Thursday, March 11, 2010

QUESTION 182

Scenes from which 1963 musical??




QUESTION 181

X was a Bavarian philosopher.He obtained a doctorate in law. But he started something not along those lines..
What did X start?


"At a time, however, when there was no end of making game of and abusing------, I planned to make use of this human foible for a real and worthy goal, for the benefit of people. I wished to do what the heads of the ecclesiastical and secular authorities ought to have done by virtue of their offices " - X

X

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

QUESTION 180

B is the sketch depicting a certain story. The story has been popularized by a 1959 movie(and perhaps, better known by the movie) based on it. A also composed a ballet with the same name. Identify A and the sketch(B)
A

B

Monday, March 8, 2010

QUESTION 179

Fairly straightforward.
Who's the person? What's the name of the building in the background?


QUESTION 178

Considered one of the best concert auditoriums in the world.
Inspired by the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, its construction was started in the late 19th century. Identify.





Saturday, March 6, 2010

QUESTION 177


A and B together invented something. B was born in Germany,but being a jew, migrated to America where he partnered A. What's the invention?

A
B

Friday, March 5, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010

QUESTION 175

This person you see in the picture(Y) has a part in one of the biggest controversies in this field. X, who was seemingly a very deserving candidate didn't receive the recognition people thought he'd get(though X was nominated several times). But Y was recognized for his work even after his death. Id X and Y.

Y

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

QUESTION 174

He was a tennis player. He was world number one for two seasons. He won the American, British and French championships. He earned a certain nickname owing to his behaviour on court. He started a company that deals in luggage, watches, sportswear,etc. Id the person and company.


Tuesday, March 2, 2010