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...
Winner of May 150 Quiz: Adeel Riaz
Congratulations to Mr Adeel Riaz, Director Prospect Research in the Advancement Office, for getting the highest marks in the May Sesquicentennial Quiz. This month’s quiz seemed to stump many of you and Adeel did very well to get 8 out of 10 answers right. Runners up with 7 answers right were Mr Najamul Sahar, Haroon Eleazer, Hafiz ur Rahman Hadi, and Dr Sufian Aslam. Don’t forget to try out the June 150 Quiz which will be uploaded on Monday 2 June 2014. Please contact the Communications Office, room 222, N Block to collect your voucher. The answers to the May 150 Quiz can be seen at this...
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...
April 150 Quiz Answers
1864 was the year of FCC’s birth. What other births – of people and institutions – were happening in the world? This is the fifth in our series of quizzes to celebrate FCC’s 150th anniversary and takes as its starting point various births in the year 1864. 1. In Lahore another famous educational institution was born in 1864. Which was it? Answer: Government College 2. In England, John Wisden published “The Cricketer’s Almanack for the year 1864”, the first issue of a reference book which would come to be considered the Bible of cricket. One of its sections is “5 Cricketers of the Year”. Who was the first Pakistani cricketer to be included in this section? Answer: Fazal Mahmood 3. In 1864, St Mary’s School was established in Bombay (Mumbai) by the Jesuits. One of its most famous alumni was Farrokh Bulsara. He is now considered one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Which name is he more commonly known as? Answer: Freddy Mercury 4. Dr Aloysius Alzheimer was born in June 1864 in Germany. In 1906, he identified the disease that bears his name. What part of the body does Alzheimer’s disease affect? Answer: brain 5. The painter and illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born in France in November 1864. He is one of the most famous artists of which artistic movement? Answer: post-impressionism 6. The Royal Bank of Canada, the largest financial institution in the country, was established in 1864 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is the second smallest province of Canada; which is the smallest? Answer: Prince Edward Island 7. In 1864 Charing Cross Station was opened in London. Lahorites have their own Charing Cross (now officially called Faisal Chowk) where until 1951 a marble pavilion sheltered a bust of Queen Victoria. Where is this bust now? Answer: Lahore Museum 8. In 1864, the Quanjude Restaurant was established in Beijing, and introduced an ancient and iconic dish to the rest of the world. What was this dish? Answer: Peking Duck 9. In 1864 in South Africa, Bloemfel was founded on the banks of the river Vaal when diamonds were discovered in the area. The unit of measurement for diamonds is a carat. How much does one carat weigh? Answer: .2 grams 10. In 1864 Lobos Partido, a subdivision of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, was created. It is the birthplace of President Juan Peron, whose second wife, Eva Peron, inspired the famous musical Evita. Which of the following musicals did the same team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice also write together? Answer: Jesus Christ...
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