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Lawrence School Sanawar Quiz

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 7hrs 34mins

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1.

In appreciation of the services of the old boys in the First World War, his Majesty king George V was pleased to confer on the asylum the title of 'Royal'. With the adding of this title what new name did this institution acquire?

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Sir Henry Lawrence and Honoria Lawrence married in India. Which place did they marry?

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3.

Lawrence School started as an Asylum. For whom did this asylum meant for?

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Who introduced the Prefectorial and House System in Sanawar?

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After whom Birdwood school is named?

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6.

In 1980, this became the school library. Before that what it was used for? It was named after whom?

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Who added the ante porch to the chapel and in whose memory?

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8.

War Memorial is a small replica of the 'Residency Cross' built in

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Delhi

b)

Agra

c)

Calcutta

d)

Lucknow

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Sujee Fort is the residence of

a)

Quarter Master

b)

DHM

c)

Head Master

d)

Bursar

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Video from Sanawar documentary 0.03.03 to 0.03.18 without sound Who shown in the video visited Sanawar and on what occasion?

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11.

Where did Sir Henry Lawrence go for his schooling?

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12.

From whom did the founder buy the 139 acres land for building the Asylum.

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13.

Who introduced the Prefectorial and House system in Sanawar?

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14.

Under whose principal ship the school got affiliated to the London University.

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15.

Who was the School's first Indian Headmaster?

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16.

What was the use of the Lawrence arch?

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17.

Who designed and supervised the construction of the Chapel?

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18.

Who was the first Principal of the school?

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19.

Before 1912 where used to be the classrooms of Sanawar's girls school?

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20.

When was the school hospital building erected?

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21.

What was the first posting of Sir Henry Lawrence in India?

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22.

Sir Henry Lawrence lost his life during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857. Why was he in Lucknow at that time?

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23.

Recognize the above structure, where is it located? What was the purpose of this structure?

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24.

Name two sister schools of Lawrence school Sanawar?

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25.

For starting an Asylum on Sanawar hills, Henry Lawrence received a generous donation from Jammu. Who gave this donation and how much was this donation?

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26.

From where does this hill got its name 'Sanawar?

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27.

Where were the initial tents pitched for the first batch of children (14) who arrived on this hilltop under Mrs. George Lawrence in 1847?

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28.

The house of Henry Lawrence and Honoria Lawrence in Kasauli is now owned by family of an old Sanawarian? Name that old Sanawarian. What is the name of this building now.

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29.

The Chapel is memorial to the founder and his family. How?

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30.

Name the British Principal of the Sanawar who never went back to England and never took a day's leave while working in Sanawar.

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31.

Before the coming of Electricity, which methods of lighting were used in Sanawar?

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32.

Under whose Principal ship did the final change from an asylum to school was accomplished.

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33.

Under whose Principal ship electricity came to Sanawar?

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34.

What was the name of the house with colour Yellow at the time of G.D Barne?

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35.

What was the name of the house with colour Green at the time of G.D Barne?

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36.

Under whose Principal ship organised Cricket and Football were brought to Sanawar?

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37.

When was the O.S Society formed?

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38.

Who is the writer of our school song?

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39.

How much time did Miss Ada Parker spend in Sanawar as the headmistress of the girl's school?

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40.

Tilley's hill is named after legendry Sergeant Tilley. What was his contribution to Sanawar?

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41.

When was tuck shop built?

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42.

In 1930's-40's a tasty sweet was being sold in the school tuck shop which was red and white in colour. What was it called?

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43.

Who was the principal of the school immediately after the independence of India? ( In 1948)

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44.

Who was the last British Head girl of the school?

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45.

Trees were planted by staff and children in 1948 at this place in Sanawar. Name the place.

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46.

When was the name of the school was changed from Lawrence Royal military school to Lawrence school?

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47.

After independence the character of the institute was dealt with the spirit of nationality and national pride. In this attempt a new formal uniform was introduced for girls. What was it?

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48.

The Trooping of Colours Parade was discontinued after independence. But it was revived under whose headmastership and since when?

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49.

Who are the two adults shown the given picture and what was the occasion?

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50.

From 1953 Sanawar ever, ceased to be a government institution. However, it was decided that in the board of governors, there would be some government officials. Which all?

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51.

He was the last Principal of Sanawar. His successors were all termed Headmasters in the tradition of British public schools. Who was he?

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52.

Who gave music for the school song?

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53.

What was the original use of the school office building?

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54.

Which building is situated at the highest point on the Sanawar Hill?

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55.

She was the first Indian Head Girl of the Lawrence School Sanawar. As a well known Cinema Critic, She was described as the mother of Asian Cinema. She died recently. In 1991, she founded the internationally renowned NETPAC as an organisation to forward the cause of Asian films. On 5 September 2024, it was announced that Vasudev had died at the age of 87. Aruna Vasudev.

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56.

Who accompanied the first lot of children -14 girls and boys, who camped on the hilltop on 15 April, 1847 to start the asylum?

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57.

Who was the father of Sir Henry Lawrence?

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58.

Who was the mother of Sir Henry Lawrence?

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59.

When and Where Henry Lawrence born?

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60.

At what age did Henry Lawrence come to India? What was his first posting in India?

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61.

Henry, as a young boy along with his favourite sister had dreamt of starting a school in the hills in India. Name this favourite sister.

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62.

Honoria Lawrence after her marriage visited an orphanage, that created an interest towards starting such an institute. Which orphanage was this?

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63.

What gave Henry Lawrence the reputation as a scholar-administrator?

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64.

Who was the first white woman in Nepal?

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65.

He paid Rs. 75 lakhs to buy 'Cashmere' from the British and was crowned as the Maharajah of Jammu and Kashmir. In gratitude he donated Rs. One lakh towards the Lawrence Asylum. Who was he?

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66.

What was the post of Sir Henry Lawrence when the Lawrence Asylum became a reality?

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67.

What was the post of Sir Henry Lawrence when the Lawrence Asylum became a reality?

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68.

When and where did Honoria Lawrence die?

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69.

What was the post of Sir Henry Lawrence during the 1857 uprising?

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70.

Identify the monument , where is it located?

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71.

Identify this place and how is it associated with our founder?

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72.

Whis institution is referred in the above paragraph?

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73.

Which school became the source of inspiration for Henry Lawrence to start a school in the hills for soldiers' children?

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74.

The Sanawar Hill belonged to one of the 'Bara Thakoorias' of the Simla hill States. Name the Thakoor.

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75.

Whom did Henry Lawrence give the charge of supervising the initial school building at the hilltop?

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76.

When was the school formally opened?

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77.

Who was given the first medical charge of the Asylum?

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78.

Who was the first Principal of the School?

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79.

Where was the girls dormitory?

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80.

Which house was earlier known as the Hodson house?

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81.

Which house was earlier known as the Lawrence house?

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82.

When was Hodson started and it was named after whom and why?

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83.

What was the purpose of this building and where was it located.

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84.

Who was given the responsibility of choosing the superintendent of the Asylum?

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85.

Who was the first Principal of the asylum?

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86.

What were the main sources of water available for the asylum?

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87.

Who designed and supervised the construction of the Chapel?

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88.

When the Girls and boys had separate school in the campus of Sanawar, when did they use to meet?

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89.

Who gave it the name -' The Lawrence Asylum'?

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90.

15th April initially was celebrated as the foundation day . Now , it is celebrated in the first week of October. From 1849 to 1865 the founders day used to be celebrated on 28th June? Why 28th June?

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What was the house of Sir Henry Lawrence and Honoria Lawrence called in Kasauli?

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92.

This Stained glass window of the Chapel was erected as the memorial of ?

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93.

It is a marble bust of Henry Lawrence erected in the Chapel with the memorials to his children who died in India. Who contributed this memorial in the Chapel?

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94.

Who added the porch to the Chapel and when?

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95.

Under whose Gover Generalship did the School was honoured by presenting the Royal Colours?

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96.

Which other sister organisations were opened in the memory of our founder?

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97.

Where did the community of Sanawar took refuge for a fortnight during the 1857 uprising?

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98.

Who was the Second Principal of Sanawar?

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99.

Before the advent of electricity on the hilltop, which methods were used for lighting?

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100.

Other than ' Never Give In', which other motto was embraced by this institution , which was also considered as the Victorian Motto?

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101.

Many Viceroy's of India visited Sanawar, why?

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102.

First steps towards organised games were taken under whose headmastership?

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103.

Under whose guidance a high school department was formed?

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104.

Under whose Principal ship the final change from an Asylum to a school was accomplished?

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105.

Under whose Principalship did the school get recognition by the Cambridge and London university?

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106.

Who introduced the House and Prefectorial systems in Sanawar?

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107.

What was the name of the house initially which was given dark blue colour?

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108.

What was the name of the house which was initially given light blue colour?

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109.

What was the name of the house which was initially given red colour?

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110.

What was the name of the house which was initially given Green colour?

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111.

What was the name of the house which was initially given Yellow colour?

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112.

Under whose principalship regular field games become the compulsory part of each child's day at Sanawar?

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113.

When did the O.S Society come into existence?

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Who was the Headboy of Sanawar who went from Sanawar to actively participate in the first world war and had lost his life?

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115.

How did a group of married ladies in Sanawar contributed in the great war of 1914?

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116.

What was Sanawar's direct contribution in the first world war?

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117.

What title was added to the school in appreciation of its valuable services rendered to the state during the first world war?

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118.

After the first world war what new colour was presented to the Sanawar?

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119.

Who laid down the foundation stone for the 'new school for boys'?

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120.

Who was the writer of the School Song?

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121.

How did the Birdwood school get its name?

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122.

Name a few clubs and societies of early times?

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123.

For how long did Miss Ada Parker work?

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124.

What title of honour was given to Miss Ada Parker?

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125.

Who is the writer of the School Song?

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126.

Who Set the school song to music?

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127.

Who was the first Secretary of the Old Sanawarian Society?

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128.

Under whose principal ship did the tuck shop come into existence?

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129.

Name the place where trees were planted by staff and children on the occasion of independence in 1948?

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130.

Name the principal who played a key role in transforming Sanawar from a British Military Establishment into a well knit residential school in independent India?

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Under whose Principal ship did the four houses get its name ?

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132.

Who was the last British Principal of the School?

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Who were the two adults shown in this picture?

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