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25 Questions.25 Questions.Every 5Every 5thth Star Marked. Star Marked.No Negative Marking, so give it a guess.No Negative Marking, so give it a guess.Top 6 Qualify for Finals.Top 6 Qualify for Finals. In case of a tie, Best of Star Marked. In In case of a tie, Best of Star Marked. In

case of persistence of tie, Sudden Death.case of persistence of tie, Sudden Death.

Q1.Q1.

XX Shorthand (sometimes called "Cross Shorthand (sometimes called "Cross shorthand" or “shorthand" or “XX-Cross shorthand" after its -Cross shorthand" after its founder, J. G. Cross) is an English founder, J. G. Cross) is an English shorthand system of the 19th century. shorthand system of the 19th century. Although it has fallen into disuse, it is Although it has fallen into disuse, it is nonetheless noteworthy as one of the nonetheless noteworthy as one of the most compact (and complex) systems of most compact (and complex) systems of writing ever devised. writing ever devised.

Pic follows. ID Pic follows. ID X.X.

Q2.Q2. He has the nicknames <a modification of his surname>, He has the nicknames <a modification of his surname>,

The <a modification of his surname> and The <a modification of his surname> and ZZ, the last due , the last due to his encyclopaedic knowledge of his sport. to his encyclopaedic knowledge of his sport.

He has repeatedly stated that he dislikes the last, finding He has repeatedly stated that he dislikes the last, finding it "a bit embarrassing". Nevertheless, the nickname it "a bit embarrassing". Nevertheless, the nickname features prominently in his television ads for the national features prominently in his television ads for the national real estate chain L.J. Hooker. real estate chain L.J. Hooker.

England rival Andrew Flintoff and Graeme Swann's England rival Andrew Flintoff and Graeme Swann's brother Alec were reportedly responsible for coining it.brother Alec were reportedly responsible for coining it.

The soubriquet appeared on the back of his shirt in the The soubriquet appeared on the back of his shirt in the Twenty20 international against South Africa in 2006, in Twenty20 international against South Africa in 2006, in which all the players displayed their nicknames.which all the players displayed their nicknames.

ID the nickname ID the nickname ZZ. .

Q3.Q3. In a recent episode of the TV series ‘Castle’, the In a recent episode of the TV series ‘Castle’, the

protagonist, Richard Castle meets his father, a spy. protagonist, Richard Castle meets his father, a spy. According to the storyline, only once before that meeting According to the storyline, only once before that meeting did he meet his father, in a library, where Richard was did he meet his father, in a library, where Richard was given a book by him titled given a book by him titled PP. The book . The book PP, inspired , inspired Richard to become a novelist. Richard to become a novelist.

The book was also the The book was also the firstfirst by another real author, who by another real author, who later continued it into a series and paved the way for a later continued it into a series and paved the way for a further eleven novels by himself, in addition to two short further eleven novels by himself, in addition to two short story collections, followed by many "continuation" novels story collections, followed by many "continuation" novels by other authors. by other authors.

The book The book PP was made into a film released in 2006. was made into a film released in 2006. ID this novel ID this novel PP..

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Following is the flag of a city, the Following is the flag of a city, the northernmost in the world to have a northernmost in the world to have a population of over one million.population of over one million.

ID the city. ID the city.

Q6.Q6.

Whose apparatus?Whose apparatus?

Q7.Q7.

Following is a stamp of the former German Following is a stamp of the former German Democratic Republic honoring whom on Democratic Republic honoring whom on the 200th anniversary of his death?the 200th anniversary of his death?

Q8.Q8.

In mythology C lies on one side of a narrow In mythology C lies on one side of a narrow channel. Opposite her is S, another sea-channel. Opposite her is S, another sea-monster. The sides of the strait are within an monster. The sides of the strait are within an arrow shot of each other, and sailors attempting arrow shot of each other, and sailors attempting to avoid one of them will come in reach of the to avoid one of them will come in reach of the other. 'Between S and C' thus means to having other. 'Between S and C' thus means to having to choose between two dangers, either of which to choose between two dangers, either of which brings harm.brings harm.

In some variations of the story, C is simply a In some variations of the story, C is simply a large whirlpool instead of a sea monster.large whirlpool instead of a sea monster.

ID C or S. ID C or S.

Q9.Q9.

What is defined by the Japanese What is defined by the Japanese dictionary dictionary Shogakukan Kokugo DaijitenShogakukan Kokugo Daijiten as as "a unique philosophy ("a unique philosophy (ronrironri) that spread ) that spread through the warrior class from the through the warrior class from the Muromachi (Muromachi (chuseichusei) period. From the ) period. From the earliest times, the Samurai felt that the earliest times, the Samurai felt that the path of the warrior was one of honor, path of the warrior was one of honor, emphasizing duty to one's master, and emphasizing duty to one's master, and loyalty unto death."? loyalty unto death."?

Q10*.Q10*.

ID the logo. The feature was developed ID the logo. The feature was developed under former Google employees Lars under former Google employees Lars Rasmussen and Tom Stocky.Rasmussen and Tom Stocky.

Q11. Q11.

Following is an advertisement for?Following is an advertisement for?

Q12.Q12.

X: 1953-U.K.-English-History, Essays, Memoirs: X: 1953-U.K.-English-History, Essays, Memoirs: "for his mastery of historical and biographical "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values“defending exalted human values“

Y: 1954-U.S.-English-Novel, Short Story, Y: 1954-U.S.-English-Novel, Short Story, Screenplay: "for his mastery of the art of Screenplay: "for his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in narrative, most recently demonstrated in The The Old Man and the SeaOld Man and the Sea, and for the influence that , and for the influence that he has exerted on contemporary style" he has exerted on contemporary style"

I want only X.I want only X.

Q13.Q13.

She eludes all manner of security and, She eludes all manner of security and, once inside, delights in playing around, once inside, delights in playing around, often destroying all creations. This is often often destroying all creations. This is often preceded by her asking "Oooooh, what preceded by her asking "Oooooh, what does this button do?", without waiting for does this button do?", without waiting for an answer.an answer.

She is also the love interest of Susan She is also the love interest of Susan “<deleted>” Astronomonov.“<deleted>” Astronomonov.

Who is she? Who is she?

Q14.Q14.

ID this instrument.ID this instrument.

Q15*Q15*

ID the following brand.ID the following brand.

Q16.Q16.

ID these Dutch regions shaded. (They are ID these Dutch regions shaded. (They are North and South ______).North and South ______).

Q17.Q17. In 1658, Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the In 1658, Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the

Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland (New Netherland), Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland (New Netherland), founded the settlement of ______ in the northern part of founded the settlement of ______ in the northern part of Manhattan Island as an outpost of Nieuw Amsterdam Manhattan Island as an outpost of Nieuw Amsterdam (New Amsterdam) at the southern tip of the island. After (New Amsterdam) at the southern tip of the island. After the English capture of New Netherland in 1664, the new the English capture of New Netherland in 1664, the new English colonial administration renamed both the colony English colonial administration renamed both the colony and its principal city "New York," but left the name of and its principal city "New York," but left the name of ______ more or less unchanged. ______ more or less unchanged.

Something originating here in 1981 as ‘albee’ became Something originating here in 1981 as ‘albee’ became mainstream in 2001 when G. Dep featured it in his music mainstream in 2001 when G. Dep featured it in his music video "Let's Get It".video "Let's Get It".

FITB FITB

Q18.Q18.

ID this Rajasthani art-form.ID this Rajasthani art-form.

Q19.Q19.

On what topic was the following AMUL On what topic was the following AMUL topical published/created?topical published/created?

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The following Google Doodle was made The following Google Doodle was made for the 80for the 80thth anniversary of what? anniversary of what?

Date of Doodle: Mar 14, 2011. Date of Doodle: Mar 14, 2011.

Q21. Explain the Funda. Q21. Explain the Funda. Exhaustive, Specific Order.Exhaustive, Specific Order.

1.1. The InconstantThe Inconstant2.2. The AmbitiousThe Ambitious3.3. The LoversThe Lovers4.4. The WiseThe Wise5.5. The Warriors of FateThe Warriors of Fate6.6. The Just RulersThe Just Rulers7.7. The ContemplativesThe Contemplatives8.8. Faith, Hope and LoveFaith, Hope and Love9.9. The AngelsThe Angels

Q22.Q22. Roman Roman G <deleted> often bore the insignia of Roman <deleted> often bore the insignia of Roman

emperors. Its process in the Latin West may have been emperors. Its process in the Latin West may have been continued beyond the age of Theoderic the Great into continued beyond the age of Theoderic the Great into the medieval period. Many Roman ‘pigs’ of the medieval period. Many Roman ‘pigs’ of G figure in figure in Derbyshire mining history and in the history of the Derbyshire mining history and in the history of the industry in other English centers. industry in other English centers.

The Romans also used The Romans also used G to secure iron pins that held to secure iron pins that held together large limestone blocks in certain monumental together large limestone blocks in certain monumental buildings. In alchemy, buildings. In alchemy, G was thought to be the oldest was thought to be the oldest and was associated with the planet Saturn. Alchemists and was associated with the planet Saturn. Alchemists accordingly used Saturn's symbol (the scythe, ♄) to refer accordingly used Saturn's symbol (the scythe, ♄) to refer to to G.

ID this poor-metal, ID this poor-metal, G. .

Q23.Q23. The seeds of this automation in processes were sown in the period between The seeds of this automation in processes were sown in the period between

1950 and 1970 which saw the demand for products increasing at a 1950 and 1970 which saw the demand for products increasing at a tremendous pace. All small manufacturing processes had to be re-looked at tremendous pace. All small manufacturing processes had to be re-looked at and converted into large scale manufacturing processes with the help of and converted into large scale manufacturing processes with the help of machinery. Shri. N. B. machinery. Shri. N. B. Z, who toured Japan in 1970, was thoroughly , who toured Japan in 1970, was thoroughly impressed by the extent of mechanization there. He did all the groundwork impressed by the extent of mechanization there. He did all the groundwork and trials to improvise and adopt mechanization in the manufacturing of and trials to improvise and adopt mechanization in the manufacturing of food products. Suitable machinery was finally located in Holland and food products. Suitable machinery was finally located in Holland and thereafter began the process automation phase which today is state-of-the-thereafter began the process automation phase which today is state-of-the-art. art.

‘‘Z’s Y’, which is perhaps the largest selling and most popular of its products, ’, which is perhaps the largest selling and most popular of its products, is now being manufactured on automated machine lines. Besides this, a few is now being manufactured on automated machine lines. Besides this, a few sweet items are also manufactured on machines imported from Japan. ‘sweet items are also manufactured on machines imported from Japan. ‘Y’ ’ manufacturing process goes through all its stages in an automated manufacturing process goes through all its stages in an automated environment. These stages are dough mixing – sheeting – masala spraying environment. These stages are dough mixing – sheeting – masala spraying – chirling or rounding – frying – packing.– chirling or rounding – frying – packing.

Y is advertised by is advertised by Z as ‘Crispy Tasty Spring Roll’ as ‘Crispy Tasty Spring Roll’ ID ID Z’s Y

Q24.Q24.

Film critic Jeff Shannon, writing for Roger Ebert, Film critic Jeff Shannon, writing for Roger Ebert, called the it "brilliant from start to finish" writing called the it "brilliant from start to finish" writing that the film proved "yet again that traditional 2-that the film proved "yet again that traditional 2-D animation is every bit as expressive as D animation is every bit as expressive as computer-generated 3-D". Leonard Maltin called computer-generated 3-D". Leonard Maltin called it an "amusing and ingenious love story" noting it an "amusing and ingenious love story" noting that it was "perfection itself.“that it was "perfection itself.“

• It won both an Academy Award at the 85th It won both an Academy Award at the 85th Academy Awards, and an Annie Award at the Academy Awards, and an Annie Award at the 40th Annie Awards. 40th Annie Awards.

• ID this film. ID this film.

Q25*.Q25*.

Funda behind what sub-brand’s logo: ?Funda behind what sub-brand’s logo: ? ““The first two letters form an analog The first two letters form an analog

signal while the last two letters represent signal while the last two letters represent the digital signal.” the digital signal.”

Please pass on the answer sheets to the Please pass on the answer sheets to the volunteersvolunteers

AnswersAnswers

Q1.Q1.

XX Shorthand (sometimes called "Cross Shorthand (sometimes called "Cross shorthand" or “shorthand" or “XX-Cross shorthand" after its -Cross shorthand" after its founder, J. G. Cross) is an English founder, J. G. Cross) is an English shorthand system of the 19th century. shorthand system of the 19th century. Although it has fallen into disuse, it is Although it has fallen into disuse, it is nonetheless noteworthy as one of the nonetheless noteworthy as one of the most compact (and complex) systems of most compact (and complex) systems of writing ever devised. writing ever devised.

Pic follows. ID Pic follows. ID X.X.

EclecticEclectic

Q2.Q2. He has the nicknames <a modification of his surname>, He has the nicknames <a modification of his surname>,

The <a modification of his surname> and The <a modification of his surname> and ZZ, the last due , the last due to his encyclopaedic knowledge of his sport. to his encyclopaedic knowledge of his sport.

He has repeatedly stated that he dislikes the last, finding He has repeatedly stated that he dislikes the last, finding it "a bit embarrassing". Nevertheless, the nickname it "a bit embarrassing". Nevertheless, the nickname features prominently in his television ads for the national features prominently in his television ads for the national real estate chain L.J. Hooker. real estate chain L.J. Hooker.

England rival Andrew Flintoff and Graeme Swann's England rival Andrew Flintoff and Graeme Swann's brother Alec were reportedly responsible for coining it.brother Alec were reportedly responsible for coining it.

The soubriquet appeared on the back of his shirt in the The soubriquet appeared on the back of his shirt in the Twenty20 international against South Africa in 2006, in Twenty20 international against South Africa in 2006, in which all the players displayed their nicknames.which all the players displayed their nicknames.

ID the nickname ID the nickname ZZ. .

Z=Mr. CricketZ=Mr. Cricket

Q3.Q3. In a recent episode of the TV series ‘Castle’, the In a recent episode of the TV series ‘Castle’, the

protagonist, Richard Castle meets his father, a spy. protagonist, Richard Castle meets his father, a spy. According to the storyline, only once before that meeting According to the storyline, only once before that meeting did he meet his father, in a library, where Richard was did he meet his father, in a library, where Richard was given a book by him titled given a book by him titled PP. The book . The book PP, inspired , inspired Richard to become a novelist. Richard to become a novelist.

The book was also the The book was also the firstfirst by another real author, who by another real author, who later continued it into a series and paved the way for a later continued it into a series and paved the way for a further eleven novels by himself, in addition to two short further eleven novels by himself, in addition to two short story collections, followed by many "continuation" novels story collections, followed by many "continuation" novels by other authors. by other authors.

The book The book PP was made into a movie that released in was made into a movie that released in 2006.2006.

ID this novel ID this novel PP..

P=Casino RoyaleP=Casino Royale

Q4. Join the DotsQ4. Join the Dots

Spice GirlsSpice Girls

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Following is the flag of a city, the Following is the flag of a city, the northernmost in the world to have a northernmost in the world to have a population of over one million.population of over one million.

ID the city. ID the city.

St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg

Q6.Q6.

Whose apparatus?Whose apparatus?

ConductorConductor

Q7.Q7.

Following is a stamp of the former German Following is a stamp of the former German Democratic Republic honoring whom on Democratic Republic honoring whom on the 200th anniversary of his death?the 200th anniversary of his death?

EulerEuler

Q8.Q8.

In mythology C lies on one side of a narrow In mythology C lies on one side of a narrow channel. Opposite her is S, another sea-channel. Opposite her is S, another sea-monster. The sides of the strait are within an monster. The sides of the strait are within an arrow shot of each other, and sailors attempting arrow shot of each other, and sailors attempting to avoid one of them will come in reach of the to avoid one of them will come in reach of the other. 'Between S and C' thus means to having other. 'Between S and C' thus means to having to choose between two dangers, either of which to choose between two dangers, either of which brings harm.brings harm.

In some variations of the story, C is simply a In some variations of the story, C is simply a large whirlpool instead of a sea monster.large whirlpool instead of a sea monster.

ID C or S. ID C or S.

C=Charybdis; S=ScyllaC=Charybdis; S=Scylla

Q9.Q9.

What is defined by the Japanese What is defined by the Japanese dictionary dictionary Shogakukan Kokugo DaijitenShogakukan Kokugo Daijiten as as "a unique philosophy ("a unique philosophy (ronrironri) that spread ) that spread through the warrior class from the through the warrior class from the Muromachi (Muromachi (chuseichusei) period. From the ) period. From the earliest times, the Samurai felt that the earliest times, the Samurai felt that the path of the warrior was one of honor, path of the warrior was one of honor, emphasizing duty to one's master, and emphasizing duty to one's master, and loyalty unto death". loyalty unto death".

BushidoBushido

Q10*.Q10*.

ID the logo. The feature was developed ID the logo. The feature was developed under former Google employees Lars under former Google employees Lars Rasmussen and Tom Stocky.Rasmussen and Tom Stocky.

Graph SearchGraph Search

Q11. Q11.

Following is an advertisement for?Following is an advertisement for?

Tennis RacquetsTennis Racquets

Q12.Q12.

X: 1953-U.K.-English-History, Essays, Memoirs: X: 1953-U.K.-English-History, Essays, Memoirs: "for his mastery of historical and biographical "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values“defending exalted human values“

Y: 1954-U.S.-English-novel, short story, Y: 1954-U.S.-English-novel, short story, screenplay: "for his mastery of the art of screenplay: "for his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in narrative, most recently demonstrated in The The Old Man and the SeaOld Man and the Sea, and for the influence that , and for the influence that he has exerted on contemporary style" he has exerted on contemporary style"

I want only X.I want only X.

X=Winston ChurchillX=Winston Churchill

Q13.Q13.

She eludes all manner of security and, She eludes all manner of security and, once inside, delights in playing around, once inside, delights in playing around, often destroying all creations. This is often often destroying all creations. This is often preceded by her asking "Oooooh, what preceded by her asking "Oooooh, what does this button do?", without waiting for does this button do?", without waiting for an answer.an answer.

She is also the love interest of Susan She is also the love interest of Susan “<deleted>” Astronomonov.“<deleted>” Astronomonov.

Who is she? Who is she?

Dee DeeDee Dee

Q14.Q14.

ID this instrument.ID this instrument.

TriangleTriangle

Q15*Q15*

ID the following brand.ID the following brand.

InsaniyatInsaniyat

Q16.Q16.

ID these Dutch regions shaded. (They are ID these Dutch regions shaded. (They are North and South ______).North and South ______).

HollandHolland

Q17.Q17. In 1658, Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the In 1658, Peter Stuyvesant, the Director-General of the

Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland (New Netherland), Dutch colony of Nieuw Nederland (New Netherland), founded the settlement of ______ in the northern part of founded the settlement of ______ in the northern part of Manhattan Island as an outpost of Nieuw Amsterdam Manhattan Island as an outpost of Nieuw Amsterdam (New Amsterdam) at the southern tip of the island. After (New Amsterdam) at the southern tip of the island. After the English capture of New Netherland in 1664, the new the English capture of New Netherland in 1664, the new English colonial administration renamed both the colony English colonial administration renamed both the colony and its principal city "New York," but left the name of and its principal city "New York," but left the name of ______ more or less unchanged. ______ more or less unchanged.

Something originating here in 1981 as ‘albee’ became Something originating here in 1981 as ‘albee’ became mainstream in 2001 when G. Dep featured it in his music mainstream in 2001 when G. Dep featured it in his music video "Let's Get It".video "Let's Get It".

FITB FITB

HarlemHarlem

Q18.Q18.

ID this Rajasthani art-form.ID this Rajasthani art-form.

MeenakariMeenakari

Q19.Q19.

On what topic was the following AMUL On what topic was the following AMUL topical published/created?topical published/created?

IOC removes Wrestling from 2020 IOC removes Wrestling from 2020 Sports List.Sports List.

Q20*.Q20*.

The following Google Doodle was made The following Google Doodle was made for the 80for the 80thth anniversary of what? anniversary of what?

Date of Doodle: Mar 14, 2011. Date of Doodle: Mar 14, 2011.

Alam AraAlam Ara

Q21. Explain the Funda. Q21. Explain the Funda. Exhaustive, Specific Order.Exhaustive, Specific Order.

1.1. The InconstantThe Inconstant2.2. The AmbitiousThe Ambitious3.3. The LoversThe Lovers4.4. The WiseThe Wise5.5. The Warriors of FateThe Warriors of Fate6.6. The Just RulersThe Just Rulers7.7. The ContemplativesThe Contemplatives8.8. Faith, Hope and LoveFaith, Hope and Love9.9. The AngelsThe Angels

ParadisoParadiso, , The Divine Comedy The Divine Comedy

Q22.Q22. Roman Roman G <deleted> often bore the insignia of Roman <deleted> often bore the insignia of Roman

emperors. Its process in the Latin West may have been emperors. Its process in the Latin West may have been continued beyond the age of Theoderic the Great into continued beyond the age of Theoderic the Great into the medieval period. Many Roman ‘pigs’ of the medieval period. Many Roman ‘pigs’ of G figure in figure in Derbyshire mining history and in the history of the Derbyshire mining history and in the history of the industry in other English centers. industry in other English centers.

The Romans also used The Romans also used G to secure iron pins that held to secure iron pins that held together large limestone blocks in certain monumental together large limestone blocks in certain monumental buildings. In alchemy, buildings. In alchemy, G was thought to be the oldest was thought to be the oldest and was associated with the planet Saturn. Alchemists and was associated with the planet Saturn. Alchemists accordingly used Saturn's symbol (the scythe, ♄) to refer accordingly used Saturn's symbol (the scythe, ♄) to refer to to G.

ID this poor-metal, ID this poor-metal, G. .

G=LeadG=Lead

Q23.Q23. The seeds of this automation in processes were sown in the period between The seeds of this automation in processes were sown in the period between

1950 and 1970 which saw the demand for products increasing at a 1950 and 1970 which saw the demand for products increasing at a tremendous pace. All small manufacturing processes had to be re-looked at tremendous pace. All small manufacturing processes had to be re-looked at and converted into large scale manufacturing processes with the help of and converted into large scale manufacturing processes with the help of machinery. Shri. N. B. machinery. Shri. N. B. Z, who toured Japan in 1970, was thoroughly , who toured Japan in 1970, was thoroughly impressed by the extent of mechanization there. He did all the groundwork impressed by the extent of mechanization there. He did all the groundwork and trials to improvise and adopt mechanization in the manufacturing of and trials to improvise and adopt mechanization in the manufacturing of food products. Suitable machinery was finally located in Holland and food products. Suitable machinery was finally located in Holland and thereafter began the process automation phase which today is state-of-the-thereafter began the process automation phase which today is state-of-the-art. art.

‘‘Z’s Y’, which is perhaps the largest selling and most popular of its products, ’, which is perhaps the largest selling and most popular of its products, is now being manufactured on automated machine lines. Besides this, a few is now being manufactured on automated machine lines. Besides this, a few sweet items are also manufactured on machines imported from Japan. ‘sweet items are also manufactured on machines imported from Japan. ‘Y’ ’ manufacturing process goes through all its stages in an automated manufacturing process goes through all its stages in an automated environment. These stages are dough mixing – sheeting – masala spraying environment. These stages are dough mixing – sheeting – masala spraying – chirling or rounding – frying – packing.– chirling or rounding – frying – packing.

Y is advertised by is advertised by Z as ‘Crispy Tasty Spring Roll’ as ‘Crispy Tasty Spring Roll’ ID ID Z’s Y

Z’s Y= Chitale’s BakarwadiZ’s Y= Chitale’s Bakarwadi

Q24.Q24.

Film critic Jeff Shannon, writing for Roger Ebert, Film critic Jeff Shannon, writing for Roger Ebert, called the it "brilliant from start to finish" writing called the it "brilliant from start to finish" writing that the film proved "yet again that traditional 2-that the film proved "yet again that traditional 2-D animation is every bit as expressive as D animation is every bit as expressive as computer-generated 3-D". Leonard Maltin called computer-generated 3-D". Leonard Maltin called it an "amusing and ingenious love story" noting it an "amusing and ingenious love story" noting that it was "perfection itself.“that it was "perfection itself.“

It won both an Academy Award at the 85th It won both an Academy Award at the 85th Academy Awards, and an Annie Award at the Academy Awards, and an Annie Award at the 40th Annie Awards.40th Annie Awards.

ID this film. ID this film.

The PapermanThe Paperman

Q25*.Q25*.

Funda behind what sub-brand’s logo: ?Funda behind what sub-brand’s logo: ? ““The first two letters form an analog The first two letters form an analog

signal while the last two letters represent signal while the last two letters represent the digital signal.” the digital signal.”

Sony VaioSony Vaio

IR 1IR 1

18 Q18 Q+10+10 Infinite Pounces: +10/-10Infinite Pounces: +10/-10No repetitive Q to a single teamNo repetitive Q to a single team

Q1. Join the Dots.

AnswerAnswer

Taarzan: The Wonder CarTaarzan: The Wonder Car

Q2.Q2. J ( (bornborn MoserMoser) is a fictional character of novels by Jeff Lindsay, ) is a fictional character of novels by Jeff Lindsay,

including including Darkly Dreaming Darkly Dreaming J (2004), (2004), Dearly Devoted Dearly Devoted J (2005), (2005), J in in the Darkthe Dark (2007), (2007), J by Design by Design (2009), (2009), J Is Delicious Is Delicious (2010) and (2010) and Double Double J (2011) and (2011) and J’s Debut.Debut.

Since childhood, Since childhood, J has felt urges directed by an inner voice he calls has felt urges directed by an inner voice he calls "the Dark Passenger"; when that voice cannot be ignored, he "lets "the Dark Passenger"; when that voice cannot be ignored, he "lets the Dark Passenger do the driving." He abides by a moral code the Dark Passenger do the driving." He abides by a moral code taught to him by his adoptive father who also helps him in dealing taught to him by his adoptive father who also helps him in dealing with women as with women as J is uninterested in sex..

Upon his father’s permission, Upon his father’s permission, J kills his first victim, a nurse who was kills his first victim, a nurse who was murdering her patients by giving them overdoses of morphine.murdering her patients by giving them overdoses of morphine.

ID ID J

AnswerAnswer

DexterDexter

Q3.Q3. “B, , B, , B” is used by many cruise lines to alert crew to a ” is used by many cruise lines to alert crew to a

fire or other serious incident on board without alarming fire or other serious incident on board without alarming passengers.passengers.

The The B Award is an annual award which is handed out by Award is an annual award which is handed out by the Italian magazine the Italian magazine Guerin SportivoGuerin Sportivo to the most to the most outstanding young European footballer. The first winner outstanding young European footballer. The first winner of the award was English Jimmy Case of Liverpool. The of the award was English Jimmy Case of Liverpool. The 2012 winner is Marco Verratti of Pescara.2012 winner is Marco Verratti of Pescara.

World War 1: Butter/Beer (signalese)World War 1: Butter/Beer (signalese)1924-42 : Beer1924-42 : Beer1943-56 : Baker1943-56 : Baker1941-1956 : Baker1941-1956 : Baker1956 : 1956 : B

ID ID B

AnswerAnswer

BravoBravo

Q4. FITB.Q4. FITB. Bertrand Russell famously compared the game of _______ to nuclear brinkmanship:Bertrand Russell famously compared the game of _______ to nuclear brinkmanship: “ “Since the nuclear stalemate became apparent, the Governments of East and West Since the nuclear stalemate became apparent, the Governments of East and West

have adopted the policy which Mr. Dulles calls 'brinkmanship'. This is a policy have adopted the policy which Mr. Dulles calls 'brinkmanship'. This is a policy adapted from a sport which, I am told, is practiced by some youthful degenerates. adapted from a sport which, I am told, is practiced by some youthful degenerates. This sport is called ‘________!'. It is played by choosing a long straight road with a This sport is called ‘________!'. It is played by choosing a long straight road with a white line down the middle and starting two very fast cars towards each other from white line down the middle and starting two very fast cars towards each other from opposite ends. Each car is expected to keep the wheels of one side on the white line. opposite ends. Each car is expected to keep the wheels of one side on the white line. As they approach each other, mutual destruction becomes more and more imminent. As they approach each other, mutual destruction becomes more and more imminent. If one of them swerves from the white line before the other, the other, as he passes, If one of them swerves from the white line before the other, the other, as he passes, shouts ‘_________!‘ shouts ‘_________!‘ (=coward), and the one who has swerved becomes an object of , and the one who has swerved becomes an object of contempt. But when the game is played by eminent statesmen, who risk not only their contempt. But when the game is played by eminent statesmen, who risk not only their own lives but those of many hundreds of millions of human beings, it is thought on own lives but those of many hundreds of millions of human beings, it is thought on both sides that the statesmen on one side are displaying a high degree of wisdom both sides that the statesmen on one side are displaying a high degree of wisdom and courage, and only the statesmen on the other side are reprehensible. The game and courage, and only the statesmen on the other side are reprehensible. The game may be played without misfortune a few times, but sooner or later it will come to be may be played without misfortune a few times, but sooner or later it will come to be felt that loss of face is more dreadful than nuclear annihilation. The moment will come felt that loss of face is more dreadful than nuclear annihilation. The moment will come when neither side can face the derisive cry of ‘_______!' from the other side. When when neither side can face the derisive cry of ‘_______!' from the other side. When that moment is come, the statesmen of both sides will plunge the world into that moment is come, the statesmen of both sides will plunge the world into destruction.”destruction.”

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ChickenChicken

Q5.Q5. W are mammals forming the genus are mammals forming the genus MustelaMustela of the Mustelidae of the Mustelidae

family. They are small, active predators, long and slender with short family. They are small, active predators, long and slender with short legs and have a reputation for cleverness, quickness and guile. legs and have a reputation for cleverness, quickness and guile. They vary in length from 173 to 217 mm and usually have red or They vary in length from 173 to 217 mm and usually have red or brown upper coats and white bellies; some populations of some brown upper coats and white bellies; some populations of some species moult to a wholly white coat in winter. They have long, species moult to a wholly white coat in winter. They have long, slender bodies, which enable them to follow their prey into burrows. slender bodies, which enable them to follow their prey into burrows. Their tails may be from 34 to 52 mm.Their tails may be from 34 to 52 mm.

Examples of Examples of W words/phrase include: words/phrase include:"up to 50% off on all products” : advertiser need not reduce "up to 50% off on all products” : advertiser need not reduce anyany pricesprices“I cannot recommend this person highly enough” : there is no “I cannot recommend this person highly enough” : there is no recommendation at allrecommendation at all

W: n. a sneaky, untrustworthy, or insincere person; v. to manipulate shiftily

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WeaselWeasel

Q6.Q6.

Dress historians call it the ‘dress coat’. Dress historians call it the ‘dress coat’. However this type of coat also gets its However this type of coat also gets its name from its distinctive tails, which name from its distinctive tails, which resemble those of a bird.resemble those of a bird.

What is this bird?What is this bird?Pic follows.Pic follows.

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SwallowSwallow

Q7. FITB.Q7. FITB. In fluid dynamics, an _________ ____________is the swirling of a In fluid dynamics, an _________ ____________is the swirling of a

fluid and the reverse created when the fluid flows past an obstacle. fluid and the reverse created when the fluid flows past an obstacle. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object. Fluid behind the obstacle fluid on the downstream side of the object. Fluid behind the obstacle flows into the void creating a swirl of fluid on each edge of the flows into the void creating a swirl of fluid on each edge of the obstacle, followed by a short reverse flow of fluid behind the obstacle, followed by a short reverse flow of fluid behind the obstacle flowing upstream, toward the back of the obstacle. This obstacle flowing upstream, toward the back of the obstacle. This phenomenon is most visible behind large emergent rocks in swift-phenomenon is most visible behind large emergent rocks in swift-flowing rivers.flowing rivers.

French physicist Léon Foucault (1819–1868) is credited with having French physicist Léon Foucault (1819–1868) is credited with having discovered _______ ________ in elctromagnetics. In September, discovered _______ ________ in elctromagnetics. In September, 1855, he discovered that the force required for the rotation of a 1855, he discovered that the force required for the rotation of a copper disc becomes greater when it is made to rotate with its rim copper disc becomes greater when it is made to rotate with its rim between the poles of a magnet, the disc at the same time becoming between the poles of a magnet, the disc at the same time becoming heated due to the _______ _______.heated due to the _______ _______.

AnswerAnswer

Eddy CurrentEddy Current

Q8. Google Doodle for?Q8. Google Doodle for?

AnswerAnswer

The London UndergroundThe London Underground

Q9.Q9. He lives in Kansas. He was abandoned after his parents He lives in Kansas. He was abandoned after his parents

were sent into outer space, but was later adopted. were sent into outer space, but was later adopted. Contrary to his description, he often goes to great Contrary to his description, he often goes to great

lengths to save his parents often getting seriously lengths to save his parents often getting seriously maimed and injured. He sometimes transforms into other maimed and injured. He sometimes transforms into other beings, or simply objects, and may include effects such beings, or simply objects, and may include effects such as turning into other characters, weapons, and different as turning into other characters, weapons, and different vehicles to convey his messages. vehicles to convey his messages.

Aiding him at saving the day is a self-aware, sarcastic Aiding him at saving the day is a self-aware, sarcastic and seemingly omniscient Computer that he keeps in the and seemingly omniscient Computer that he keeps in the attic with which he could consult for information in how to attic with which he could consult for information in how to remedy any predicament he faces (though it never fails remedy any predicament he faces (though it never fails to badmouth him in one way or another). to badmouth him in one way or another).

AnswerAnswer

CourageCourage

Q10.Q10. R is a vast village bordering Meenumkulam in the east, St. is a vast village bordering Meenumkulam in the east, St.

Dominic's Vettucaud in the north, and Kochuthura in the south; Dominic's Vettucaud in the north, and Kochuthura in the south; towards its west is the Arabian Sea. While the border with towards its west is the Arabian Sea. While the border with Meenumkulam is the Parvathi Puthannaar canal, the border with Meenumkulam is the Parvathi Puthannaar canal, the border with Kochuthura is the Rajiv Gandhi Nagar road. Kochuthura is the Rajiv Gandhi Nagar road.

The entire village is flat at sea-level and the ground near to the The entire village is flat at sea-level and the ground near to the coast is made of tan coloured beach sand. This is in stark contrast coast is made of tan coloured beach sand. This is in stark contrast to the rest of the village where the ground is made of white sand to the rest of the village where the ground is made of white sand where, till the developments of late 1990s, large amounts of a where, till the developments of late 1990s, large amounts of a medicinal herb with white flowers called medicinal herb with white flowers called R grew in abundance, grew in abundance, hence the name.hence the name.

R became well-known to the outsiders after the establishment of became well-known to the outsiders after the establishment of TERLS, which was the first of that kind in India. TERLS was TERLS, which was the first of that kind in India. TERLS was founded in 1962 very close to Earth’s magnetic Equator.founded in 1962 very close to Earth’s magnetic Equator.

AnswerAnswer

ThumbaThumba

Q11.Q11.

Hephaestion son of Amyntor, was a Macedonian Hephaestion son of Amyntor, was a Macedonian nobleman and a general in the army of nobleman and a general in the army of Alexander the Great. He was "... by far the Alexander the Great. He was "... by far the dearest of all the king's friends; he had been dearest of all the king's friends; he had been brought up with Alexander and shared all his brought up with Alexander and shared all his secrets." secrets."

This friendship and romantic interests with each This friendship and romantic interests with each other lasted their whole lives, and was other lasted their whole lives, and was compared, by others as well as themselves, to compared, by others as well as themselves, to another famous friendship between whom?another famous friendship between whom?

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Achilles and PatroclusAchilles and Patroclus

Q12. Q12. Mountains on Titan, moon of Saturn. ID X and Y. Part points.Mountains on Titan, moon of Saturn. ID X and Y. Part points.1.1. Dolmed MontesDolmed Montes2.2. Echoriat MontesEchoriat Montes3.3. Angmar MontesAngmar Montes4.4. Gram MontesGram Montes5.5. Irensaga MontesIrensaga Montes6.6. Merlock MontesMerlock Montes7.7. Mindoluiin MontesMindoluiin Montes8.8. Misty MontesMisty Montes9.9. Mithrim MontesMithrim Montes10.10. Rerir MontesRerir Montes11.11. Taniquetil MontesTaniquetil Montes12.12. X MonsX Mons13.13. Y MonsY Mons

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Erebor and DoomErebor and Doom

Q13.Q13. Z, OAM, is a retired Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer. A OAM, is a retired Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer. A

participant in the 2000 Summer Olympics – at just 15 years old – participant in the 2000 Summer Olympics – at just 15 years old – and 2004 Summer Olympics, she was part of gold medal winning and 2004 Summer Olympics, she was part of gold medal winning Australian team in the women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the Australian team in the women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the Athens Games in 2004 and a gold medalist for 100 meter Athens Games in 2004 and a gold medalist for 100 meter breaststroke in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.breaststroke in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

On 17 March 2012, On 17 March 2012, Z earned selection to compete at the 2012 earned selection to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, and became the first Australian Summer Olympics in London, and became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympic games. There, she won her swimmer to compete at four Olympic games. There, she won her ninth Olympic medal, a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m medley relay.ninth Olympic medal, a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m medley relay.

Z is noted for employing a classical breaststroke technique, typified is noted for employing a classical breaststroke technique, typified by a slow but deeper stroke cycle and also by her slow starts. Along by a slow but deeper stroke cycle and also by her slow starts. Along with South African champion Penny Heyns, she is regarded as one with South African champion Penny Heyns, she is regarded as one of the greatest breaststroke swimmers ever.of the greatest breaststroke swimmers ever.

ID ID Z

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Leisel JonesLeisel Jones

Q14.Q14.

Following will be a photo of an American Following will be a photo of an American Show, Show, Let’s Make a Deal.Let’s Make a Deal.

You have to tell me the show’s Indian You have to tell me the show’s Indian Equivalent, and also the Equivalent of Equivalent, and also the Equivalent of what is shown in the pic.what is shown in the pic.

Part points present.Part points present.

AnswerAnswer

Khulja Sim Sim; Tay Tay PhisKhulja Sim Sim; Tay Tay Phis

Q15.Q15. D’s debut was in the 2001 film ’s debut was in the 2001 film Dr. Dolittle 2Dr. Dolittle 2, though it , though it

was only a minor voice role. was only a minor voice role. Later that year, Later that year, D appeared in the comedy film appeared in the comedy film The The

Princess DiariesPrincess Diaries. . D‘s first starring role was in the 2002 ‘s first starring role was in the 2002 romantic film romantic film A Walk to RememberA Walk to Remember, which was based on , which was based on the Nicholas Sparks book. the Nicholas Sparks book.

Between 2003 and 2006, Between 2003 and 2006, D appeared in various films, appeared in various films, including including Chasing LibertyChasing Liberty, , Saved!Saved!, and , and How to DealHow to Deal. . D later appeared in the 2006 film later appeared in the 2006 film American DreamzAmerican Dreamz, which , which was both a critical and financial failure. was both a critical and financial failure.

In 2010, In 2010, D performed the song "I See the Light” , which performed the song "I See the Light” , which won a Grammy Best Song Written for Visual Media.won a Grammy Best Song Written for Visual Media.

ID ID D.

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Mandy MooreMandy Moore

Q16.Q16.

Following is a contemporary engraving of Following is a contemporary engraving of eight of the thirteen, by Crispijn van de eight of the thirteen, by Crispijn van de Passe. Who is the third from the right? Passe. Who is the third from the right?

AnswerAnswer

Guy FawkesGuy Fawkes

Q17.Q17.

It is a popular specialty food chain in Pune. It was Started in Aug 1999 by Radha and Rahul Mhaske as a small eatery in Model Colony.

It is promoted by the Monsoon Agro Bio Ltd. and is a venture of its retail division.

The Mhaskes owned popular strawberry farms near Pune, and this too was a farming venture for them.

What is this venture?

AnswerAnswer

Corn ClubCorn Club

Q18. AMUL topical for (2000)?Q18. AMUL topical for (2000)?

AnswerAnswer

Mambo No. 5Mambo No. 5

VCVC

InexhaustiveInexhaustive4 Slabs in 4 Slides4 Slabs in 4 Slides

+30/-15+30/-15

41100X

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Exchange SheetsExchange Sheets

Connect:Connect:

British and American Terms for the same British and American Terms for the same object.object.

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List It!List It!

26 elements26 elements5 points for every 2; get all: +10 bonus5 points for every 2; get all: +10 bonus

List It!List It!

The 2012 Summer Olympic programme featured 26 sports encompassing 39 disciplines.

I want the 26 sports.

Clarification: The International Olympic Committee establishes a hierarchy of sports, disciplines, and events.

According to this hierarchy, the Olympic sports can be subdivided into multiple disciplines, which are often

assumed to be distinct sports. Examples include figure skating, short track speed skating and speed skating

(disciplines of the sport Skating). In their turn, disciplines can be subdivided into events (like men speed skating

and women speed skating), for which medals are actually awarded.

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Sport-(Discipline)Sport-(Discipline)

1.1. Aquatics: ([4] Diving, Swim, Sync. Swim, Aquatics: ([4] Diving, Swim, Sync. Swim, Water Polo)Water Polo)

2.2. ArcheryArchery3.3. Athletics Athletics {47 events}4.4. BadmintonBadminton5.5. BasketballBasketball6.6. BoxingBoxing7.7. Canoeing: ([2] Sprint, Slalom) Canoeing: ([2] Sprint, Slalom)


8.8. Cycling: ([4] BMS, Mt., Road, Track)Cycling: ([4] BMS, Mt., Road, Track)

9.9. Equestrian: ([3] Dressage, Eventing, Jumping)Equestrian: ([3] Dressage, Eventing, Jumping)

10.10. FencingFencing

11.11. Field HockeyField Hockey

12.12. FootballFootball

13.13. Gymnastics: ([3] Artistic, Rhytmic, Tramp.)Gymnastics: ([3] Artistic, Rhytmic, Tramp.)

14.14. Handball Handball


15.15. JudoJudo16.16. Modern PentathlonModern Pentathlon17.17. RowingRowing18.18. SkatingSkating19.19. ShootingShooting20.20. Table TennisTable Tennis21.21. TaekwondoTaekwondo22.22. TennisTennis23.23. TriathlonTriathlon


24.24. Volleyball ([2] Normal, Beach)Volleyball ([2] Normal, Beach)

25.25. WeightliftingWeightlifting

26.26. Wrestling ([2] Freestyle, Greco-Roman)Wrestling ([2] Freestyle, Greco-Roman)

IR 2IR 2

18 Q18 Q+10+10 Infinite Pounces : +10/-10Infinite Pounces : +10/-10No repetitive Q to a single teamNo repetitive Q to a single teamRound ReversalRound Reversal

Q19.Q19.

Following is a flag of what International Following is a flag of what International Body HQed at Bern, Switzerland? It is one Body HQed at Bern, Switzerland? It is one of the 17 specialized agency of the UN.of the 17 specialized agency of the UN.

AnswerAnswer

Universal Postal UnionUniversal Postal Union

Q20. Their claim to fame?Q20. Their claim to fame?(Exposition Universelle, 15 April-12 November (Exposition Universelle, 15 April-12 November

1900)1900)1. C. B. K. Beachcroft (c) 2. Arthur Birkett3. Alfred Bowerman4. George Buckley5. Francis Burchell6. Frederick Christian7. Harry Corner8. Frederick Cuming9. William Donne10. Alfred Powlesland11. John Symes12. Montagu TollerDevon and Somerset Wanderers

1. William Anderson2. William Attrill3. J. Braid4. W. Browning5. Robert Horne6. Timothée Jordan7. Arthur MacEvoy8. Douglas Robinson9. F. Roques10. A. J. Schneidau11. Henry Terry12. Philip Tomalin (c)French Athletic Club UnionFrench Athletic Club Union

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The Only Olympic cricket MatchThe Only Olympic cricket Match

Q21. Q21.

A Kṣetra is a sacred ground where A Kṣetra is a sacred ground where MokshaMoksha can be obtained. The Garuda Purana can be obtained. The Garuda Purana enumerates seven cities as sources of enumerates seven cities as sources of Moksha: Ayodhya, Mathura, Māyā, Kāsi Moksha: Ayodhya, Mathura, Māyā, Kāsi (Varanasi), Kāñchī, Avantikā, and Dvārāvatī.(Varanasi), Kāñchī, Avantikā, and Dvārāvatī.

Give me the modern names, or the more Give me the modern names, or the more conventional names of the cities Māyā, conventional names of the cities Māyā, Avantikā and Dvārāvatī.Avantikā and Dvārāvatī.

At least any 2 for part points.At least any 2 for part points.

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Māyā, Avantikā and Dvārāvatī areMāyā, Avantikā and Dvārāvatī areHaridwar, Ujjain, DwarkaHaridwar, Ujjain, Dwarka

Q22. Q22.

Originally designed by N.G. Phansare Originally designed by N.G. Phansare under the supervision of under the supervision of Times of India'Times of India's s art director Walter Langhammer, it is art director Walter Langhammer, it is generally made of bronze, its height is generally made of bronze, its height is 46.5 cm and it weighs around five kg. 46.5 cm and it weighs around five kg.

In 1978, silver was used and in 2003, In 1978, silver was used and in 2003, Gold.Gold.

What am I talking about?What am I talking about?

AnswerAnswer

The Filmfare AwardThe Filmfare Award

Q23. Explain the FundaQ23. Explain the Funda Gaius Flavius AntoninusGaius Flavius Antoninus

Assassin of Julius CaesarAssassin of Julius Caesar Oscar WildeOscar Wilde

A Latin PhraseA Latin Phrase Monarch ButterflyMonarch Butterfly

Canada’s National InsectCanada’s National Insect BullshitBullshit

Further ReadingFurther Reading Shane (name)Shane (name)

Characteristics-a violent personCharacteristics-a violent person DuñakDuñak

A man eating treeA man eating tree Margaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher

A fictitious personA fictitious person Bicholim conflictBicholim conflict

A war between Portugese Goa and the Mararthas A war between Portugese Goa and the Mararthas

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Wikipedia HoaxesWikipedia Hoaxes

Q24. Q24. The ‘S’ innovationThe ‘S’ innovation Researchers in Maryland and Bangladesh Researchers in Maryland and Bangladesh

figured out a simple solution to the problem of figured out a simple solution to the problem of water-borne cholera — run the water through water-borne cholera — run the water through four layers. The rough cotton fibers collect four layers. The rough cotton fibers collect microscopic plankton, which attracts the cholera. microscopic plankton, which attracts the cholera. The researchers taught the technique to women The researchers taught the technique to women in 27 villages in Bangladesh and monitored the in 27 villages in Bangladesh and monitored the villagers' health. They found that over the next villagers' health. They found that over the next 18 months, the cholera rate dropped by 50 18 months, the cholera rate dropped by 50 percent compared to surrounding villages.percent compared to surrounding villages.

What is this innovation. Or give me S. What is this innovation. Or give me S.

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The Sari FilterThe Sari Filter

Q25. Q25. ##, as defined in the Oxford dictionary is "a place or a , as defined in the Oxford dictionary is "a place or a

situation in which people or ideas are decided severely, situation in which people or ideas are decided severely, often creating something new or exciting in the process". often creating something new or exciting in the process".

##, as all of the Science students would also know, is fire , as all of the Science students would also know, is fire resistant and is used for work involving very high resistant and is used for work involving very high temperatures. It withstands extreme heat and comes out temperatures. It withstands extreme heat and comes out undamaged at the end of the process. undamaged at the end of the process.

The name The name ## was chosen as it signifies test of fire where- was chosen as it signifies test of fire where-from the individual comes out unscathed and successful from the individual comes out unscathed and successful if he / she is able to withstand the test of fire.if he / she is able to withstand the test of fire.

Give me Give me ## and this is the logic behind naming what? and this is the logic behind naming what? NO PART POINTSNO PART POINTS

AnswerAnswer

Tata (#=)CrucibleTata (#=)Crucible

Q26.Q26. ““Essentially long, narrow, and very strong steel Essentially long, narrow, and very strong steel

frameworks carrying the engines, and borne on eight frameworks carrying the engines, and borne on eight pairs of big pedrail wheels, each about ten feet in pairs of big pedrail wheels, each about ten feet in diameter, each a driving wheel and set upon long axles diameter, each a driving wheel and set upon long axles free to swivel around a common axis. . . . look-out points free to swivel around a common axis. . . . look-out points at small ports all round the upper edge of the adjustable at small ports all round the upper edge of the adjustable skirt of twelve-inch ironplating which protected the whole skirt of twelve-inch ironplating which protected the whole affair, and . . . could also raise or depress a conning-affair, and . . . could also raise or depress a conning-tower set above the port-holes through the center of the tower set above the port-holes through the center of the iron top cover.“ . . installed in cabins "slung along the iron top cover.“ . . installed in cabins "slung along the sides of and behind and before the great main sides of and behind and before the great main framework," and operate mechanically targeting framework," and operate mechanically targeting automatic rifles. . .automatic rifles. . .

H. G. Well’s description of?H. G. Well’s description of?

AnswerAnswer

TanksTanks

Q27.Q27. After being denied Cray supercomputers as a result of a technology After being denied Cray supercomputers as a result of a technology

embargo, India started a program to develop an indigenous embargo, India started a program to develop an indigenous supercomputer in collaboration with Russia. Supercomputers were supercomputer in collaboration with Russia. Supercomputers were considered a double edged weapon capable of assisting in the considered a double edged weapon capable of assisting in the development of nuclear weapons. For the purpose of achieving self development of nuclear weapons. For the purpose of achieving self sufficiency in the field, sufficiency in the field, P was established by the Department of was established by the Department of Electronics in 1988. Electronics in 1988.

Vijay Bhatkar was hired as the Director of Vijay Bhatkar was hired as the Director of P. The project was given . The project was given an initial run of 3 years and an initial funding of 30 crores as the an initial run of 3 years and an initial funding of 30 crores as the same amount of money and time was usually expended to secure same amount of money and time was usually expended to secure the purchase of a supercomputer from the US. In 1990, a prototype the purchase of a supercomputer from the US. In 1990, a prototype was produced and was benchmarked at the 1990 Zurich was produced and was benchmarked at the 1990 Zurich Supercomputering Show. It surpassed most other systems, placing Supercomputering Show. It surpassed most other systems, placing second after US.second after US.

The final result of the effort was the The final result of the effort was the Q, which was installed in 1991., which was installed in 1991. ID ID P and Q. Part points. A specific answer for Q.

AnswerAnswer

C-DAC, PARAM 8000C-DAC, PARAM 8000

Q28.Q28.

αα: glucagon: glucagonββ: : X and amylin and amylinγγ: pancreatic polypeptide: pancreatic polypeptideδδ: somatostatin : somatostatin εε: ghrelin: ghrelin ID X.ID X.

AnswerAnswer

InsulinInsulin

Q29.Q29.

The publication of The publication of The Economist The Economist runs several runs several opinion columns whose names reflect their topic opinion columns whose names reflect their topic for e.g. for e.g. AnalectsAnalects (China) named after The (China) named after The Analects, a collection of Confucian sayings, and Analects, a collection of Confucian sayings, and CharlemagneCharlemagne (Europe) named for (Europe) named for Charlemagne, Emperor of the Frankish Empire.Charlemagne, Emperor of the Frankish Empire.

The African and Asian columns are named after The African and Asian columns are named after trees. Give either the African or Asian. trees. Give either the African or Asian.

AnswerAnswer

Asia: Banyan;Asia: Banyan;Africa: BaobabAfrica: Baobab

Q30.Q30.

Negative values have also been observed—Negative values have also been observed—these are measured by the number of ships these are measured by the number of ships sunk. sunk.

An alternative interpretation of 1 negative An alternative interpretation of 1 negative H is is the amount of ugliness that can launch one the amount of ugliness that can launch one thousand the other way.thousand the other way.

One One H is the quantity more than 50 million, the is the quantity more than 50 million, the number estimated to have been alive in the 12th number estimated to have been alive in the 12th century BC. century BC.

ID this unit of measurement ID this unit of measurement H..

AnswerAnswer

HelenHelen

Q31. 14 stages of what recipe?Q31. 14 stages of what recipe?

1.1. PurgationPurgation

2.2. SublimationSublimation

3.3. CalcinationCalcination

4.4. ExuberationExuberation

5.5. FixationFixation

6.6. SolutionSolution

7.7. SeparationSeparation

8.8. ConjunctionConjunction

9.9. Putrefaction in SulphurPutrefaction in Sulphur

10.10. Solution of bodily Solution of bodily SulphurSulphur

11.11. Solution of Sulphur of Solution of Sulphur of White LightWhite Light

12.12. Fermentation in ElixirFermentation in Elixir

13.13. Multiplication in VirtueMultiplication in Virtue

14.14. Multiplication in QuantityMultiplication in Quantity

AnswerAnswer

The Philosopher’s StoneThe Philosopher’s Stone

Q32. Know it or Die :-PQ32. Know it or Die :-P Nimbula is a startup backed by Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners Nimbula is a startup backed by Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners

based out of Mountain View, California. The company was founded based out of Mountain View, California. The company was founded by Chris Pinkham and Willem Van Biljon who led the team that by Chris Pinkham and Willem Van Biljon who led the team that created Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Nimbula created Amazon’s Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Nimbula develops cloud orchestration software for the implementation of develops cloud orchestration software for the implementation of public and private cloud computing environments. public and private cloud computing environments.

Nimbula Director is the company’s flagship product. It enables users Nimbula Director is the company’s flagship product. It enables users to build, manage and deploy compute cloud environments on their to build, manage and deploy compute cloud environments on their own infrastructure. The product is available as a public download.own infrastructure. The product is available as a public download.

Why was it in news on Mar 13, 2013? It became the latest in a long Why was it in news on Mar 13, 2013? It became the latest in a long list that began, I believe in Oct 1994, and went list that began, I believe in Oct 1994, and went ‘‘solar’ on January on January 27, 2010. 27, 2010.

AnswerAnswer

Oracle’s latest acquisition.Oracle’s latest acquisition.

Q33. FITB.Q33. FITB. A A ______________, also known as a portal tomb, portal grave, or , also known as a portal tomb, portal grave, or

quoitquoit, is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, , is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones usually consisting of three or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table), supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table), although there are also more complex variants. Most although there are also more complex variants. Most date from the early Neolithic period (4000 to 3000 BC). date from the early Neolithic period (4000 to 3000 BC).

______ were usually covered with earth or smaller ______ were usually covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow, though in many cases that stones to form a barrow, though in many cases that covering has weathered away, leaving only the stone covering has weathered away, leaving only the stone "skeleton" of the burial mound intact."skeleton" of the burial mound intact.

Pic follows. Pic follows.

AnswerAnswer

DolmenDolmen

Q34.Q34. ! was born in 1956 at Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital in New was born in 1956 at Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital in New

Delhi. Delhi. !‘s father, Prabhu Das, was a post office employee at ‘s father, Prabhu Das, was a post office employee at Badalpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar.Badalpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar.

! was working as a teacher in Inderpuri JJ Colony, Delhi, and was working as a teacher in Inderpuri JJ Colony, Delhi, and studying for the Indian Administrative Services exams, when studying for the Indian Administrative Services exams, when ? Visited the family home in 1977. Visited the family home in 1977.

According to biographer Ajoy Bose, According to biographer Ajoy Bose, ? said "I can make you such a said "I can make you such a big leader one day that not one but a whole row of IAS officers will big leader one day that not one but a whole row of IAS officers will line up for your orders.“ In 1983 line up for your orders.“ In 1983 ! got an L.L.B. degree from DU and got an L.L.B. degree from DU and was first elected to the parliament in 1989.was first elected to the parliament in 1989.

At At ? 's funeral ceremonies in 2006, 's funeral ceremonies in 2006, ! said they had both been said they had both been following Buddhist traditions and customs. following Buddhist traditions and customs. ! has commented formal has commented formal conversion to Buddhism would be accomplished when the political conversion to Buddhism would be accomplished when the political conditions enable ascendancy to the position of PM. conditions enable ascendancy to the position of PM.

!‘s act of performing the last rites incorporated an expression of ‘s act of performing the last rites incorporated an expression of their views against gender discrimination.their views against gender discrimination.

ID ID ! And And ?

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Mayawati and Kanshi RamMayawati and Kanshi Ram

Q35. ID the Funda. Exhaustive.Q35. ID the Funda. Exhaustive.1.1. No one can present himself directly to another of our friends. There must No one can present himself directly to another of our friends. There must

be a third person to do it. be a third person to do it. 2.2. Never look at the wives of friends. Never look at the wives of friends. 3.3. Never be seen with cops. Never be seen with cops. 4.4. Don't go to pubs and clubs. Don't go to pubs and clubs. 5.5. Always being available for Always being available for <deleted><deleted> is a duty - even if your wife is about is a duty - even if your wife is about

to give birth. to give birth. 6.6. Appointments must absolutely be respected. Appointments must absolutely be respected. 7.7. Wives must be treated with respect. Wives must be treated with respect. 8.8. When asked for any information, the answer must be the truth. When asked for any information, the answer must be the truth. 9.9. Money cannot be appropriated if it belongs to others or to other families. Money cannot be appropriated if it belongs to others or to other families. 10.10. People who can't be part of People who can't be part of <deleted><deleted>: anyone who has a close relative : anyone who has a close relative

in the police, anyone with a two-timing relative in the family, anyone who in the police, anyone with a two-timing relative in the family, anyone who behaves badly and doesn't hold to moral values. behaves badly and doesn't hold to moral values.

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The Ten Commandments of a The Ten Commandments of a MafiosoMafioso

Q36.Q36. He is well known for his wheelchair filled with different electronic He is well known for his wheelchair filled with different electronic

gadgets such as computer, telephone, and pager. One of his gadgets such as computer, telephone, and pager. One of his armrest contains a hidden miniature video camera that allows him to armrest contains a hidden miniature video camera that allows him to record videos secretly during meetings. His wheelchair also hides a record videos secretly during meetings. His wheelchair also hides a gun, as he is a good marksman and known to practice shooting gun, as he is a good marksman and known to practice shooting during his free time. during his free time.

He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, as a child of a prosperous He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, as a child of a prosperous Christian family. A childhood illness left him using a wheelchair Christian family. A childhood illness left him using a wheelchair because he was denied treatment by his extremely religious parents because he was denied treatment by his extremely religious parents who believed the disease a test from God. He survived only who believed the disease a test from God. He survived only because a doctor treated him without his parents' knowledge. As a because a doctor treated him without his parents' knowledge. As a result, he developed a fanatical hatred of religion and a fanatical result, he developed a fanatical hatred of religion and a fanatical love of science. He has become a world renowned physicist as part love of science. He has become a world renowned physicist as part of a crusade to use science to disprove all religion.of a crusade to use science to disprove all religion.

Ironically, his best friend, Leonardo Vetra, is a priest and he has a Ironically, his best friend, Leonardo Vetra, is a priest and he has a great respect for him.great respect for him.

ID Him. ID Him.

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Maximilian KohlerMaximilian Kohler

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The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers are two Guilds or ‘Livery Companies’ of The City are two Guilds or ‘Livery Companies’ of The City of London. They are placed at the numbers of 20 of London. They are placed at the numbers of 20 and 21 respectively in the order of precedence and 21 respectively in the order of precedence after the Bakers’ and before the Armourers’ after the Bakers’ and before the Armourers’ Guilds.Guilds.

What was made by the members of these guilds What was made by the members of these guilds as in Bakers= cakes and Armourers= armour?as in Bakers= cakes and Armourers= armour?

Q2. +40/-25Q2. +40/-25 A A DD is a massive structure, usually of stone, is a massive structure, usually of stone,

used as a pier, breakwater, or a causeway used as a pier, breakwater, or a causeway between places separated by water. The word between places separated by water. The word comes from Middle French comes from Middle French DD and ultimately and ultimately Latin Latin DD meaning a large mass, especially of rock meaning a large mass, especially of rock and has the same root as molecule.and has the same root as molecule.

A A DD may have a wooden structure built on top of may have a wooden structure built on top of it that rather resembles a wooden pier. The it that rather resembles a wooden pier. The defining feature of a it, however, is that water defining feature of a it, however, is that water cannot freely flow underneath it, unlike a cannot freely flow underneath it, unlike a veritable pier.veritable pier.


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Ainaži North Pier 2 ->

Q3. +35/-20Q3. +35/-20 In deliberative bodies doing it to a proposed motion is an In deliberative bodies doing it to a proposed motion is an

indication that there is at least one person besides the indication that there is at least one person besides the mover that is interested in seeing the motion come mover that is interested in seeing the motion come before the meeting. It does not necessarily indicate that before the meeting. It does not necessarily indicate that the person who does it favors the motion.the person who does it favors the motion.

The purpose of requiring a such an action is to prevent The purpose of requiring a such an action is to prevent time being wasted by the assembly's having to dispose time being wasted by the assembly's having to dispose of a motion that only one person wants to see of a motion that only one person wants to see introduced. Hearing it done to a motion is guidance to introduced. Hearing it done to a motion is guidance to the chair that he should state the question on the motion, the chair that he should state the question on the motion, thereby placing it before the assembly.thereby placing it before the assembly.

It is done simply by saying “I <do this to> the motion”It is done simply by saying “I <do this to> the motion” What am I speaking of? Or what is this procedure? What am I speaking of? Or what is this procedure?

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William Thomson, 1William Thomson, 1stst Baron of Baron of K K hadhad a career as an electric telegraph engineer and inventor, which propelled him into the public eye and ensured his wealth, fame and honour. For his work on the transatlantic telegraph project he was knighted by Queen Victoria, becoming Sir William Thomson.

Perhaps his most famous bridge is the Thomson Perhaps his most famous bridge is the Thomson bridge, also known as the bridge, also known as the KK bridge or the bridge or the KK double bridge. double bridge.

Q5. +20/-10 Q5. +20/-10 A A ______ (from German literally "children's (from German literally "children's

garden") is a preschool educational institution for garden") is a preschool educational institution for children. children.

The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school. children for their transition from home to school.

His goal was that children should be taken care His goal was that children should be taken care of and nourished in "children's gardens" like of and nourished in "children's gardens" like plants in a garden. plants in a garden.

What is this term?What is this term?

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Charles-Augustin de Charles-Augustin de CC of France, of France, Alessandro Alessandro VV of Italy, Georg of Italy, Georg OO of of Germany, and James Germany, and James WW of Scotland. of Scotland.

One, a Frenchman, is left out. Who? One, a Frenchman, is left out. Who? Together, they are honoured by an Together, they are honoured by an

agreement made in an International agreement made in an International Convention in 1881.Convention in 1881.

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Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole (at sea level), its definition has been Pole (at sea level), its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology. of metrology.

Since 1983, it has been defined as "the length of Since 1983, it has been defined as "the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.”time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.”


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The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers The Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers are two Guilds or ‘Livery Companies’ of The City are two Guilds or ‘Livery Companies’ of The City of London. They are placed at the numbers of 20 of London. They are placed at the numbers of 20 and 21 respectively in the order of precedence and 21 respectively in the order of precedence after the Bakers’ and before the Armourers’ after the Bakers’ and before the Armourers’ Guilds.Guilds.

What was made by the members of these What was made by the members of these guilds?guilds?

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Q2. +40/-25Q2. +40/-25 A A DD is a massive structure, usually of stone, is a massive structure, usually of stone,

used as a pier, breakwater, or a causeway used as a pier, breakwater, or a causeway between places separated by water. The word between places separated by water. The word comes from Middle French comes from Middle French DD and ultimately and ultimately Latin Latin DD meaning a large mass, especially of rock meaning a large mass, especially of rock and has the same root as molecule.and has the same root as molecule.

A A DD may have a wooden structure built on top of may have a wooden structure built on top of it that rather resembles a wooden pier. The it that rather resembles a wooden pier. The defining feature of a it, however, is that water defining feature of a it, however, is that water cannot freely flow underneath it, unlike a cannot freely flow underneath it, unlike a veritable pier.veritable pier.


East D, Dunkirk<-

Ainaži North Pier 2 ->

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Q3. +35/-20Q3. +35/-20 In deliberative bodies doing it to a proposed motion is an In deliberative bodies doing it to a proposed motion is an

indication that there is at least one person besides the indication that there is at least one person besides the mover that is interested in seeing the motion come mover that is interested in seeing the motion come before the meeting. It does not necessarily indicate that before the meeting. It does not necessarily indicate that the person who does it favors the motion.the person who does it favors the motion.

The purpose of requiring a such an action is to prevent The purpose of requiring a such an action is to prevent time being wasted by the assembly's having to dispose time being wasted by the assembly's having to dispose of a motion that only one person wants to see of a motion that only one person wants to see introduced. Hearing it done to a motion is guidance to introduced. Hearing it done to a motion is guidance to the chair that he should state the question on the motion, the chair that he should state the question on the motion, thereby placing it before the assembly.thereby placing it before the assembly.

It is done simply by saying “I <do this to> the motion”It is done simply by saying “I <do this to> the motion” What am I speaking of? Or what is this procedure? What am I speaking of? Or what is this procedure?

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Q4. +25/-15Q4. +25/-15 William Thomson, 1William Thomson, 1stst Baron of Baron of K K hadhad a career as

an electric telegraph engineer and inventor, which propelled him into the public eye and ensured his wealth, fame and honour. For his work on the transatlantic telegraph project he was knighted by Queen Victoria, becoming Sir William Thomson.

He is better known as Lord He is better known as Lord KK, where , where KK is the is the river that flowed by his university.river that flowed by his university.

Perhaps his most famous bridge is the Thomson Perhaps his most famous bridge is the Thomson bridge, also known as the bridge, also known as the KK bridge or the bridge or the KK double bridge. double bridge.

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Q5. +20/-10 Q5. +20/-10 A A ______ (from German literally "children's (from German literally "children's

garden") is a preschool educational institution for garden") is a preschool educational institution for children. children.

The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school. children for their transition from home to school.

His goal was that children should be taken care His goal was that children should be taken care of and nourished in "children's gardens" like of and nourished in "children's gardens" like plants in a garden. plants in a garden.

What is this term?What is this term?

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Charles-Augustin de Charles-Augustin de CC of France, of France, Alessandro Alessandro VV of Italy, Georg of Italy, Georg OO of of Germany, and James Germany, and James WW of Scotland. of Scotland.

One is left out. Who? One is left out. Who? Together, they are honoured by an Together, they are honoured by an

agreement made in an International agreement made in an International Convention in 1881.Convention in 1881.

André-Marie Ampère André-Marie Ampère

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Q7. +5Q7. +5

Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole (at sea level), its definition has been Pole (at sea level), its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology. of metrology.

Since 1983, it has been defined as "the length of Since 1983, it has been defined as "the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.”time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.”


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