married thrice in his life time. The three wives had different nationality. Both 'A' and 'B' are also noted writers. Identify 'A' and 'B'.--Amondal (talk) 03:26, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Thats not the correct answer. Hints: The nationality of the three wives are the Indian, the British and the Burmese. 'B' died few years back.--Amondal (talk) 11:01, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
I will be out of station for the next two days. So giving more hints: 'B' was from West Bengal. 'A' was born in Kolkata. Both 'A' and 'B' have WP article. Please cite the same and go ahead with the next question. Thanks.--Amondal (talk) 14:22, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
In 1972, a particular census was undertaken in India followed by the implementation of a program that has since been replicated in the 1990s in Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. What did the census count, and what was the program? rueben_lys (talk·contribs) 18:53, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
Lol no, I did a wikipedia search instead of a google search, and bingo. But I did have a vague idea about the census. Just could not place what it was to reply quickly enough. It's becoming a hassle thinking up a new challenging question. :( =Nichalp«Talk»=19:58, 5 September 2008 (UTC)
No. You got the nephew part correct. However the link has nothing to do with playing for a school or him studying there. Let me clarify the region as continental Europe. This excludes the British Isles. =Nichalp«Talk»=
No... How do you link a school with a stamp? And I need to clarify one thing about the nephew: he is Digvijaysinhji, not Duleepsinh. Sorry if my previous reply did not clarify it. =Nichalp«Talk»=09:12, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
Too easy to find the link now.. Digvijaysinhji hosted hundreds of Polish refugee children that came to India from Russian concentration camps in Poland. In gratitude for the support, they named a school in Warsaw after him. [3] -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 15:13, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
This city and its surrounding area is most notable centre for three types of industries in India: one is related to printing, second one produces a specific item which has a container with two parts named sleeve and tray, third one produces something which is logically connected to second one (usually an item from the second one is needed to use an item from the third one). Identify the city.--GDibyendu (talk) 17:58, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
You got it right. I should have replaced 'printing machine' by 'special type of machine' or similar to make it little more cryptic. Main clue was sleeve and tray; two parts of a matchbox. Third one is fireworks, for using which you need a matchbox usually. Your turn now. --GDibyendu (talk) 18:40, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
Huh, I got it right????? That was a very lucky guess. I did not find any sources to back my answer but somehow had this gut feeling about the city. =Nichalp«Talk»=18:45, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
False positive, really. I'm looking for something more of recent connection. My hint will be to tread on the same lines. Good luck! Mspraveen (talk) 17:07, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
Soumitra Chatterjee?? He won the National Award for the Best Actor while Priyamani won the same award for the Best Actress. Shovon (talk) 04:17, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Perfect! Shovon gets what I was looking for. One the leading actors from both these films with the National Film Award in the same year. The baton is with you. Mspraveen (talk) 04:31, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Ok, I think this will make it easier. Kolkata is the connection. The link is a multi-step one. And, Amondal was on the right track. Shovon (talk) 12:57, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
There are several people fitting this description, but the three prominent names that come to my mind immediately are Max Mueller, Francois Gautier and Michel Danino. i am tempted to name Koenraad Elst but the guy is christian by birth. I'l go with Max Mueller Vjsaimohanram (talk) 20:51, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
Oops, sorry folks I did not know so many persons fit the description (although I have not checked whether they are fitting perfectly). Anyways, the person on whom I framed the question is not among them.
A Jewish descendant born in India recorded songs in several languages which includes some of the European languages during the British rule and has some first in the credit. Who is this?--Amondal (talk) 04:18, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
He was born in a small Indian village, after basic education, he travelled east to Kolkata and made a fortune in bags, earning the title of Jute King (haven't verified this fact). A philanthropist, he contributed generously to social welfare, and is also remembered for funding the education and career of a politician who has the same initials as him. -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 05:53, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
Let's keep it going, folks.. The question below may be a little tough, and has a relatively loose interpretation of the India-centricity rule, in addition to an atrocious attempt at poetry..
Yup, you're right. Danish is a poet from Lyari, also called the Harlem of Karachi, home to several thousands of people of African ancestry, whose ancestors are said to have been slaves, released when their ship got wrecked near Hub. Danish writes poetry on the anguish of racial discrimination, and has made New York his home now. One of his collections of poetry is called Bachche, Titli, Phool. Also, Noon and Meem are letters of the Nast'aliq alphabet; Dane is a play on his last name.. -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 05:35, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
Q12
Since I am certain I answered that right and since I am not sure when I will be online during the next 2 days, I am posting the next question.
Longhairandabeard Please excuse me for going ahead without a confirmation from you. But everything fits. So I hope you don't mind.
He was born on July 4, 1898 in Sialkot in the Punjab Province of British India.
He worked as a research scholar on labor problems at Allahabad University (1920-1921), and became a Professor of Economics at National College in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1921.
He was a government delegate to the ILO and the Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, among other positions
He is remembered for something unique that happened in 1964 and then again in 1966, which has never happened since
Kguneet has got it right. If you've got the person am pretty sure you can work out whats unique abt him. Anyways, he was the only person to serve as the Interim PM during the Emergencies. Baton passes to you. --Arjun (talk) 20:14, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
Yeah it seems so. Rahul Dravid was born there, PT Education is having their HQ at Indore, IIM & IIT are there and probably the present CMD of IDBI Bank started his career as a PO in State Bank of Indore. Shovon (talk) 11:35, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Amondal got it 100% right. The another close answer for IDBI Bank would be its Registered office is at Indore. Indore would be only city of India to have both IIM and IIT. Baton passes to Amondal.--Sureshpurohit (talk) 03:55, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
I received few edit conflicts!! I am not sure about abolished juries. I did not think of permanent seat of UNSC. I have something else in my mind. Hints: The feature is related with the cities of a country. --Amondal (talk) 08:33, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
Try to concentrate on the few big cities of each country. I think two/three will be sufficient. I am looking for a particular term that describes the whole thing! --Amondal (talk) 09:00, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
Good question. But, for this also these 5 countries do not form the unique set. So, my answer was also correct, though you were not looking for it. --GDibyendu (talk) 11:56, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
I overlooked your answer because of few edit conflicts. I saw your answer after I posted few hints! You are right that those five countries do not form the unique set. By the way, did you mean that India does not have bicameral parliament? --Amondal (talk) 12:17, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
Examples section of that article lists all these 5 countries. I am too old/knowledgeable ( :) ) to assume that India does not have bicameral parliament. --GDibyendu (talk) 15:20, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
I was looking for a connection that comes from lack of something. Since India has a bicameral parliament, your answer does not match with my requirements. --Amondal (talk) 03:58, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
I like the lateral thinking theme, so here goes. It's like a game of Dumb Charades.
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The above images represent something. The first four images represent something from a finite class. Then club these four to get something somewhat meaningful. After the four images is a dash. (nothing to worry about, just a separator). The last column contains two images. Either one is example of 'something else'. Now to get this answer correct you have to tell me what I am alluding to, the power in kilowatts, and the type of energy (mechanical, electrical etc.). Note: Some amount of basic mathematical calculation might be required. I'm not interested in an exact number, so even if you quote a rough figure, I'll be happy. Oh and btw, what I am alluding to has an article on wikipedia. =Nichalp«Talk»=15:19, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
Clue(!): India is a part of the finite set that the four images represent. However India is not pertinent in determining the end result. Now, depending on your lateral thinking powers this clue may totally confuse you or be a valuable clue in decoding. =Nichalp«Talk»=16:13, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
No. Think laterally. You have to work the clues out over a series of steps. And to answer your post, I am alluding to a tangible object. =Nichalp«Talk»=17:06, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
Correct! The first four images transtlate to Whiskey (W), Charlie (C), Alpha (A) and Mike (M) of the phonetic alphabet. The fourth columns graphics decode as the number 3 (triangle, kerberos). Therefore WCAM-3. Well done Cribananda, and welcome back to PINQ! =Nichalp«Talk»=05:20, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
Very good answer Zack! Anyone want to try the others? Btw, (3) is not what I was looking for. The point, though goes to Zack. Cribananda (talk) 16:30, 20 October 2008 (UTC)
Simple. Find the missing element in this series: "... Pakistan, India, Nepal, India, _____, Bhutan, Myanmar, People's Republic of China,..." =Nichalp«Talk»=16:28, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
Is it Taiwan/ USA? Tropic of Cancer passes through these countries W to E? Silly me, it doesn't even pass through Pakistan and Bhutan :( I should have checked the map first. Cribananda (talk) 17:09, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
I think it's People's Republic of China. Countries that lie from west to east on a latitude passing through ?Kathmandu. Although with this reasoning, there should be India again between Bhutan and Myanmar. -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 17:15, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
Yes, LHB gets it right. And your correct too. India should be placed between Bhutan and Myanmar. Although I framed it, I overlooked it when adding it. It's the 27th parallel. =Nichalp«Talk»=18:20, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
The next question relates to something significant that happened to me today; which will be revealed when the answer appears. Statutory Warning: Reading the poem below may permanently injure your psyche.
There was a young man from Bombay To Fuji-land he went away; His score was score score And a score score more, Like World Banker, or so they say..
-- Longhairandabeard (talk) 19:24, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
Limerick is a form of poetry, right? Just like in Q11 above, everything is a clue (though 80 is not right). Here are some more:
There was a young man from Kerala Studied tech and science in parallel; His aptitude was perfect To direct people's conduct. Now he sits on a hedge, but not vella!
-- Longhairandabeard (talk) 03:02, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
You are looking for the young man. He is not famous, and probably won't get an article on WP (at least not yet), but some lateral thinking should get you there.. I hope someone cracks it before I run out of clues. -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 05:12, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Is he someone who made 800 on the GMAT or something???? Is *he* you? If it is, I think I know who you may be referring to as well [6](more internet search seems to confirm that he did go to Japan), but that is only because I sort of know him. Now I'm really really confused. But why him? :-)Cribananda (talk) 05:46, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Abraham Thomas? Scored a perfect 800 on the Gmat. Like Robert McNamara ex WB chief. He did goto Japan. ANd he Graduated from IIT-Bombay. Did his B.Tech there.--Arjun (talk) 06:26, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Abraham Thomas is right! Additionally, he's from Trivandrum, studied Engineering Physics and when last heard from, was managing hedge funds in Tokyo. Cribananda gets the point but only because he posted the link. Without that, Arjun would have been the winner for getting me the name first. Guys, this is not Jeopardy!, sometimes it's better to make a straight guess, instead of asking questions.. btw, the guy did make headlines when this happened, and he was apparently the fourth person in the world to get that 800. As for me, I only got a 790 :-) . -- Longhairandabeard (talk) 06:41, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
LOL :) Damn edit conflict. LHB I was just saying Cribananda should get the point as he pointed me in the right direction. Only when I was entering the answer did I see the link. But he practically gave away everything but the name. In all fairness it is his Baton. Oh! And congrats on the 790 :)--Arjun (talk) 06:50, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Strangely enough, I won a quiz he conducted in the US a few years back. At that time I think they made the announcement about his GMAT but I thought it was rather weird. I thought around 50 people made a perfect score every year. But may be that's only these days, may be not during his time. Anyway congrats LHB! I'm off to sleep now, so next question will have to wait a little bit. Probably within the next 24 hours. Cribananda (talk) 06:56, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
He moved to India (Karnataka) from Ireland in 1995. He has been single since 2000 after Sumati died. He's a 6-footer, bi-lingual, and very strong. It is quite obvious that he is looking for a partner, he's just 36. Why wouldn't he feel lonely? Cribananda (talk) 22:48, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Thanks. I had been following this quiz for more than an year now, finally got a chance to crack one :). Will post a question pretty soon. Tarun2k (talk) 04:07, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
Let me take the baton to post the first question of Vikram Savant 2065.
"A" is married to a business man in London. The debut film of "A" was in the year 1999. Father of "A", i.e. "B" was an actor. “B" has worked with his Sister-in-law “C" in one of his films. Identify "A" and "C”?--Su_hit (talk) 08:23, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
Probably, it's first crack by me on PINQ. I have been closely following it for more than one and a half year. Here comes my question. "How do you connect Sri Aurobindo, Rajshree Entertaiment, India and DLF Group? (Note: the answer is not as obvious as they are of India or within India.)"--Su_hit (talk) 10:58, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
Here is a sitter to finish this round... Born in India, married to a royal family of another country in Pakistan, received second highest award of Pakistan, black belt holder of one of the martial arts. Identify. --Amondal (talk) 06:42, 5 November 2008 (UTC)
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