General Quiz By Episteme Quiz Club NIT Rourkela held on 10-04-2013

1. G-QA
<Due to lack of a better name.>
By Shakti,Dibyesh

2. Rules/Format
20 questions in prelims.
Top 6 qualify.
*Unless otherwise stated, I am GOD.*

3. 1.
Bodily effects of what?

4. 2.
There are two beautiful landscape gardens in Kashmir, known as X
and Y. Some scholars believe history has wrongly ascribed them to
the Mughuls. X and Y are both Sanskrit words. X means “well
trimmed”. As such, it can apply only to gardens. That is also a current
Hindu surname prevalent in Kashmir signifying a very talented and
accomplished family. Y means “a mountain track winding through
rice fields or through tall timber trees”.
Identify X and Y.

5. 3.
“ 20 years ago, even his father would not have imagined, that
one day his name would echo in every shop, every lane and
every house.”
How do we know this prodigy kid, Balakrishan Vaali?

6. 4.
Doodle for what?

7. 5.
In the 15th century, a village was established on the bank of the
River Ghagra and occupied by the local Banjara community. The
people made a wall of yellow mud around their village to secure
their homes from wild animals, as the area was in the midst of a
forest. The village thus derived its name from the local term for a
‘yellow wall’. The name was later adopted by the nearest
town/city.
Which town?

8. 6.
Who are they?

9. 7.
Donald Bradman called it the greatest exhibition of batting ever seen
in Australia. The Don was referring to Garry Sobers’ 254 against
Australia where he literally plastered the bowling spear-headed by a
young and fiery Dennis Lillee at his peak.
But this outstanding knock was never included in his test record.
Why?

10. 8.

11. 9.
About him Real Madrid legend Aalfredo de Stefano says, “He and I
went to the same School in Buenos Aires. He lived two blocks
from my family house. In our neighborhood we used to hold major
football sessions that went until it got dark, with everyone playing
against each other. May be he was one guy I played football in the
street. At that time I was the famous one because from a very
young age I belonged to River Plate’s Youth Academy and
everyone knew me.”
Who is the person de Stefano is talking about?

12. 10.
In 1924,a brilliant physics student Adriano _____,achieved fame
with his experimental Radio connection between Italy and
America, using a short wave device of his own design. Encouraged
by the success of this experiment ,the family established the
“Societa Scientifica Radio Brevetti ________”.
The surname survived as his other brothers found fame after the
release of the Automobile “Cucciolo”
Which surname/brand?

13. 11.
The AFC Asian Cup is the second oldest continental football
championship in the world after Copa América. Like other major
football championships it happens once in four years. Qatar hosted
this event in 2011.
Which nation is going to host this event’s 2015 edition for the very
first time?
(It is the most recent nation to join the Asian confederation in 2007)

14. 12.
The first noted use of "serendipity" in the English language was by
Horace Walpole (1717–1797). In a letter to Horace Mann (dated 28
January 1754) he said he formed it from the Persian fairy tale The
Three Princes of Serendip, whose heroes "were always making
discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in
quest of".
The name stems from Serendip, an old name for what?

15. 13.
X initially wanted to play the drums, but due to the noise they
produce he picked up the guitar as a teenager. In an industrial
accident at the age of 17 on his last day of work in a sheet metal
factory, he lost the tips of the middle and ring finger of his right
hand. To continue playing, he strung his guitars with lighter strings
and made thimbles to extend his fingers.
The first major band he played in was Y, after which he co-founded Z.
In 2000, he released his first solo album Iommi, followed by 2005's
Fused, which featured his former bandmate Glenn Hughes.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rock
guitarists of all time, he was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone
magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Id Y and Z.

16. 14.
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos born March 14, 1978, is a Swiss-born Greek
writer, television presenter, and proponent of the hypothesis that
ancient astronauts interacted with ancient humans.
He is the publisher of the magazine Legendary Times, a publication
with articles from Erich von Däniken (Chariots of the Gods?), David
Hatcher Childress, Peter Fiebag, Robert Bauval, and Luc Bürgin, on
the topic of ancient astronauts.
A 1998 graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a
bachelor's degree in sports information and communication he states
that he is multilingual, fluent in English, Greek, German, French, and
Italian.
How do we better know him?

17. 15.
Professor Paul Frommer, the linguistics expert from the
University of South California was roped in to create this. Some
say it sounds like German or Japanese.
What?

18. 16.
This famous photo, known as Guerrillero Heroico, was taken in
Havana, on March 5, 1960, by Alberto Korda. He snapped the photo
when X unexpectedly appeared on the stage for a brief
moment, while Y was eulogizing the victims of the La Coubre
explosion. The two-tone portrait of him was created in 1968, by Irish
artist Jim Fitzpatrick. The image is rated among the world’s top 10
most iconic images, right alongside the Mona Lisa. It has been
reproduced throughout the world on posters, T-shirts and on any
surface capable of holding an image.
What am I talking of?

19. 17.
Eleanor Velasco Thornton was John Walter's secretary, and their love
was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than
a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished
social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love.
John-Walter, succumbing to family pressures, married Lady Cecil
Victoria Constance, but the secret love affair continued.
Eleanor died on 30 December 1915 when the SS Persia, on which she
accompanied Lord John Walter on his journey to India, was
torpedoed off by a German submarine, four years after she had been
immortalized by her lover as “The Whisper”.
How do we know her?

20. 18.
Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to
princess Therese on 12-10-1810.The citizens of Bavaria were invited to
attend the festivities held on the field in front of city gates to
celebrate the happy royal event. The fields were named
Theressienweiese (Theresa’s meadow) in honour of crown princess
the locals have since abbreviated the name to simply ‘wies’n’.
Horse race in presence of the royal family marked the close of the
event. The decision to repeat the horse races in subsequent years
gave rise to certain tradition, we know in another name.
Which tradition?

21. 17.
Eleanor Velasco Thornton was John Walter's secretary, and their love
was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than
a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished
social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love.
John-Walter, succumbing to family pressures, married Lady Cecil
Victoria Constance, but the secret love affair continued.
Eleanor died on 30 December 1915 when the SS Persia, on which she
accompanied Lord John Walter on his journey to India, was
torpedoed off by a German submarine, four years after she had been
immortalized by her lover as “The Whisper”.
How do we know her?

22. 19.
The talk show was used to be broadcasted on national
television and radio stations every Sunday at 11:00 AM. It did
not have a fixed ending time , but usually ended by 5:00 PM, or
as the program dynamics permitted. After airing more than 300
episodes, it stopped recently.
Who hosted this show?

23. 20.
Made in 1968,the hole where the heart is indicates open
heartedness while the hole in head indicates open
mindness,two qualities of a true scientist.The sphere
suspended by a chain refers to the iconic incident in the life of
person depicted.
Name the artist and the person to whom the artist is paying
homage?
Picture in the next slide

25. ANSWERS

26. 1.
Bodily effects of what?

28. 2.
There are two beautiful landscape gardens in Kashmir, known as X
and Y. Some scholars believe history has wrongly ascribed them to
the Mughuls. X and Y are both Sanskrit words. X means “well
trimmed”. As such, it can apply only to gardens. That is also a current
Hindu surname prevalent in Kashmir signifying a very talented and
accomplished family. Y means “a mountain track winding through
rice fields or through tall timber trees”.
Identify X and Y.

29. X= Nishat
Y= Shalimar

30. 3.
“ 20 years ago, even his father would not have imagined, that
one day his name would echo in every shop, every lane and
every house.”
How do we know this prodigy kid, Balakrishan Vaali?

31. Virat Kohli

32. 4.
Doodle for what?

33. Charlie Chaplin’s birthday

34. 5.
In the 15th century, a village was established on the bank of the
River Ghagra and occupied by the local Banjara community. The
people made a wall of yellow mud around their village to secure
their homes from wild animals, as the area was in the midst of a
forest. The village thus derived its name from the local term for a
‘yellow wall’. The name was later adopted by the nearest
town/city.
Which town?

36. 6.
Who are they?

37. Lightening strike survivors.

38. 7.
Donald Bradman called it the greatest exhibition of batting ever seen
in Australia. The Don was referring to Garry Sobers’ 254 against
Australia where he literally plastered the bowling spear-headed by a
young and fiery Dennis Lillee at his peak.
But this outstanding knock was never included in his test record.
Why?

39. World XI vs Australia
• The World XI side was not recognized by ICC.So the match could
not go down to record books.

40. 8.

42. 9.
About him Real Madrid legend Aalfredo de Stefano says, “He and I
went to the same School in Buenos Aires. He lived two blocks
from my family house. In our neighborhood we used to hold major
football sessions that went until it got dark, with everyone playing
against each other. May be he was one guy I played football in the
street. At that time I was the famous one because from a very
young age I belonged to River Plate’s Youth Academy and
everyone knew me.”
Who is the person de Stefano is talking about?

43. Pope Franscis

44. 10.
In 1924,a brilliant physics student Adriano _____,achieved fame
with his experimental Radio connection between Italy and
America, using a short wave device of his own design. Encouraged
by the success of this experiment ,the family established the
“Societa Scientifica Radio Brevetti ________”.
The surname survived as his other brothers found fame after the
release of the Automobile “Cucciolo”
Which surname/brand?

46. 11.
The AFC Asian Cup is the second oldest continental football
championship in the world after Copa América. Like other major
football championships it happens once in four years. Qatar hosted
this event in 2011.
Which nation is going to host this event’s 2015 edition for the very
first time?
(It is the most recent nation to join the Asian confederation in 2007)

48. 12.
The first noted use of "serendipity" in the English language was by
Horace Walpole (1717–1797). In a letter to Horace Mann (dated 28
January 1754) he said he formed it from the Persian fairy tale The
Three Princes of Serendip, whose heroes "were always making
discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in
quest of".
The name stems from Serendip, an old name for what?

50. 13.
X initially wanted to play the drums, but due to the noise they
produce he picked up the guitar as a teenager. In an industrial
accident at the age of 17 on his last day of work in a sheet metal
factory, he lost the tips of the middle and ring finger of his right
hand. To continue playing, he strung his guitars with lighter strings
and made thimbles to extend his fingers.
The first major band he played in was Y, after which he co-founded Z.
In 2000, he released his first solo album Iommi, followed by 2005's
Fused, which featured his former bandmate Glenn Hughes.
Widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rock
guitarists of all time, he was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone
magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Id Y and Z.

51. Y= JETHRO TULL
Z= BLACK SABBATH

52. 14.
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos born March 14, 1978, is a Swiss-born Greek
writer, television presenter, and proponent of the hypothesis that
ancient astronauts interacted with ancient humans.
He is the publisher of the magazine Legendary Times, a publication
with articles from Erich von Däniken (Chariots of the Gods?), David
Hatcher Childress, Peter Fiebag, Robert Bauval, and Luc Bürgin, on
the topic of ancient astronauts.
A 1998 graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with a
bachelor's degree in sports information and communication he states
that he is multilingual, fluent in English, Greek, German, French, and
Italian.
How do we better know him?

54. 15.
Professor Paul Frommer, the linguistics expert from the
University of South California was roped in to create this. Some
say it sounds like German or Japanese.
What?

55. Na’vi language

56. 16.
This famous photo, known as Guerrillero Heroico, was taken in
Havana, on March 5, 1960, by Alberto Korda. He snapped the photo
when X unexpectedly appeared on the stage for a brief
moment, while Y was eulogizing the victims of the La Coubre
explosion. The two-tone portrait of him was created in 1968, by Irish
artist Jim Fitzpatrick. The image is rated among the world’s top 10
most iconic images, right alongside the Mona Lisa. It has been
reproduced throughout the world on posters, T-shirts and on any
surface capable of holding an image.
What am I talking of?

58. 17.
Eleanor Velasco Thornton was John Walter's secretary, and their love
was to remain hidden, limited to their circle of friends, for more than
a decade. The reason for the secrecy was Eleanor's impoverished
social and economic status, which was an obstacle to their love.
John-Walter, succumbing to family pressures, married Lady Cecil
Victoria Constance, but the secret love affair continued.
Eleanor died on 30 December 1915 when the SS Persia, on which she
accompanied Lord John Walter on his journey to India, was
torpedoed off by a German submarine, four years after she had been
immortalized by her lover as “The Whisper”.
How do we know her?

60. 18.
Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to
princess Therese on 12-10-1810.The citizens of Bavaria were invited to
attend the festivities held on the field in front of city gates to
celebrate the happy royal event. The fields were named
Theressienweiese (Theresa’s meadow) in honour of crown princess
the locals have since abbreviated the name to simply ‘wies’n’.
Horse race in presence of the royal family marked the close of the
event. The decision to repeat the horse races in subsequent years
gave rise to certain tradition, we know in another name.
Which tradition?

62. 19.
The talk show was used to be broadcasted on national
television and radio stations every Sunday at 11:00 AM. It did
not have a fixed ending time , but usually ended by 5:00 PM, or
as the program dynamics permitted. After airing more than 300
episodes, it stopped recently.
Who hosted this show?

63. Hugo Chávez

64. 20.
Made in 1968,the hole where the heart is indicates open
heartedness while the hole in head indicates open
mindness,two qualities of a true scientist.The sphere
suspended by a chain refers to the iconic incident in the life of
person depicted.
Name the artist and the person to whom the artist is paying
homage?
Picture in the next slide