OPEN GENERAL QUIZ

OPEN GENERAL QUIZ
Sahil Khan
Relief Crusade 2021 – Gen Quiz Sahil Khan

Rules
• 20 Q, multiples of 5 are *ed to be used as deciders
• Part points wherever applicable
• No negatives, so go for the obvious guesses!
• I hope, Google is not one of your teammates!
• Google form is shared on the whatsapp group and the meet chat
• A quick rerun after the 20th Q and do not ask for stopping at any Q
during that time

1
• This word comes from the story of one of
the three Graces in Greek mythology, who
were basically goddesses of beauty,
kindness and creativity.
• So, given the context of this quiz and most
of the quizzes happening nowadays, what
word is this?

A1
• Charity from Charis

2
• Developed by a startup company founded by undergrad students the
pre-release versions of it came up in the autumn of the late 90s.
What is it that derives its name from two elements of radiophone
communication that try to create a sense of understanding and
compliance?

A2
• ROGER WILCO

3
• These instances have occurred only six
times with the first instance happening
around late 1780s. The last time it took
place was after a gap of 170 years which
was reasoned by an event of the same time
frame. So, what are these instances of and
what was the reason for the last time it
occurred?

A3
• US Presidents didn’t take oath in Washington DC
• JFK’s Assassination

4
• This place has been organising one of the
largest and most popular running event in
India since the late 2000s to mark a certain
number of years since its foundation.
• The event is largely publicised by verbal
accounts and through blogs. Organized as an
annual affair, it is non commercial in nature
and considers all the finishers as winners.
• Who’s the organiser of this event?

A4

*5
• In the European Union, the representatives of the member states
conduct the preparatory work for the ministers so as to reduce the
amount of time and resources required during the negotiations.
• Given the hefty tasks they carry out, what informal name has been
given to them?

A5
• Sherpa

6
• The phrase was coined by U.S. Civic activist, who put a positive spin
on the term to avoid negative connotations found in words like
snitch. The word is linked to alerting public about a bad situation and
is attached to law enforcement officials.
• Certain people involved in some sporting profession were also
described using this term, and in fact, in a more literal way. What
term/phrase are we referring to?

A6
• Whistleblower

7
• This is the shield of the Diocese of
Worcester. What architectural technique
has been depicted on it?

A7
• Diaper/Diapering

8
• Stan Drake, artist of the newspaper comic strip The Heart of Juliet Jones,
started his career as illustrator for the comic strip ad agency Johnstone
and Cushing.
• In an interview with Shel Dorf for the National Cartoonists Society he said
that he ‘brushed’ his skills of drawing pretty girls while working for a
brand that shares its name with a moth. Which brand did he credit for
improvement of his artistic skills?

A8
• Ipana Toothpaste

9
• Vowels in early English had different sounds than they do today, so
during the time of the Saxons the word would have been pronounced
with an alternate vowel which eventually got its current name.
• Perhaps coincidentally, the old English word evolved possibly
because of its reference to an economical orange coloured material
that was used instead of expensive metal.
• So, what thus got its name due to a change in pronounciation over
time?

A9

*10
• There are two plausible explanations behind how he got his name.
One being the reference to a raga in North Indian classical music and
the other points towards two notes from Indian music scale. Who
was named in such a way?

A10
• Dhani Harrison from Dha and Ni

11
• NBBJ – an architectural firm states that it was inspired by DNA,
galaxies, pinecones, seashells and weather patterns, however,
Redditors are are drawing paralles between the design and
something that is used to convey disappointment but still holds its
literal meaning.
• What is the subject of comparison and what are they trying to
comapre it with?

A11

12
• He had an extensive insect collection,
however, we know him for inventing a
number of instruments measuring
radiation doses. Due to his contributions
towards the latter, a standard was named
after him in the late 1970s. Who is he?
(Surname is suffiecient)

A12
• Rolf Maximilian Sievert
• SI unit for ionizing radiation dose

13
• One of the dichotomies of food nomenclature is a result of the
Norman Conquest of England in 1066 A.D, when the peasants spoke
Anglo Saxon while the nobles spoke a version of Old French.
• What practice did this difference lead to?

A13
• Difference between the names of animal and its meat
• The Anglo Saxon peasants bred livestock but the Nobles ate them

14
• It was popularised in the 1950s when this
actress wore the style in her debut film. Often
portrayed in a negative way, associating with
people who were traumatized and imprisoned,
this style derives its name from a mythical
creature of British folklore.
• What are we talking about?

A14
• Pixie

*15
• This belief has been around a long time and has been popularised by
pop culture entities. But practically, it is incorrect as it mostly
depends on availabiltiy of the material and secondly the strong,
pungent smell has the power to drive away rather than drawing in.
Hence, it also proves a wicked method that would have made us
chuckle in our childhood wrong. What myth/belief is this?

A15
• Do mice love cheese!

16
• What is this list all about?
France – 30
Japan – 22
US – 13
Italy, Spain – 11
Germany, Hong Kong – 10
UK – 7
Switzerland – 3
Netherlands – 2
Taiwan - 1

A16
• Number of Michelin 3 Star Restaurants in different countries

17
• One word please!

A17
• Apache

18
• Concerns have been raised about the ethical acceptibility due to the
usage of Ox-gut, which led to the decline of its implementation
among the Hindu and Jain community. Indian Airlines avoided this
practice with its automisation since 2016 by the GOI, that created
employment issues.
• Tracing its origins from an ancient Ayurvedic practice, what
‘attractive’ tradition is this?

A18
• Covering food items/sweets with filigree foils to make them look
more appetising

19
• The calculations were carried out by a blogger named Gonzalo
Ciruelos. “Cyprus No Mans Area” is ranked at 204, Somaliland at 99,
Siachen Glacier at 85. The dataset uses a “WGS84” format for very
accurate projections of latitude and longitude.
• What exactly is the calculation trying to figure out?

A19

*20
• What element found in
every film connects these
two movies in a significant
way?

A20
• Oral Narration of Opening Credits

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