Students for the Earth is organizing a "National Day Quiz Competition" to celebrate the 42nd national day of the UAE and also the winning of the Dubai Expo 2020 Bid. 

The format is simple. All you have to do is to answer 10 questions and send it across to madhumadan2003@yahoo.co.in  before December 5th 2013 (6 pm).

Q1.Dubai was first known for which  industry until the discovery of oil ?

 

Q2.By what name  was Dubai referred to as by British historians?

 

Q3.Where in UAE lies  possibly the world?s largest hand-knotted carpet ?

 

Q4.The entry lobby of this glamorous hotel boasts fountains that rhythmically mimicthe clapping of hands. Which hotel is this in Dubai ?

 

Q5. What does Meydan mean?

 

Q6. These things celebrate events of not only the UAE but the world too. Many of these pop up on National days, even recently when Dubai won the Expo 2020. You might need to back rub your head on this, anyways, what am I talking about?

 

Q7. Something is arriving in Dubai Creek for this national day. It has toured around the world and now is coming to Dubai. What am I talking about?

 

Q8. ?Onwani?, What is the significance of this term or word? (clue: Current affairs)

 

Q9. What  is the name of the green buildings rating system in Abu Dhabi?

 

Q10. In 1986, a person was given a task that carried huge importance to the nation, our motherland, UAE. He had to finish the task in 3 days time. He had to change modify something conceived about 15 years earlier. Now, the whole nation knows about his work. My question is, what was his work? 

 

 

Rules of the comeptition:

1) Entries need to be sent to madhumadan2003@yahoo.co.in 

2) Send in your name, e-mail and school (if applicable) along with your entry

3) Last date for receiving entries for the competition is 5th December 2013 (6:00 pm)

4) Top scorers will be awarded with certificates from Students for the Earth