Thursday, November 09, 2006

Question 20 from FCE

He founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), a political party with the stated goal of serving the traditionally lower castes of Indian society, including Sudras and Dalits (Untouchables). Who is he?


Kanshi Ram

Question 19 from FCE

He had his formal education from the Elmira School of commerce .His first job was at age 18 as a bookkeeper in Clarence Risley's Market. Later when he worked in NCR ( National Cash Register Company), he coined his famous motto, which he would use in the company that he would become the CEO of. While at NCR he also faced an anti trust case and was indicted to 1 year in prison.Who was this person and what was the famous motto that he coined?


Thomas Watson Senior – Think was the motto

Question 18 from FCE


The top floor of this building (above the pizzeria and japanese restaurant) was the Headquarters of this organisation before it moved into a office building in San Bruno , California. The entrance to the Headquarters was through the door that you see between the two eateries. Which now famous organisation started its work in this place?


You Tube.

Question 17 from FCE

Who was the lead singer of this band that was formed in the mid 1960s

---- Aniruttha -- Harmonium artist
---- Illayaraja -- joined group as Guitarist , moved to harmonium after aniruttha had to concentrate on his day job
---- Bhaskaran ( brother of Illaya raja) -- Percussion
---- Gangai Amaran -- Guitarist after Illayaraja moved to the Harmonium.

SP Bala Subramanium

Question 16 from FCE

The first "multiplex" in Thanjavur had just two theaters -- Shanti and Kamala. Who was the owner of this multiplex and why were the cinemas named so?


Shivaji Ganesan was the owner, named it after his wife and Daughter

Question 15 from FCE


This is the company's tagline that is printed in the form of images. These are printed on the glasses and the cups that the company produces. What is the company and what is the tagline?


America Runs on Dunkin – Dunkin donuts.

Question 14 from FCE

The club career of this present player reads as follows

Chemnitzer FC, FC Kaiserslautern, Bayer Leverkusen ,Bayern Munich ,--------------

Which player and which club does he play for now?


Michael Ballack and he plays for Chelsea now.

Question 13 from FCE


Identify the two drivers from this picture

Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher

Question 12 from FCE

Only 3 other people have accomplished this feat so far -- Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Adam Gilchrist. Who became the latest player to be added to this list and what is this list?(Hint : This feat was achieved in a match against India in this champions Trophy)

Brian Lara . The feat acheived was hitting 1000 fours in a career.

Question 11 from FCE

Headquartered at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza,Suite 2300,Chicago, IL 60654, This chain of restaurants was started by a young couple who sold Antiques. In order to serve their customers better, they provided their customers with submarine sandwiches. This side business later became their main business and they have been offering toasted sub sandwiches longer than all their competitors --(Subway, Quiznos, Blimpie). The organisation gets its name from the kind of stoves that were used in the late 19th century. All their stores still have an antique store theme. Which major restaurant company is this?


PotBelly Sandwich Works