starter question 1

In the Mahabharata, who was first given the name Vasusena because he was born with an effulgence or radiance, but later came to be known by another name?

bonus questions

Topic: Types of mental disorders

A. Which form of mental illness shares its name with the Roman Goddess of Death, and is characterised by an elevated mood of hyperactivity, sometimes alternating with depression?

B. The name of which illness, associated with raving madness, is derived from the Greek word for ?womb? due to its earlier association with disturbance of the uterus?

C. Often known to affect women aged 10 to 30 and driven by the desire to look thin, what is the key symptom of bulimia or bulimia nervosa?

starter question 2

What brand name did Nippon Kogaku K.K. adopt in 1946 for its small-sized cameras?

bonus questions

Topic: National film awards

A. On whose play is Pamela Rooks? National Award-winning film Dance Like a Man based?

B. Which Marathi film directed by Sandeep Sawant won the National Award for Best Feature Film for 2003?

C. Which Hindi blockbuster bagged three awards, including one for ?Best Film on Social Issues? at the National Film Awards for 2003?

ANSWERS

1.Karna: A) Mania B) Hysteria C) Alternating binge- eating and fasting 2. Nikon A) Mahesh Dattani B) Shwaas C) Koi Mil Gaya

Question of the week

Who is described as the ?fastest Indian in the world? on his official website?

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