Young World Quiz (July 14, 2001)

V.V. RAMANAN

1. What unit of measurement is used to compare the intensities of different sounds?

2. The names of Watson and Crick are associated with the discovery of what?

3. A mule is the offspring of an ass and ----?

4. Who is the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Diana?

5. F.W. DeKlerk, a Nobel Laureate, was the former President of which country?

6. In the film Episode I: The Phantom Menace, in which sport is Anakin Skywalker proficient?

7. Which part of the body has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons?

8. Singer Bryan Adams is the native of which country?

9. Of the five "Great Lakes" in North America, two are Superior and Michigan. Name the other three.

10. In Indian mythology, which king's flag had a veena motif on it?

11. Which mountain range separates France and Spain?

12. In Archie comics, what is Mr. Lodge's first name?

13. Sunil Gavaskar was the first batsman to complete 1000 Test runs. Against which country did he achieve the feat?

14. What is common to Rajiv Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto, apart from the fact both have been Prime Ministers of their country?

15. Potter time. Which is Ron's favourite Quiddich team ?

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