5. Jodidaar ho to aisa….
• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.
6.
7. *
Helo PinheiroHelo Pinheiro is said to be theis said to be the
inspirationinspiration behind the creationbehind the creation
which is, probably, thewhich is, probably, the
second most recorded pop songsecond most recorded pop song
in historyin history, after ‘Yesterday’ by, after ‘Yesterday’ by
The Beatles.The Beatles.
TheThe creator-duocreator-duo is going tois going to bebe
honoured in what uniquehonoured in what unique
way in the year 2016way in the year 2016??
11. 1
ThisThis English writerEnglish writer (vis)(vis),,
mostly of mostly of adventure fictionadventure fiction,,
is mostly remembered foris mostly remembered for
Beau GesteBeau Geste, a much-filmed, a much-filmed
book of 1924. But hisbook of 1924. But his
jugalbandi withjugalbandi with anotheranother
BritishBritish, resulted in, resulted in
something which hassomething which has
become anbecome an integral part ofintegral part of
our childhood since 1935our childhood since 1935..
WhatWhat is being referred to?is being referred to?
12. A greatA great musical jugalbandimusical jugalbandi which resultedwhich resulted in 10in 10
Grammy AwardsGrammy Awards….identify the duo….identify the duo..
2
13. 3
The company which started as aThe company which started as a manufacturer ofmanufacturer of
dairy equipmentdairy equipment, changed its course with the advent, changed its course with the advent
ofof WWIIWWII. The rest is history.. The rest is history.
What was founded by theseWhat was founded by these two Engineer friendstwo Engineer friends??
14. 4
TheThe jugalbandijugalbandi which entertained us forwhich entertained us for 10 long10 long
yearsyears, has been immortalised by this bronze statues, has been immortalised by this bronze statues
installed in 2010.installed in 2010.
How are theyHow are they popularly knownpopularly known to us?to us?
15. 5
Identify the duo, with theIdentify the duo, with the samesame
first namefirst name, to have started this, to have started this
production companyproduction company in 2001in 2001
whosewhose logologo is shown here.is shown here.
16.
17.
18. 1
ThisThis English writerEnglish writer (vis)(vis),,
mostly of mostly of adventure fictionadventure fiction,,
is mostly remembered foris mostly remembered for
Beau GesteBeau Geste, a much-filmed, a much-filmed
book of 1924. But hisbook of 1924. But his
jugalbandi withjugalbandi with anotheranother
BritishBritish, resulted in, resulted in
something which hassomething which has
become anbecome an integral part ofintegral part of
our childhood since 1935our childhood since 1935..
WhatWhat is being referred to?is being referred to?
20. A greatA great musical jugalbandimusical jugalbandi which resultedwhich resulted in 10in 10
Grammy AwardsGrammy Awards….identify the duo….identify the duo..
2
22. 3
The company which started as aThe company which started as a manufacturer ofmanufacturer of
dairy equipmentdairy equipment, changed its course with the advent, changed its course with the advent
ofof WWIIWWII. The rest is history.. The rest is history.
What was founded by theseWhat was founded by these two Engineer friendstwo Engineer friends??
24. 4
TheThe jugalbandijugalbandi which entertained us forwhich entertained us for 10 long10 long
yearsyears, has been immortalised by this bronze statues, has been immortalised by this bronze statues
installed in 2010.installed in 2010.
How are theyHow are they popularly knownpopularly known to us?to us?
26. 5
Identify the duo, with theIdentify the duo, with the samesame
first namefirst name, to have started this, to have started this
production companyproduction company in 2001in 2001
whosewhose logologo is shown here.is shown here.
30. • 15 questions.15 questions.
• Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.
Mile sur mera tumhara….
31.
32. TheThe original oneoriginal one owed its origin to aowed its origin to a market gardenmarket garden
owned by the Duchy of Cornwallowned by the Duchy of Cornwall. Venue of many. Venue of many
historical moments, it also famously gavehistorical moments, it also famously gave birth to abirth to a
legendlegend in the latter part of 19in the latter part of 19thth
Century. Currently, it’sCentury. Currently, it’s
name has been associated with a biz-entity ‘name has been associated with a biz-entity ‘rising outrising out
of Asiaof Asia’.’.
Where,Where, in this part of the worldin this part of the world, would you find the its, would you find the its
namesakenamesake??
*
36. ThisThis popular phrasepopular phrase, literally means ‘, literally means ‘not a very healthynot a very healthy
relationship between two parties’relationship between two parties’, owes its origin to, owes its origin to
two numberstwo numbers which in Devnagari script (and to somewhich in Devnagari script (and to some
extent in Latin too) looks likeextent in Latin too) looks like they have their backs tothey have their backs to
each othereach other. In the present times, the phrase has been. In the present times, the phrase has been
tweakedtweaked a little to address ana little to address an age-related issueage-related issue..
I am looking forI am looking for bothboth the original and the tweakedthe original and the tweaked
versions.versions.
1
37.
38. Chhattees ka Aakkda becameChhattees ka Aakkda became
Pachchees ka AakkdaPachchees ka Aakkda
1
39. WithWith relatively low media coveragerelatively low media coverage, something, something
happened for thehappened for the first time on April 14, 1980first time on April 14, 1980 because ofbecause of
a certaina certain ‘Best Boy’‘Best Boy’. The. The 22ndnd
instanceinstance occurred 36 yearsoccurred 36 years
later to honour thelater to honour the latest adventure of Maximillianlatest adventure of Maximillian
RockatanskyRockatansky..
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
2
42. TheThe latest addition to the cricket lexiconlatest addition to the cricket lexicon, this, this
innovative shot by kiwiinnovative shot by kiwi Trent BoultTrent Boult has been namedhas been named
by the Channel 9 commentators as the ‘_______ Blockby the Channel 9 commentators as the ‘_______ Block
Shot’.Shot’.
Fill in the blank with theFill in the blank with the only genus in the familyonly genus in the family
PhoenicopteridaePhoenicopteridae whose nomenclature truly reflectswhose nomenclature truly reflects
theirtheir ‘blood red’ appearances‘blood red’ appearances..
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
3
46. Described by noted sci-fi writerDescribed by noted sci-fi writer
Poul Anderson asPoul Anderson as ‘some of the‘some of the
best works in the entire field’best works in the entire field’,,
the stories were on the themes ofthe stories were on the themes of
time traveltime travel,, futuristic machinesfuturistic machines
and otherand other classic sci-fi topicsclassic sci-fi topics..
Among the vivid storiesAmong the vivid stories
included here areincluded here are ‘The Eye of‘The Eye of
Allah’Allah’,, ‘With the Night Mail’‘With the Night Mail’
andand ‘As Easy as A.B.C’‘As Easy as A.B.C’..
Identify theIdentify the authorauthor..
4
49. Referenced by Emily Brontë in Referenced by Emily Brontë in Wuthering HeightsWuthering Heights,, byby
Shakespeare in Shakespeare in Troilus and CressidaTroilus and Cressida and by Alexandreand by Alexandre
Dumas inDumas in The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask, this, this OlympicOlympic
championchampion was said to havewas said to have lifted bulls to practicelifted bulls to practice forfor
his sport. But he was supposed to have died when hehis sport. But he was supposed to have died when he
tried to split a tree trunk with his bare hands.tried to split a tree trunk with his bare hands.
What did an Australian gentleman namedWhat did an Australian gentleman named ThomasThomas
MayneMayne decided to dodecided to do in 1934in 1934 to carry forward histo carry forward his
legacy which was later continued by a Swiss concern?legacy which was later continued by a Swiss concern?
5
52. This short, slowThis short, slow instrumental trackinstrumental track of the 2003 albumof the 2003 album
by Deep Purple is titled ‘by Deep Purple is titled ‘Contact LostContact Lost’.’.
The alleged inspiration to guitarist Steve Morse forThe alleged inspiration to guitarist Steve Morse for
writing this number was said to be thewriting this number was said to be the sad newssad news ofof
whosewhose loss of contact with mankindloss of contact with mankind??
6
55. Susan OrleanSusan Orlean, played on screen by Meryl Streep in the, played on screen by Meryl Streep in the
2002-film Adaptation, is best known as the author of2002-film Adaptation, is best known as the author of
the book ‘The Orchid Thief’the book ‘The Orchid Thief’.. HerHer latest booklatest book, a, a non-non-
fiction accountfiction account of aof a screen-legendscreen-legend, hinted about a, hinted about a
certain ‘wrong’ committed to him by the Oscarcertain ‘wrong’ committed to him by the Oscar
Selection CommitteeSelection Committee which had awhich had a certain firstcertain first
associated with the whole issue.associated with the whole issue.
WhatWhat did she claimdid she claim in that 2012 released book?in that 2012 released book?
7
56.
57. Rin Tin Tin should have got theRin Tin Tin should have got the
Best Actor Oscar instead of Emil JanningsBest Actor Oscar instead of Emil Jannings
7
58.
59. 26 year old Ashok Mahadevan, then an employee of26 year old Ashok Mahadevan, then an employee of
Reader’s Digest, had come across a news item whichReader’s Digest, had come across a news item which
was originally published in a Lankan newspaper.was originally published in a Lankan newspaper.
Inspired by that, he wrote a 22-word obituary whichInspired by that, he wrote a 22-word obituary which
came out among thecame out among the classified adsclassified ads in thein the ToIToI around 40around 40
years ago. It reads –years ago. It reads – “O’Cracy, D.E.M., beloved“O’Cracy, D.E.M., beloved
husband of T.Ruth, loving father of L.I. Bertie, brotherhusband of T.Ruth, loving father of L.I. Bertie, brother
of Faith, Hope and Justicia, expired on June 26.”of Faith, Hope and Justicia, expired on June 26.”
What happened onWhat happened on June 26June 26 in that year?in that year?
*
63. This style ofThis style of paintingspaintings, famous for its, famous for its murals andmurals and
frescoesfrescoes, gets its name from the, gets its name from the pre-Independencepre-Independence
Nizamat of XNizamat of X. In modern times, the area X covers the. In modern times, the area X covers the
Jhunjhunu and Sikar districtsJhunjhunu and Sikar districts of Rajasthan.of Rajasthan.
Which style of painting is this?Which style of painting is this?
(vis – next slide also)(vis – next slide also)
8
67. Shot extensively in aShot extensively in a north-Indian citynorth-Indian city and theand the privateprivate
estates and palaces of the Maharajah of Bharatpurestates and palaces of the Maharajah of Bharatpur,,
whichwhich critically acclaimed but controversial moviecritically acclaimed but controversial movie waswas
this?this?
9
70. Son of a church minister and amateur botanist, whichSon of a church minister and amateur botanist, which
great scientific mindgreat scientific mind became immenselybecame immensely influencedinfluenced inin
his chosen field during thehis chosen field during the long walkslong walks he took with hishe took with his
father in thefather in the flora-and-fauna rich villageflora-and-fauna rich village of Rashult inof Rashult in
Sweden?Sweden?
10
73. The image shows theThe image shows the group of eager readersgroup of eager readers inin
MonroevilleMonroeville waiting in a 2015-night at the Ol’waiting in a 2015-night at the Ol’
Curiosities & Book Shoppe, for a much-hypedCuriosities & Book Shoppe, for a much-hyped
‘comeback’‘comeback’ of itsof its most famous residentmost famous resident of the town.of the town.
IdentifyIdentify the person who was most famouslythe person who was most famously portrayedportrayed
by Catherine Keenerby Catherine Keener in ain a Best Picture OscarBest Picture Oscar
nominated movienominated movie few years back.few years back.
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
11
77. With this masterpiece ofWith this masterpiece of extreme lightweightextreme lightweight
engineering, Lamborghini is redefining the future ofengineering, Lamborghini is redefining the future of
super sports car with this limited-edition model.super sports car with this limited-edition model.
What is theWhat is the namename given to this model which trulygiven to this model which truly
reflects its unique technological featurereflects its unique technological feature??
12
80. AtyrauAtyrau (in Kazakhstan),(in Kazakhstan), OrenburgOrenburg && MagnitogorskMagnitogorsk
(both in Russia) and(both in Russia) and SuezSuez (in Egypt) are the lesser(in Egypt) are the lesser
known examples.known examples.
Which is theWhich is the most prominent namemost prominent name in this list?in this list?
What are these citiesWhat are these cities examples ofexamples of??
13
81.
82. Istanbul & all are Transcontinental CitiesIstanbul & all are Transcontinental Cities
13
83. AA lawsuitlawsuit filed last yearfiled last year claimed that the incumbentclaimed that the incumbent
saw ansaw an unattended equipmentunattended equipment and subsequentlyand subsequently
committed the task through ‘committed the task through ‘purposeful and voluntarypurposeful and voluntary
actions, unaided by anyoneactions, unaided by anyone’. However, lawyers of the’. However, lawyers of the
opposing party said it was a result of “opposing party said it was a result of “building abuilding a
trustful, friendly relationship” between the two groupstrustful, friendly relationship” between the two groups
over a number of daysover a number of days..
WhichWhich copyright related casecopyright related case was thus dismissed bywas thus dismissed by
the court?the court?
14
86. Just a few years back, aJust a few years back, a controversycontroversy regarding theregarding the
personperson (encircled)(encircled) featured in thisfeatured in this Ghost Rider comicsGhost Rider comics,,
arose when it was falsely claimed that he wasarose when it was falsely claimed that he was anan
ancestor of Lorcan Tuckerancestor of Lorcan Tucker, a member of the Irish U-19, a member of the Irish U-19
team who played in the 2016 World Cup. Later it wasteam who played in the 2016 World Cup. Later it was
revealed that arevealed that a vandalised Wikipedia pagevandalised Wikipedia page aboutabout
Tucker added fire to thisTucker added fire to this rumourrumour..
Identify the person.Identify the person.
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
15
92. • Written Round.Written Round.
• Not part of any list.Not part of any list.
• DifferentialDifferential
Scoring.Scoring.
* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right
* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right
* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right
* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right
* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right
* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right
* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right
* 02 - if all the teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right
Gyan ki dhara jaisa special….
93.
94. Ms. Sheila and herMs. Sheila and her husbandhusband,,
one of the originalone of the original
cast-members of ‘Thecast-members of ‘The
Mousetrap’Mousetrap’, actually got a, actually got a
10 % stake in the production.10 % stake in the production.
As revealed later, her husbandAs revealed later, her husband
foolishlyfoolishly soldsold part of it topart of it to
finance a pub.finance a pub.
What did he claim to haveWhat did he claim to have
financed with the restfinanced with the rest
amountamount??
1
95. Gold-medallistGold-medallist at the World Athletics Championshipsat the World Athletics Championships
in Beijing, Kenyanin Beijing, Kenyan Julius Yego’s choice of sports isJulius Yego’s choice of sports is
pretty unusualpretty unusual..
Whom did thisWhom did this tech-savvy self taughttech-savvy self taught athlete considerathlete consider
asas his ‘guru’his ‘guru’??
2
96. TheThe programme organizedprogramme organized for that day included :for that day included :
Musical performance –Musical performance – ‘Homage d'uns Heros’‘Homage d'uns Heros’ byby
Adolph Birgfeld and his Band;Adolph Birgfeld and his Band; PrayerPrayer by Reverend T.by Reverend T.
H. Stockton, Musical performance – ‘Old Hundred’,H. Stockton, Musical performance – ‘Old Hundred’,
byby the Marine Bandthe Marine Band; Oration by Hon. Edward; Oration by Hon. Edward
Everett; Musical Hymn – ‘Consecration Chant’ by B.Everett; Musical Hymn – ‘Consecration Chant’ by B.
B. French, and alsoB. French, and also BenedictionBenediction by Reverend H. L.by Reverend H. L.
Baugher, D.D.Baugher, D.D.
WhoWho actuallyactually stole the showstole the show on that fateful day?on that fateful day?
3
97. Though she wasThough she was unsuccessfully nominatedunsuccessfully nominated in thein the BestBest
Female Playback SingerFemale Playback Singer in thein the 2013 Filmfare2013 Filmfare Awards,Awards,
sheshe won the RD Burman Awardwon the RD Burman Award for Best New Musicalfor Best New Musical
Talent on that year itself.Talent on that year itself.
Who?Who?
4
98. The unruly fight between the supporters ofThe unruly fight between the supporters of Niels BohrNiels Bohr
and and Otto HahnOtto Hahn were settled in 1997 whenwere settled in 1997 when IUPACIUPAC
decided to honourdecided to honour a Russian town that had been aa Russian town that had been a
centre for research in physics for over 30 yearscentre for research in physics for over 30 years..
WhatWhat am I talking about?am I talking about?
5
99. ToTo improve UAE’s rankingimprove UAE’s ranking in a global scale,in a global scale, OhoodOhood
Al RoumiAl Roumi has recently been appointed as thehas recently been appointed as the
Minister of State in a newly constituted MinistryMinister of State in a newly constituted Ministry..
Interestingly, her appointment was announced viaInterestingly, her appointment was announced via
Twitter.Twitter.
WhichWhich ministryministry is this?is this?
6
100. Herself aHerself a noted cooknoted cook, this, this Guiness Book of World RecordGuiness Book of World Record
holderholder opened heropened her first restaurant at Wafi City, Dubai infirst restaurant at Wafi City, Dubai in
20022002, and the brand is now dotted all over the, and the brand is now dotted all over the MiddleMiddle
EastEast as well as a highly successful restaurant inas well as a highly successful restaurant in
BirminghamBirmingham that amongst numerous awards andthat amongst numerous awards and
accolades, has beenaccolades, has been recommended in the covetedrecommended in the coveted
Michelin Guide since 2009Michelin Guide since 2009. The speciality in all these. The speciality in all these
eateries is that many of theeateries is that many of the dishes originated from herdishes originated from her
own recipesown recipes..
Who is this restaurateur, primarily known for her exploitsWho is this restaurateur, primarily known for her exploits
in ain a completely different fieldcompletely different field??
7
101. This google doodle paid tribute to aThis google doodle paid tribute to a former Rajyaformer Rajya
Sabha MPSabha MP (in 1952 and 1956) who once(in 1952 and 1956) who once refused therefused the
Presidentship of IndiaPresidentship of India by saying that she had alreadyby saying that she had already
built her ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’built her ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’ in January 1936 inin January 1936 in
Besant Nagar, ChennaiBesant Nagar, Chennai..
WhoWho? ?
8
102. From its original identity asFrom its original identity as ‘a white grave’‘a white grave’, this, this
capital citycapital city literally became ‘the capital’literally became ‘the capital’ in 1998. Inin 1998. In
the very next year, it was also awarded the medalthe very next year, it was also awarded the medal
and title of theand title of the City of Peace by UNESCOCity of Peace by UNESCO..
Which city, whose name is also associated withWhich city, whose name is also associated with twotwo
teams from two different sportsteams from two different sports, is being talked about?, is being talked about?
9
103.
104.
105. Ms. Sheila and herMs. Sheila and her husbandhusband,,
one of the originalone of the original
cast-members of ‘Thecast-members of ‘The
Mousetrap’Mousetrap’, actually got a, actually got a
10 % stake in the production.10 % stake in the production.
As revealed later, her husbandAs revealed later, her husband
foolishlyfoolishly soldsold part of it topart of it to
finance a pub.finance a pub.
What did he claim to haveWhat did he claim to have
financed with the restfinanced with the rest
amountamount??
1
107. Gold-medallistGold-medallist at the World Athletics Championshipsat the World Athletics Championships
in Beijing, Kenyanin Beijing, Kenyan Julius Yego’s choice of sports isJulius Yego’s choice of sports is
pretty unusualpretty unusual..
Whom did thisWhom did this tech-savvy self taughttech-savvy self taught athlete considerathlete consider
asas his ‘guru’his ‘guru’??
2
109. TheThe programme organizedprogramme organized for that day included :for that day included :
Musical performance –Musical performance – ‘Homage d'uns Heros’‘Homage d'uns Heros’ byby
Adolph Birgfeld and his Band;Adolph Birgfeld and his Band; PrayerPrayer by Reverend T.by Reverend T.
H. Stockton, Musical performance – ‘Old Hundred’,H. Stockton, Musical performance – ‘Old Hundred’,
byby the Marine Bandthe Marine Band; Oration by Hon. Edward; Oration by Hon. Edward
Everett; Musical Hymn – ‘Consecration Chant’ by B.Everett; Musical Hymn – ‘Consecration Chant’ by B.
B. French, and alsoB. French, and also BenedictionBenediction by Reverend H. L.by Reverend H. L.
Baugher, D.D.Baugher, D.D.
WhoWho actuallyactually stole the showstole the show on that fateful day?on that fateful day?
3
111. Though she wasThough she was unsuccessfully nominatedunsuccessfully nominated in thein the BestBest
Female Playback SingerFemale Playback Singer in thein the 2013 Filmfare2013 Filmfare Awards,Awards,
sheshe won the RD Burman Awardwon the RD Burman Award for Best New Musicalfor Best New Musical
Talent on that year itself.Talent on that year itself.
Who?Who?
4
113. The unruly fight between the supporters ofThe unruly fight between the supporters of Niels BohrNiels Bohr
and and Otto HahnOtto Hahn were settled in 1997 whenwere settled in 1997 when IUPACIUPAC
decided to honourdecided to honour a Russian town that had been aa Russian town that had been a
centre for research in physics for over 30 yearscentre for research in physics for over 30 years..
WhatWhat am I talking about?am I talking about?
5
115. ToTo improve UAE’s rankingimprove UAE’s ranking in a global scale,in a global scale, OhoodOhood
Al RoumiAl Roumi has recently been appointed as thehas recently been appointed as the
Minister of State in a newly constituted MinistryMinister of State in a newly constituted Ministry..
Interestingly, her appointment was announced viaInterestingly, her appointment was announced via
Twitter.Twitter.
WhichWhich ministryministry is this?is this?
6
117. Herself aHerself a noted cooknoted cook, this, this Guiness Book of World RecordGuiness Book of World Record
holderholder opened heropened her first restaurant at Wafi City, Dubai infirst restaurant at Wafi City, Dubai in
20022002, and the brand is now dotted all over the, and the brand is now dotted all over the MiddleMiddle
EastEast as well as a highly successful restaurant inas well as a highly successful restaurant in
BirminghamBirmingham that amongst numerous awards andthat amongst numerous awards and
accolades, has beenaccolades, has been recommended in the covetedrecommended in the coveted
Michelin Guide since 2009Michelin Guide since 2009. The speciality in all these. The speciality in all these
eateries is that many of theeateries is that many of the dishes originated from herdishes originated from her
own recipesown recipes..
Who is this restaurateur, primarily known for her exploitsWho is this restaurateur, primarily known for her exploits
in ain a completely different fieldcompletely different field??
7
119. This google doodle paid tribute to aThis google doodle paid tribute to a former Rajyaformer Rajya
Sabha MPSabha MP (in 1952 and 1956) who once(in 1952 and 1956) who once refused therefused the
Presidentship of IndiaPresidentship of India by saying that she had alreadyby saying that she had already
built her ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’built her ‘Rashtrapati Bhavan’ in January 1936 inin January 1936 in
Besant Nagar, ChennaiBesant Nagar, Chennai..
WhoWho? ?
8
121. From its original identity asFrom its original identity as ‘a white grave’‘a white grave’, this, this
capital citycapital city literally became ‘the capital’literally became ‘the capital’ in 1998. Inin 1998. In
the very next year, it was also awarded the medalthe very next year, it was also awarded the medal
and title of theand title of the City of Peace by UNESCOCity of Peace by UNESCO..
Which city, whose name is also associated withWhich city, whose name is also associated with twotwo
teams from two different sportsteams from two different sports, is being talked about?, is being talked about?
9
126. • 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.
Stars ki kahani, pics ki zubaani….
127.
128. ClueClue -- Penned by writer and former journalist Udaya Tara Nayar,Penned by writer and former journalist Udaya Tara Nayar,
this 2014-book from Hay House India is considered to be a big-hitthis 2014-book from Hay House India is considered to be a big-hit
in the Indian subcontinent.in the Indian subcontinent.
*
132. ClueClue -- Originally released in 1999, this best-seller has so far beenOriginally released in 1999, this best-seller has so far been
translated in major Indian languages and also in French & Chinese.translated in major Indian languages and also in French & Chinese.
1
133. ClueClue –– Originally published by RUPA Publishers in 1976, thisOriginally published by RUPA Publishers in 1976, this
fascinating lifestory of one of India’s greatest, is considered to befascinating lifestory of one of India’s greatest, is considered to be
a must-read for all the fans.a must-read for all the fans.
2
134. ClueClue -- The unusual title came outThe unusual title came out
from a taunt by Khushwant Singhfrom a taunt by Khushwant Singh
that the story of X’s life was sothat the story of X’s life was so
inconsequential and tiny that itinconsequential and tiny that it
could be written at the back of acould be written at the back of a
____ ___.____ ___.
3
135. ClueClue -- Written in weekly installments for a journal from 1925 to Written in weekly installments for a journal from 1925 to
1929, the book was designated as one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual1929, the book was designated as one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual
Books of the 20th Century’ .Books of the 20th Century’ .
4
136. ClueClue –– Dedicated to Ayn Rand & Bruce Lee among others, thisDedicated to Ayn Rand & Bruce Lee among others, this
2015-book has as many as 33 chapters in there which contain2015-book has as many as 33 chapters in there which contain
enough ‘masala’ for the future filmmakers.enough ‘masala’ for the future filmmakers.
5
137.
138.
139. ClueClue -- Originally released in 1999, this best-seller has so far beenOriginally released in 1999, this best-seller has so far been
translated in major Indian languages and also in French & Chinese.translated in major Indian languages and also in French & Chinese.
1
141. ClueClue –– Originally published by RUPA Publishers in 1976,Originally published by RUPA Publishers in 1976, tthishis
fascinating lifestory of one of India's greatest, is considered to befascinating lifestory of one of India's greatest, is considered to be
a must-read for all the fans.a must-read for all the fans.
2
143. ClueClue -- The unusual title came outThe unusual title came out
from a taunt by Khushwant Singhfrom a taunt by Khushwant Singh
that the story of X’s life was sothat the story of X’s life was so
inconsequential and tiny that itinconsequential and tiny that it
could be written at the back of acould be written at the back of a
____ ___.____ ___.
3
145. ClueClue -- Written in weekly installments for a journal from 1925 to Written in weekly installments for a journal from 1925 to
1929, the book was designated as one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual1929, the book was designated as one of the ‘100 Best Spiritual
Books of the 20th Century’ .Books of the 20th Century’ .
4
147. ClueClue –– Dedicated to Ayn Rand & Bruce Lee among others, thisDedicated to Ayn Rand & Bruce Lee among others, this
2015-book has as many as 33 chapters in there which contain2015-book has as many as 33 chapters in there which contain
enough ‘masala’ for the future filmmakers.enough ‘masala’ for the future filmmakers.
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151. • 15 questions.15 questions.
• Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.
Phirse…Mile sur mera tumhara….
152.
153. ProjectedProjected as an odeas an ode to idols liketo idols like Mahatma Gandhi,Mahatma Gandhi,
Sachin Tendulkar, Rajinikanth and Yash ChopraSachin Tendulkar, Rajinikanth and Yash Chopra, this, this
song is conceived as a part of ansong is conceived as a part of an unique promotionalunique promotional
campaigncampaign for anfor an upcoming ventureupcoming venture..
Who sang theWho sang the bengali versionbengali version of this song?of this song?
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157. OnlyOnly father-son duo to win EPL crownfather-son duo to win EPL crown, till date is, till date is
Ian WrightIan Wright (with Arsenal in 1997-98) &(with Arsenal in 1997-98) & Shaun Wright-Shaun Wright-
PhillipsPhillips (with Chelsea in 2005-06). Another pair is on(with Chelsea in 2005-06). Another pair is on
the verge of emulating the feat.the verge of emulating the feat. Father won the title 5Father won the title 5
times and son may wintimes and son may win it this year.it this year.
Identify them.Identify them.
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160. John Lawrence NettleshipJohn Lawrence Nettleship (vis)(vis), nicknamed ‘, nicknamed ‘StingerStinger’ by’ by
his students due to his unique last name and hishis students due to his unique last name and his shortshort
tempertemper, wrote a booklet about his long lasting, wrote a booklet about his long lasting legacylegacy
in pop-culture historyin pop-culture history, titled –, titled – ‘___ ___’s Chepstow’‘___ ___’s Chepstow’. It. It
has put places such as Clearwell Caves and Tutshill inhas put places such as Clearwell Caves and Tutshill in
the sleepythe sleepy Welsh town of ChepstowWelsh town of Chepstow in globalin global
attention.attention.
What’s hisWhat’s his claim to fameclaim to fame??
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164. Why the unearthing of thisWhy the unearthing of this archival footagearchival footage createdcreated lotlot
of noiseof noise in thein the recentrecent times? times?
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167. The image shows theThe image shows the execution of Robert Hubertexecution of Robert Hubert,,
a simple-minded French watchmaker, who claimed toa simple-minded French watchmaker, who claimed to
have startedhave started the 4-day eventthe 4-day event on the instructions of theon the instructions of the
Pope. In reality, it started in thePope. In reality, it started in the shop owned by theshop owned by the
royal baker - Thomas Farrinerroyal baker - Thomas Farriner, in Pudding Lane., in Pudding Lane.
Which ‘event’Which ‘event’ is being talked about?is being talked about?
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171. ThisThis 5-time Olympic gold5-time Olympic gold
medallistmedallist was once stopped atwas once stopped at
checkpoint in Cubacheckpoint in Cuba duringduring
the revolution in 1959. Afterthe revolution in 1959. After
much coaxing,much coaxing, rebel troopsrebel troops
let him golet him go only when heonly when he diddid
somethingsomething to convince themto convince them
about his true identity.about his true identity.
WhatWhat did he dodid he do to get himselfto get himself
out from that tricky situation?out from that tricky situation?
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174. An engineer andAn engineer and former fighter pilotformer fighter pilot, he became the, he became the
firstfirst CanadianCanadian to do something which wasto do something which was performedperformed
for the first time on March 18, 1965for the first time on March 18, 1965 for a duration offor a duration of
10 minutes. His10 minutes. His latest endeavourlatest endeavour, featuring, featuring BigBig
Smoke, Beyond The TerraSmoke, Beyond The Terra && 9 others, was released9 others, was released
few months back and hasfew months back and has received a huge impetusreceived a huge impetus
because of anbecause of an emotional reasonemotional reason..
WhatWhat am I talking about?am I talking about?
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177. 6
Chris Hadfield & Space Oddity trackChris Hadfield & Space Oddity track
178. Before 2015, this featBefore 2015, this feat (a little unfortunate)(a little unfortunate) was performedwas performed
thrice -thrice - Arthur ChipperfieldArthur Chipperfield (against England in 1934),(against England in 1934),
Robert ChristianiRobert Christiani (vs England in Bridgetown in 1947-48)(vs England in Bridgetown in 1947-48)
andand Asim KamalAsim Kamal (vs South Africa in Lahore in 2003-(vs South Africa in Lahore in 2003-
04). 04). Jessica Louise JonassenJessica Louise Jonassen of Australia becameof Australia became thethe
first lady and the latest entrantfirst lady and the latest entrant in this list.in this list.
What did they do?What did they do?
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179.
180. Scored 99 on their test debutScored 99 on their test debut
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181. Doll DominationDoll Domination, the second, the second
and final studio album byand final studio album by TheThe
Pussycat DollsPussycat Dolls, generally, generally
receivedreceived not-so-great reviewsnot-so-great reviews,,
with most critics citing poorwith most critics citing poor
efforts to offer better materialefforts to offer better material
than their debut effort.than their debut effort.
But it became a talking point inBut it became a talking point in
thethe Indian subcontinentIndian subcontinent
because of whichbecause of which particular no.particular no.
in that album?in that album?
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189. TheThe original wooden bridgeoriginal wooden bridge across the Havel Riveracross the Havel River
was built aroundwas built around 16601660, in order to reach the hunting, in order to reach the hunting
grounds around Stolpe. In 1904, the Prussian Govt.grounds around Stolpe. In 1904, the Prussian Govt.
held a design competition to makeheld a design competition to make an iron bridgean iron bridge..
TheThe present onepresent one, inaugurated on 16 November 1907,, inaugurated on 16 November 1907,
have seenhave seen a lot of dramatic episodes of history to bea lot of dramatic episodes of history to be
enactedenacted here.here.
How do weHow do we know it betterknow it better??
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193. In Greek mythology,In Greek mythology,
Laelaps – the houndLaelaps – the hound, was a, was a
gift from Zeus to Europa.gift from Zeus to Europa.
The dog whoThe dog who never missesnever misses
what it huntswhat it hunts, was once used, was once used
to hunt theto hunt the Teumessian foxTeumessian fox,,
another canine thatanother canine that couldcould
never be caughtnever be caught..
Realizing the paradox, howRealizing the paradox, how
diddid Zeus solveZeus solve this problem?this problem?
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194.
195. The constellations :--The constellations :--
Canis Major and Canis MinorCanis Major and Canis Minor
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196. WeighingWeighing
approximately 5 kg,approximately 5 kg,
English artistEnglish artist LeeLee
Mericks createdMericks created this 85this 85
cm by 60 cm portraitcm by 60 cm portrait
artwork.artwork.
WhatWhat is being used tois being used to
make this portrait?make this portrait?
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199. Discovered in China, ‘Tianchisaurus’ (meaningDiscovered in China, ‘Tianchisaurus’ (meaning
‘heavenly pool lizard’‘heavenly pool lizard’) is a genus of dinosaur from the) is a genus of dinosaur from the
middle Jurassic Period.middle Jurassic Period.
Applying prettyApplying pretty unusual system of nomenclatureunusual system of nomenclature, it’s, it’s
species namespecies name NedegoapeferimaNedegoapeferima is coined after whichis coined after which
selected group of peopleselected group of people??
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200.
201. The cast of ‘Jurassic Park’The cast of ‘Jurassic Park’
Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard
Attenborough, Robert Peck, Martin Ferrero, Ariana
Richards and Joseph Mazzello
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202. Find theFind the net-breakingnet-breaking connectionconnection between twobetween two importantimportant
protagonistsprotagonists of these two different entities?of these two different entities?
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206. One of theOne of the Shakti PeethsShakti Peeths, this particular place got its, this particular place got its
name when thename when the necklace of Goddess Satinecklace of Goddess Sati fall at thisfall at this
place while Lord Shiva was carrying her deadbody.place while Lord Shiva was carrying her deadbody.
WhyWhy connoisseurs of musicconnoisseurs of music feel a special attachmentfeel a special attachment
to this holy place?to this holy place?
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209. A member of the girl band Bikini Kill,A member of the girl band Bikini Kill, KathleenKathleen
HannaHanna onceonce said something to the then boy-friend ofsaid something to the then boy-friend of
another member, Tobi Vailanother member, Tobi Vail. That comment was a. That comment was a
tongue-in-cheek reference about atongue-in-cheek reference about a personalpersonal
preference of Tobipreference of Tobi..
How did Tobi’s then boy-friendHow did Tobi’s then boy-friend make those wordsmake those words
iconiciconic in the days to come?in the days to come?
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