Inquizzitive (Prelims)

Prelims

Somnath Chanda

Rules * 25 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

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What started it’s journey on this very day in the year 1923 with the photo of the

retired Speaker of the House of Representatives, Joseph Guerney Cannon?

Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathInquizzitive (Prelims)Inquizzitive (Prelims) Convolution-2017, JUEEConvolution-2017, JUEE

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Among the world’s top scuba diving destinations, the mainland, true

to its name, is a dry and arid region. Uninhabited by humans, it has a small population of goats. The reason for it’s

claim to fame was recorded for the first time in 1787. Since then, it happened

more than ten times.Which region/landmark is this?


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3

One popular theory suggests that the probable inspiration was the seed/pod of the

Silphium plant (vis) which was once associated with sexuality and love.

Another theory suggests that it has been derived from the shape of the leaves of different plants associated with fidelity,

fertility and ecstasy. What ‘love’-ly answer is being hinted at?

(vis – next slide)


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Riyaz Amlani, CEO and MD of Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality, which runs

popular bars and restaurants across India, had made an interesting plan for his

customers on Dec 31, 2016. As per the plan, at every occurence of ‘something’, drinks were to be offered at just Rs. 31. However, going against the expectation, nothing like

that happened. What much-anticipated ‘phenomena’

didn’t take place on Dec 31, 2016?

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The Military Academy is the only place where the future WWE Hall of Famer played by the

rules…. Identify him.

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6

The logo of Mumbai City FC features a blue and white crest topped with a fortress wall

which is said to represent the

residence of this city. The train imagery

represents the local train system, said to be

the lifeline of Mumbai.

What do the seven stars symbolically

represent?


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7

Emaar Properties Company decided to celebrate the

the deep bonding between the people of India and the country of it’s operation, in

an eye-catching way. The celebrations call for special attention as they coincide with

the official visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi during

January 2017.Which ‘celebration’ has been talked

about? Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathInquizzitive (Prelims)Inquizzitive (Prelims) Convolution-2017, JUEEConvolution-2017, JUEE

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This was the official invitation pass of the trailer-

launch of which Yash Raj movie?


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This is the profile of an artist whose latest

creation saw the first light of the day in

Thailand, beginning with a music video on

the Animals With Paws facebook page, on Feb 7.

It made its way to the English-speaking facebook

by Feb 11.

What is being talked about?

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10

Started as a marriage celebration, which annual festival is organised at this venue in

the ‘grassland of Therese’?


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11

Just around a month ago, who became the 4th and the latest to join in this unfortunate

list?(Thinking specifically, the 2nd & 3rd ones are

not that unfortunate)


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12

This is a still from an under-production short film titled Ijazat where Karanvir

Vohra and Priya Banerjee are playing the lead roles.

On which couple this upcoming film is based?


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13

Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, the founder-director of International Centre for Cross-Cultural Research and Human Resource

Management (ICccR and HRM), University of Jammu has been in the news off-late.Which glass-ceiling, maintained since

1961, has recently been broken by her?


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14

This lovely song from the 1977 movie Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye has

been sung by three singers. Yesudas was the male singer & Hemlata was one of the

female singers.Identify the other female vocalist.


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15

Scientists in Brazil, using the state-of-the-art 3D interactive technology, have

recently reconstructed the face of a person whose remains are kept in the Basilica of

Santa Maria of Cosmedin, in Rome. Identify this much-celebrated person.


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16

On the 150th anniversary of the Times of India in 1988, Indian Postal Service issued

a commemorative postage stamp.

Who or what that has become an ubiquitous entity with the publication, since 1951, was featured in the stamp?


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‘The Man Who Became ___’ is the name of the autobiographical book authored by

D.S. Rana along with Vinit K. Bansal. It is a no-holds-barred account of a school

dropout who fought with his inner demons and physical anomalies and went on to

become a World Champion.Fill in the blank with a five-letter word

which literally signifies ‘emptiness’.


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18

Spike Umbrella, Shark-inflating Pellet, Cigarette Bomb, Submarine car, guns

coded to a particular person’s palmprint, a wristwatch laser and X-ray

vision glasses are some of the wacky inventions credited to which eccentric but

tech-savvy person?


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The ‘suspicion’ has turned to be real after the verdict given by a team of 23 noted

academicians from five different countries. The change, especially in the title pages of

plays like Henry VI, has been duly incorporated in the 2016 edition of the

New Oxford Shakespeare. What important change?


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Identify the location where this particular portion of this song has been shot.


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21

In Western literature, the term Gammadion Cross (derived from the

Greek letter ‘Gamma’) is used to denote something. With time, it’s significance changed and it became associated with

both ‘lucky or auspicious object’ and also something very sinister.

What is being talked about that evokes a pretty ‘naughty’ reaction from the populace of this part of India?


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22

This recently-discovered uniquely shaped spider derives its name from an iconic

belonging of a medieval wizard, who was one of the founders of a well-known

institution.What has been referred to?


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23

‘In the Polynesian culture, we sing, we dance, we play ukulele or guitar, things

like that — but not to this level’, the singer of this song once quoted.

Who is this much appreciated ‘singer’?


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A new winner has emerged! Trophy was held for years by ‘_____’ (32 letters). It was broken by ‘Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs’ (31 letters). Currently, the winner, with only 30 letters, is – ‘How quickly daft jumping zebras vex!’.

What is this all about? What was the earlier winner?


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Nissan India has released this ad which has been given entry to the record books

for creating something largest.What ‘largest’ has been created through

this ad?


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What started it’s journey on this very day in the year 1923 with the photo of the

retired Speaker of the House of Representatives, Joseph Guerney Cannon?


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2

Among the world’s top scuba diving destinations, the mainland, true

to its name, is a dry and arid region. Uninhabited by humans, it has a small population of goats. The reason for it’s

claim to fame was recorded for the first time in 1787. Since then, it happened

more than ten times.Which region/landmark is this?


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Barren IslandBarren Island

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One popular theory suggests that the probable inspiration was the seed/pod of the

Silphium plant (vis) which was once associated with sexuality and love.

Another theory suggests that it has been derived from the shape of the leaves of different plants associated with fidelity,

fertility and ecstasy. What ‘love’-ly answer is being hinted at?

(vis – next slide)


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Heart SymbolHeart Symbol

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4


Riyaz Amlani, CEO and MD of Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality, which runs

popular bars and restaurants across India, had made an interesting plan for his

customers on Dec 31, 2016. As per the plan, at every occurence of ‘something’, drinks were to be offered at just Rs. 31. However, going against the expectation, nothing like

that happened. What much-anticipated ‘phenomena’

didn’t take place on Dec 31, 2016?

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Not a single mention of Mitron Not a single mention of Mitron in NaMo’s speechin NaMo’s speech

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The Military Academy is the only place where the future WWE Hall of Famer played by the

rules…. Identify him.

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Donald TrumpDonald Trump

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6

The logo of Mumbai City FC features a blue and white crest topped with a fortress wall

which is said to represent the

residence of this city. The train imagery

represents the local train system, said to be

the lifeline of Mumbai.

What do the seven stars symbolically

represent?


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Seven islands that make up MumbaiSeven islands that make up Mumbai

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Emaar Properties Company decided to celebrate the

the deep bonding between the people of India and the country of it’s operation, in

an eye-catching way. The celebrations call for special attention as they coincide with

the official visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi during

January 2017.Which ‘celebration’ has been talked

about? Quiz by SomnathQuiz by SomnathInquizzitive (Prelims)Inquizzitive (Prelims) Convolution-2017, JUEEConvolution-2017, JUEE

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Lighting up of Burj Khalifa in Lighting up of Burj Khalifa in Indian TricolourIndian Tricolour

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This was the official invitation pass of the trailer-

launch of which Yash Raj movie?


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BefikreBefikre

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9


This is the profile of an artist whose latest

creation saw the first light of the day in

Thailand, beginning with a music video on

the Animals With Paws facebook page, on Feb 7.

It made its way to the English-speaking facebook

by Feb 11.

What is being talked about?

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Trash DovesTrash Doves

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10

Started as a marriage celebration, which annual festival is organised at this venue in

the ‘grassland of Therese’?


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OktoberfestOktoberfest

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11

Just around a month ago, who became the 4th and the latest to join in this unfortunate

list?(Thinking specifically, the 2nd & 3rd ones are

not that unfortunate)


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Karun Nair – didn’t play the following Karun Nair – didn’t play the following test test

match after scoring a triple century in match after scoring a triple century in the previous onethe previous one

(Andy Sandham & Nair were dropped but Hutton & (Andy Sandham & Nair were dropped but Hutton & Inzy Inzy

didn’t play because of fitness issues)didn’t play because of fitness issues)

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This is a still from an under-production short film titled Ijazat where Karanvir

Vohra and Priya Banerjee are playing the lead roles.

On which couple this upcoming film is based?


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Rajiv Gandhi & Sonia GandhiRajiv Gandhi & Sonia Gandhi

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Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, the founder-director of International Centre for Cross-Cultural Research and Human Resource

Management (ICccR and HRM), University of Jammu has been in the news off-late.Which glass-ceiling, maintained since

1961, has recently been broken by her?


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First Woman Director of any IIMFirst Woman Director of any IIM

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This lovely song from the 1977 movie Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye has

been sung by three singers. Yesudas was the male singer & Hemlata was one of the

female singers.Identify the other female vocalist.


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Banasree SenguptaBanasree Sengupta

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15

Scientists in Brazil, using the state-of-the-art 3D interactive technology, have

recently reconstructed the face of a person whose remains are kept in the Basilica of

Santa Maria of Cosmedin, in Rome. Identify this much-celebrated person.


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St. ValentineSt. Valentine

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On the 150th anniversary of the Times of India in 1988, Indian Postal Service issued

a commemorative postage stamp. Who or what that has become an

ubiquitous entity with the publication, since 1951, was featured in the stamp?


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The Common ManThe Common Man

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‘The Man Who Became ___’ is the name of the autobiographical book authored by

D.S. Rana along with Vinit K. Bansal. It is a no-holds-barred account of a school

dropout who fought with his inner demons and physical anomalies and went on to

become a World Champion.Fill in the blank with a five-letter word

which literally signifies ‘emptiness’.


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KhaliKhali

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18

Spike Umbrella, Shark-inflating Pellet, Cigarette Bomb, Submarine car, guns

coded to a particular person’s palmprint, a wristwatch laser and X-ray

vision glasses are some of the wacky inventions credited to which eccentric but

tech-savvy person?


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Q (from the world of James Bond)Q (from the world of James Bond)

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19

The ‘suspicion’ has turned to be real after the verdict given by a team of 23 noted

academicians from five different countries. The change, especially in the title pages of

plays like Henry VI, has been duly incorporated in the 2016 edition of the

New Oxford Shakespeare. What important change?


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Shakespeare will share credit for Shakespeare will share credit for some some

plays with co-authors, most notably, plays with co-authors, most notably, fellow fellow

playwright Christopher Marloweplaywright Christopher Marlowe

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Identify the location where this particular portion of this song has been shot.


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The Residency, LucknowThe Residency, Lucknow

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21

In Western literature, the term Gammadion Cross (derived from the

Greek letter ‘Gamma’) is used to denote something. With time, it’s significance changed and it became associated with

both ‘lucky or auspicious object’ and also something very sinister.

What is being talked about that evokes a pretty ‘naughty’ reaction from the populace of this part of India?


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SwastikaSwastika

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This recently-discovered uniquely shaped spider derives its name from an iconic

belonging of a medieval wizard, who was one of the founders of a well-known

institution.What has been referred to?


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Sorting Hat of Gryffindor Sorting Hat of Gryffindor

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‘In the Polynesian culture, we sing, we dance, we play ukulele or guitar, things

like that — but not to this level’, the singer of this song once quoted.

Who is this much appreciated ‘singer’?


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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ JohnsonDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

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A new winner has emerged! Trophy was held for years by ‘_____’ (32 letters). It was broken by ‘Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs’ (31 letters). Currently, the winner, with only 30 letters, is – ‘How quickly daft jumping zebras vex!’.

What is this all about? What was the earlier winner?


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Shortest possible sentence using all Shortest possible sentence using all 26 26

letters of the English alphabet & letters of the English alphabet & ““The quick brown fox jumps The quick brown fox jumps

over the lazy dog” over the lazy dog”

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Nissan India has released this ad which has been given entry to the record books

for creating something largest.What ‘largest’ has been created through

this ad?


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Largest-ever map of a country in the Largest-ever map of a country in the worldworld

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