The Sports Quiz Prelims slides of Quizzitch Cup 2023 hosted by QuizInc NIT Durgapur

1. SPORTS QUIZ
PRELIMS
QUIZZITCH CUP 2023

2. This is a written round
There will be 20 Questions
Marking scheme is +10/0
Rules

3. Question 1
Apparently Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul
Dravid were both out stumped just once in
Test cricket and the bowler to dismiss them
was the same. Who was it?

4. Question 2
Robin Van Persie earned the moniker "The Flying
Dutchman" after his iconic 2014 FIFA World Cup goal
against Spain. Way before him another Dutch legend
and one of the greatests of the games was funnily
nicknamed the "Non-Flying Dutchman" due to his fear
of flying. Coincidentally both of them are hailed as
legends for the same club. So who was the "Non-Flying
Dutchman" ?

5. Question 3
According to DocuSign, player X's signing was completed 120
seconds before the transfer deadline closed. The player was
taught how to use the application over call in the 8 minutes
that were left in the day, and the month-long transfer drama
was finally brought to a close. This player's signing fee is a
British record, and it is also the record fee paid for a player
hailing from player X's nation. Coincidentally, both the two
costliest players sold by X's ex-club play for X's current club.
Name player X and the current club X plays for.

6. Question 4
The one-time home run king, Babe Ruth, used something
unusual to stay hydrated along with his beer.
Uniforms at that time were typically made of wool, so standing
in the blistering sun would have left players boiling and
covered in sweat. But the Babe found a way to help himself,
and eventually teach the trick to his teammates. He would take
that unusual thing and lay them out over the ice box until they
were nice and cold, then lay it over his head while wearing his
hat.
What was the unusual thing that he used?

7. Question 5
Ford recently returned to F1 after partnering up with Red Bull
for 2026. Coincidentally, Ford were the previous owners of the
F1 team that is now Red Bull. But under the name of which car
brand did this Ford owned team race?

8. Question 6
There is no specific time and place in history to define the origin
of 'X'. The origin of the game in India has strong archaeological
roots going back at least to the 12th century AD in the area what
is today the State of Orissa on the east coast. The famous Sun
Temple of Konark has a stone relief on the west wing of the
structure clearly showing the game in progress.
The sport was also a part of the Olympic Games from 1900 until
1920. World Championships are organised biannually for both
national teams and club teams.
Identify the sport 'X'.

9. Question 7
Player X got absolutely hammered after his club won the league title last
year. He went on an absolute rampage, insulting other players, creating
scenes, and before the end of their celebratory parade, his voice started
sounding like that of a crow which has been cawing for 5 days.
The funny part about all this was that in the 26 appearances he made in
the league, he scored only 3 goals, and assisted another 3. He is a
winger.
He is the second most expensive player a club in his nation has signed.
He also played for a neighboring nation of his birth, but quickly
changed allegiances once his talent was discovered.
Identify player X.

10. Question 8
Andrew Anthony is a journalist who has written for The Guardian
since 1990. In 1992, he was called by his friend to help out with
an advertisement by the Canadian company X, which had about 7
members at the time. He decided to lend his voice for free, which
is what he is recognised by today. The parent company of X is a
billion dollar company in today's market.
Identify X.

11. Question 9
X had a very serious offer from Rangers, one in which the
Scottish club proposed to only use him in European games in
order to fulfill their dreams of winning the Champions League.
"The clause in his contract was a novelty at the time and it scared
a lot of clubs off,"
"They told us he didn't have to play on a Saturday in the Scottish
league. They were desperate to win the Champions League and
were going to allow him to play in the European matches only."
The offer was rejected. However strangely enough, X never ended
up winning the Champions League.
ID X.

12. Question 10
The Battle of ___ was a men's tennis exhibition match
played back in 2007. It featured something that had never
been seen before in tennis history and hence the name of
the event. The belligerents were the then world number 1
Roger Federer and number 2 Rafael Nadal. Nadal won the
match 7-5, 4-6, 7-6. Simply give me the name of the
match, or what was unique about it?

13. Question 11
One of the most famously controversial sponsors in
Formula 1, the company X sponsored the constructor Y in
1976. So controversial was it in fact, it led the BBC to pull
out from early season races so as not to offend viewers.
Identify X and Y.

14. Question 12
Described as 'cola de vaca', this iconic dribble captured
everyone's attention as Barcelona's opening goal in a classic El
Classico fixture. Scored by X, who went to score a hat trick in the
match, the move featured him controlling the ball, a swift swivel
and then a 180 degrees turn dragging the ball forward. The rest
was easy for X. X was one of the greatest forwards of the game,
infamous for partying, and not training and first burst into
limelight playing for Eredivise side Eindhoven.
Identify X.

15. Question 13
On 5th February 2023, X scored his maiden test century against
Zimbabwe in his only 3rd Test match. Next day he converted his
century into a double century becoming the tenth West Indies
batsman to do so. X scored unbeaten 207 runs and put on a 336
run partnership with West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite,
becoming the first pair to put a 300+ opening stand for West
Indies breaking a 33 year old record. X also played the role of
cricketer Larry Gomes in the Bollywood film 83.
Identify player X and his more famous father.

16. Question 14
One of the greatest players from his country, this player was also
a notable cricket player playing first class cricket in his county.
Being a one club man he once rejected an offer from Tottenham
to play for them, which would have made a sensational record in
his country. A prolific striker, he was one of the main men of his
nation's Golden Era. He became the first player from his country
to play 50 international games. Identify this football legend who
once won the Asian Striker of the year award?

17. Question 15
Arguably, the most prolific era for the club started post 1976,
when legendary singer, Elton John was appointed as the Club
Chairman. Supporters saw their club, in a matter of seven years,
climbing from the bottom place of the lowest division, to the top
position in the highest division. Luther Blissett finished as top
scorer for the club in the 1982-83 season, as they finished behind
Liverpool, thus ensuring a UEFA Cup qualification.
Give me the name of the club that is being talked about.

18. Question 16
Last year, a famous lawn tennis player was embroiled in a saga
even before the Tennis calendar began.
Everything from breaking isolation rules, not taking the vaccine,
to falsifying travel documents was covered in the few days of
uncertainty, confusion, and intense back and forth dialogue.
Ultimately, the top seeded player couldn't begin his year Down
Under, and was forced to leave the nation after being holed up in
a hotel for asylum-seekers.
Identify the player and the tournament being talked about here.

19. Question 17
X made his Test debut in Y’s 100th Test match. Y made his
Test debut against the same opponent as X's. Y scored his
country’s 1st ODI ton & recorded first 5 wicket haul (in
different matches). X & Y are both World Cup winners.They
played together in one WC Under Z’s captaincy. Z played in 4
WCs but didn’t win any. Identify X, Y, Z.

20. Question 18
The impact of the change in back pass law in 1992 is well known.
Resulting in fast paced games, it changed football for the better-
forever. This led to goalkeepers from being primarily shot stoppers
to something more- ideas like 'building from the back' were
popularised by teams like Ajax under Louis Van Gaal. This also led
to the introduction of the 'sweeper' keeper. X was the pioneer of this
modern way of goalkeeping who was called by renowned sports
author Jonathan Wilson as 'the first goalkeeper to operate as a
genuine sweeper.' Players like De Gea and Courtois have named X as
one of their influences.
Identify X

21. Question 19
1928
1932
1936
1948
1952
1956
1964
1980
2008
2020
Exclusive list of what?

22. Question 20
Force India was the only Indian constructor to race in
F1 from 2008-18. They scored their best finish of 2nd in
the 2009 Belgian GP. What was the name and
nationality of the driver that scored this result for the
team?

23. TIME FOR
ANSWERS

24. Question 1
Apparently Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul
Dravid were both out stumped just once in
Test cricket and the bowler to dismiss them
was the same. Who was it?

25. Answer 1
Ashley Giles

26. Question 2
Robin Van Persie earned the moniker "The Flying
Dutchman" after his iconic 2014 FIFA World Cup goal
against Spain. Way before him another Dutch legend
and one of the greatests of the games was funnily
nicknamed the "Non-Flying Dutchman" due to his fear
of flying. Coincidentally both of them are hailed as
legends for the same club. So who was the "Non-Flying
Dutchman" ?

27. Answer 2
Dennis Bergkamp

28. Question 3
According to DocuSign, player X's signing was completed 120
seconds before the transfer deadline closed. The player was
taught how to use the application over call in the 8 minutes
that were left in the day, and the month-long transfer drama
was finally brought to a close. This player's signing fee is a
British record, and it is also the record fee paid for a player
hailing from player X's nation. Coincidentally, both the two
costliest players sold by X's ex-club play for X's current club.
Name player X and the current club X plays for.

29. Answer 3
Enzo Fernández, Chelsea

30. Question 4
The one-time home run king, Babe Ruth, used something
unusual to stay hydrated along with his beer.
Uniforms at that time were typically made of wool, so standing
in the blistering sun would have left players boiling and
covered in sweat. But the Babe found a way to help himself,
and eventually teach the trick to his teammates. He would take
that unusual thing and lay them out over the ice box until they
were nice and cold, then lay it over his head while wearing his
hat.
What was the unusual thing that he used?

31. Answer 4
Cabbage

32. Question 5
Ford recently returned to F1 after partnering up with Red Bull
for 2026. Coincidentally, Ford were the previous owners of the
F1 team that is now Red Bull. But under the name of which car
brand did this Ford owned team race?

33. Answer 5
Jaguar Racing

34. Question 6
There is no specific time and place in history to define the origin
of 'X'. The origin of the game in India has strong archaeological
roots going back at least to the 12th century AD in the area what
is today the State of Orissa on the east coast. The famous Sun
Temple of Konark has a stone relief on the west wing of the
structure clearly showing the game in progress.
The sport was also a part of the Olympic Games from 1900 until
1920. World Championships are organised biannually for both
national teams and club teams.
Identify the sport 'X'.

35. Answer 6
Tug of War

36. Question 7
Player X got absolutely hammered after his club won the league title last
year. He went on an absolute rampage, insulting other players, creating
scenes, and before the end of their celebratory parade, his voice started
sounding like that of a crow which has been cawing for 5 days.
The funny part about all this was that in the 26 appearances he made in
the league, he scored only 3 goals, and assisted another 3. He is a
winger.
He is the second most expensive player a club in his nation has signed.
He also played for a neighboring nation of his birth, but quickly
changed allegiances once his talent was discovered.
Identify player X.

37. Answer 7
Jack Grealish

38. Question 8
Andrew Anthony is a journalist who has written for The Guardian
since 1990. In 1992, he was called by his friend to help out with
an advertisement by the Canadian company X, which had about 7
members at the time. He decided to lend his voice for free, which
is what he is recognised by today. The parent company of X is a
billion dollar company in today's market.
Identify X.

39. Answer 8
EA Sports (Its in the game)

40. Question 9
X had a very serious offer from Rangers, one in which the
Scottish club proposed to only use him in European games in
order to fulfill their dreams of winning the Champions League.
"The clause in his contract was a novelty at the time and it scared
a lot of clubs off,"
"They told us he didn't have to play on a Saturday in the Scottish
league. They were desperate to win the Champions League and
were going to allow him to play in the European matches only."
The offer was rejected. However strangely enough, X never ended
up winning the Champions League.
ID X.

41. Answer 9
Ronaldo (Brazilian)

42. Question 10
The Battle of ___ was a men's tennis exhibition match
played back in 2007. It featured something that had never
been seen before in tennis history and hence the name of
the event. The belligerents were the then world number 1
Roger Federer and number 2 Rafael Nadal. Nadal won the
match 7-5, 4-6, 7-6. Simply give me the name of the
match, or what was unique about it?

43. Answer 10
Battle of the Surfaces

44. Question 11
One of the most famously controversial sponsors in
Formula 1, the company X sponsored the constructor Y in
1976. So controversial was it in fact, it led the BBC to pull
out from early season races so as not to offend viewers.
Identify X and Y.

45. Answer 11
Durex and Surtees

46. Question 12
Described as 'cola de vaca', this iconic dribble captured
everyone's attention as Barcelona's opening goal in a classic El
Classico fixture. Scored by X, who went to score a hat trick in the
match, the move featured him controlling the ball, a swift swivel
and then a 180 degrees turn dragging the ball forward. The rest
was easy for X. X was one of the greatest forwards of the game,
infamous for partying, and not training and first burst into
limelight playing for Eredivise side Eindhoven.
Identify X.

47. Answer 12
Romario

48. Question 13
On 5th February 2023, X scored his maiden test century against
Zimbabwe in his only 3rd Test match. Next day he converted his
century into a double century becoming the tenth West Indies
batsman to do so. X scored unbeaten 207 runs and put on a 336
run partnership with West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite,
becoming the first pair to put a 300+ opening stand for West
Indies breaking a 33 year old record. X also played the role of
cricketer Larry Gomes in the Bollywood film 83.
Identify player X and his more famous father.

49. Answer 13
Tagenarine Chanderpaul,
eldest son of
Shivnarine Chanderpaul

50. Question 14
One of the greatest players from his country, this player was also
a notable cricket player playing first class cricket in his county.
Being a one club man he once rejected an offer from Tottenham
to play for them, which would have made a sensational record in
his country. A prolific striker, he was one of the main men of his
nation's Golden Era. He became the first player from his country
to play 50 international games. Identify this football legend who
once won the Asian Striker of the year award?

51. Answer 14
Chuni Goswami

52. Question 15
Arguably, the most prolific era for the club started post 1976,
when legendary singer, Elton John was appointed as the Club
Chairman. Supporters saw their club, in a matter of seven years,
climbing from the bottom place of the lowest division, to the top
position in the highest division. Luther Blissett finished as top
scorer for the club in the 1982-83 season, as they finished behind
Liverpool, thus ensuring a UEFA Cup qualification.
Give me the name of the club that is being talked about.

53. Answer 15
Watford

54. Question 16
Last year, a famous lawn tennis player was embroiled in a saga
even before the Tennis calendar began.
Everything from breaking isolation rules, not taking the vaccine,
to falsifying travel documents was covered in the few days of
uncertainty, confusion, and intense back and forth dialogue.
Ultimately, the top seeded player couldn't begin his year Down
Under, and was forced to leave the nation after being holed up in
a hotel for asylum-seekers.
Identify the player and the tournament being talked about here.

55. Answer 16
Novak Djokovic, Australian Open

56. Question 17
X made his Test debut in Y’s 100th Test match. Y made his
Test debut against the same opponent as X's. Y scored his
country’s 1st ODI ton & recorded first 5 wicket haul (in
different matches). X & Y are both World Cup winners.They
played together in one WC Under Z’s captaincy. Z played in 4
WCs but didn’t win any. Identify X, Y, Z.

57. Answer 17
X - Sachin Tendulkar
Y - Kapil Dev
Z - Md. Azharuddin

58. Question 18
The impact of the change in back pass law in 1992 is well known.
Resulting in fast paced games, it changed football for the better-
forever. This led to goalkeepers from being primarily shot stoppers
to something more- ideas like 'building from the back' were
popularised by teams like Ajax under Louis Van Gaal. This also led
to the introduction of the 'sweeper' keeper. X was the pioneer of this
modern way of goalkeeping who was called by renowned sports
author Jonathan Wilson as 'the first goalkeeper to operate as a
genuine sweeper.' Players like De Gea and Courtois have named X as
one of their influences.
Identify X

59. Answer 18
Edwin Van der Sar

60. Question 19
1928
1932
1936
1948
1952
1956
1964
1980
2008
2020
Exclusive list of what?

61. Answer 19
The years when India won
any Olympic Gold Medal

62. Question 20
Force India was the only Indian constructor to race in
F1 from 2008-18. They scored their best finish of 2nd in
the 2009 Belgian GP. What was the name and
nationality of the driver that scored this result for the
team?

63. Answer 20
Giancarlo Fisichella, Italy

64. Thanks for playing
Stay tuned for the results as
the finals will begin shortly.