INQUIZZITIVE - 2016

Elimination RoundElimination RoundResearched and Conducted by:

Somnath Chanda

organised byDepartment of Electrical Engineering

Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University

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Rules * 26 questions.* A-Z Format.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (all the vowel ones, i.e – A, E, I, O & U) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He

wanted to create a character that would be different wanted to create a character that would be different and at the same time, someone that those kids and at the same time, someone that those kids could look up to. After a brainstorming session could look up to. After a brainstorming session

with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, when only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, when he died few years back, obituaries were titled he died few years back, obituaries were titled – The – The

father of ___ ___ passed away.father of ___ ___ passed away.

Whom did he create?Whom did he create?

A

To finance the war effort during the civil wars in To finance the war effort during the civil wars in Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other

African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel forces used to sell a particular item. The UN later forces used to sell a particular item. The UN later

banned that item to be purchased from the banned that item to be purchased from the rebels. rebels.

Which two-word term was being coined for that Which two-word term was being coined for that particular item?particular item?

B

Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put put

this beautiful lady in the frontpage of the this beautiful lady in the frontpage of the newspapers?newspapers?

C

After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is on. As per the speculation, several bigshots, on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,

including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested. Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested. Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate who Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate who

is taking babysteps in the world of movies but is taking babysteps in the world of movies but already is a veteran in terms of brand already is a veteran in terms of brand

endorsements.endorsements.Who?Who?

D

The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and and

so the Cup was shared between the teams. so the Cup was shared between the teams. But But

the second edition was won by this team after the second edition was won by this team after complete domination (5½ - 18½). complete domination (5½ - 18½).

Either name the trophy or the victorious Either name the trophy or the victorious team.team.

(bigger vis – next slide)

E

E

In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel was Dippel was

born at this castle about 5 km south of born at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in Darmstadt in Germany. Germany.

Which fictional character, said to be Which fictional character, said to be based on Dippel, based on Dippel,

shares his name with that of this shares his name with that of this castle?castle?

F

Just fill in the blanks.Just fill in the blanks.

G

Linearly Polarised _______ ___

Effect of a plus Polarised _______ ___

Effect of a cross Polarised _______ ___

This prolific inventor, This prolific inventor, seen here with one of his seen here with one of his

stranger inventions, stranger inventions, started a first-of-its-kind started a first-of-its-kind magazine titled ‘Amazing magazine titled ‘Amazing

Stories’ in 1926. Stories’ in 1926.

Which famous literary Which famous literary award is named after him?award is named after him?

H

This is the screenshot of a site that documents This is the screenshot of a site that documents the the

history of Earth after a certain incident. It history of Earth after a certain incident. It explains explains

how humanity has spent the next twenty years how humanity has spent the next twenty years preparing for the next such incident to happen.preparing for the next such incident to happen.For the promotion of which movie, this site was For the promotion of which movie, this site was

created?created?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

I

I

According to legend, this game was once used by According to legend, this game was once used by brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also

found its mention in a seal from the found its mention in a seal from the Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.

Which game/sport?Which game/sport?

J

As per historical records, Noorjehan created As per historical records, Noorjehan created this this

dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of fruit pulps with crushed ice imported from fruit pulps with crushed ice imported from Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has

seen a seen a lot of change.lot of change.

Identify this food item which is found, even Identify this food item which is found, even today, in every nook-and-corner of India. today, in every nook-and-corner of India.

K

Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of stamps stamps

are recently released by the United Nations are recently released by the United Nations Postal Administration. Postal Administration.

What is the theme of these stamps?What is the theme of these stamps?(bigger vis – next slide)

L

L

About a particular casting in an About a particular casting in an upcoming comedy film, upcoming comedy film,

tentatively titled tentatively titled ElizabethElizabeth, this , this noted actor commented, “I’m as noted actor commented, “I’m as shocked as you might be”. The shocked as you might be”. The

news received a critical news received a critical reception reception

on Twitter, with comments being on Twitter, with comments being posted using the hashtag posted using the hashtag

#WhiteWashing. #WhiteWashing. Who is he supposed to play in Who is he supposed to play in

that movie?that movie?

M

From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try to to

guess the one half of a popular duo who is guess the one half of a popular duo who is making a comeback in bollywood after a long making a comeback in bollywood after a long

hiatus.hiatus.

N

After noticing the lack of After noticing the lack of flavours from Ben & Jerry’s flavours from Ben & Jerry’s

honouring some noted honouring some noted personalities, writerpersonalities, writer

Amanda McCall took it as a Amanda McCall took it as a challenge to create her own challenge to create her own ““feminist” flavours for them feminist” flavours for them

instead.instead.Whom did she pay tribute to Whom did she pay tribute to

through this flavour? through this flavour?

O

Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. The Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. The

compositions, lasting just five seconds capture compositions, lasting just five seconds capture emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing

but also challenging’ created these emojis?but also challenging’ created these emojis?

P

In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.

Q

As said by the director, the biggest impetus for As said by the director, the biggest impetus for the the

movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat Chugtai. Few characters are named after famous Chugtai. Few characters are named after famous Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title

sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.Which movie?Which movie?

R

This evergreen R.D. Burman This evergreen R.D. Burman composition is composition is

originally part of which movie’s originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?soundtrack?

S

T‘‘Where’ all these monuments are Where’ all these monuments are

located?located?

BrazilBotswanaChile

Argentina AustraliaSouth Africa

U

It started on March 24, 1991 when It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Snuka

couldn’t counter the Tombstone couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It Piledriver. It

happened for the last time on April 7, happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when 2013 when

another Tombstone Piledriver finished another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance of CM Punk. Finally, the resistance of CM Punk. Finally,

Brock Lesner did the unthinkable on Brock Lesner did the unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described April 6, 2014 which was described by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the

most shocking result since most shocking result since the Montreal Screwjob’.the Montreal Screwjob’.

Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated that regardless of the no. of shares owned, no that regardless of the no. of shares owned, no

stockholder can have more than 20% of the total stockholder can have more than 20% of the total shares of a company. The law effectively shares of a company. The law effectively

protected any company from an attempt of protected any company from an attempt of hostile takeover. hostile takeover.

Struck down by the European Court of Justice in Struck down by the European Court of Justice in 2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted thefree movement of capital in European markets, free movement of capital in European markets,

what is this law called?what is this law called?

V

In the latest Asterix story – In the latest Asterix story – Asterix and the Asterix and the Missing ScrollMissing Scroll, the character of the roving , the character of the roving

reporter reporter Confoundtheirpolitix, described as the Confoundtheirpolitix, described as the

‘‘newsmonger without borders’, was shown as an newsmonger without borders’, was shown as an employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.

What did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toWhat did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toname that character which has been modelled name that character which has been modelled

on on Julian Assange?Julian Assange?

W

If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the ‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio

Nancufil is Nancufil is termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar

Azmoun is Azmoun is known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which

‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?‘Alpine’ version?

X

Who, through his flagship organisation, has Who, through his flagship organisation, has recently invested in different companies – Vyomo recently invested in different companies – Vyomo

(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics), (beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics), Edukart (online education), Healthians (online Edukart (online education), Healthians (online healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a

Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and helicopters)? helicopters)?

Y

The media coined the term Zaylam because of The media coined the term Zaylam because of the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the daughter of a Jordanian-American real estate daughter of a Jordanian-American real estate

developer.developer.Who is the common factor behind all these Who is the common factor behind all these

coinages? coinages?

Z

Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He

wanted to create a character that would be different wanted to create a character that would be different and at the same time, someone that those kids and at the same time, someone that those kids could look up to. After a brainstorming session could look up to. After a brainstorming session

with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact,

when when he died few years back, obituaries were titled – he died few years back, obituaries were titled – The The

father of ___ ___ passed awayfather of ___ ___ passed away..

Whom did he create?Whom did he create?

A

Amul GirlAmul Girl

A

To finance the war effort during the civil wars in To finance the war effort during the civil wars in Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other

African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel forces used to sell a particular item. The UN later forces used to sell a particular item. The UN later

banned that item to be purchased from the banned that item to be purchased from the rebels. rebels.

Which two-word term was being coined for that Which two-word term was being coined for that particular item?particular item?

B

Blood DiamondBlood Diamond

B

Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put put

this beautiful lady in the frontpage of the this beautiful lady in the frontpage of the newspapers?newspapers?

C

Chris GayleChris Gayle

C

After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is on. As per the speculation, several bigshots, on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,

including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested. Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested. Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate who Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate who

is taking babysteps in the world of movies but is taking babysteps in the world of movies but already is a veteran in terms of brand already is a veteran in terms of brand

endorsements.endorsements.Who?Who?

D

David BeckhamDavid Beckham

D

The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and and

so the Cup was shared between the teams. so the Cup was shared between the teams. But But

the second edition was won by this team after the second edition was won by this team after complete domination (5½ - 18½). complete domination (5½ - 18½).

Either name the trophy or the victorious Either name the trophy or the victorious team.team.

(bigger vis – next slide)

E

E

E

EurAsia Cup / Europian TeamEurAsia Cup / Europian Team

In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel was Dippel was

born at this castle about 5 km south of born at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in Darmstadt in Germany. Germany.

Which fictional character, said to be Which fictional character, said to be based on Dippel, based on Dippel,

shares his name with that of this shares his name with that of this castle?castle?

F

FrankensteinFrankenstein

F

Just fill in the blanks.Just fill in the blanks.

G

Linearly Polarised _______ ___

Effect of a plus Polarised _______ ___

Effect of a cross Polarised _______ ___

Gravitional WaveGravitional Wave

G

This prolific inventor, This prolific inventor, seen here with one of his seen here with one of his

stranger inventions, stranger inventions, started a first-of-its-kind started a first-of-its-kind magazine titled ‘Amazing magazine titled ‘Amazing

Stories’ in 1926. Stories’ in 1926.

Which famous literary Which famous literary award is named after him?award is named after him?

H

Hugo AwardHugo Award

H

This is the screenshot of a site that documents This is the screenshot of a site that documents the the

history of Earth after a certain incident. It history of Earth after a certain incident. It explains explains

how humanity has spent the next twenty years how humanity has spent the next twenty years preparing for the next such incident to happen.preparing for the next such incident to happen.For the promotion of which movie, this site was For the promotion of which movie, this site was

created?created?(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

I

I

Independence DayIndependence Day

I

According to legend, this game was once used by According to legend, this game was once used by brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also

found its mention in a seal from the found its mention in a seal from the Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.

Which game/sport?Which game/sport?

J

JallikattuJallikattu

J

As per historical records, Noorjehan created As per historical records, Noorjehan created this this

dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of fruit pulps with crushed ice imported from fruit pulps with crushed ice imported from Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has

seen a seen a lot of change.lot of change.

Identify this food item which is found, even Identify this food item which is found, even today, in every nook-and-corner of India. today, in every nook-and-corner of India.

K

KulfiKulfi

K

Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of stamps stamps

are recently released by the United Nations are recently released by the United Nations Postal Administration. Postal Administration.

What is the theme of these stamps?What is the theme of these stamps?(bigger vis – next slide)

L

L

LGBTLGBT

L

About a particular casting in an About a particular casting in an upcoming comedy film, upcoming comedy film,

tentatively titled tentatively titled ElizabethElizabeth, this , this noted actor commented, “I’m as noted actor commented, “I’m as shocked as you might be”. The shocked as you might be”. The

news received a critical news received a critical reception reception

on Twitter, with comments being on Twitter, with comments being posted using the hashtag posted using the hashtag

#WhiteWashing. #WhiteWashing. Who is he supposed to play in Who is he supposed to play in

that movie?that movie?

M

Michael JacksonMichael Jackson

M

From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try to to

guess the one half of a popular duo who is guess the one half of a popular duo who is making a comeback in bollywood after a long making a comeback in bollywood after a long

hiatus.hiatus.

N

N

Nadeem SaifeeNadeem Saifee

After noticing the lack of After noticing the lack of flavours from Ben & Jerry’s flavours from Ben & Jerry’s

honouring some noted honouring some noted personalities, writerpersonalities, writer

Amanda McCall took it as a Amanda McCall took it as a challenge to create her own challenge to create her own ““feminist” flavours for them feminist” flavours for them

instead.instead.Whom did she pay tribute to Whom did she pay tribute to

through this flavour? through this flavour?

O

Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey

O

Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. The Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. The

compositions, lasting just five seconds capture compositions, lasting just five seconds capture emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing

but also challenging’ created these emojis?but also challenging’ created these emojis?

P

Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney

P

In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.

Q

QuanticoQuantico

Q

As said by the director, the biggest impetus for As said by the director, the biggest impetus for the the

movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat Chugtai. Few characters are named after famous Chugtai. Few characters are named after famous Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title

sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.Which movie?Which movie?

R

RajkahiniRajkahini

R

This evergreen R.D. Burman This evergreen R.D. Burman composition is composition is

originally part of which movie’s originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?soundtrack?

S

S

T‘‘Where’ all these monuments are Where’ all these monuments are

located?located?

BrazilBotswanaChile

Argentina AustraliaSouth Africa

Tropic of CapricornTropic of Capricorn

T

U

It started on March 24, 1991 when It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Snuka

couldn’t counter the Tombstone couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It Piledriver. It

happened for the last time on April 7, happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when 2013 when

another Tombstone Piledriver finished another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance of CM Punk. Finally, the resistance of CM Punk. Finally,

Brock Lesner did the unthinkable on Brock Lesner did the unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described April 6, 2014 which was described by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the

most shocking result since most shocking result since the Montreal Screwjob’.the Montreal Screwjob’.

Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

UndertakerUndertaker

U

In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated that regardless of the no. of shares owned, no that regardless of the no. of shares owned, no

stockholder can have more than 20% of the total stockholder can have more than 20% of the total shares of a company. The law effectively shares of a company. The law effectively

protected any company from an attempt of protected any company from an attempt of hostile takeover. hostile takeover.

Struck down by the European Court of Justice in Struck down by the European Court of Justice in 2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted thefree movement of capital in European markets, free movement of capital in European markets,

what is this law called?what is this law called?

V

Volkswagen LawVolkswagen Law

V

In the latest Asterix story – In the latest Asterix story – Asterix and the Asterix and the Missing ScrollMissing Scroll, the character of the roving , the character of the roving

reporter reporter Confoundtheirpolitix, described as the Confoundtheirpolitix, described as the

‘‘newsmonger without borders’, was shown as an newsmonger without borders’, was shown as an employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.

What did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toWhat did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toname that character which has been modelled name that character which has been modelled

on on Julian Assange?Julian Assange?

W

WikilixWikilix

W

If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the ‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio

Nancufil is Nancufil is termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar

Azmoun is Azmoun is known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which

‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?‘Alpine’ version?

X

Xherdan ShaquiriXherdan Shaquiri

X

Who, through his flagship organisation, has Who, through his flagship organisation, has recently invested in different companies – Vyomo recently invested in different companies – Vyomo

(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics), (beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics), Edukart (online education), Healthians (online Edukart (online education), Healthians (online healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a

Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and helicopters)? helicopters)?

Y

Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh

Y

The media coined the term Zaylam because of The media coined the term Zaylam because of the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the daughter of a Jordanian-American real estate daughter of a Jordanian-American real estate

developer.developer.Who is the common factor behind all these Who is the common factor behind all these

coinages? coinages?

Z

Zayn MalikZayn Malik

Z