FUNDAMENTALS SENJAM RAJ SEKHAR
India's most victorious moment on the battlefield came 49 years back on 16th December when over 90,000 troops of Pakistani army surrendered. The day is celebrated as Victory Day in Bangladesh. Somen Sengupta from Kolkata contributes today's theme on 1971 Bangladesh War
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1971 BANGLADESH WAR
1. On 25th March 1971, Pakistan army stormed inside Dhaka university and in cold blood massacred more than 40 students in Jagannath Hall, a student hostel. This was part of several months long military operation. What was the official name of this military operation?
2. Pakistan attacked India on 3rd December 1971 by bombing at three air bases all in western front. The news reached Indira Gandhi in a dramatic manner. How?
3. What was the official name of the secret radio broadcasting service of the people of Bangladesh who were waging war against Pakistan during this period?
4. "Concert for Bangladesh" was a mega musical show organized by George Harrison Beatles in New York in support of Bangladesh liberation in August 1971. Name the two Indian musical personalities, both with ancestry in Bangladesh, who shared the stage with Beatles in this concert?
5. The 1971 victory was Indira Gandhi's supreme moment of glory. India's defence minister during the war is little known. Can you name the minister?
6. One of the naval fleets of strongest the USA, led by the nuclear powered USS Enterprise arrived at Bay of Bengal to help Pakistan during this war. Name the fleet?
7. After his release from jail in Pakistan Sheikh Mujibar Rahaman addressed a huge rally in Delhi. What was so special about this speech?
8. American poet Allen Ginsberg penned an epic poem on Bangladesh liberation war after his visit to several refugee camps near Calcutta - What was the title of this poem?
9. The declaration of liberty on behalf of the people of Bangladesh and the official declaration of the nation's independence from Pakistan,was read out in Radio on 2th March, 1971 by an army officer who rebelled against the Pakistani army. Name him?
10. Bob Dylan was a prominent participant at the 'Concert for Bangladesh' in New York. What is his other significant contribution to the Bangladesh liberation war ?
ANYTHING GOES
1. In when the 18th century British imposed a tax on a commodity in North American colonies, it led to a massive protest and the famous incident. Identify this commodity with an Indian connection?(Philip Joshua, Secunderabad)
2. Khudiram Bose was one of the two freedom fighters hanged to death for attempting to assassinate Charles Kingsford in 1908 which resulted in 2 civilian casualties. Name the other hero who also went to the gallows? (Arindam Sengupta, Kolkata)
3. The official fruit of Kerala which is also the national fruit of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Which fruit?(Partha Sarkar, Kolkata)
4. There are millions of Botts dots across the world, particularly in the United States. Where would you find them?(U N Murthy, Secunderabad)
5. It can be traced back to Diogenes, the founding father of the Cynic movement in Ancient Greece. Of Diogenes it is said: "Asked where he came from, he answered: 'I am a citizen of the world (kosmopolitês)'". This is how the word originated?(Dee Surendrana th , Secunderabad)
6. M a i l a r a Mahadevappa is sometimes called Karnataka ' s Bhagat SIngh.He attained martyrdom, when the British shot him on1st April 1943. He is the only person from the erstwhile Mysore state to take part in which historic event? (B K Harinath, Mysuru)
7. The Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst is the name given to sneezing particularly in response to stimuli such as bright lights or injection into the eye during surgery. What is this syndrome also known as? (Pravalika Durgalla, Tirupati)