This is the question and answer set of the Winter Prelims 2023, conducted by Pragya - Official Quiz Club of UEM Kolkata. The prelims are a gateway to the Quiz Club for the interested students.

1. WINTER PRELIMS
PRAGYA
2023
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2. HERE ARE THE RULES.
There will be a total of 21 questions, with each question
being 1 point.
Hints will be provided for each question. Spelling errors that
are phonetically correct are accepted.
Any kind of unfair means, including the use of google and
other cheating methods will lead to instant disqualification.
The decision of the Quizmasters on all matters will be final
and binding.

3. The literal English translation of this infamous football is
"to be happy". Interestingly, this football was originally
designed to be the perfect football aerodynamically.
However, its awkward motion and unpredictable flight path
resulted in much controversy in a major FIFA event. While
most players hated it a certain South American mastered it.
Name this iconic football.
QUESTION 1
Sports

4. QUESTION 2
The popular fictional character, X was recently all over
social media after facing an untimely death. X, thought
to be one of the most powerful characters in his
respective fictional world was unexpectedly killed off by
its writer. Interestingly, the writer's motivation to kill off
the character was the "fans' excessive love for him". This
prompted a worldwide mourning while also inviting
death threats from the obsessed fans to the writer.
Identify the character, X.
fandom

5. Identify this Hindu goddess whose
Puja marks one of the most
celebrated social festivals in
Purulia, Bankura, Bardhaman
districts of West Bengal. The
festival is marked with _ _ _ _ _ gaan,
a rich folksong reflecting the rural
society. The festival starts from the
first day of Bhadro , the first month
in the Hindu calendar.
QUESTION 3
Mythology

6. QUESTION 4
This iconic neighborhood, 152 km away from Kolkata was
actually named after a guest house built in 1863. As years
passed, the neighborhood became a prominent center of
cultural, educational and spiritual significance in India as well
as the world. Although nowadays, the name of the place pops in
news every now and then regarding one controversy or other.
Name this place which finally got the distinction of being an
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) in September, 2023.
culture

7. QUESTION 5
Simply identify the omitted part
Entertainment

8. QUESTION 6
This multi billion dollar corporation started planting mango
trees in the vast wastelands of their oil refinery back in 1997.
Fast forward to 2022, the mango orchard planted to curb
pollution has become a highly profitable business for the
company. The MNC is now one of the largest mango exporters
in the world - all thanks to their 600 acre mango orchard
around the refinery.
Identify this company which has a significant
presence in India.
business

9. QUESTION 7
After passing out from the Art College, X didn't pursue
a career in art. Instead, he followed his uncle, who is
the Inspector General of his city and tried his hands
into becoming a spy, and his curious nature would
always lead him into trouble. However, this basically
made him a liability to his father, because he would
never earn a penny from his spy adventures.
Which bengali literary character am I
talking about?
literature

10. QUESTION 8
Which company’s advertisement?
Business

11. QUESTION 9
The Devi Temple in Kottamkulakara in
Kollam district in Kerala celebrates the
‘Chamayavilakku festival’. The festival is
unique in a very special aspect,
promoting gender equality in a unique
manner.
What is so special about the
Chamayavilakku festival? Give
Funda.
Culture

12. QUESTION 10
What is the reference of this cartoon/ put funda.
Science & Tech

13. QUESTION 11
SPORTS
In the recently concluded Asian
Games 2022, an Indian badminton
pair won the gold medal in Men's
Double becoming the only Indians to
win gold in Badminton in all of Asian
Games history. The duo didn't just
stop here, as they went on to
become the No 1 ranked team in the
world after few days. Name this
record creating duo.

14. QUESTION 12
“Maintaining the ‘kid-ness’ was paramount,” X says.
“I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything
to be almost too much.” In other words, she
continues, “I didn’t want to forget what made me
love Y.” Construction, Greenwood notes, caused an
international run on the fluorescent shade of Rosco
paint.
“The world,” she laughs, “ran out of 
pink.”
X is a famous director of a famous movie Y.
Identify X and Y.
ENTERTAINMENT

15. QUESTION 13
The first known existence of these two words together in
computer literature occurred in 1972 in Brian Kernighan's
book "Tutorial instruction to the Language B". They are often
used for 'sanity tests' for languages, which make sure that the
compiler, development environment, and run-time
environment are correctly installed. Experienced
programmers learning new languages can also gain a lot of
information about a given language's syntax and structure
from such a program.
What were the two words?
TECH

16. QUESTION 14
What has been blanked out?
FANDOM

17. Lonesome George was a member of species X who was the
last living specimen of that species and with his
unfortunate demise on June 24, 2012, the species X went
completely extinct.
X comes from a famous island related to Charles Darwin,
which is also mentioned in its species name. Its scientific
name is Chelonoidis niger abingdonii.
Identify X (if the answer is german shepherd, we’ll
consider dog)
QUESTION 15
SCIENCE

18. QUESTION 16
Perhaps the most commonly known way to use a
particular piece of apparel traces the origin of its
name back to King Edward VIII whose style was
emulated by Englishmen of the time, and quickly
spread to the rest of the world.
What am I talking about?
The thick, wide and symmetrical style gained
currency due to the ease of use as well as the
power and confidence it exuded.
FASHION

19. QUESTION 17
In the 1983 World Cup, England national cricket team
player - Bob Willis received the Man of the Match
award against Sri Lanka for his exceptional
performance. However, this is the only instance
where a player received the man of the match award
for neither batting or fielding.
So why was Bob Willis awarded the award? Give
funda.
Sports

20. QUESTION 18
FANDOM

21. QUESTION 19
The Demon Hiranyakashipu gained a boon from
Brahma due to which he could not be killed
during the day or night, inside or outside the
house; neither in the sky nor on land nor in
Swarg nor in Patal, by any weapon, nor by
humans, deities, demons, or animals.
To stop his atrocities, a certain deity took a the
form of a certain avatar and killed him.
What mythological figure am I talking about?
MYTHOLOGY

22. QUESTION 20
All of us have heard this song in the social
media, gaining virality in recent days.
Name the song, and the movie from where it has
been taken from.
ENTERTAINMENT

23. QUESTION 21
The adjacent image shows the
proposed route of the India
Middle East Europe corridor
which was unveiled recently
during the G20 summit. This is is
a direct alternative to the
modern trade route/corridor of
China. Give me the name of the
Chinese initiative which this
corridor is supposed to counter.
geopolitics

24. ANSWERS

25. The literal English translation of this infamous football is
"to be happy". Interestingly, this football was originally
designed to be the perfect football aerodynamically.
However, its awkward motion and unpredictable flight path
resulted in much controversy in a major FIFA event. While
most players hated it a certain South American mastered it.
Name this iconic football.
QUESTION 1
Sports

26. JABULANI
Sports

27. QUESTION 2
The popular fictional character, X was recently all over
social media after facing an untimely death. X, thought
to be one of the most powerful characters in his
respective fictional world was unexpectedly killed off by
its writer. Interestingly, the writer's motivation to kill off
the character was the "fans' excessive love for him". This
prompted a worldwide mourning while also inviting
death threats from the obsessed fans to the writer.
Identify the character, X.
fandom

28. GOJO SATORU
fandom

29. Identify this Hindu goddess whose
Puja marks one of the most
celebrated social festivals in
Purulia, Bankura, Bardhaman
districts of West Bengal. The
festival is marked with _ _ _ _ _ gaan,
a rich folksong reflecting the rural
society. The festival starts from the
first day of Bhadro , the first month
in the Hindu calendar.
QUESTION 3
Mythology

30. BHADU
Mythology

31. QUESTION 4
This iconic neighborhood, 152 km away from Kolkata was
actually named after a guest house built in 1863. As years
passed, the neighborhood became a prominent center of
cultural, educational and spiritual significance in India as well
as the world. Although nowadays, the name of the place pops in
news every now and then regarding one controversy or other.
Name this place which finally got the distinction of being an
UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) in September, 2023.
culture

32. SHANTINIKETAN
culture

33. QUESTION 5
Simply identify the omitted part
Entertainment

34. ATLEE
Entertainment

35. QUESTION 6
This multi billion dollar corporation started planting mango
trees in the vast wastelands of their oil refinery back in 1997.
Fast forward to 2022, the mango orchard planted to curb
pollution has become a highly profitable business for the
company. The MNC is now one of the largest mango exporters
in the world - all thanks to their 600 acre mango orchard
around the refinery.
Identify this company which has a significant
presence in India.
business

36. RELIANCE
business

37. QUESTION 7
After passing out from the Art College, X didn't pursue
a career in art. Instead, he followed his uncle, who is
the Inspector General of his city and tried his hands
into becoming a spy, and his curious nature would
always lead him into trouble. However, this basically
made him a liability to his father, because he would
never earn a penny from his spy adventures.
Which bengali literary character am I
talking about?
literature

38. RAPPA RAY
literature

39. QUESTION 8
Which company’s advertisement?
Business

40. HAPPYDENT
Business

41. QUESTION 9
The Devi Temple in Kottamkulakara in
Kollam district in Kerala celebrates the
‘Chamayavilakku festival’. The festival is
unique in a very special aspect,
promoting gender equality in a unique
manner.
What is so special about the
Chamayavilakku festival? Give
Funda.
Culture

42. The male devotees dress up
in female attire to clebrate
the festival.
Culture

43. QUESTION 10
What is the reference of this cartoon/ put funda.
Science & Tech

44. This particular cartoon was a dig at New York
Times’ earlier cartoon allegedly mocking India’s
space ambitions. The cartoon is a reference to
ISRO launching 104 satellites in one go, including
satellites from several foreign countries.
Science & Tech

45. QUESTION 11
SPORTS
In the recently concluded Asian
Games 2022, an Indian badminton
pair won the gold medal in Men's
Double becoming the only Indians to
win gold in Badminton in all of Asian
Games history. The duo didn't just
stop here, as they went on to
become the No 1 ranked team in the
world after few days. Name this
record creating duo.

46. Satwik - Chirag
SPORTS

47. QUESTION 12
“Maintaining the ‘kid-ness’ was paramount,” X says.
“I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything
to be almost too much.” In other words, she
continues, “I didn’t want to forget what made me
love Y.” Construction, Greenwood notes, caused an
international run on the fluorescent shade of Rosco
paint.
“The world,” she laughs, “ran out of 
pink.”
X is a famous director of a famous movie Y.
Identify X and Y.
ENTERTAINMENT

48. X - GRETA GERWIG
Y - BARBIE
ENTERTAINMENT

49. QUESTION 13
The first known existence of these two words together in
computer literature occurred in 1972 in Brian Kernighan's
book "Tutorial instruction to the Language B". They are often
used for 'sanity tests' for languages, which make sure that the
compiler, development environment, and run-time
environment are correctly installed. Experienced
programmers learning new languages can also gain a lot of
information about a given language's syntax and structure
from such a program.
What were the two words?
TECH

50. HELLO WORLD
TECH

51. QUESTION 14
What has been blanked out?
FANDOM

52. QUIDDITCH THROUGH THE AGES
FANDOM

53. Lonesome George was a member of species X who was the
last living specimen of that species and with his
unfortunate demise on June 24, 2012, the species X went
completely extinct.
X comes from a famous island related to Charles Darwin,
which is also mentioned in its species name. Its scientific
name is Chelonoidis niger abingdonii.
Identify X (if the answer is german shepherd, we’ll
consider dog)
QUESTION 15
SCIENCE

54. TORTOISE
SCIENCE

55. QUESTION 16
Perhaps the most commonly known way to use a
particular piece of apparel traces the origin of its
name back to King Edward VIII whose style was
emulated by Englishmen of the time, and quickly
spread to the rest of the world.
What am I talking about?
The thick, wide and symmetrical style gained
currency due to the ease of use as well as the
power and confidence it exuded.
FASHION

56. TIE, WINDSOR KNOT
FASHION

57. QUESTION 17
In the 1983 World Cup, England national cricket team
player - Bob Willis received the Man of the Match
award against Sri Lanka for his exceptional
performance. However, this is the only instance
where a player received the man of the match award
for neither batting or fielding.
So why was Bob Willis awarded the award? Give
funda.
Sports

58. He was awarded the MOTM for his
exceptional captaincy
Sports

59. QUESTION 18
FANDOM

60. SCOTT LANG/ ANT-MAN
FANDOM

61. QUESTION 19
The Demon Hiranyakashipu gained a boon from
Brahma due to which he could not be killed
during the day or night, inside or outside the
house; neither in the sky nor on land nor in
Swarg nor in Patal, by any weapon, nor by
humans, deities, demons, or animals.
To stop his atrocities, a certain deity took a the
form of a certain avatar and killed him.
What mythological figure am I talking about?
MYTHOLOGY

62. NARASIMHA
MYTHOLOGY

63. QUESTION 20
All of us have heard this song in the social
media, gaining virality in recent days.
Name the song, and the movie from where it has
been taken from.
ENTERTAINMENT

64. SONG - LE MONDE
FILM - TALK TO ME
ENTERTAINMENT

65. QUESTION 21
The adjacent image shows the
proposed route of the India
Middle East Europe corridor
which was unveiled recently
during the G20 summit. This is is
a direct alternative to the
modern trade route/corridor of
China. Give me the name of the
Chinese initiative which this
corridor is supposed to counter.
geopolitics

66. BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE
geopolitics

67. THANK YOU!