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In what was essentially the concluding few rounds for the all-India winners of the Lupin Aptivate Achchi Bhookh Grand Finale Quiz, a volley of questions were solved by the participants to win some amazing prizes. Combining nutrition with history, pop culture and more – the quiz, conducted by Avinash Mudaliar – CEO and co-founder of HT Labs, witnessed 12 teams compete fiercely in Mumbai during the National Finale. Three quizzes that were conducted on the occasion meant a total of six teams making it to the final round where celebrity chef-actress and host, Amrita Raichand emceed for the event. If you’re curious to know what the quiz was all about, test your knowledge by taking one to get the maximum right answers.
Round 1
Q1. Kashkan is a restaurant started by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, featuring a curated menu handpicked from all over India. What does the name ‘kashkan’ stand for?
- Collard greens
- Diversity
- Kashmir to Kanyakumari
- Cooking vessel
Q2. Traditionally in theatre, ‘______ gallery’ was the nickname given to the rowdiest seats, since the occupants would heckle the performers by throwing a certain snack item at them! This inspired the title of which world-famous comic strip illustrated by Charles M. Schulz?
- Pecans
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Popcorn
Q3. After an 18-year ban was overturned in 2007, India allowed imports of the iconic Harley Davidson motorbikes from the United States, in return for the US opening up its market to a delicious Indian item. This item is named after a General who served as Viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515. Which sweet juicy item was thus permitted to be imported into the USA in exchange for allowing imports of Harley-Davidson motorcycles into India?
- Litchi
- Pineapple
- Ice apple
- Alphonso Mango
Q4. The name of this dish comes from a Gujarati word meaning ‘upside-down’, since the dish is traditionally cooked upside-down underground in earthen pots called ‘Matlu’ that are fired from above. Which famous Gujarati mixed vegetable dish is this?
- Batata nu shaak
- Undhiyu
- Panchkutiyu shaak
- Sambhariyu shaak
Q5. Bakey’s is a Hyderabad-based company that manufactures a unique kind of spoons to reduce the environmental harm that plastic spoons cause to the land. Exact;y what is unique about their products?
- Made with bamboo
- Reusability
- Edible cutlery
- Zero waste
Q6. Part of Hyderabadi Nizam cuisine, this royal dessert is prepared on special occasions like Eid or Muharram with the word ‘ashrafi’ stamped/imprinted on every unit in Urdu. Exactly what is this luxurious sweet dish named after?
- The last nizam
- Architecture
- Gold coins
- Precious stones
Round 2
Q1. After he was sacked from his job, Frenchman Pascal Rémy wrote a book titled ‘The Inspector Sits Down at the Table’. Which company, that gives out some famous stars, was his previous employer?
- Yelp
- Postmates
- Zomato
- Michelin
Q2. The soup that Vitaly the Tiger is shown consuming at the end of the video is Borscht, a traditional dish cooked with broth combined with beetroot, sugar beet, or fermented beet juice. In 2022, it was hastily inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, because its country of origin was in extreme threat due to certain events. Which in-the-news country does this borscht originate from?
- Ukraine
- Israel
- Russia
- USA
Q3. Credito Emiliano is a unique Italian bank that asks for something uncommon as collateral for the money they lend. This collateral is not stored in any vault, but in a specially designed warehouse! Exactly what do they receive as collateral, which gets sold after 36 months if customers default on the loan?
- Wine
- Pasta
- Truffles
- Cheese
Q4. During the 1962 World Cup, the Chilean football team had an interesting habit of consuming items that were associated with their respective opponents. They ate cheese and pasta before their matches against Switzerland & Italy respectively, winning both! However, they ran out of luck in the Semi Finals, when they faced Brazil. What beverage did the Chilean team consume before their match with Brazil?
- Horchata
- Coffee
- Agua de coco
- Sugarcane juice
Q5. Due to climate change, poultry farmers in Bangladesh were facing huge losses due to certain natural disasters and catastrophes caused by cyclones, etc. Accordingly, a few years ago, these poultry farmers started raising ducks instead of chickens, in order to better adapt their business to these dangers caused by climate change! Exactly why did they change over to raising ducks instead of chickens?
- Profitability
- Easy maintenance
- Higher demand
- Ducks float, chickens drown
Q6. Jose Avillez, a multiple Michelin star holder chef from Portugal, has a menu called ‘1543’ in his Belcanto restaurant in Lisbon. This menu includes the dish Peixinhos da Horta (which became Tempura in Japanese food), as well as various other Portuguese dishes that inspired Japanese cuisine.Why is the meny called ‘1543’?
- Number of dishes
- Restaurant pincode
- Portuguese invasion on Japan year
- Highest priced dish
Round 3
Q1. The three aptivate keys are:
Stimulates appetite
___________________
Helps healthy growth
- Boosts immunity
- Good probiotics
- Cures indigestion
- Promotes heart health
Q2. As per the ministry of AYUSH guidelines, Guduchi and Amla (both ingredients of Aptivate Syrup) are immunity enhancers. What does the letter ‘A’ in Ayush stand for?
- Awareness
- Ayurveda
- Antibiotic
- Amla
Q3. Vidang, also known as Embelia ribes, commonly known as false __________, is widely distributed throughout India. Considered by Ayurveda to be widely beneficial in a variety of diseases, it is also an important ingredient of Aptivate Syrup. The English name of which common spice fills in the blanks?
- Shahi jeera
- Tej patta
- Garam masala
- Black pepper
Q4. Many children are fussy eaters, and most fussy eaters have a deficiency of zinc and magnesium. If one’s child is a fussy eater, this natural snack is a good source of zinc and magnesium, helping in increasing appetite. Which plants seeds are these, belonging to the family Cucurbita?
- Brinjal
- Pumpkin
- Carrot
- Rice
Q5. According to Ayurveda, the Six Tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Which major ingredient of Aptivate syrup is said to contain 5 out of these 6 tastes?
- Brahmi
- Tulsi
- Amla
- Ginger
Q6. Aptivate Syrup promotes digestion, helps in weight gain, relieves constipation, destroys intestinal worms, and reduces Kapha. ____, _____ and kapha - collectively known as the doshas - are one of the most foundational concepts in the tradition of Ayurveda. What two words have been blanked from the text and the image?
- Vatta, Pitta
- Pitta, Kapha
- Kapha, Vatta
Round 4
Q1. In Kolkata’s fish markets, sales of either Hilsa fish or prawns increase a lot on the day after a famous sporting rivalry! Depending on the result of the previous evening, people from either side of the Padma River buy hilsa or prawns, the unofficial mascots of their respective teams. The rivalry between which two sporting teams is the reason behind this spike in sales?
- Diamond Harbour vs East Bengal FC
- East Bengal FC vs Calcutta Customs
- Mohun Bagan vs Diamond Harbour
- East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan
Q2. Joffre Cake is a Romanian chocolate buttermilk layer cake created in honour of a visit to Bucharest by French Marshal Joseph Joffre in 1920. The cylindrical shape of this cake was inspired by an accessory worn by French Army soldiers, known as a ‘Kepi’. Exactly what kind of an accessory/item of uniform is a ‘kepi’?
- Brooch
- Cap
- Necktie
- Wristband
Q3. In a case of “Achchi Bhookh” in the Indian Army, this dramatized incident (see video) ultimately gave the country a seven-time national steeplechase champion (1950s-60s) who also represented India at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan! Who was this champion Indian athlete?
- Mir Ranjan Negi
- Kapil Dev
- Baichung Bhutia
- Paan Singh Tomar
Q4. In May 2015, Tic Tac launched this cute limited-edition variety. These banana-flavored sweets were available in a vibrant yellow shade & had 3 different cute faces printed on the candies. One of 3 cute characters was also printed on the outside wrapping. What famous thing from the world of movies and entertainment were these special Tic Tacs a tribute to?
- Stranger Things
- Minions
- Harry Potter
- Game of Thrones
Q5. 4700BC is a premium gourmet popcorn brand that is considered to be one of the fastest-growing snacks brands In India. The brand name is a reference to exactly what, whose evidence was found in the ancient caves of Peru?
- Popcorn
- Cornbread
- Canned corn
- Street corn
Q6. Garganacl is a huge Pokémon that has the ability to heal other injured Pokémon with the rock salt crystals from its body. The name ‘Garganacl’ is very, very appropriate, being a joint reference to both its huge, gargantuan size and exactly what other key thing?
- Seawater
- Saltine crackers
- MSG
- Salt
