IIT Kanpur

1. General Quiz
Prelims
Inter IIT Cultural Meet - 2017
IIT-Kanpur
Quiz Master
Somnath Chanda

2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* All the questions are 1 pointers. Half-a-point will be clearly
specified by the QM.
* Star-marked questions (Q. 1 & multiples of 5, i.e, 5, 10, 15, 20
& 25) will be counted to break the ties.
* If the tie persists, countback from Q. 1 will be done.

5. This daughter-in-law of Kanpur
started her career in MTNL as a
telephone operator. Gradually she
got promoted to the post of Chief
Section Supervisor. But in 2005, she
took a voluntary retirement.
Since 25 July 2017, which official
designation she is having?
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6. The Greek Army-General Seleucus mentioned it s
popularity among the Indians. The Moroccan
traveller, Ibn Battuta mentioned it in his writing. In
Abul Fazal s Ain-i-Akbari, seven variations were
vividly described. In fact, there is a very popular
Akbar-Birbal story featuring it.
What is it?
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7. He (vis) was the King of Sarza
and Algiers and the leader of
the Saracen army which
besieged Charlemagne in Paris.
A major character in the Italian
romantic epic poems Orlando
Innamorato by Matteo Maria
Boiardo and Orlando Furioso by
Ludovico Ariosto, why his name
is doing the rounds in the recent
times, courtesy an Indian?
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8. Considered equivalent to Kashi or Rameswaram, the
temple town in Kumbakonam is highly revered among
the devotees. Lacs of devotees pay their obeisance to the
deity in this temple at Kootanur in Kumbakonam.
What is so special about this statue of the deity?
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9. Introduced into the celebrity hairdresser Antoine s
Paris salon around 1909, the bobbed hairstyle created
an immediate impact. The year 1909 also played an
important role to establish X s role (supposedly the
inspiration) behind this hairstyle. WWI allied soldiers
later carry X s image with them in the battlefield. In
fact, the style got an informal name also - Coupe a la X .
Who was X?
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10. Through out his career, Big B s most favourite screen
name is Vijay. Since Zanjeer, he has appeared as Vijay
in more than 20 films, including – Agneepath, Don,
Shahenshah and Deewar.
Which 2006 film where Hema Malini acted opposite
him, is also part of this list?
Till date, it is the one of it’s kind in his career.
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11. A prolific batsman in the U-17 level, Austin has been
included in Australia s 5- man squad for the U-19
World Cup, to be held in New Zealand next month. The
side led by Jason Sangha also includes Will Sutherland,
son of Cricket Australia s Chief Executive James
Sutherland.
His grandfather Rodger was ranked eighth in his junior
years and was the state tennis champion at U-14 level.
Who is Austin s more famous father?
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13. 30- floor-and-149- meter high skyscraper located in
the Namba Parks complex in Osaka, Japan has earned a
nickname since 2010.
What does it bore a striking resemblance to?
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14. The northern one, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of
Gibraltar. The identity of the southern one, Abila
Mons, has been disputed throughout history, with the
two most likely candidates being Monte Hacho in Ceuta
and Jebel Musa in Morocco.
Symbolically represented in the Coat of Arms of
several places including - Spain, Tabasco (Mexico) and
Trujillo, Peru, what is being talked about?
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For what specific reason, this 36-year old lady is going
take sanyas from her career in the world of
entertainment in 2018?

16. Kanchenjunga met to it s tragic end on the Alps under
mysterious circumstances. Though it was initially
thought to be a part of a bigger conspiracy to derail,
the Buddha finally smiled few years later.
Who was said to be the biggest casualty of that horrific
event?
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17. Created by guest artist Kati Szilagyi, these are some of
the early drafts of the google-doodle honouring which
Nobel-laureate?
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18. Hakikat Entertainment s ambitious venture – Online
Gurukul, was launched with much fanfare with the
objective of reviving the forgotten grandeur of
Indian history. Admission was supposed to start
pretty soon but the project was stalled midway.
Why?
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19. Usually made from paper, paperboard and a
toothpick, with cardboard ribs, these are used as a
garnish or decoration. It arrived as early as 1932,
courtesy of Victor Bergeron's Polynesian-themed
restaurant Trader Vic's and Ernest Gantt s Don the
Beachcomber who thought up of a clever way to draw
in the ladies. The practice has since become a tradition.
What is being talked about?
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20. Declared super-hit' at the Box Office, this mid-80 s film
addressed some social issues prevalent in the society.
Why it again came into discussion, and matter of a
court-judgement, in the recent times?
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21. Blotting is the transfer of macromolecules like
proteins and nucleic acids from gel onto surface of
immobilised membrane similar to gel. These powerful
techniques allow us to identify and characterize
specific molecules like DNA, RNA in a complex mixture.
The methods are given pretty strange names like
Eastern, Western though they have nothing to do with
directional arrangement.
Why such naming convention started?
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22. This young goddess once expressed her desire to marry
Lord Shiva. The devas were not pleased to know this
news because as long as she would remain without
husband and children, she would have the power to kill
demons. To stop the marriage, they took the help of
trickery and mislead Shiva. As per the folklore, the angry
goddess broke all the pots containing wedding-feast and
also washed away her bridal cosmetics, which resulted
in the colourful landscape of the nearby area.
Which goddess?
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24. West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose was not much
known for his wit and humour. But he occasionally gave
evidence of his humourous side. Once asked which was
his favourite football team, he replied, "Crown Paints,
man!“
He was a staunch supporter of which club team?
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25. PETA approached this young model Lydia to appear in
one of their campaigns after finding out that she is a
vegetarian. The racy photoshoot did raise some
eyebrows in some part of the world because of her
family-name.
What is her surname?
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26. Top Gun was one of the first films that made heroes out
of fighter pilots. In the film, Tom Cruise and his squadron
squared off against Soviet MiG 28 aircraft.
What was the most glaring mistake shown in the
movie that had been somewhat rectified in the
subsequent video games licensed from that film?
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27. Replacing the Blibbet logo , this new one designed by
Scott Baker was adopted in 1987. According to the
March 1987 Computer Reseller News Magazine, The
new logo, in Helvetica Italic typeface, wanted to
emphasize the "soft" part of the name and convey
motion and speed.
What was it being jocularly nicknamed?
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28. This person (vis), recently said about his most well
known student - ____ is a non-aggressive martial art.
So, it makes him become a non-aggressive gentleman.
He is a respectful person and he respects his teachers.
He is a genius, actually. If anybody speaks anything
(negative) about him, he does not react. Because of
____, the attacks just don t hit him .
Who is being talked about?
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29. Only patented entity of it s type in the world, it is
traditionally prepared by a special group of people
known as archakas in a highly guarded room known as
potu . All the basic ingredients are bought at the auction
at the Commodities and Spices Exchange in Kochi.
Celebrated it s th birthday with much pomp and
fanfare on Aug 2, 2015, what is being talked about?
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30. Identify this hottie who was named the new Curvy
Icon by Vogue Italia in . She recently came into
news because of her comments over the PDA antics by
her ex-bf.
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31. Ending the prelims with a dhamaka……Because of
whose lyrical contribution , this particular item no.
from the forgotten movie Shorgul has got a special
mention in this quiz?
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34. This daughter-in-law of Kanpur
started her career in MTNL as a
telephone operator. Gradually she
got promoted to the post of Chief
Section Supervisor. But in 2005, she
took a voluntary retirement.
Since 25 July 2017, which official
designation she is having?
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35. First Lady of India1
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36. The Greek Army-General Seleucus mentioned it s
popularity among the Indians. The Moroccan
traveller, Ibn Battuta mentioned it in his writing. In
Abul Fazal s Ain-i-Akbari, seven variations were
vividly described. In fact, there is a very popular
Akbar-Birbal story featuring it.
What is it?
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37. Khichdi2
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38. He (vis) was the King of Sarza
and Algiers and the leader of
the Saracen army which
besieged Charlemagne in Paris.
A major character in the Italian
romantic epic poems Orlando
Innamorato by Matteo Maria
Boiardo and Orlando Furioso by
Ludovico Ariosto, why his name
is doing the rounds in the recent
times, courtesy an Indian?
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39. Rodomontade
(Coined after King Rodomonte)
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40. Considered equivalent to Kashi or Rameswaram, the
temple town in Kumbakonam is highly revered among
the devotees. Lacs of devotees pay their obeisance to the
deity in this temple at Kootanur in Kumbakonam.
What is so special about this statue of the deity?
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41. Only statue of Ganesha
with a Human Face
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42. Introduced into the celebrity hairdresser Antoine s
Paris salon around 1909, the bobbed hairstyle created
an immediate impact. The year 1909 also played an
important role to establish X s role (supposedly the
inspiration) behind this hairstyle. WWI allied soldiers
later carry X s image with them in the battlefield. In
fact, the style got an informal name also - Coupe a la X .
Who was X?
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43. Joan of Arc5
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44. Through out his career, Big B s most favourite screen
name is Vijay. Since Zanjeer, he has appeared as Vijay
in more than 20 films, including – Agneepath, Don,
Shahenshah and Deewar.
Which 2006 film where Hema Malini acted opposite
him, is also part of this list?
Till date, it is the one of it’s kind in his career.
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45. Ganga
(only Bhojpuri film in his CV)
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46. A prolific batsman in the U-17 level, Austin has been
included in Australia s 5- man squad for the U-19
World Cup, to be held in New Zealand next month. The
side led by Jason Sangha also includes Will Sutherland,
son of Cricket Australia s Chief Executive James
Sutherland.
His grandfather Rodger was ranked eighth in his junior
years and was the state tennis champion at U-14 level.
Who is Austin s more famous father?
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48. Steve Waugh7
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49. 30- floor-and-149- meter high skyscraper located in
the Namba Parks complex in Osaka, Japan has earned a
nickname since 2010.
What does it bore a striking resemblance to?
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50. Playstaion
(Known as PS3 Tower or Playstation Tower)
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51. The northern one, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of
Gibraltar. The identity of the southern one, Abila
Mons, has been disputed throughout history, with the
two most likely candidates being Monte Hacho in Ceuta
and Jebel Musa in Morocco.
Symbolically represented in the Coat of Arms of
several places including - Spain, Tabasco (Mexico) and
Trujillo, Peru, what is being talked about?
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52. Pillars of Hercules9
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For what specific reason, this 36-year old lady is going
take sanyas from her career in the world of
entertainment in 2018?

54. Meghan Markle is going
to marry Prince Harry
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55. Kanchenjunga met to it s tragic end on the Alps under
mysterious circumstances. Though it was initially
thought to be a part of a bigger conspiracy to derail,
the Buddha finally smiled few years later.
Who was said to be the biggest casualty of that horrific
event?
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56. Homi Jehangir Bhava11
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The plane on which Homi Bhava was travelling was
named ‘Kanchenjunga’

57. Created by guest artist Kati Szilagyi, these are some of
the early drafts of the google-doodle honouring which
Nobel-laureate?
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58. Max Born12
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59. Hakikat Entertainment s ambitious venture – Online
Gurukul, was launched with much fanfare with the
objective of reviving the forgotten grandeur of
Indian history. Admission was supposed to start
pretty soon but the project was stalled midway.
Why?
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60. Gurmeet Ram Rahim
is in Jail
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61. Usually made from paper, paperboard and a
toothpick, with cardboard ribs, these are used as a
garnish or decoration. It arrived as early as 1932,
courtesy of Victor Bergeron's Polynesian-themed
restaurant Trader Vic's and Ernest Gantt s Don the
Beachcomber who thought up of a clever way to draw
in the ladies. The practice has since become a tradition.
What is being talked about?
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62. Cocktail Umbrella14
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63. Declared super-hit' at the Box Office, this mid-80 s film
addressed some social issues prevalent in the society.
Why it again came into discussion, and matter of a
court-judgement, in the recent times?
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64. Talaq Talaq Talaq15
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65. Blotting is the transfer of macromolecules like
proteins and nucleic acids from gel onto surface of
immobilised membrane similar to gel. These powerful
techniques allow us to identify and characterize
specific molecules like DNA, RNA in a complex mixture.
The methods are given pretty strange names like
Eastern, Western though they have nothing to do with
directional arrangement.
Why such naming convention started?
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66. It was invented by
Sir Edwin Mellor Southern
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67. This young goddess once expressed her desire to marry
Lord Shiva. The devas were not pleased to know this
news because as long as she would remain without
husband and children, she would have the power to kill
demons. To stop the marriage, they took the help of
trickery and mislead Shiva. As per the folklore, the angry
goddess broke all the pots containing wedding-feast and
also washed away her bridal cosmetics, which resulted
in the colourful landscape of the nearby area.
Which goddess?
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69. Devi Kanyakumari17
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70. West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose was not much
known for his wit and humour. But he occasionally gave
evidence of his humourous side. Once asked which was
his favourite football team, he replied, "Crown Paints,
man!“
He was a staunch supporter of which club team?
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71. Liverpool18
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72. PETA approached this young model Lydia to appear in
one of their campaigns after finding out that she is a
vegetarian. The racy photoshoot did raise some
eyebrows in some part of the world because of her
family-name.
What is her surname?
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73. Guevera19
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74. Top Gun was one of the first films that made heroes out
of fighter pilots. In the film, Tom Cruise and his squadron
squared off against Soviet MiG 28 aircraft.
What was the most glaring mistake shown in the
movie that had been somewhat rectified in the
subsequent video games licensed from that film?
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75. MiGs are always numbered
in odd - 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29 and 31
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In the video game, MiG 29s are shown instead

76. Replacing the Blibbet logo , this new one designed by
Scott Baker was adopted in 1987. According to the
March 1987 Computer Reseller News Magazine, The
new logo, in Helvetica Italic typeface, wanted to
emphasize the "soft" part of the name and convey
motion and speed.
What was it being jocularly nicknamed?
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77. Pacman21
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78. This person (vis), recently said about his most well
known student - ____ is a non-aggressive martial art.
So, it makes him become a non-aggressive gentleman.
He is a respectful person and he respects his teachers.
He is a genius, actually. If anybody speaks anything
(negative) about him, he does not react. Because of
____, the attacks just don t hit him .
Who is being talked about?
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79. RaGa22
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80. Only patented entity of it s type in the world, it is
traditionally prepared by a special group of people
known as archakas in a highly guarded room known as
potu . All the basic ingredients are bought at the auction
at the Commodities and Spices Exchange in Kochi.
Celebrated it s th birthday with much pomp and
fanfare on Aug 2, 2015, what is being talked about?
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81. Tirupati Laddoos23
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82. Identify this hottie who was named the new Curvy
Icon by Vogue Italia in . She recently came into
news because of her comments over the PDA antics by
her ex-bf.
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83. Sofiya Hayat24
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84. Ending the prelims with a dhamaka……Because of
whose lyrical contribution , this particular item no.
from the forgotten movie Shorgul has got a special
mention in this quiz?
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85. Kapil Sibal25
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