OPEN GEN QUIZ FINALS

OPEN GENERAL QUIZ
Sahil Khan
Relief Crusade 2021 – Gen Quiz Sahil Khan

Rules
• 24 questions –10 Q clockwise, 4Q written, 10 Q anticlockwise
• +10/-5 on pounce, +10/0 on bounce
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1
• Former U.S Vice President Al Gore in his reaction to a report talked about
this indispensable entity and its profound impacts around the world.
According to that report the livelihoods and businesses it supports far
exceeds the numbers supported by many industries we would consider
too big to fail. To sustain this, an analysis was also published summarising
the stats in terms of the enormous economic services it provides thus
supporting approximately 60k jobs.
• What entity, that the report gives a much needed holistic view of the
incredible economic value and opportunities it provides.

A1

2
• This is a showpiece which is a recreation
of an artwork that depicts an incident
from the Greek mythology, based on the
concept of paranoia. It was used by its
creator to start a discussion with
someone on psychoanalytic theory,
whom he admired since the 1920s.
Whom did the artist commended, and
what is the artwork called?

A2
• Sigmund Freud
• Metamorphosis of Narcissus

3
• During an allied attempt to capture Russia’s principal naval base on
the Black Sea, someone from the British army led the doomed charge
but survived without a scratch.
• He returned to London ahead of his troops and, before the truth of
his about-face was revealed, he enjoyed a hero’s welcome. In this
brief window of glory, as a proof of its utilitarian staying power, the
commercial production began that served an opposite purpose for
1000s of Britishers, who went cold on its namesake.
• What thus originated from this?

A3
• Cardigans

4
• This phrase, with passage of time has taken on different, or greater,
meanings leading to an ever evolving realm of possibilities. Some
argue that it traces its origins from the impact of imperialism on
Britain from the mid 19th century.
• But at the same time, the cyber world has used it in terms of trying
to direct people towards continuation of some task. Which phrase,
and what rather punny shape has it taken that the world of
technology uses mostly in an abbreviated form?

A4
• Empire Strikes Back
• Everyone Snap Back

5
• This is a trailer of a historical drama that released nearly 7 years ago
sharing its name with a honorific title bestowed to the person. On
whose life is this film based and what is the title of the film?

A5
• SIMON BOLIVAR
• LIBERATOR

6
• For approximately 2000 years, this site was left undisturbed only to be exploited
during the course of making a documentary presented by a senior lecturer at
Liverpool University. This incredible find not only built a connection with a city
surveyed by Napoleon in the late 1790s but also revealed some striking
resemblances. Initially, people believed that the actual location might be a city
decimated by a tsunami of 365 AD while others suggest the aforementioned
location situated nearly 30 miles away.
• Though it has been described as sensational, most of the crucial evidences apart
from materialistic ones are in a poor state owing to the seepage of water.
However, the entire process has elated the hopes of researchers, and archaelogists
regarding arriving at a conclusion. What are these explorations trying to find out?

A6
• Tomb of Cleopatra

7
• When you visit this Indian city, you’d realise that time here doesn’t move on, it
simply piles up indicating that the city is wedged somewhere between past and
present. Although with the onset of the 20th century, they fell out of fashion but
people continue to use the time tested distillation method for the purpose of
creation. The city has been concocting the items for over 400 years – more than
two centuries before some other region from a different part of the world
emerged as the juggernaut.
• The method used copper stills fueled by wood and cow dung leading to the
creation of the commodity that was sought after by both Mughal Royals and
everyday folk. Which city, and what item that played an important role in igniting
an obsessed culture of ancient India?

A7
• Kannauj Ittar

8
• This Linux based OS developed in the late 90s had earlier versions
resembling Windows XP but v 3.0 and 4.0 are said to be closer to
Mac OS X. It has its own browser and mail client. If we look at its
calendar, we see that a particular year from the previous decade is
showcased as the year 107. Why so?

A8
• Measures time from the birth of Kim Il Sung

9
• Shown here is a division built around 11th and 12th
centuries which has changed positions many a times,
first moving north during military campaigns of the Early
Middle Ages, and then moving southwards again in more
peaceful times. Invaders and defenders built frontier
castles, effectively to consolidate the divide.
• When historians began to gain interest in such a division,
they used a term that had been used much earlier in the
1600s, however, local people may not be familiar with it
but they recognise the divide much distinctively. What
does this divide demarcate?

A9
• The Landsker Line divides Wales into English and Welsh speaking
regions

10
• These artefacts made
some buzz in the late
19th century. Apart
from the fact that
they are priceless,
what connects them?

A10
• 13 Artefacts stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum

Written
• 4 Q
• +10/0
• Thematic Connects

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Types of Sleeves

TYPES OF
MUSHROOMS

TYPES OF CAR SPOILERS

12 TRIBES OF
ISRAEL

11
• This European city has served as the home to a
‘Great Dane’ who moved here to pursue a career
in acting, however, its pretty well-known for a
tourist attraction that was built nearly 6 years
before the constitution, when, the architect was
given some 15 acres of land outside the city
premises to design it.
• Fast forward to the 1950s, and an American visited
this place, looking for inspiration. Which European
city and what did the American create taking
inspiration from the tourist attraction?

A11
• Copenhagen
• Walt Disney took inspiration from the Tivoli Gardens for Disneyland

12
• People have upgraded their methods to spread awareness among
others. One of the recent examples being a city in U.S where a bakery
used a very interesting method to catch a burglar, whose profile of
the face was caught in the security camera once. This was more like a
common method but given their business operations looked new and
innovative. What did they do?

A12

13
• These songs were collected by a New York based organisation and have a
common range of tempo. What is the theme of this collection of songs?

A13
• Songs to do CPR

14
• It is the oldest system of measurement in the
subcontinent and was highly favoured
because of the uniformity. The smallest type
existed during the Indus Valley Civilisation
with the 16th factor being the most commonly
put to use. Mughal empire employed this
method for precious stones such as diamonds
with accounts from world traveler Jean
Tavernier. Common people might associate
this unit with something very less in amount
and mostly used in times of disrespect. What
is it better known as?

A14
• Ratti unit of measurement

15
• Seen as a PR stunt by many, this initiative was confined to some 160
names with the three mentioned below being on the top of it with A – 19,
B – 18, C – 17. Whose initiative was it and what was it all about?
A B C

A15

16
• The story has almost turned into a folklore in this South American country
due to an import that happened nearly 58 years ago. The first Indian
Governor of Madras, changed the fortunes of a certain industry in the
country by gifting it to a successful entrepreneur, of the 18th century.
• He brought it to the country in 1960 and the combination with a Dutch
alternative changed the face of the industry. In order to commemorate
the Maharaja’s contribution, a statue was erected near the Parliament
House and coins were also minted to signify the gift’s contribution in the
economy. Which country and what was the gift?

A16

17
• According to a Guardian article, there are two
reasons behind the group’s sartorial record.
Firstly, it was to reflect the pop glamour of the
late 70s and 80s which made them look like
nuts and the second was a wise move towards
an intervention. So the question is – what
other reason was cited thus?

A17

18
• This endeavour began way back around 630 AD owing to sacred
sentiments but every attempt was a failure. With passage of time, people
started accepting it to be something normal and safe though it doesn’t
look like so. With this same mindset, the government also tried doing the
same thing in the early 20th century, however, that too went in vain with
no results as such. Probably this was the last trial and no steps have been
taken since then.
• It affected many aspects among which tradition and culture are also a
part as certain sources claim that it has been an inspiration to something
that gained national recognition nearly more than a decade ago.
• What were these attempts aimed at and what did it supposedly inspire?

A18
• Moving Krishna’s Butterball
• Thanjavur Toys

19
• The cuisine of this European country is
generally mild with potatoes and bread being
the staple food.The meal mostly associated with
this nation is a kind of potato dumpling which is
typically around 10-20 cm long, and the
foreigners find it hard for their stomach.
Moreover, it gets its name from its shape which
has a striking resemblance with something that
came up in the mid 1890s.
• Which country and Identify this dish or from
what has its name been derived?

A19
• Lithuania
• Cepelinai/Zeppelin

20
• The list includes the names of 5 women and 6 men sharing a
common trait between themselves. If categorised, then the women
namely Geri, Mel B and C, Emma and Victoria have something in
common whereas the 6 men are just random guys with a similarity in
their name. What is this list all about, and what is the total number
of people a reference to?

A20
• 11 twitter accounts followed by kfc indicating the 11 spices & herbs
it uses

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