The document provides a general quiz with 20 multiple choice questions covering topics like Latin words, famous insults throughout history, word origins of popular dishes, famous artists, and more. It tests knowledge across history, pop culture, science, and current events.

2. General Quiz
Prelims

3. Q1.
The term “_______” has been derived from a Latin word which refers to a specific
taxonomic rank. The first usage of this word in military settings began in 14th
century Europe . Officers who made to higher ranks had _______ commissions,
meaning broad, army-wide, and not tied to a particular unit. They were hence
"_______ officers".
FITB. Which Latin word?

4. A.
General, Genus

5. Q2.
This action, as an insult, dates back to ancient times, with notable occurrences having been
recorded as early as 359 AD.
The “victim list” primarily consists of royals, authority figures and politicians. In contemporary
India, famous entries to this list include LK Advani, Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and P
Chidambaram, amongst others.
ID action/insult.
In the late 2000s, a leading political figure became an entrant to this list while addressing a press
gathering in a country/region where he was highly unpopular. However, one could argue that he
wasn’t exactly a victim since his evasive action, or you could say reaction, proved to be
successful not once, but twice.
ID this person.

6. A. Shoe-throwing/shoeing, George Bush

7. Q3*.
In 2016, a certain nonprofit activist group that advocates for safer ___ laws in the
state of New York, launched a twitter campaign against a certain multinational
company so as to curb the rising cases of violence. The movement was meant to
discourage people from virtually owning something and using them on social media
platforms.
What were their actual demands and what exactly did the company do so as to
meet their demands ?

8. A.
Remove the gun emoji, Apple changed it to water-gun

9. Q4.
Originally named _______, he was inspired by a Japanese onomatopoeia which
described the sound of eating , similar to the English word “chomp". But when he
made his way to North America there were concerns that the posters would be
vandalized by changing just one letter to spell something dirty. A compromise was
reached and he became known as ______ instead.
Fill in both the blanks.

10. A.
Puckman, Pacman

11. Q5.
This devastating act of terrorism by a group of religious extremists in the late 20th
century put a strain on India-Canada relationships.
This act coincided with another bombing which took place in an Asian country which
was believed to have been linked with the above act. However, the severity of the
disaster was halved as the other bombing went off an hour earlier than they had
intended to , thanks to a mistake made by the perpetrators.
What mistake did the planners make, which saved hundreds of life on-board?

12. A. Forgot that japan did not have daylight saving and and the bomb which was
supposed to explode mid air went off at the airport

13. Q6*.
While it remains unclear whether members of this particular demographic are statistically
more prone to critical thinking errors than others, the ___ disease is a hypothesized
affliction that causes this demographic to embrace strange or scientifically unsound
ideas and give irrational opinions in domains falling outside their area of expertise, usually
later in life.
In 1995, an American became a member of this demographic, much to his delight. However,
his ex-wife was probably more delighted than him due to an unusual clause which she had
asked her lawyer to put in her property settlement with him, a few years back. To add to
the thrill, had he become a member of this demographic 21 days later, she wouldn't have
received her “share”.
ID disease/demographic.

14. A. Nobel/Nobel prize winners

15. Q7.
On his European sojourn, an early 19th century US President encountered an early
version of a now very popular North American dish. His issue is credited with the
invention of the dish after she prepared it at a State dinner. It’s earliest known recipe
dates back to 13th century southern Italy. At times referred as ‘poor man’s alfredo’,
Canadians surprisingly consume it the most. Upon its inception, parmesan was
commonly used which was later replaced by cheddar.
Identify the dish.

16. A. Mac and Cheese

17. Q8*.
Given here is an eighteenth century example of a particular technique which was
employed by Leonardo Da Vinci for writing his personal notes. The ability to master
this particular technique is considered by many as a result of brain damage or a
neurological disease. Interestingly, it has a life-saving application in the modern era.
Name the technique and the how is it a life saver?

19. A. Mirror Writing, ECNALUMBA - AMBULANCE

20. Q9.
_______ was married to a Theban king. It was prophesied that if the couple ever had
a son, he would kill the king and marry his wife. Their son was born out of accident
and was abandoned by the couple to die. The son was rescued and raised in a
shepherd family. An Oracle revealed to him the prophecy behind his birth – an ill fate
he wanted to avoid. Eventually the prophecy comes true and he ends up killing the
king and unwittingly marries ______. Upon realizing the truth, he plucked out his
eyes!
This account has resulted in two very popular theories in a behavioural science.
FITB and name the son.

21. A. Jocasta, Oedipus

22. Q10.
Named after a black-and-yellow striped creature which is said to have inspired its
paint scheme, _________ originally appeared as a small Volkswagen Beetle, but has
often been seen as a Chevrolet Camaro.
Besides, the characteristic hums of the creature has also inspired an important
character in a famous book series. The author of the book series once said in an
interview, "The name is an old English word used for the creature. Because the
character is very fond of music, I always imagined him as sort of humming to himself
a lot."
FITB . Also name the character.

23. A.
Bumblebee, Character - Dumbledore

24. Q11*.
Situated on the grounds of a famous scientific
facility in the Windy City, this park brings playing
and learning together. Kids first play in the park in a
certain way and then use that experience to
understand the workings of a complicated machine,
the largest of which is located in Western Europe.
Kids run along the trail, as per marked directions,
and assume various roles. Those playing the part of
particles coming together high-fiving each other.
Which machine?

26. A. Particle Accelerator/ Collider

27. Q12.
A pharmaceutical giant came up with an innovative advertisement for its
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder drug. It used a famous artist’s work of art to show
how their drug would have prevented the artist from doing something, which was a
result of the artist’s episodes of psychotic rage.
Which artist? Give funda.

28. A. Vincent van Gogh, Added van Gogh’s right ear in the tweaked image

29. Q13.
You’ll hear a song from the musician in the picture. An artist of
varied cultural heritage and a mixed descent, her name might
generate intrigue given how she shares it with an Indian
Monarch. In an interview she explained her Indian descent
wasn’t limited to her ancestors, but how the land of her birth
had drifted closer to India about 200 million years ago,
strengthening the bond with her native land.
The monarch- whose grave remains a mystery- was rumoured
to have a lover who hailed from the same continent as the
musician, suggesting stronger etymological links behind her
name. Name the musician and the country she was born in.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G1a0pDFUIExnSJJ9OiOvifm5n16EzaVk/view?usp=sharing

30. A. Razia, Madagascar

31. Q14.
When Benjamin Franklin was working in France as the
United States Ambassador, he heard about a call for
scientific papers from the Royal Academy of Brussels.
In response, he wrote an essay called "To the Royal
Academy of ___" . To summarize, the theme for the
essay was :
"__ for freedom, __ for liberty and __ proudly"
According to Franklin, he wished to urge the scientists
of that time to find a way that shall render the _____
“not only inoffensive, but agreeable as perfumes."
FITB.

33. A.
Farting

34. Q15.
According to a legend once a sage, persuaded the God of Wind to humiliate the cosmic
mountain to prove his supremacy. For an year, the God of Wind blew unremittingly against
the Mount to destroy it - and he would have made it if a giant eagle wouldn't have
protected it with his mighty wings. But when this eagle closed his wings for a moment to
rest, the God of Wind stroke his last breath towards the Mount’s summit which cracked and
fell off to create _____.
_____ is connected by a chain of natural limestone shoals to a neighbouring place. Legend
has it that a famous Biblical figure crossed this bridge after his expulsion from _____. But
another widely accepted folktale talks about a great king who ordered the construction of
this bridge.
Which place ? Which bridge ?

35. A.
Sri Lanka, Ram Setu

36. Q16.
Though the concept of ____ has been known since biblical times ,the first usage of
this word dates back to the 14th century, and has been since used during similar
occurrences.
But one of the most historical uses of this term has been done by a certain Mr. Jack,
sometime during the later half of the 20th century. The use of this term legally
distinguished the action from a 'blockade', which assumed a state of war existed.
Besides, a ____ is a legal act in peacetime, whereas a blockade is defined as an act of
aggression under the U. N. Charter.
Which word/term ?
Which incident am I talking about? Give funda.

37. A.
Quarantine, Cuban Missile Crisis

38. Q17.
This Canadian film tells the story of a young boy, who engages in an active fantasy
life while growing up with his family, and begins to have sexual fantasies about his
neighbour. Interestingly, the film also features a scene wherein the protagonist has a
dream revealing his mother was impregnated after falling into a cart of ________
contaminated by an Italian man's semen.
Though there existed a practice of doing something to express disapproval which
connects to the entity in question, The above served as the original inspiration for
something in the field of entertainment.
What?

39. A.
Rotten Tomatoes

40. Q18.*
Pictured here is a recipient of Britain’s highest civilian honour. A descendant of Tipu
Sultan, she never quite received the warranted fame and acclaim given the nature of
her job, although a recent film attempted to do just that and had an Emmy
nominated actress portray her. A still from the film is also featured on the next slide
and captures her final moments.
What did she do? Which omnipresent actress portrayed her on the big screen in
2019?

42. A. Was a British Spy in Nazi France, Radhika Apte

43. Q19.
The _ _ _ _ _ _ lake in East Africa is termed as deadly due to its extremely high
alkalinity (pH=9-10.5) and can burn the skin and eyes of animals. You can catch sight
of an eerie phenomenon on the shores of this lake, which is said to be a result of the
deposits of Sodium Carbonate (which was used in Egyptian mummification) in the
water.
What is this lake aptly nicknamed? What can be observed in this lakefront?

44. A. Medusa Lake, Petrified/calcified corpses of birds

45. Q20.
The following music video is a recreated version of the military march track of the
Ottoman Empire.
( Listen from 00:20 )
https://youtu.be/l1X1LePtnOI
The music of which famous Bollywood song has been copied from this ?

46. A.
Dil na Diya (from Krrish)