exquiz me-2017 (prelims)

Prelims

Research, Presentation & Conduction

Somnath Chandaby

Rules * 25 questions.* Questions 1-20 carry 1 point each.* Questions 21-25 have 2 parts, each part worth 1 point. * Therefore, a total of 30 points to be scored.* Star-marked questions (Qstn no. 11 to 20) will be counted to break the ties. * If the tie persists, countdown from Q.1 will be done.* Every decision of the QM is final.

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52 years ago, exactly on this day, the gentleman in the pic. performed a

particular task which was considered to be of high risk. It took him 12 minutes to create

history. In the process, he was overheated by 1.8 °C and the discomfort made him

forgot to activate his chest-mounted camera.What did he do?

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It is regarded as an intense examination of skills, temperament and wholesome

abilities of the opposing parties. It also judge the ability to cope under different

conditions. All these are supposedly the reasons behind the naming of something

that celebrated it’s birthday just a few days ago.

What is being talked about?

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The Fearless Girl was placed on the

occasion of the International Women’s

Day in 2017 by $2.5trillion asset

manager State Street Global as part of

it’s campaign to increase gender

diversity in the ‘traditionally male

environment’ in the business.Whom is she staring at?

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Shailesh Lodha, a comedian actor and writer, has written four books. His most

recent book, Diljale Ka Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the point

of view of a jilted lover.But his popularity among average Indians

is because of his portrayal of a particular character in a sitcom since 2008.Which character is he playing?

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South Korea proposed

the name ‘East Sea’, and

North Korea vetoed for

‘East Sea of Korea’. The

International Hydrographic

Organization, in 2012

decided to stick with the

accepted name of this

disputed waterbody. Identify it.

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It was once reported that Netflix might sue for certain

similar plot elements. But nothing like that ultimately

happened. What was the drama all about?

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As per mythological sources, this tree is a form of Agnidev, the God of Fire. It was a

punishment given to Him by goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Shiva’s

privacy. Identify the tree whose flowers (apart from

having some historical importance) are still used in the worship of Shiva during

Shivratri.

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Bertrand, a noted psychiatrist, became the first man to

complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe. He

is also the initiator, chairman, and co-pilot of the first

successful round-the-world solar flight (Solar Impulse).

Born to a family of extraordinary gentlemen, he is not

the most well-known one. That honour goes to his

grandfather Auguste (vis).What’s the long-lasting legacy of Auguste

in the world of pop-culture?

(vis – next slide)


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Grandson Grandpa

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These portraits made from, and for, the digital age by Yung Jake are becoming

hugely popular. What are the basic components used to

create them?(bigger vis – next slide also)

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He was born as Sheru Munshi Khan, but is presently known as …….


Star Marked QuestionsStar Marked Questions

Q. 11 – 20 ……….

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It has been said that someone’s stint as a judge in the

reality tv show Nach Baliye in 2015 influenced his

decision to divert from his usual style. Thus, everyone got to know about the

investment banker Radhika Mehta.Among 65.2 crore (approx), how is she better

known to us?

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Having the mathematical property of being non-orientable, a Mobius strip (vis)

is a surface with only one side and only one boundary.

Where have you seen a mobius strip consisting of three differently coloured

(green, yellow and blue) parallelograms run along the perimeter of a white

triangle?


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This song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100

chart, and won both the Academy Award for Best

Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song

Written for Visual Media. It became one of the most

globally recorded Disney songs, with numerous covers

being recorded in different languages.It is part of the OST of which film that has

hugely inspired everything to themed birthday parties to

themed international vacations?

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Around 50 works of this ‘painter’ are exhibited at the

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in 2015, as part of the worldwide commemoration of the

50th anniversary of his death. It is among the most significant displays of

his work ever in North America.

Identify the ‘painter’.(vis – next two slides)

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Messages like these

used to be a trending

topic in social media in the

last few years. Why?

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From the flag, identify the team which was awarded the

2016-Laureus Award for Sporting Inspiration.

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Divided into head, neck, body and tail, this glandular

organ made ‘entirely of flesh’ (as the name suggests) is a

vital cog in the digestive system. Identify this organ.


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Identify this National Awardee who has sung this number used in a 2016-movie.

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The 16th century polymath-astrologer-mathematician-

astronomer John Dee used to sign his letters to Queen

Elizabeth in an unique way. The elements in the signature

symbolically represent the queen’s eyes, topped by the

lucky number that offered protection. What was so special about the signature,

considered way advanced the prevalent customs of the

time?

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Jean-Claude Carriere, a noted French novelist,

screenwriter, actor and Academy Award honoree was one of

the foreigners to be bestowed with the Padma Shri in

2015. His connection with India was established in the

year 1989 which culminated in an International Emmy

Award and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the São Paulo International

Film Festival. With which project was he associated?


2-Pointer Questions2-Pointer Questions

Q. 21 – 25 ……….

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In 2011, at the Ontario Masters Association Meet, held

in Toronto, Fauja Singh ran the 100 m in 23.14, 200 in

52.23, and also subsequent distances, setting five world

records in one day. Several other records later, Guinness

World Records refused to include Singh in its record

book because of a prevalent practise/non-practise in India.

What was the reason given by GWR for his non-inclusion?

How did he manage to convince the GWR authority few years later?

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Identify the two main vocalists of this dance number taken from the OST of a

recent movie.

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Who will complete this elite list of footballers?

What the list is all about?

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A Nobel Prize winner once said about his game-changing discovery – “It was quite the most incredible event that has ever

happened to me in my life. It was almost as incredible as if you fired a 15-inch shell at a piece of tissue paper and it

came back and hit you.”Who was describing what event?

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Identify the character shown in this ad.What is the most special feature of his

namesake, as mentioned in both the Buddhist & Hindu mythology?

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52 years ago, exactly on this day, the gentleman in the pic. performed a

particular task which was considered to be of high risk. It took him 12 minutes to create

history. In the process, he was overheated by 1.8 °C and the discomfort made him

forgot to activate his chest-mounted camera.What did he do?

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Alexei Leonov performed the first Alexei Leonov performed the first SpacewalkSpacewalk

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It is regarded as an intense examination of skills, temperament and wholesome

abilities of the opposing parties. It also judge the ability to cope under different

conditions. All these are supposedly the reasons behind the naming of something

that celebrated it’s birthday just a few days ago.

What is being talked about?

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Test CricketTest Cricket

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The Fearless Girl was placed on the

occasion of the International Women’s

Day in 2017 by $2.5trillion asset

manager State Street Global as part of

it’s campaign to increase gender

diversity in the ‘traditionally male

environment’ in the business.Whom is she staring at?


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The Charging BullThe Charging Bull

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Shailesh Lodha, a comedian actor and writer, has written four books. His most

recent book, Diljale Ka Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the point

of view of a jilted lover.But his popularity among average Indians

is because of his portrayal of a particular character in a sitcom since 2008.Which character is he playing?

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Tarak MehtaTarak Mehta

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South Korea proposed

the name ‘East Sea’, and

North Korea vetoed for

‘East Sea of Korea’. The

International Hydrographic

Organization, in 2012

decided to stick with the

accepted name of this

disputed waterbody. Identify it.

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Sea of JapanSea of Japan

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It was once reported that Netflix might sue for certain

similar plot elements. But nothing like that ultimately

happened. What was the drama all about?

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Plagiarism charges against ‘Kaabil’Plagiarism charges against ‘Kaabil’

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As per mythological sources, this tree is a form of Agnidev, the God of Fire. It was a

punishment given to Him by goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Shiva’s

privacy. Identify the tree whose flowers (apart from

having some historical importance) are still used in the worship of Shiva during

Shivratri.

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PalashPalash

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Bertrand, a noted psychiatrist, became the first man to

complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe. He

is also the initiator, chairman, and co-pilot of the first

successful round-the-world solar flight (Solar Impulse).

Born to a family of extraordinary gentlemen, he is not

the most well-known one. That honour goes to his

grandfather Auguste (vis).What’s the long-lasting legacy of Auguste

in the world of pop-culture?(vis – next slide)


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Grandson Grandpa

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Inspiration for Prof. CalculusInspiration for Prof. Calculus

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These portraits made from, and for, the digital age by Yung Jake are becoming

hugely popular. What are the basic components used to

create them?(bigger vis – next slide also)

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EmojisEmojis

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He was born as Sheru Munshi Khan, but is presently known as …….


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Saroo BrierleySaroo Brierley

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It has been said that someone’s stint as a judge in the

reality tv show Nach Baliye in 2015 influenced his

decision to divert from his usual style. Thus, everyone got to know about the

investment banker Radhika Mehta.Among 65.2 crore (approx), how is she better

known to us?

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One Indian GirlOne Indian Girl

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Having the mathematical property of being non-orientable, a Mobius strip (vis)

is a surface with only one side and only one boundary.

Where have you seen a mobius strip consisting of three differently coloured

(green, yellow and blue) parallelograms run along the perimeter of a white

triangle?


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Google Drive LogoGoogle Drive Logo

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This song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100

chart, and won both the Academy Award for Best

Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song

Written for Visual Media. It became one of the most

globally recorded Disney songs, with numerous covers

being recorded in different languages.It is part of the OST of which film that has

hugely inspired everything to themed birthday parties to

themed international vacations?

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FrozenFrozen

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Around 50 works of this ‘painter’ are exhibited at the

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in 2015, as part of the worldwide commemoration of the

50th anniversary of his death. It is among the most significant displays of

his work ever in North America.

Identify the ‘painter’.(vis – next two slides)

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Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill

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Messages like these

used to be a trending

topic in social media in the

last few years. Why?

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Gajendra Chauhan’s appointment as Gajendra Chauhan’s appointment as the the

Chairman of FTIIChairman of FTII

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From the flag, identify the team which was awarded the

2016-Laureus Award for Sporting Inspiration.

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Olympic Refugee TeamOlympic Refugee Team

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Divided into head, neck, body and tail, this glandular

organ made ‘entirely of flesh’ (as the name suggests) is a

vital cog in the digestive system. Identify this organ.


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PancreasPancreas

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Identify this National Awardee who has sung this number used in a 2016-movie.

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The 16th century polymath-astrologer-mathematician-

astronomer John Dee used to sign his letters to Queen

Elizabeth in an unique way. The elements in the signature

symbolically represent the queen’s eyes, topped by the

lucky number that offered protection. What was so special about the signature,

considered way advanced the prevalent customs of the

time?

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Jean-Claude Carriere, a noted French novelist,

screenwriter, actor and Academy Award honoree was one of

the foreigners to be bestowed with the Padma Shri in

2015. His connection with India was established in the

year 1989 which culminated in an International Emmy

Award and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the São Paulo International

Film Festival. With which project was he associated?


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Peter Brooks’ ‘The Mahabharata’Peter Brooks’ ‘The Mahabharata’(He was the scriptwriter)(He was the scriptwriter)

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In 2011, at the Ontario Masters Association Meet, held

in Toronto, Fauja Singh ran the 100 m in 23.14, 200 in

52.23, and also subsequent distances, setting five world

records in one day. Several other records later, Guinness

World Records refused to include Singh in its record

book because of a prevalent practise/non-practise in India.

What was the reason given by GWR for his non-inclusion?

How did he manage to convince the GWR authority few years later?

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i) He could not produce his birth i) He could not produce his birth certificate to prove his age as birth certificate to prove his age as birth records were not kept in India in records were not kept in India in

1911.1911.ii) He was able to produce a letter ii) He was able to produce a letter

from from Queen Elizabeth II congratulating Queen Elizabeth II congratulating

him him on his 100th birthday.on his 100th birthday.

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Identify the two main vocalists of this dance number taken from the OST of a

recent movie.

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Bappi Lahiri & Anuradha PaudwalBappi Lahiri & Anuradha Paudwal

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Who will complete this elite list of footballers?

What the list is all about?

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Cornell Glen & Winners of the Cornell Glen & Winners of the Golden Boot in I-LeagueGolden Boot in I-League

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A Nobel Prize winner once said about his game-changing discovery – “It was quite the most incredible event that has ever

happened to me in my life. It was almost as incredible as if you fired a 15-inch shell at a piece of tissue paper and it

came back and hit you.”Who was describing what event?

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Ernest Rutherford about his Ernest Rutherford about his Alpha Particle-Gold Foil experimentAlpha Particle-Gold Foil experiment

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Identify the character shown in this ad.What is the most special feature of his

namesake, as mentioned in both the Buddhist & Hindu mythology?

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Chinatamani & Wish-fulfilling StoneChinatamani & Wish-fulfilling Stone

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After the publication of the following news item,

Dominican Republic’s leading newspaper El Nacional

issued an apology on the very next day, part of which

was, ‘National apolgizes to the readers and all those

who felt affected by the publication’. Why?

(bigger vis – next slide)

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Instead of the original, it used the Instead of the original, it used the SNL’s SNL’s

Alec Baldwin-wala TrumpAlec Baldwin-wala Trump

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