The prelims of the Gen Quiz conducted by Vyom Vyas and Rohan Shah on 24-7-2014 in L.D.College of Engineering. The cutoff for the finals was 8.

3. Commandments
•You should have a pen and paper ready.If not you
can always borrow it from others like the QMs.
•The QMs are THALAIVA.
and you never argue with the THALAIVA.
•The person next to you has written a wrong
answer so there is no use of peeping.
•There is no harm in guessing so try to answer
every question.

4. Quizmaster’s guidelines
• If you feel the answer is a scientist refrain from answering
Einstein or Newton.
• If you think answer is a famous writer refrain from
answering Chetan Bhagat.
• If you feel the answer is a superstar refrain from answering
KRK.
• If you feel the answer is a fine actor refrain from answering
Uday Chopra.

6. Map of what?
1.

7. Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently
runs a soft-power program, which includes social
services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—
to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as
repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X
because the group considers itself a state with its own
courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing
other opposition groups to take benefits from
smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and
Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers.
Identify X.
2.

9. X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In
1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv
Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external
affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra
Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was
forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two
different states.
ID X.
3.

10. This film personality was born in a mill-worker's family
in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the auspicious day of
Gokulashtami and hence was named Krishna.
However, in the film fraternity he was referred to by a
title that means 'big brother' in the native language.
He also entered in the Guinness Book of World
Records for the most number of films (9) that
achieved silver jubilee (ran for 25 consecutive weeks).
An award in his honour was introduced by the state
government to recognise the best regional film every
year.
Identify.
4.*

11. What has been blanked out and explain the funda.
5.

12. Bank note of?
6.

13. 7.*
• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.
• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.
• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.
• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company
in many countries.
• Give X.

14. Identify the novel.
8.

15. This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has
historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief
period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda
Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general
Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked
it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years
rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed
Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there
from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological
park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.
Give the name of the city.
9.

16. Connect10.

17. X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal
based in Mumbai, India.
X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in
900 cities across India. X provides the local community
with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find
something and addresses needs across many categories.
These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories
over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services,
jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.
The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly
known as Kijiji.in.
Give X.
11.

18. Connect.12.*

19. This company began by making time recorders, computing
scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by
today’s standards) before branding itself with the
overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by
graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.

20. This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The
character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you
different privacy options. Name the character.
14.

21. Logo of which famous oraganization?
15.

22. X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked
country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just
over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a
population slightly over two million. Its capital and
largest city is Maseru. X is a member of
the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates
roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are
landlocked by a single country.
Vatican city, San Marino and X.
Give X.
16.*

23. An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth
century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal,
dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story.
Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted
wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One
time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later
blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an
arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
In 17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is
meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and
also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.

24. X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for
his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York
accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have
made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild
Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature
films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books,
video games, award shows, amusement park rides and
commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any
other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film
personality in the world, and has his own star on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
18.

25. The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy
Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe,"
credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance
was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3
October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by
magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common
phrase used to highlight someone in the news.
picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.

27. Identify the place.
20.

28. A quick recap

29. Map of what?
1.

30. Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently
runs a soft-power program, which includes social
services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—
to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as
repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X
because the group considers itself a state with its own
courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing
other opposition groups to take benefits from
smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and
Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers.
Identify X.
2.

32. X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In
1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv
Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external
affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra
Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was
forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two
different states.
ID X.
3.

33. This film personality was born in a mill-worker's
family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the
auspicious day of Gokulashtami and hence was
named Krishna. However, in the film fraternity he
was referred to by a title that means 'big brother' in
the native language. He also entered in the
Guinness Book of World Records for the most
number of films (9) that achieved silver jubilee (ran
for 25 consecutive weeks). An award in his honour
was introduced by the state government to
recognise the best regional film every year.
Identify.
4.*

34. What has been blanked out and explain the funda.
5.

35. Bank note of?
6.

36. 7.*
• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.
• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.
• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.
• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company
in many countries.
• Give X.

37. Identify the novel.
8.

38. This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has
historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief
period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda
Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general
Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked
it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years
rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed
Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there
from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological
park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.
Give the name of the city.
9.

39. Connect10.

40. X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal
based in Mumbai, India.
X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in
900 cities across India. X provides the local community
with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find
something and address needs across many categories.
These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories
over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services,
jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.
The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly
known as Kijiji.in.
Give X.
11.

41. Connect.12.*

42. This company began by making time recorders, computing
scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by
today’s standards) before branding itself with the
overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by
graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.

43. This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The
character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you
different privacy options. Name the character.
14.

44. Logo of which famous oraganization?
15.

45. X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked
country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just
over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a
population slightly over two million. Its capital and
largest city is Maseru. X is a member of
the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates
roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are
landlocked by a single country.
Vatican city, San Marino and X.
Give X.
16.*

46. An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth
century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal,
dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story.
Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted
wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One
time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later
blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an
arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
In 17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is
meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and
also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.

47. X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for
his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York
accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have
made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild
Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature
films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books,
video games, award shows, amusement park rides and
commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any
other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film
personality in the world, and has his own star on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is X?
18.

48. The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy
Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe,"
credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance
was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3
October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by
magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common
phrase used to highlight someone in the news.
picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.

50. Identify the place.
20.

51. Map of what?
1.

53. Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently
runs a soft-power program, which includes social
services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—
to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as
repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X
because the group considers itself a state with its own
courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing
other opposition groups to take benefits from
smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and
Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers.
Identify X.
2.

55. Islamic State Of Iraq And Levant (ISIL)
OR
Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria (ISIS)

56. X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In
1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv
Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external
affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra
Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was
forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two
different states.
ID X.
3.

57. ND TIWARI (UP and Uttarakhnad)

58. This film personality was born in a mill-worker's
family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the
auspicious day of Gokulashtami and hence was
named Krishna. However, in the film fraternity he
was referred to by a title that means 'big brother' in
the native language. He also entered in the
Guinness Book of World Records for the most
number of films (9) that achieved silver jubilee (ran
for 25 consecutive weeks). An award in his honour
was introduced by the state government to
recognise the best regional film every year.
Identify.
4.*

59. Dada Kondke

60. What has been blanked out and explain the funda.
5.

61. PRINGLES
Fredrick Baur the guy who gave P&G the idea of
stacking pringles in that can was buried in a pringle
box like coffin!

62. Bank note of?
6.

63. Antarctica

64. 7.*
• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.
• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.
• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.
• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company
in many countries.
• Give X.

66. Identify the novel.
8.

67. Angels and Demons
by Dan Brown

68. This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has
historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief
period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda
Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general
Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked
it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years
rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed
Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there
from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological
park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.
Give the name of the city.
9.

69. Champaner (which featured in lagaan)

70. Connect10.

71. Agar tum na hote- a 1983 bollywood movie where Rajesh
Khanna is said to play the managing director of emami .
Amri- AMRI Hospitals is a private hospital chain owned by
emami and Shrachi group.
HE- new range of male deodrants launched by emami.

72. X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal
based in Mumbai, India.
X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in
900 cities across India. X provides the local community
with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find
something and address needs across many categories.
These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories
over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services,
jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.
The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly
known as Kijiji.in.
Give X.
11.

74. Connect.12.*

75. United Kingdom.

76. This company began by making time recorders, computing
scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by
today’s standards) before branding itself with the
overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by
graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.

77. IBM

78. This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The
character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you
different privacy options. Name the character.
14.

79. Zuckasauras

80. Logo of which famous oraganization?
15.

82. X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked
country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just
over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a
population slightly over two million. Its capital and
largest city is Maseru. X is a member of
the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates
roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are
landlocked by a single country.
Vatican city, San Marino and X.
Give X.
16.*

83. Lesotho

84. An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth
century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal,
dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story.
Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted
wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One
time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later
blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an
arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is
meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and
also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.

85. Umbrella

86. X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for
his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York
accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have
made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild
Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature
films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books,
video games, award shows, amusement park rides and
commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any
other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film
personality in the world, and has his own star on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is X?
18.

88. The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy
Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe,"
credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance
was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3
October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by
magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common
phrase used to highlight someone in the news.
picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.

90. Limelight

91. Identify the place.
20.

92. Dead sea.

93. • Mumbai metro
• ISIS
• N D Tiwari
• Dada Kondke
• Pringles
• Antarctica
• Lumia
• Angels and demons
• Champaner
• Emami
• Quikr
• United Kingdom
• IBM
• Zuckasaurus
• CERN
• Lesotho
• Umbrella
• Bugs bunny
• Limelight
• Dead sea
That moment when you see it!!!!!

94. Finals coming up.....