2. RULES
-> There are a total of 15 questions. Each
questions carries 1 mark.
-> Questions 5, 10 and 1 are star marked
tie-breaker questions and will be used in
case of ties
-> Top 6 scorers qualify for finals
-> QM is god for the day
3. Q1
Which famous term comes from an
Arabic word “Shah-Mat” meaning
“The King is Dead”?
4. Q2
The term _ _ used by Spanish explorers of Latin
America to refer to the mythical “Land of Gold”.
Identify this place by giving me the term.
5. Q3
This island country in Oceania has 37%
population having roots in the Indian
subcontinent. The country also has
Hindi as one of its official languages.
Name the country.
6. Q4
How do we know Clark Kent, Diana
Prince, Bruce Wayne, Barry Allen and
Victor Stone together fighting against
injustice?
7. Q5 *
X is said to be an influential figure in hip hop music noted for his “funky delivery”,
“boasts”, “comical trash talk”, and “endless quotables.” X is cited by the likes of
Jay-Z and Eminem as a source of inspiration.
X released his first album of spoken word music in 1963, which was nominated for
a Grammy award making this the first of two Grammy nominations X would
receive.
X is also authored bestsellers like the soul of a butterfly but we know X for a
different reason altogether. How do we know X better?
8. Q6
Jobe Charnock, a member of the British East
India Company came to India in the year
1690. He bought the villages of Sutanuti,
Gobindapur and _ from a local Zamindar
Sabarna Roy Chowdhury and established
what, named after the third village?
9. Q7
Founded by famous sculptor Marie _, this museum
in London has many small branches throughout the
world featuring eminent historical figures, popular
film and television characters, sport stars, musicians
etc. In Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 days”,
the author said that the only thing the figures lacked
is speech. What is the name of the museum?
10. Q8
Among the 196 countries of the world, only one country
has a unique flag which is triangular in shape. The shape
is a representation of a world famous entity which is very
near and dear to the country.
The entity was named after the Surveyor General of India,
Sir George _.
Which entity and what is the name of the country?
11. Q9
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus is
a technology used mainly for special research and
rescue purposes and in some adventure sports. It
was developed during the WW II by two French
engineers. Normally it comes in two types “open
circuit” and close circuit.”
How do we better know this technology?
12. Q10 *
John X had weird beliefs. He was a Seventh Day Adventist who believed in
abstinence to the point that he slept separately from his wife and adopted his
children.
He believed that all illnesses can be traced back to either stomach or reproductive
system. To “cure” his patients he recommended a bland diet.
Once he and his brother cooked this bland food in the oven for too long but still put
it through the rollers, the result of which was Y.
Give X and Y.
13. Q11
Which day of the week gets its name
from the Norse God of Thunder?
Name the God as well.
17. Q15 *
This large glass and metal pyramid designed by Chinese-
American architect I.M Pei serves as the main entrance of which
famous European Art museum. The museum features one of the
most adored artworks of the World, inspired by the smile of a
certain Lisa Gherardini.
Give me the name of the painting and the musuem.
24. Q3
This island country in Oceania has 37%
population having roots in the Indian
subcontinent. The country also has
Hindi as one of its official languages.
Name the country.
28. Q5 *
X is said to be an influential figure in hip hop music noted for his “funky delivery”,
“boasts”, “comical trash talk”, and “endless quotables.” X is cited by the likes of
Jay-Z and Eminem as a source of inspiration.
X released his first album of spoken word music in 1963, which was nominated for
a Grammy award making this the first of two Grammy nominations X would
receive.
X is also authored bestsellers like the soul of a butterfly but we know X for a
different reason altogether. How do we know X better?
30. Q6
Jobe Charnock, a member of the British East
India Company came to India in the year
1690. He bought the villages of Sutanuti,
Gobindapur and _ from a local Zamindar
Sabarna Roy Chowdhury and established
what, named after the third village?
32. Q7
Founded by famous sculptor Marie _, this museum
in London has many small branches throughout the
world featuring eminent historical figures, popular
film and television characters, sport stars, musicians
etc. In Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 days”,
the author said that the only thing the figures lacked
is speech. What is the name of the museum?
34. Q8
Among the 196 countries of the world, only one country
has a unique flag which is triangular in shape. The shape
is a representation of a world famous entity which is very
near and dear to the country.
The entity was named after the Surveyour General of
India, Sir George _.
Which entity and what is the name of the country?
36. Q9
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus is
a technology used mainly for special research and
rescue purposes and in some adventure sports. It
was developed during the WW II by two French
engineers. Normally it comes in two types “open
circuit” and close circuit.”
How do we better know this technology?
38. Q10 *
John X had weird beliefs. He was a Seventh Day Adventist who believed in
abstinence to the point that he slept separately from his wife and adopted his
children.
He believed that all illnesses can be traced back to either stomach or reproductive
system. To “cure” his patients he recommended a bland diet.
Once he and his brother cooked this bland food in the oven for too long but still put
it through the rollers, the result of which was Y.
Give X and Y.
48. Q15 *
This large glass and metal pyramid designed by Chinese-
American architect I.M Pei serves as the main entrance of which
famous European Art museum. The museum features one of the
most adored artworks of the World, inspired by the smile of a
certain Lisa Gherardini.
Give me the name of the painting and the musuem.
