Tamizh Quiz 2.

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 Rules
 Vanakkam 
 25 questions in the prelims.
 No negs. So feel free to guess.
 Q1-20 carry 1 point each
 Q21 to 25 are star marked questions which carry 2 points
each.
 No cell phones/googling please.
 Top 6 teams battle it out in the finals.
 Bonus points and part points are at QM’s discretion.
 This Quiz is a product of the research done by QM, and
factual errors, if any, are results of QM’s negligence and not
of the beautiful language.
 Q1
All old Tamizh documents used to carry X in the manuscripts.
The reasons for the usage of X is generally attributed to:
1) A way to indicate the day (like we write the date on top
left/right of our pages), but later lost the numerals.
2)Attributing it to the Lord , implying the day belongs to
the Lord, and it will hence be good.
 The most widely accepted reason is:
Using X helped people identify good palm leaves to write
on. The ones on which they couldn't draw the ‘X'
comfortably were discarded. This habit persisted and is still
followed as a tradition.
X? And why using X helps identify good palm leaves to write?
 Q1

 Pillayar Suzhi
 With the curves and lines represented in the
Pillayar Suzhi, we can write any Tamizh
alphabet.
 Shubh Aarambh to the Quiz 
 Q2

 Researches in Applied Linguistics suggest that

Tamizh and Japanese are similar in more ways as
they belong to the same Ural Altaic language
group.
 Researches also suggested that Tamil and
Japanese cultures too have several things in
common. One cited example is the chanting of
‘honga honga’ during the Japanese harvest
festival Ko Shogatsu.
 What is the similar Tamil Chant?
 Q2

 “Pongalo Pongal”
 FYI Ko Shogatsu is celebrated on January 14
as well!
 Welcome to Vasantham 2015 
 Q3

Connect.
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 Vaaranam Aayiram
 10 verses in Naachiyaar Thirumozhi written
by Aandaal is called Vaaranam Aayiram
 Surya’s Vaaranam Aayiram contains a scene
where the first verse of the poem is recited in
the last scene of the movie.
 Vaaranam means elephant
 It’s still Margazhi folks ;)
 Q4
In Maldives, it is the all purpose boat built by
master carpenters using very few tools. Apart
from its use in fishing , inter-island transport
and the movement of cargo, they are used as
diving boats, live-aboard cruise vessels,
passenger ferry boats and deep-sea fishing
craft complete with outriggers and fighting
chairs. In India, the "name" is a phenomenon.
What is the boat called?
 Q4

 தோணி
 Q5

 The following is from the title card of the

recently launched movie “Kaaviya Thalaivan”

 Who is the personality being thanked by

A.R.Rahman?
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 Antiquity
 Harmony
 Clarity
 Independent
 Serenity
 Idealism
 Universality
 Reason
 Order
 Humanism

What are all this?

 Q6

 Criteria for Classical Language Status!

 Q7
 Brand Description:
“ From a city that is known for its culture, passion and energy.
The land where superstars ,music legends and demigods have
come to life. From the city that introduced the madras checks
to the world of fashion comes a brand that was born on the
streets of Aminjikarai. Established in 1990.
As a testament to Chennai’s ever adapting and ever evolving
culture, it comes with an attitude which is truly global in its
fashion quotient.
Now the metropolis of Chennai will have one more thing to be
known for globally.”
Which brand?
Q7
 Q8
 
 MDIS, an educational institute in Singapore chose 10 sages of the world
who have influenced many lives and changed the way we think, learn
and live and made a statue of them.
 
 The ten statues of learned men symbolise wisdom, knowledge and
great humanity. They were leaders in their own rights, with values of
integrity, sincerity and honesty. Their works and teachings guided many
people all over the world.

 This includes Louis Pasteur, Albert Einstein, Ibn Khaldoun, Samuel

Johnson, Aristotle, Plato, Confucius, Socrates, Maria Montessori.

 Who is the other one?

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 Q9
 Written on 87 loose sheets of papers during 1919-20,
_______’s whereabouts was unknown to all, until it was
rediscovered by George Andrews in 1976.
 It was published in 1987, where the then PM Rajiv
Gandhi gave the First Copy to Janaki Ammal and
second copy to Prof.Andrews
 The discovery of this _________ caused roughly as
much stir in the mathematical world as the discovery of
Beethoven’s tenth symphony would cause in the
musical world.
 FITB
 Q9

 Ramanujan’s Lost Notebook

Q10

Minimalist Poster of
Which Movie?
Q10
 Q11
South Indian Connect to the following Equations??
 Q11

Geometric
representation of the
above equations, if it
helps :P
 Q11

 Idly, Dosa, Vada. The Trio of Thamizh Cuisine.

 Circle- Dosa; Torus- Vada; Ellipsoid- Idly
 Q12

According to the story, Dakshaprajapathi, who had given his

daughter in marriage to Lord Siva, conducted a Yaga. For this Yaga,
Lord Siva was not invited. However, Dakshyayini came to take part
in this Yaga much against the wish of her husband Lord Siva.
On coming to Yagakundam, Dakshyayini was not welcomed by her
parents or anyone. She was vexed and threw herself in the
Yagakundam and burned to ashes. On hearing this, Lord Siva got
highly enraged, proceeded to the sacrificial spot and threw every
one present including Brahma.
The skulls and bones were thrown into the river where it remained
wet always.
Legend behind the name of which place.
 Q12

 Erode from Eera-Odu

 Q13
ID this Famous Personality who was in Hiding During Emergency
Period.
 Q13

 Subramanian Swamy!
 Q14
 Karky Research Foundation (KaReFo) is a non profit
educational research organisation founded by lyricist
Madhan Karky.
 Their focus is on Tamil Computing and language growth.
One of their beta products include Agaraadhi.com, which
introduces new foreign words into Thamizh.
 One example of the word is Thaami(தாமி) which roughly
means ‘something one does to oneself’, the English
original of which was an Internet Sensation in 2013.
 What is the good word?
 Q14

 Selfie.
 Q15
 Problem Definition:
For a given Tune, find suitable words that exactly match the
template provided by the tune, such that the following conditions
are satisfied : 
1. The words form meaningful sentences that suits the situation
provided.
2. The phonemes in the words to suit the mood of the tune and
situation.
3. Maximize edhugai monai and iyaibu properties of lyrics without
compromising conditions 1 & 2.
4. Find words and phrases that are simple, not been used before
and semantically related to each other.
 What is the technical term for this?
 Q15

 Lyric Engineering
 Q16

 This is a richly flavored soup, spiced with

curry powder and served with a dollop of
tangy sour cream.
 This curry flavoured soup is of Anglo-Indian
origin, and its name translated literally from
Tamil means “pepper water”, although the
dish that Anglo-Indians call “pepper water” is
closer to Rasam than this dish.
 Name the soup boys :P
 Q16

 Muligatawny
 Taken from the tamizh “Milagu Thaneer”
 Q17
 “ஓடிய நீளந்தன்னை ஓரெட்டு கூறதாக்கி கூற்றிலே ஒன்று தள்ளி 
குன்றத்தில் பாதி சேர்த்தால் வருவது கர்ணம் தானே”
 The direct translation of this verse:
“Divide the distance you've run (longer side) into 8 equal
parts and discard one part from it. Then if you add half the
height to that, you'll get the karnam”
 This verse supposedly known to the ancient tamizh
masons was the ‘formula’ to calculate the ‘karnam’ which
was essential to design inclined planes.
 Mathematically, this is a close approximation to what we
follow today.
 What?
 Q17
 Pythagoras Theorem

 example 1: Take a Right angled triangle with sides 3 and

4 units.
Now as per the poem,
Hypotenuse = (7/8)*4 + 3/2 =5.

 example 2, take a Right angled triangle with sides 3 and 6

Hypotenuse = (7/8)*6 + 3/2 = 6.75
By the actual pythagorian theorem, Hypotenuse =
SQRT(6^2 + 3^2) = 6.71
 Q18
 S.Rangarajan was an Electronics Engineer, who wanted to
popularise Science in Thamizh. He wrote short stories and
articles in magazines with the pen name of Sujatha (his wife’s
name) to avoid confusion with another ‘Rangarajan’ popular
in literary circles.
 However, in a magazine named Kanaiyaazhi, a writer with the
pen name “Srirangam S.R” was constantly criticising Sujatha’s
articles and published satirical pieces of his essays. These
articles became as popular as the original ones.
 The Original Identity of “Srirangam S.R” was revealed in 2008,
to be a popular writer.
 Who?
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 Of Course it is Sujatha!
 He revealed it in an interview to Gopinath.
 Q19
 Indian Carnatic Music player Raghavendra was born to
the renowned Mridangam player Srimushnam V.Raja
Rao and Padma.
 He rose to fame when his first film as music composer,
“Vaayai Moodi Pesavum” received critical acclaim. His
subsequent films, Sathuranga Vettai and Mundaasupatti
were also received well by music critics.
 However he chooses to use the peculiar stage name as
Sean Roldan.

Why?
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 He is the grandson of the famed novelist

Chaandilyan.
 He stylistically Anglicised his grandfather’s
name and made it his stage name as a tribute
to him.
 Q20
 The following verse from Thirumandhiram formed the inspiration of the
title for a critically acclaimed movie dealing with love, spirituality and
communism.
 “ X Y இரண்டென்பர் அறிவிலார்
X Y ஆவதாரும் அறிகிலார்
X Y ஆவதாரும் அறிந்தபின்
X Y அமர்ந்திருந்தாரே!”
The english translation is:
“The ignorant think of X and Y as different.
They don’t know that X becomes Y.
After they realise that X becomes Y
Then truly X sits as Y”
XY Is the Movie title.
Which Film?
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 Q21

ิ ชา,
 The Giant Swing(Thai: เสาชง ้ Sao Ching Cha) is a
religious structure in Bangkok, Thailand, constructed in
1784 by King Rama I and is suggested as a future UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
 It hosts the Swing Ceremony, which is one of the 12 royal
ceremonies held in each of the months of the Thai lunar
calendar.
 It is called the ceremony of Tri- Yampavai and Tri- bave in
Thai Language because holy verses are recited from these
works, which are translated from original Thamizh works.
 What are these original Thamizh works?
 Q21

 Thirupaavai (for Vishnu) and

Thiruvembaavai( for Shiva)
 Q22
 The following is a verse from Kurunthogai.
 “கொங்குதேர் வாழ்க்கை அஞ்சிறை தும்பி
காமம் செப்பாது கண்டது மொழிமோ
பயிலியது கெழீஇய நட்பின் மயிலியல்
செறியெயிற் றரிவை கூந்தலின்
நறியவும் உளவோ நீ அறியும் பூவே”
 Originally written as a solution to a Riddle posed by a Pandya
King Soodamanipandyan, the literary meaning and the
implied conclusion of the poem came under severe criticism
from a person X in the court of the king.
 The poem is also very special in the history of Tamil literature
owing to its foreign authorship.
 ID X and the author of the verse.
 Q22

 This is the poem given to Dharumi by Lord

Shiva himself as a solution to the King’s riddle
of “Does women’s hair have a natural
fragrance?” implying yes as an answer.
 Came under criticism from X:Nakkeeran as he
believed otherwise taking a firm stance
claiming:
“நெற்றிக்கண் திறப்பினும் குற்றம் குற்றமே”
 Q23

 This memorial of this famous Thamizh Poet

was subject to alterations following a legal
dispute.
 Which Poet? Why the Alteration was made?
 Q23
Bharathiyar died on 12 September night 1 AM but it was inscribed as 11
September initially.
 Q24
 Pandithurai Thevar was a great patron of arts, literary works
and poesy. He was also the zamindar of Palavanatham. He
was invited to many places to give talks.
 When he visited Madurai for the same, he needed references
from Thirukural and Kamba Ramayanam for preparatory
notes. But the books weren’t available anywhere. Madurai,
the seat of Tamil Sangam didn’t possess the two books which
were Thamizh’s towering pillars.
 This incident bothered him and made him do something that
would bring up Mother tamil to her former glory.
 What?
 Q24

 The Fourth Thamizh Sangam

 Q25
End Card of Which Thamizh Movie? The plot is centered on which personality?
 Q25

 Ezhaam Arivu
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