Sunday, January 2, 2011

Quest Pistols # 136







Founders of one of the largest automotive groups in India. Identify the company established in pre-independence years, with a present turnover of over USD 7 billion.


Answer


Mahindra and Mahindra group, founded as Mahindra & Mohammad by the brothers J.C. Mahindra and K.C. Mahindra alongwith Ghulab Mohammad (later independent Pakistan's first finance minister)

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Quest Pistols # 135

We can do it !



Identify the lady who inspired an iconic poster in the WWII era.


Answer


The iconic 'We can do it' wartime poster painted by J. Howard Miller. Geraldine Doyle's photograph while working at a factory( who passed away recently) was taken as an inspiration for the work.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Quest Pistols # 134

'Beautiful' language of science!







Identify the mathematician and the field of study he pioneered.


Answer


Benoit Mandelbrot, father of fractal geometry.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Quest Pistols # 133



A mathematician, he is know for creating a very useful sports technology.Identify.



Answer


Hawk-Eye technology developed by Paul Hawkins.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Quest Pistols # 132

Two of a kind.





Identify the two cricket grounds, distinct in their own way.