QUIZIUQ 2016 - OPEN QUIZ AN OPEN QUIZ ORGANIZED BY THE INQUIZITIVE QUIZZING CLUB, JIAGANJ ON THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2016

4. PRELIMINARY ROUND
answers

5. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. - 1

6. This is the molecular structure of a
2B Carcinogen (cancer causing) agent,
recently in news all across the country.
Name the agent, used heavily
in the bakery industry in the country till date.

7. POTASSIUM BROMATE

8. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. - 2

9. This is the endangered species of deer, also known as
‘Kashmir Deer’, once found in the high altitudes of
Northern India and Pakistan, the animal now only lives
in the dense riverside forests of Dachigram.
Name the endangered species of deer.

10. HANGUL

11. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. - 3

12. Which place in Jodhpur
recorded a maximum
temperature of 51 degrees
Celsius , on the 19th day of
May, 2016 - the highest
temperature recorded in the
country since 1956?
Alwar, so long, had the record
of registering the maximum
temperature ever in the
country since 1956 at 50.6
degrees Celsius.

13. PHALODI

14. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. - 4

15. The cyclonic storm Roanu has been named by Maldives.
What is the literal meaning of the word ‘Roanu’?

16. COIR ROPE

17. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 5*

18. Identify the brave son of Mother India.

20. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 6

21. • Fridge that does not require
electricity!
• made out of clay
• works on the principle of
evaporation.
• cools drinking water and can
store vegetables and milk
• affordable for nearly anyone
• improves food quality and
health of poorer population
and provides employment
• environment friendly in
manufacturing, use and
recycling
MITTICOOL FRIDGE – A “COOL“ PRODUCT
INNOVATION
Name the creator of ‘Mitticool’.

22. • Fridge that does not require
electricity!
• made out of clay
• works on the principle of
evaporation.
• cools drinking water and can
store vegetables and milk
• affordable for nearly anyone
• improves food quality and
health of poorer population
and provides employment
• environment friendly in
manufacturing, use and
recycling
MITTICOOL FRIDGE – A “COOL“ PRODUCT
INNOVATION
MANSUKHBHAI PRAJAPATI

23. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 7

24. ‘Sweet Dreams’ is the first book
written by a celebrity.
Who is the writer?

26. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 8

27. A 24/7 toll-free infoline - 1800111363 - has
been launched by the Govt. of India in 12
languages for which specific purpose?

29. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 9

30. The Supreme Court of India delivered a ruling
on December 30, 1996 banning the use of
coal/coke in industries located in a defined
area of 10,400 sq km called the TTZ, around
the Taj Mahal to protect the monument from
pollution. TTZ is so named since it is located
around the Taj Mahal and is shaped like a
specific geometrical shape, comprising of the
towns of Firozabad, Mathura and Bharatpur &
Agra.
What does TTZ stand for?

32. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 10*

33. Identify X:
X, the brother of one of the Brussels suicide bombers,
Najim, has won gold at the European Taekwondo
Championships and is now set to compete for Belgium at
the Olympic Games in Brazil.

34. MOURAD LAACHRAOUI

35. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 11

36. Name the small, slender, pre-teen girl character of
‘The Jungle Book’,
with long black hair and a tiny red spot on her forehead.

37. SHANTI

38. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 12

39. Name the batsman trying
to play cricket,
Blindfolded.

40. ANURAG THAKUR

41. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 13

42. What does the triangles in the world map indicate?
(Specific answer)

43. ACTIVE VOLCANOES

44. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 14

45. Fill in the Blank:
The United Nations has been observing Decade of
_______________ (2010-2020)

47. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 15*

48. Mar 27, 2010
Mar 26, 2011
Mar 31, 2012
Mar 23, 2013
Mar 29, 2014
Mar 28, 2015
Mar 19, 2016
Mar 25, 2017
Mar 31, 2018
Mar 30, 2019
Mar 28, 2020
What is so special about the dates ?

50. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 16

51. Identify the painter

52. INDRA DUGAR

53. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 17

54. In which language is the song sung?

55. ARABIC

56. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 18

57. Who is singing?

58. AB de Villiers

59. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 19

60. Who is singing?

61. DAVID BOWIE

62. PRELIMINARY ROUND
Q. – 20*

63. Who is singing?
(hint: the famous classical singer
breathed his last earlier this year)

64. USTAD ABDUL RASHID KHAN

65. PRELIMINARY ROUND
RESULT …

67. FINALS WILL BEGIN
SOON