Quiz 109:15th December 2011

Q1. _____________ is one of the thirty most popular tourist destinations of the world, attracting 8.6 million tourists a year (2007). The country is home to the largest thermal water cave system and the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grasslands in Europe (Hortobágy). Name this country.

Q2. The new name of this publishing house is Hachette Book Group USA. For many years, it was the most extensive law publisher in the United States, and also the largest importer of standard English law and miscellaneous works, introducing American buyers to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the dictionaries of William Smith, and many other standard works. Name this company.

Q3. He became a Grand Slam singles champion when he won the title at the 2003 US Open, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the finals, which currently makes him the last North American male player to win a grand slam singles event. He is married to Brooklyn Decker, a Sports Illustrated swim wear model and actress. Name this player.


Q4. He became the youngest participant in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. His fame to honor though came when he won a Bronze in the 2001 Munich World Cup with a new junior world record score of 597/600. He was also the youngest Indian participant at the 2000 Olympic Games. He holds a B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) from the University of Colorado, US. Name him.


Q5. The word frankfurter comes from Frankfurt, Germany, where pork sausages served in a bun similar to ___________ originated. These sausages, Frankfurter Würstchen, were known since the 13th century and given to the people on the event of imperial coronations, starting with the coronation of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor as King. Name this item.


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