September 150 quiz Answers
This is the eighth in our series of quizzes to celebrate FCC’s 150th anniversary. We look at the on-campus USAID-funded hostel for women, which is nearing completion. 1. The groundbreaking ceremony for the hostel took place on 29 May 2012. In addition to the Mission Director USAID Pakistan, who took part in the groundbreaking? Dr James A Tebbe 2. Unlike most of the university’s buildings, the hostel has an unusual shape. What is it? 6 wings from a central hub 3. The hostel will be 77 ft high, which makes it the … second tallest building on campus 4. The hostel is currently called … Hope Tower 5. The hostel will have beds for how many residents? 366 6. The hostel rooms will be … both single and double rooms 7. At present FCC’s women students reside in Shirazi Hall. How many beds does Shirazi Hall currently have? 140 8. Women hostel residents at FCC currently come from which regions? 3 provinces of Pakistan, the Northern Areas and abroad 9. To look after the larger number of residents, in addition to the warden, how many assistant wardens will there be in the hostel? 3 10. When will the hostel be inaugurated? Before the end of...
Winner of June 150 Quiz: Ahmad Waqar
Congratulations to Mr Ahmad Waqar, (13-10571) FCC alumnus, for getting all the answers correct in the June Sesquicentennial Quiz. Runners up, also with all the answers right, were Rabia Mahboob Noon and Tanveer Ahmad. Please contact the Communications Office, room 222, N Block to collect your voucher. The answers to the June 150 Quiz can be seen at this...
June 150 Quiz Answers
Forman Christian College celebrated its centenary in 1964 with a number of events, including a visit to the FCC campus by the President of Pakistan. (For some first hand accounts, check out http://150.fccollege.edu.pk/remembering-the-100th-anniversary/ and http://150.fccollege.edu.pk/presidents-speech/) This is the seventh in our series of quizzes, in which we look at some events in our centenary year, both in Pakistan and abroad. 1. The Pakistan Television Corporation was founded in November 1964, with the first TV broadcast made from Lahore. Which city was the second to broadcast television? Dacca 2. In June 1964 the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa for sabotage and conspiracy to violently overthrow the government. How long did he remain in prison? Over 26 years 3. In April 1964 the first Pakistani colour film was released. What was its name? Sangam 4. In February 1964 the Beatles made their first tour of the USA, starting the phenomenon that came to be known as the British invasion. What percentage of the total US population watched their live performance on TV in the Ed Sullivan Show? 40% 5. In December 1964 the Pakistani cricket team played a test match against Australia at the Melbourne Criket Ground, which resulted in a draw. Who was the only batsman to score a century? Hanif Mohammad 6. The Nobel Peace Prize was announced in October 1964. Who was the recipient? Dr Martin Luther King 7. 1964 saw the death of Khwaja Nazimuddin, the second Governor General and the second Prime Minister of Pakistan. His unconstitutional removal as the Prime Minsiter started a dangerous trend in Pakistani politics. Who succeeded him as Prime Minister? Muhammad Ali Bogra 8. In February 1964 the Italian government asked for suggestions to help stop the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over. Many attempts were made to stop the Tower leaning further until there was some success in 2001. UNESCO declared the Leaning Tower of Pisa a world heritage site in which year? 1987 9. In October 1964 the Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan – the first time in Asia. What medal did Pakistan win in field hockey? Silver 10. In December 1964, the Canadian parliament replaced the Union Jack with a national flag. What were the new colors? Red and...
May 150 Quiz Answers
This is the sixth in our series of quizzes to celebrate FCC’s 150th anniversary. This quiz looks at some interesting facts about some of our wonderful current faculty. 1. FCC’s faculty is not just highly competent in academics, they have many other talents. Which faculty member speaks Russian? Dr Sufian Aslam 2. One of FCC’s faculty members is famous for wearing brightly coloured socks; in fact, his socks were once auctioned for charity. Who is he? Dr Bashir Ahmad Khan 3. Nomophobia (no-mobile-phone-phobia) is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. Which of the following faculty members is exactly the opposite of nomophobic? Dr Wajahat Hussain 4. FCC has two Tree Czars who monitor the numbers, variety and welfare of the trees on the campus. One of the Czars is Dr Rehan Siddiqui, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences. Who is the other? Associate Professor Shahnawaz Cheema 5. Which faculty member is the author of a book about Seraiki poetry? Dr Nukhbah Langah 6. Which faculty member has taught Latin? Dr Grace Clark 7. Which college (Intermediate) faculty member won the Alumni Talent Show during the 2014 Annual Alumni Reunion Week? Mr Rizwan Sabir 8. Which faculty member has a daughter named Evania (which means “peaceful” in Greek)? Ms Syma Shafi 9. Which faculty member has acted Off-Broadway? Ms Marianne Murphy 10. Which of the following faculty members has taught the longest at FCC? Prof Munir Arjamand...
Winner of April 150 Quiz: Umair Javed
Congratulations to Mr Umair Javed (roll number 17-10602) for getting all the answers right, in the quickest time, in the April 150 Quiz. Runners up were Ms Rabbia Nasir and Ms Rabia Mahboob Noon who also got all the answers correct. Umair, please contact the Communications Office, N Block, Room 222, to claim your voucher. The May 150 Quiz will be announced on 5 May 2014. Please click here to find the answers to the April 150...
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