Quiz From Under The Blanket (Finals)

Quiz from Under the Blanket || 10th January, 2021

Rules
• Theme based, only connect style quiz, with 32 questions based on 8 themes. +10
on direct, +10/-5 on pounce. Part points as applicable.
• 1st batch of 8 questions will have 1 question from each of the themes, 2nd batch
will 1 question from each of the themes, and so on.
• Points for guessing the themes: After 1st batch (Q8) : +20/-10; 2nd batch (Q16): +15/-
8; 3rd batch (Q24): +10/-5; 4th batch (Q32): +5/0
• We will open the window to guess the themes after each batch. One guess per
batch per theme.
• Themes maybe exhaustive or inexhaustive, and recommend you to write down
the answers to help yourself out. Underlined part of answer goes into connect.
• Some part of answer may contain connect, homonym, open to interpretation etc.
• For e.g. Q4 maybe Mumbai Q11 maybe Delhi Q17 maybe Chennai and Q25 maybe
Kolkata, so the theme would be Metro Cities of India.

• This character trope has been seen in a
particular genre of literature since the 17th
century, as a foil to the main female
protagonist.
• The term originated when Andrew Lang
retold this book (image) in 1889, and he
named the character as such.
• What trope are we talking about?
1

Prince Charming
1

• The plant had been flourishing in Mexico, and by
the late 18th century a few of them were sent to
Paris, London, and other parts of Europe and
Asia, in hopes of producing them in other areas.
• Though it would grow, they would not be of the
use these colonizers were hoping for.
• Born a slave in the early 1800s, he was child on a
remote island in the Indian Ocean. He invented a
method with the use of a thin stick and a thumb
gesture.
• The method of pollination of what plant did he
change, which has today created multimillion
dollar industry in his region?
2

Vanilla
2

• This standardisation of a normally variable parameter for a certain
class of animals is done so as to maintain uniformity and make it
easier to ascertain eligibility.
• Based on broad geographical location, there are only two set points
for this, in contrast to the normally existing (>300) points. The two
set points have been selected based on the seasonal variations
which affect the estrus cycle of the animals.
• What standardisation are we talking about?
3

Thoroughbred Racehorses having the same
birth day, generalised based on the estrus cycle
of Mares
Northern Hemisphere- January 1
Southern Hemisphere- August 1
3

• While one of his legendary predecessors went by the nickname
‘Chef’, he has been given an apt nickname ‘Creepy’.
• Who is this current Test player, with a double century to his name in
2020? (5)
• Also name the legend being talked about. (5)
4

Zak Crawley (Creepy Crawley) and Alastair
Cook (Chef)
4

• The city was one of the important places in the Kushan empire with
Chinese travellers like Fa Xian and Xuanzang mentioning it in their
travels.
• A few years ago a wealthy Chinese couple, Janson Hu and Liyan Yu
funded a project that would use a large projector to beam up
images in an effort to restore the beauty of the place. However,
locals told that the place lacked even the basic power facilities and
the projector was only turned on for special occasions (mostly
when foreign press visited).
• What exactly is the projector used for?
5

Bamiyan Buddha
5

• Son of an Air Force officer, he wanted to become a pilot but had to
give up his dream when he contracted Tuberculosis which affected
his eyesight. He would later work at Intel until he married the
daughter of TPG Nambiar. Nambiar had started the company in
1963 in Kerala in collaboration with the British Physical
Laboratories.
• This company would later become one of the most successful
Indian companies in the 90s. His son-in-law had a huge role to play
in the success which would later lead to him pursuing a career in
politics. Coincidentally enough, back in college, he was part of a
group of motorcycle loves called ‘Junk Sangh’.
• Who? (6) Name the 90s company in question. (4)
6

Rajeev Chandrashekhar and BPL
6

• There were calls for this to happen back in 2017; however the
organisation involved clarified that they wouldn’t do so as they
considered the output to be ‘newsworthy’.
• Others who have faced similar action include Martin Shkreli, Steve
Bannon, Courtney Love, SciHub, etc.
• What action, which finally happened recently?
7

Trump Twitter Ban
7

• In the April of 2004, the Canadian government banned the sale of
these items, even in the second hand market, like flea markets. This
came in on the back of reports from across the globe, of injuries to
the demographic using this product.
• Injuries sustained include head or neck injuries, skull fractures,
drowning in the swimming pool/bathtub, and getting burned or
poisoned due to greater reach. This outweighs any development
advantages it may have.
• What product are we talking about?
8

Baby Walkers
8

Block 1 done
Attempts for the theme?

• While products that are not used for their intended purposes are
not new, there are few instances where products end up having a
potentially hazardous use case.
• Invented by a Polish American in the first half of the 20th century,
after he saw his wife improvise with a toothpick, these items were
meant to be used for baby care and other household purposes
instead of how they are used today.
• With a growing number of incidents, packs these days come with
warnings that specifically say ‘do not insert into ___ _____’. What
are these products? (6)
• Recently people have been exposed to this product in a different
iteration, with a much longer version attempting to collect some
much needed data. What kind of data/what are they used for? (4)
9

Q-tips
Covid nasal swabs
9

• One of the big 3 of his sport, this legendary South African post his
career started the eponymous ____ ______ Design in the late 1980s.
They have now executed over 400 projects in 38 countries on 5
continents, with the one in India located in Gurugram.
• The company now has 3 different design brands: ____ ______ Design,
______ Design, and Black Knight Design.
• The nature of the design is dependent on the topography (so they are
also into the Real Estate Business), and drainage also must be
considered. It is essential to plan in a way that minimizes the travel
distances, and the overall result must be as visually pleasing as it is
playable.
• Who is this legendary South African? (4) What business are they
into? (6)
10

Quiz from Under the Blanket || 10th January, 2021 10

Gary Player and Golf Course design
10

• This Walter Kirn novel was published in 2001, received good reviews
and initially sold well until a few months later owing to 9/11, probably
due to its eye-catching cover.
• A movie studio had hired Kirn in mid-August to turn the book into a
screenplay, but had to stop. It wasn’t until a few years later when
Jason Reitman contacted him to make it into a film.
• This is what Kirn had to say about the protagonist: “But mostly it was
a character study of someone who I felt was invisible in literature
despite being all around me in real life: the pretzel-eating, mini-bar-
raiding nomad, his existence pared down to a single carry-on, but his
soul the same size as everyone else’s.”
• Name the book/movie, which lost the Best Picture Oscar to The Hurt
Locker.
11

Up In The Air
11

• This is the Marina City, a residential-
commercial complex building in Chicago,
designed by artist Bertrand Goldberg.
• You would see this in the album cover of
the 4th studio album of a brand, released
2001 and widely regarded as one of the
best albums of the noughties.
• The name of the album itself comes from a
CD recording that the lead singer was
listening to and he took a liking to a series
of letters from the phonetic alphabet.
• Which album?
12

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
12

• This town in Western Europe is known for leaving its mark on the
culinary world with items such as blackcurrant liquor and vineyards,
this item remains its most famous export to the world.
• While this particular item had existed from the 14th century when it was
present on kings banquets, the start of its popularity can be traced
back to the 19th century when a local producer decided to switch the
verjuice that was traditionally used to vinegar. What food item?
• Today, the most popular brand of this food item is one that originated
in the town but is owned by Kraft today. This brand has been a
surprising feature in rap lyrics as well, which can be traced to both its
premium positioning as compared to traditional yellow counterparts
and the fact that it ran TV ads advertising itself as gourmet and luxury.
Which brand?
13

Dijon Mustard
Grey Poupon
13

• This breed of spaniels has 2 variations, while X (on the left) has
erect ears, the one on the right, Y, are of the dropped ear variety.
• Ys are the older variety and were seen in the art of the 17th and 18th
century and even in the paintings of the Old Masters. But by the
mid-20th century, the Xs were far more in vogue, and the Y were on
the verge of becoming extinct.
• The two varieties take names from something from the fauna
world, which can be said to be opposites, possibly due to the fact
that Xs’ ears look like one. Or it maybe due to the fact that Xs are
seen as attractive, while Ys are more drab and dull.
• Though their names are in French, what do their names translate
to?
14

Queen Sophie Dorothea of Prussia with a Y
14

Butterfly and Moth
14

• In a first-of-its-kind initiative, South Central Railway in December
2019 installed an ‘atmospheric water generator’ kiosk at
Secunderabad Railway Station. This technology is developed under
'Make in India' by Maithri Aquatech. The kiosk produces around
1,000 litres per day.
• What literary name is given to this initiative, aptly describing its
function of delivering water from air?
15

Meghdoot
15

• While this term is broadly used for a lot of entities, the term can
technically be applied to around 90 entities as specified by the
governing body. These entities are usually rooted in culture and
mythology, and the governing body has selected them based on
the ancient works by Plato, Aratus, Petrus Plancius, among others.
• What is this group, and what name does the largest among them
share with the organism on pictured in the next slide, named for
its property of Morphallaxis?
16

Constellations
Hydra – the largest constellation
16

Block 2 done

• This temple close to Nagoya, Japan is dedicated to a 1000-armed
Goddess. One of its kind, it is probably the only Buddhist temple
in Japan to be dedicated to something.
• The origin of the strange tradition comes from more than 350
years ago, when a woman unable to feed her child, came to the
temple and miraculously was able to after the visit.
• You would see prayer plaques, incense stick stand, sculptures
and even the ablution pavilions in a distinctive shape as a
dedication. Those who pray here are said to be blessed with
matchmaking, and safe childbirth.
• What is it dedicated to?
17

Breasts
17

• In the Ain-e-Akbari, Abul Fazl writes about the activity, and how
Akbar was proficient in it. He says of the activity that superficial
observers may look upon it as mere amusement, but men of more
eminent views see it as a way of rapid decision-making.
• For the activity to be played at any time of choice, an innovation
was made in the main piece, and to serve this purpose palas wood
was used instead of the common bamboo.
• In the City Palace in Jaipur, there is an exhibit which showcases this
item. Raja Man Singh became fond of this activity during the course
of his stay in the courts of Akbar.
• What activity? (4) For what purpose was the innovation made? (6)
18

Polo/Chaugan
Could be lit on fire, to be played at night
18

• Quashing the hopes of conspiracy theorists, one of the co-founders
explained that the reason behind something had nothing to do with
the devil, but was just what covered the manufacturing costs and
made them profit. He also mentioned that the number struck his
fancy since he was a fan of repeating digits, and his partner added
the smaller denominations as a marketing ploy to make it appear
eye-catching.
• What first offering of a now huge company is this, and what is
being explained? (no part points)
19

The Apple 1 being priced at 666.66
19

• Located in London, this building constructed in 2014 is a
reconstruction of a historically popular location associated with a
resident of the city.
• The reconstruction is based on two versions of the original building
– the original from 1599 and the rebuilt one from 1614.
• What was the name of the original building and who was it
associated with?
• While the original building could house a crowd of 3000, the
reconstruction can only house 1400 despite being the same size.
• Why?
20

The Globe Theater, Shakespeare
Due to modern safety standards
20

• Lagardere is a French media & publishing group that operates in
over 40 countries around the globe. The key brand for this
company is Hachette and it is one of the world leaders in its
category.
• While the company is a hybrid between a partnership and a LLC, 2%
of the company is held by a trust fund named _______
Management. However, the holdings of this alliteratively named
trust fund have been frozen since 2006 and cannot be accessed.
• The name of the company comes from a similar notorious 80s on-
screen entity, and one that the owner of the trust fund and his two
sons were huge fans of.
• What 80s onscreen entity? Who was the owner of the trust fund?
21

Scarface
Saddam Hussein
21

• The director is mostly known for social dramas with strong
messaging. In 2008, he returned to comedy with the movie X,
almost 15 years after his first comedy movie, now considered an all
time classic in the genre.
• If you ignore a very in-your-face cameo in the later film by an actor,
there was only one actor that acted in both the movies.
Coincidentally enough, the character’s name is also the same in
both the movies (Robert). In both movies he plays one of the
henchmen of the main villain.
• Name both the movies.
22

Andaz Apna Apna and Ajab Prep Ki Gajab
Kahaani
• Viju Khote was Robert in both of these films.
22

• His big break came in the mid 1930s, when he correctly forecasted
that FDR would defeat Alfred Landon to become the POTUS, a
prediction opposing that of the then popular Literary Digest.
• His services and that of his eponymous company were requested
by film companies and the advertising industry, which helped them
move from strength to strength.
• This began the life of which company?
23

Gallup
23

• Throughout history, illnesses not warfare were the major cause of
death among military. The First World War was the first major
battle that had a higher military casualty than that from illnesses.
• However, illnesses were strife throughout the war, with the
German occupation of a West European country being hampered
with frequent outbreaks of Typhoid among the soldiers. Due to the
poor hygiene conditions, it spread very quickly among the ranks
and led to a large number of soldiers having to be withdrawn from
duty.
• While most soldiers were subject to either military hospitals or
army camps for treatment, a chosen few were dispatched to a city
in the country where they could recuperate in the open.
• Where were these chosen soldiers sent to?
24

Spa, Belgium
24

Block 3 done

• Directed by Robert Breer, this short was intended to be a capture
of a tourist riding a train in a picturesque location. Using line
drawings, live action and the rotoscope technique, the short
conveys the journey from the point of view from inside the train.
• What is the location?
• Breer’s attempts to capture the local scenery in detail with his
drawings and his transitions in the short earned him comparison
with one of the famous directors from the region as well.
• Who was he compared to?
25

Fuji
Yasujiro Ozu
25

• In 2010, A Tate archivist was reading a 7-volume autobiography by a
British sculptor when he came across a reference to a Frenchman.
• This British sculptor was employed as a stone carver in the 1820s,
to repair the damage suffered by a national icon during the 1790s.
The boss of the sculptor’s boss was given a nickname due to a
certain uniqueness.
• Someone else was apparently inspired by this ‘superboss’, and he
served as an inspiration for a work of his.
• What resulted?
26

Quasimodo/The Hunchback of Notre Dame
26

• This 3-piece band is known for lyrics based on their Texan roots &
humour, and are often adorned with sexual innuendoes.
• In an interview in 2012, the lead singer of the band said that him
and the bassist were approached in the late 70s by the largest
corporation in its sector, to do away with their most characteristic
visual trait, as a marketing gimmick.
• Which company approached them with this offer? Which group
are we talking about? (5 each)
27

Gillette and ZZ Top
27

• Located in the Schirmacher Oasis, Lake _____________ (13) is a
freshwater lake which serves as a lifeline for a certain group of
people who started inhabiting the region in 1989.
• The name of the lake derives from a part of name of the individual
who suggested the name of the ‘residence’ of these people.
• What is the name of the lake, and who are these people for whom
this lake serves as a lifeline?
28

Priyadarshini, from Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi
Researchers at the Maitri Station
28

• In the late 1900s, Henry came out with a puzzle book based on
another classic work, with 110 unique puzzles which tested logic,
visual skills, and some even a bit of mathematics. According to
Henry, this book of puzzles is particularly fitting to the author of
the original work, as he himself was an ingenious mathematics.
• Created in a story-telling form, the first 31 of these are presented by
the group depicted in the original book, while the remaining 79 are
told by different characters in different locations.
• What other work is this puzzle book based on?
29

The Canterbury Tales
29

• In November 2019, Film Companion did a piece about a prop. Four
live-sized model were made, all with different mechanisms to have a
spare ready at any time. One was to be operated from a distance,
another with a person inside, another used just for POV shots, and a
fourth one for just the legs. Due to the running repairs at the end of
each day, these models were doing shifts.
• The director said that getting it right involved a lot of study of Jaws
and Jurassic Park to figure out how animatronics work, and 40 days of
intensive work along with medical checkups for the man operating it.
• The insides were made of motors and other mechanisms which
allowed the makers to make it move, and it cost around ₹20 lakh to
make. What movie prop is this?
30

Bull from Jallikattu
30

• In an attempt to make the experience even better, the parent
company behind this venture came up with a high tech solution in
2015 to give people added convenience.
• The company issued a special wearable to each visitor, which
allowed them to avail different facilities within the venture. This
meant the customers could get rid of long lines that had become a
feature of this venture. Where are these wearables being used?
• While ideating, the team behind this wearable also considered
using another popular piece of memorabilia that is a hallmark of
the venture but ended up deciding against it due to possible
inconvenience and loss issues. What item were they considering?
31

DisneyWorld Florida
Mickey Mouse Hats
31

• After narrowly surviving the September 1940 London blitz, he was
able to escape the Nazis and moved to New York.
• He was inspired by the music of the city, and observers of his art
also saw a marked decrease in the use of black in his works, and an
increase of yellow.
• Who is this? (4)
• What is the speculated inspiration behind him using more yellow?
(6)
32

Piet Mondrian and New York Taxi Cabs
32

Block 4 done

List of Answer
1. Prince
Charming
2. Vanilla
3. Estrus
cycle of
Mares
4. Zak
Crawley and
Alastair Cook
5. Bamiyan
Buddha
6. Rajeev
Chandrash
ekhar and
BPL
7. Trump
Twitter
Ban
8. Baby
Walker
9. Q-tips
Covid nasal
swabs
10. Gary
Player and
Golf
Course
11. Up in
the Air
12. Yankee
Hotel
Foxtrot
13. Dijon,
Grey
Poupon
14.
Hunchback
of Notre
Dame
15.
Meghdoot
16.
Constellatio
ns and
Hydra
17. Breasts
Temple
18. Polo
and Night
Play
19. Apple 1
and
$666.66
20. Globe
Theater,
Shakespea
re
21.
Scarface
Saddam
Hussein
22. AAA
and Ajab
Prem
23. Gallup
24. Spa,
Belgium
25. Fuji,
Yasujiro
Ozu
26.
Butterfly
and Moth
27. Gillette
and ZZ Top
28.
Priyadarshi
ni and
Maitri
29.
Canterbury
Tales
30. Bull
from
Jallikattu
31. Disney
World
Florida
and…
32. Piet
Mondrian
and NYC
Cabs

• Theme 1:
Flavours of
Quark
• Prince
Charming
• Up In the Air
• Ajab Prem Ki…
• ZZ Top
• Theme 2:
Rappers
• Vanilla (Ice)
• Q-Tips
• Scarface
• Disneyworld
Flo Rida
• Theme 3: 12
Labours of
Hercules
• Estrus cycle of
Mares
• Constellations
and
Hydra
• Apple 1 and
$666.66
• Bull from
Jallikattu
• Theme 4:
Swimming
Strokes
• Zak Crawley
• Hunchback of
Notre Dame
• Breasts Temple
• Butterfly and
Moth

• Theme 5:
Formula 1 Race
Venues
• Bamiyan
Buddha
• Dijon, Grey
Poupon
• Spa, Belgium
• Fuji,
Yasujiro Ozu
• Theme 6: Indian
Military
Operations
Rajeev
Chandrashekha
r and BPL
• Meghdoot
• Polo and Night
Play
• Priyadarshini
and Maitri
• Theme 7:
Esoteric
Programming
Languages
• Trump Twitter
Ban
• Gary Player and
Golf Course
• Globe Theater,
Shakespeare
• Piet Mondrian
and NYC Cabs
• Theme 8: Horse
Gaits
• Baby Walker
• Yankee Hotel
Foxtrot
• Gallup
• Canterbury
Tales

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