Out of 26 (because of a repeatation), the highest was 12 and the cut off was 10 with 4 stars. 5 teams, all representing NIT-Raipur, missed it by just a single point.

2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* All the questions are 1 pointers. Half-a-point will be clearly
specified by the QMs.
* 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. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This sculpture (vis) of a maiden is deeply
associated with a very useful tree. It s resin is used
as an astringent in Ayurvedic medicine. It is also
burnt as incense in Hindu ceremonies, and it s
seeds and fruits are a source of lamp oil and
vegetable fat. But it is said that it s leaves have
protected us from a flood of styrofoam and plastic
items that would have caused heavy pollution.
Either identify the tree or the most popular use of
it s leaves.
1

6. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
1

7. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As per the human knowledge, pollution started
from prehistoric times. According to a 1983 article
in the journal Science, soot found on ceilings of
prehistoric caves provides ample evidence of the
high levels of pollution that was associated with
inadequate ventilation.
Which great discovery by mankind was said to be
responsible?
2

8. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This is the vis. of the Fery
Spectrometer, which is the
predecessor of the Dobson
Spectrophotometer.
What is being measured through
these instruments?
3

9. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
The book, published in
1962, was chiefly
responsible for banning
what that fetched the
Nobel Prize in
Physiology (or Medicine)
to it s discoverer in
1948?
4

10. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Taking inspiration from a-2014 article in Bill
Gates' blog, a survey was conducted to rank the
world's deadliest animals. Humans are ranked
second.
Which animal topped that list?
(The most dangerous variety of that animal is found
in areas of high coliform content due to extensive
pollution)
5

11. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In the 16th century, Babur, the first Mughal emperor,
described it s waters as better than nectar .
Several landmarks has since been built on it s way.
But today, this polluted waterbody has become
almost ecologically dead .
Identify this holy waterbody.
6

12. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As per hindu mythology, the leaf (vis) is modified
to have a cone-like fold by a much-loved character
for storage purpose. This particular fact has been
paid tribute to by coining the biological name of
this tree. Commonly found in drought prone
regions, the leaves are presently used to collect
dew & rainwater.
Identify that character from mythology.
7

13. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
7

14. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
To celebrate India s rich bio-diversity, several
stamps have been released from time to time.
What is so special about this stamp released by
India Post in the year 2006?
8

15. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
After taking a specialised training, a crew of
around 30 people, headed by a gentleman named
Mohammed Nasheed performed this stunt on
17 Oct, 2009.
What did they do?
9

16. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
9

17. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
9

18. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As part of their Environmental Policy, which well
known IT company has launched the initiative
called – Plant A Tree For Me Today ?
(It aims to balance the carbon produced from
electricity used to power their products during
average lifetime)
10

19. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
The director said : It's a way of connecting a
thread through history. I take that thread further
back to the 16th and 17th centuries and to how the
Europeans pretty much took over South and
Central America and displaced and marginalised
the indigenous peoples there.
Identify the money-spinning project that happens
to be an environmental call to arms by the
visionary director who has compared climate change
to the threat the USA faced in WWII .
11

20. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Initially a loan with a view to a £600,000 deal was
offered. A year later the price had gone up to £4m.
Then Sam Allardyce made his move. He invited
someone to watch Blackburn's game with Everton
and the deal (or trap) was set. But as a classic
example of Man proposes but God disposes , it
didn t work out as planned.
Whose lifestory was thus altered by the
happenings of an eventful week in April, 2010?
12

21. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In the recent years, the Mulberry trees are planted
in great numbers to prevent and control
desertification, water and soil conservation and
saline-land management. But in Kashmir and
nearby areas, it is mostly used to make trapezoidal
boxes like these.
Why such boxes are made from Mulberry wood?
13

22. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In 1730s, Maharaja Abhaya Singh of Jodhpur
ordered cutting of trees in large numbers to provide
timber for building a fortress. He sent soldiers to a
nearby village. The nature loving villagers,
followers of Guru Jambaji, hugged the trees and as
many as 363 of them laid down their lives to save the
trees. This great tribe again came into news for a
completely wrong reason during the fag end of the
last century.
How do we better know the followers of Guru
Jambaji?
14

23. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This doodle was posted on the Google s homepage
on April 22, 2017.
What did it celebrate?
15

24. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
From the world s most
powerful climate
scientist to the author of
this racy-romantic
novel….who?
16

25. Which highly toxic 4-letter portmanteau word is
responsible in real-life for the hazardous situation
depicted in this Amul ad?
17
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

26. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Different projects of which organisation that
became reality from the world of fiction in 1991?
18

27. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Few years ago, this National Park in North India
was in a shambles after sustained environmental
abuse. Jyotsna Sitling, India's first female tribal
forester, arrived as the Director in 2002 and
changed the entire scenario. She also won the 2007
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, India's
highest environmental honour, for her effort.
Which National Park, home to rare and
endangered animals, is that?
18

28. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
18

29. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This song by Peter Gabriel was nominated for
the Academy Award for Best Original Song at
the 81st Academy Awards, but lost to A. R. Rahman s
Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. However, it won
the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a
Motion Picture, TV or Other Visual Media in 2009.
Which Oscar-winning movie featured this song?
19

30. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This is the theme song of the biggest river-festival
in India – Namami Brahmaputra .
Who is the composer?
20

31. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
One of the highest grossing actors…identify him
from his voice.
21

32. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
A better alternative for power-consuption,these
are available in the market in different shape and
forms. It includes -- T12 is Thick (40 watts), T8 is
Slim (36 watts) & T5 is UltraSlim (28 watts).
In news for a different reason since mid-2017,
what is being talked about?
22

33. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This sculpture, titled - No
One Can Save Us, by
artists Eric Foenander
and Steve Lawler is on
display at the Future
Proof exhibition at
the Singapore Art
Museum.
It is said to be highlighting
which major issue?
23

34. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Whose name, reminding about a great Indian
ruler, will make this list complete?
24

35. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
A National Competition was held by
Environmental Planning & Landscape Organization
(EPCO) in 2005. Among hundreds of entries, the
one (vis) submitted by SpaceMatters was selected
as the winner by EPCO.
What was the competition all about?
25

36. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
25

39. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This sculpture (vis) of a maiden is deeply
associated with a very useful tree. It s resin is used
as an astringent in Ayurvedic medicine. It is also
burnt as incense in Hindu ceremonies, and it s
seeds and fruits are a source of lamp oil and
vegetable fat. But it is said that it s leaves have
protected us from a flood of styrofoam and plastic
items that would have caused heavy pollution.
Either identify the tree or the most popular use of
it s leaves.
1

40. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
1

41. Sal / Sal leaves as
Gol Gappa plate
1
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

42. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As per the human knowledge, pollution started
from prehistoric times. According to a 1983 article
in the journal Science, soot found on ceilings of
prehistoric caves provides ample evidence of the
high levels of pollution that was associated with
inadequate ventilation.
Which great discovery by mankind was said to be
responsible?
2

43. Fire2
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

44. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This is the vis. of the Fery
Spectrometer, which is the
predecessor of the Dobson
Spectrophotometer.
What is being measured through
these instruments?
3

45. Ozone Concentration3
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

46. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
The book, published in
1962, was chiefly
responsible for banning
what that fetched the
Nobel Prize in
Physiology (or Medicine)
to it s discoverer in
1948?
4

47. DDT4
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

48. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Taking inspiration from a-2014 article in Bill
Gates' blog, a survey was conducted to rank the
world's deadliest animals. Humans are ranked
second.
Which animal topped that list?
(The most dangerous variety of that animal is found
in areas of high coliform content due to extensive
pollution)
5

49. Mosquito5
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

50. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In the 16th century, Babur, the first Mughal emperor,
described it s waters as better than nectar .
Several landmarks has since been built on it s way.
But today, this polluted waterbody has become
almost ecologically dead .
Identify this holy waterbody.
6

51. Yamuna River6
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

52. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As per hindu mythology, the leaf (vis) is modified
to have a cone-like fold by a much-loved character
for storage purpose. This particular fact has been
paid tribute to by coining the biological name of
this tree. Commonly found in drought prone
regions, the leaves are presently used to collect
dew & rainwater.
Identify that character from mythology.
7

53. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
7

54. Lord Krishna7
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

55. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
To celebrate India s rich bio-diversity, several
stamps have been released from time to time.
What is so special about this stamp released by
India Post in the year 2006?
8

56. India’s first
scented stamp
8
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

57. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
After taking a specialised training, a crew of
around 30 people, headed by a gentleman named
Mohammed Nasheed performed this stunt on
17 Oct, 2009.
What did they do?
9

58. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
9

59. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
9

60. World’s first underwater
cabinet meeting in Maldives
9
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

61. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
As part of their Environmental Policy, which well
known IT company has launched the initiative
called – Plant A Tree For Me Today ?
(It aims to balance the carbon produced from
electricity used to power their products during
average lifetime)
10

62. DELL10
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

63. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
The director said : It's a way of connecting a
thread through history. I take that thread further
back to the 16th and 17th centuries and to how the
Europeans pretty much took over South and
Central America and displaced and marginalised
the indigenous peoples there.
Identify the money-spinning project that happens
to be an environmental call to arms by the
visionary director who has compared climate change
to the threat the USA faced in WWII .
11

64. Avatar11
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

65. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Initially a loan with a view to a £600,000 deal was
offered. A year later the price had gone up to £4m.
Then Sam Allardyce made his move. He invited
someone to watch Blackburn's game with Everton
and the deal (or trap) was set. But as a classic
example of Man proposes but God disposes , it
didn t work out as planned.
Whose lifestory was thus altered by the
happenings of an eventful week in April, 2010?
12

66. Robert Lewandowski12
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

67. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In the recent years, the Mulberry trees are planted
in great numbers to prevent and control
desertification, water and soil conservation and
saline-land management. But in Kashmir and
nearby areas, it is mostly used to make trapezoidal
boxes like these.
Why such boxes are made from Mulberry wood?
13

68. To make Santoor13
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

69. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
In 1730s, Maharaja Abhaya Singh of Jodhpur
ordered cutting of trees in large numbers to provide
timber for building a fortress. He sent soldiers to a
nearby village. The nature loving villagers,
followers of Guru Jambaji, hugged the trees and as
many as 363 of them laid down their lives to save the
trees. This great tribe again came into news for a
completely wrong reason during the fag end of the
last century.
How do we better know the followers of Guru
Jambaji?
14

70. Bishnois14
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

71. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This doodle was posted on the Google s homepage
on April 22, 2017.
What did it celebrate?
15

72. Earth Day15
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

73. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
From the world s most
powerful climate
scientist to the author of
this racy-romantic
novel….who?
16

74. R.K. Pachauri16
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

75. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Which highly toxic 4-letter portmanteau word is
responsible in real-life for the hazardous situation
depicted in this Amul ad?
17

76. Smog17
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

77. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Different projects of which organisation that
became reality from the world of fiction in 1991?
18

78. Captain Planet
Foundation
18
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79. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Few years ago, this National Park in North India
was in a shambles after sustained environmental
abuse. Jyotsna Sitling, India's first female tribal
forester, arrived as the Director in 2002 and
changed the entire scenario. She also won the 2007
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, India's
highest environmental honour, for her effort.
Which National Park, home to rare and
endangered animals, is that?
18

80. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
18

81. Valley of Flowers
National Park
18
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

82. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This song by Peter Gabriel was nominated for
the Academy Award for Best Original Song at
the 81st Academy Awards, but lost to A. R. Rahman s
Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. However, it won
the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a
Motion Picture, TV or Other Visual Media in 2009.
Which Oscar-winning movie featured this song?
19

83. Wall-E19
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

84. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This is the theme song of the biggest river-festival
in India – Namami Brahmaputra .
Who is the composer?
20

85. Papon20
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

86. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
One of the highest grossing actors…identify him
from his voice.
21

87. Harrison Ford21
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

88. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
A better alternative for power-consuption,these
are available in the market in different shape and
forms. It includes -- T12 is Thick (40 watts), T8 is
Slim (36 watts) & T5 is UltraSlim (28 watts).
In news for a different reason since mid-2017,
what is being talked about?
22

89. Tubelight22
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

90. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
This sculpture, titled - No
One Can Save Us, by
artists Eric Foenander
and Steve Lawler is on
display at the Future
Proof exhibition at
the Singapore Art
Museum.
It is said to be highlighting
which major issue?
23

91. Global Warming23
Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I

92. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
Whose name, reminding about a great Indian
ruler, will make this list complete?
24

93. Dr. Harsh Vardhan24
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94. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
A National Competition was held by
Environmental Planning & Landscape Organization
(EPCO) in 2005. Among hundreds of entries, the
one (vis) submitted by SpaceMatters was selected
as the winner by EPCO.
What was the competition all about?
25

95. Questions by SomnathN.P.P.D. Quiz (Prelims) 02.12.2017I I
25

96. Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Memorial
25
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