The train service (12919/20) connecting Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) in MP and Katra in J&K is named after which region that has demanded to be carved out as a separate state with Indore as its capital? Geologically, it corresponds to the namesake plateau of volcanic origin.

The Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast follow a naming convention primarily inspired by deities or elements. They also follow a pattern that results in a child receiving one of these names. How is the name decided?

Joe Bravo paints vivid icons rooted in Mexican heritage by singeing his "canvas" over an open flame and applying multiple coats of varnish to prevent mould from growing on it. What medium does he use for his artworks?

What medium does Tatsuo Horiuchi use for painting panoramic scenes of life in rural Japan? He has explained that the "AutoShape" function allows him more flexibility, avoiding the cost of expensive painting supplies.

The "musical road" located at Fujairah in the UAE plays which piece of instrumental music when driven over? The final (fourth) movement in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, it was based on a text written by the German poet Friedrich Schiller to celebrate the beauty of friendship and unity.

The "musical road" located in Anyang, South Korea plays which nursery rhyme when driven over? This rhyme, whose audio was first recorded by Thomas Edison, is based on an actual incident involving a little girl and her pet witnessed by Sarah Josepha Hale, the rhyme's author.

The shockwaves of the recent joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes have shattered windows, damaged outer walls, and affected the iconic Mirror Hall and Marble Throne Hall of which UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents the pinnacle of Qajar-era art, architecture, and royal heritage?

In-game photography is a digital art form where players capture artistic images within video games. Which 2019 game set in a post-apocalyptic world with isolated cities features a highly-customisable photo mode? The protagonist travels across desolate landscapes to make his deliveries in this series that launched an eponymous genre in video games.

In this religion, parents typically sing hymns (kirtan) and perform a prayer (ardas) before opening what central holy scripture at random, resulting in the first letter of the hymn (shabad) on the top left page being chosen as the first letter of the child's name?

This is the silhouette of which Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer known for pieces such as the "Das Lied von der Erde" ("The Song of the Earth") and the "Resurrection Symphony"? His works had strong Yiddish influences leading to them being deemed as "degenerate" during the Nazi era.

Otto Böhler was an Austrian silhouette artist who depicted many great musicians of his time. This is the silhouette of which Austrian composer, best known for his Leider or musical setting of poems? Despite his early death at 31, he had a prolific career producing works such as "Erlkönig", "Ave Maria", "Gretchen am Spinnrade", and "Forellenquintett" ("Trout Quintet").

This is the silhouette of which Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas? Often regarded as the "Waltz King", he composed 500+ waltzes including "Kaiser-Walzer" and "Tales from the Vienna Woods", and the operatta Die Fledermaus. Full name needed.

What term from anatomy is given to the pouted top edge or rim designed for controlled pouring of liquids from jugs?

This Penguin Modern Classics cover depicts a scenic location in the Hebrides. The novel, which is primarily written as thoughts and observations, centres on the Ramsay family and a promise that is fulfilled after a decade spanning the First World War. Which work is this?

The steep par-4 Hole No. 10 at the Masters has an abundance of flowering shrubs that belong to a genus honouring a 17th-century Jesuit botanist. Identify this genus, which includes the tea plant, whose species name is “sinensis”.

The train service (11107/08) connecting Gwalior Junction and Banaras is named after which cultural region divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh? Jhansi is the largest city of this hilly region demanding to be a separate state since the 1960s.

This Penguin Modern Classics cover depicts the Bundren family’s matriarch, Addie. The novel covers the arduous, nine-day journey to the town of Jefferson and the story is told through fifty nine shifting, stream-of-consciousness, monologues. Which work is this?

A. R. Ammons' poetic hallmark is the use of which punctuation mark, which he uses to divide clauses while delaying a definitive end and to introduce the speaker of a particular line? This is also often used to denote specific verses in multi-book works, such as the Bible.

The "musical road" located at the Ngawi–Kertosono section in Java plays which song, albeit in an imperfect manner, when driven over? The "most recognised song in the world" according to the Guinness World Records, the song has been attributed to sisters Patty and Mildred Hill.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site sustained damages during the post-2011 Libyan conflicts owing to its position on the main highway to the Tunisian border? This remarkably preserved ancient Roman site was one of the three cities of the "Tripolis" along with Oea and Leptis Magna.

Deeply rooted in Catholic cultures, onomástico (name day) celebrates a day of the year associated with one's given name. This practice is especially prevalent for those with names such as "Sebastián", "Francisco", "Teresa" or "María". What is common to all these names?

The Civic Musical Road located in Lancaster, California plays which piece of music when driven over? This overture written by Rossini has been used as the theme music for The Lone Ranger and is associated with horseback racing.

Identify this dish, a savoury, smoky offering from Puebla, featuring shredded chicken simmered in a tomato-based sauce with chipotle chillies in adobo and sliced onions. This mess of chicken is most commonly served on a tostada or as a filling in tacos.

Heide Hatry mixes a certain substance along with charcoal and glue to create these personalised portraits of deceased subjects, to embody and preserve each individual's spirits. What material does she use for these works?