Prahelika prelims

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Rules * 26 questions. *A-Z Format. * Each question carries 1 mark. * Star-marked questions (i.e, A, E, I, O & U) will be counted to break the ties. * Every decision of the QM is final.

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Who is thesubject of this poem titled – ‘A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky’? A boat beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July — Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear — Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July. …………………….. A quiz by Somnath Chanda A Prahelika - 2016

6.
This is thedepiction of ‘whom’ by the noted painter Ganesh Pyne? A quiz by Somnath Chanda B Prahelika - 2016

7.
Representing the ‘mutemillions’ of the country, he just evolved out of the numerous people and faces. Interestingly, he didn’t speak even when he went abroad, to England with Ministers in 1957. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda C Prahelika - 2016

8.
Where can youfind two metal heads, each the height of a double-decker bus, made by Storm Thorgerson and kept in a field infront of the Ely Cathedral? A quiz by Somnath Chanda D Prahelika - 2016

9.
Arising from LordVishnu to defeat the demon Mura, this goddess was given a boon that anyone who does or observes something in her honour will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha. Which goddess? A quiz by Somnath Chanda E Prahelika - 2016

10.
San Francisco Giants,one of the popular teams in MLB, have won 23 National League pennants and appeared in 20 World Series competitions. Earlier known as the New York Gothams and New York Giants, their rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing rivalries in American sports. During the late ‘40s, who reluctantly turned down a fairly lucrative offer from them and turned to his other love? The rest is history. A quiz by Somnath Chanda F Prahelika - 2016

11.
A converted-Catholic, hefought in the Eighty Years’ War on the side of Catholic Spain against Protestant Dutch reformers in the Low Countries. He is sometimes referred to as ‘the last man to enter English Parliament with honest intentions’. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda G Prahelika - 2016

12.
As a perfectexample of ‘Colourblind Casting’, well known actor Noma Dumezweni is going to play which popular character who is known for her brown eyes, frizzy hairs and sharp intellect? A quiz by Somnath Chanda H Prahelika - 2016

13.
In 1875, becauseof complications arising from tuberculosis, one of X’s legs had to be amputated. Immediately after the surgery, he was told that his other leg would also require a similar treatment. X’s leg was saved from amputation by the distinguished scientist Joseph Lister. While recovering, X was moved to write a few lines for which he is still remembered. How do we better know these lines? A quiz by Somnath Chanda I Prahelika - 2016

14.
As an aftermathof a highly debatable govt. dictum, all these quirky-gadgets were proposed by the netizens to make whom a little ‘sanskari’? * The Binding Thread : This sacred steel thread not only looks hot on the chest but can also be used for climbing or squeezing the life out of enemies. * The Boom Bhajan : Double-tapping the phone blows the ear-drums. * The Lota of the Lord : A waterproof lota with a hidden radio transmitter to signal the Ashram. A quiz by Somnath Chanda J Prahelika - 2016

15.
Both Carlsbad, NewMexico and Carlsbad, California take their names from the English name of an European city, which is famous for its hot springs, plums and the high-quality glass manufacturing company Moser though its biggest claim to fame is for something else. Which city is this? A quiz by Somnath Chanda K Prahelika - 2016

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It’s oldest variantdates back to the time of the Chola Empire when it was given to travelers and warriors as a symbol of good luck. The origin was more because of the medicinal properties that the ingredients used rather than its common use. These were given to teenage girls to maintain their hormonal balance. In fact treatment, led to the discovery of some of the popular varieties including methi and makhana. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda L Prahelika - 2016

17.
Which famous Indian,from the world of sports, find a special mention in the lyrics of this hit no. from a recent potboiler? A quiz by Somnath Chanda M Prahelika - 2016

18.
It states thatif equilateral triangles are constructed on the sides of any triangle, either all outward or all inward, the centres of those equilateral triangles themselves form an equilateral triangle. The difference in area of these two triangles equals the area of the original triangle. Though some have suggested that it may just date back to W. Rutherford’s 1825 question published in The Ladies’ Diary, it is more popularly attributed to whom? (vis – next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016

20.
During a schoolcricket match when X went out to bat without wearing his pads, umpires were pretty reluctant to allow him as they were unsure regarding the LBW decision. His other interests included rugby also. The career-changing moment came after a severe knee injury which he picked up during a game of rugby. Who is being talked about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda O Prahelika - 2016

21.
Which Palme d’Orwinning venture was originally named after this fairly popular 1920’s comic book series? A quiz by Somnath Chanda P Prahelika - 2016

22.
Charlie Cheever said: “Something that probably was two syllables long ideally something you could spell after hearing it. A word that wasn’t commonly used by anything else, so you could search for it easily and not get false positives.” Which name did he ultimately select for his start-up? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Q Prahelika - 2016

23.
This Google Doodleis a tribute to which ‘unsung hero’? A quiz by Somnath Chanda R Prahelika - 2016

24.
According to legend,what was constructed by Chandra Deva (the Moon God) as a thanksgiving gesture after Lord Shiva cured him of his illness which was caused by Daksha Prajapati’s curse? (bigger vis – next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016

25.
A quiz bySomnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016

26.
Just few daysbefore Djoker’s revealation, Buzzfeed published an expose on match fixing in tennis. The title of the article was a wordplay on an essential piece of equipment used in tennis. What was the ‘apt’ title of the article? A quiz by Somnath Chanda T Prahelika - 2016

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It was firstrecommended by The Royal Commission under the Chairmanship of Lord Lee, in 1924. It started functioning on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker. It was given a Constitutional status with promulgation of Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda U Prahelika - 2016

28.
Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’is named after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. Whose radio call name was Chaika? A quiz by Somnath Chanda V Prahelika - 2016

29.
Touted to bethe ‘Rolling Stone of Technology’, it made its debut at the Macworld Conference on Jan 2, 1993. What was founded with backing from software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson? A quiz by Somnath Chanda W Prahelika - 2016

30.
Which ‘foreigner’ or‘guest’ was found responsible for "drunkenness" in deep-sea divers by American physician Albert R. Behnke Jr. in 1939? A quiz by Somnath Chanda X Prahelika - 2016

31.
Gurdeep ‘Deep’ Roy(born Mohinder Purba), sometimes credited as Roy Deep, is a Kenyan-born Indian actor, stuntman, and puppeteer. His filmography included - The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Flash Gordon, Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Hook. His filmography included another very important role for which he was not given any credit. Which role? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Y Prahelika - 2016

32.
In 1947, scientistsresearching yellow fever studied a monkey which developed a strange fever. They isolated a transmissible agent from its serum and named it after the place of discovery. The United States documented its first case of mother to fetus transmission on 15 January 2016. What is it named? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Z Prahelika - 2016

35.
Who is thesubject of this poem titled – ‘A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky’? A boat beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July — Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear — Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July. …………………….. A quiz by Somnath Chanda A Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 A Alice Pleasance Liddell

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This is thedepiction of ‘whom’ by the noted painter Ganesh Pyne? A quiz by Somnath Chanda B Prahelika - 2016

38.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 B Banalata Sen

39.
Representing the ‘mutemillions’ of the country, he just evolved out of the numerous people and faces. Interestingly, he didn’t speak even when he went abroad, to England with Ministers in 1957. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda C Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 C Common Man

41.
Where can youfind two metal heads, each the height of a double-decker bus, made by Storm Thorgerson and kept in a field infront of the Ely Cathedral? A quiz by Somnath Chanda D Prahelika - 2016

42.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 D Division Bell album cover

43.
Arising from LordVishnu to defeat the demon Mura, this goddess was given a boon that anyone who does or observes something in her honour will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha. Which goddess? A quiz by Somnath Chanda E Prahelika - 2016

44.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 E Ekadashi

45.
San Francisco Giants,one of the popular teams in MLB, have won 23 National League pennants and appeared in 20 World Series competitions. Earlier known as the New York Gothams and New York Giants, their rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing rivalries in American sports. During the late ‘40s, who reluctantly turned down a fairly lucrative offer from them and turned to his other love? The rest is history. A quiz by Somnath Chanda F Prahelika - 2016

46.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 F Fidel Castro

47.
A converted-Catholic, hefought in the Eighty Years’ War on the side of Catholic Spain against Protestant Dutch reformers in the Low Countries. He is sometimes referred to as ‘the last man to enter English Parliament with honest intentions’. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda G Prahelika - 2016

48.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 G Guy Fawkes

49.
As a perfectexample of ‘Colourblind Casting’, well known actor Noma Dumezweni is going to play which popular character who is known for her brown eyes, frizzy hairs and sharp intellect? A quiz by Somnath Chanda H Prahelika - 2016

50.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 H Hermione Granger

51.
In 1875, becauseof complications arising from tuberculosis, one of X’s legs had to be amputated. Immediately after the surgery, he was told that his other leg would also require a similar treatment. X’s leg was saved from amputation by the distinguished scientist Joseph Lister. While recovering, X was moved to write a few lines for which he is still remembered. How do we better know these lines? A quiz by Somnath Chanda I Prahelika - 2016

52.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 I Invictus

53.
As an aftermathof a highly debatable govt. dictum, all these quirky-gadgets were proposed by the netizens to make whom a little ‘sanskari’? * The Binding Thread : This sacred steel thread not only looks hot on the chest but can also be used for climbing or squeezing the life out of enemies. * The Boom Bhajan : Double-tapping the phone blows the ear-drums. * The Lota of the Lord : A waterproof lota with a hidden radio transmitter to signal the Ashram. A quiz by Somnath Chanda J Prahelika - 2016

54.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 J James Bond

55.
Both Carlsbad, NewMexico and Carlsbad, California take their names from the English name of an European city, which is famous for its hot springs, plums and the high-quality glass manufacturing company Moser though its biggest claim to fame is for something else. Which city is this? A quiz by Somnath Chanda K Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 K Karlovy Vary

57.
It’s oldest variantdates back to the time of the Chola Empire when it was given to travelers and warriors as a symbol of good luck. The origin was more because of the medicinal properties that the ingredients used rather than its common use. These were given to teenage girls to maintain their hormonal balance. In fact treatment, led to the discovery of some of the popular varieties including methi and makhana. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda L Prahelika - 2016

58.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 L Laddoo

59.
Which famous Indian,from the world of sports, find a special mention in the lyrics of this hit no. from a recent potboiler? A quiz by Somnath Chanda M Prahelika - 2016

60.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 M

61.
It states thatif equilateral triangles are constructed on the sides of any triangle, either all outward or all inward, the centres of those equilateral triangles themselves form an equilateral triangle. The difference in area of these two triangles equals the area of the original triangle. Though some have suggested that it may just date back to W. Rutherford’s 1825 question published in The Ladies’ Diary, it is more popularly attributed to whom? (vis – next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016

62.
A quiz bySomnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016

63.
A quiz bySomnath Chanda N Napoleon Bonaparte Prahelika - 2016

64.
During a schoolcricket match when X went out to bat without wearing his pads, umpires were pretty reluctant to allow him as they were unsure regarding the LBW decision. His other interests included rugby also. The career-changing moment came after a severe knee injury which he picked up during a game of rugby. Who is being talked about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda O Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 O Oscar Pistorius

66.
Which Palme d’Orwinning venture was originally named after this fairly popular 1920’s comic book series? A quiz by Somnath Chanda P Prahelika - 2016

67.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 P Pulp Fiction

68.
Charlie Cheever said: “Something that probably was two syllables long ideally something you could spell after hearing it. A word that wasn’t commonly used by anything else, so you could search for it easily and not get false positives.” Which name did he ultimately select for his start-up? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Q Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Q Quora

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This Google Doodleis a tribute to which ‘unsung hero’? A quiz by Somnath Chanda R Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 R Rosalind Franklin

72.
According to legend,what was constructed by Chandra Deva (the Moon God) as a thanksgiving gesture after Lord Shiva cured him of his illness which was caused by Daksha Prajapati’s curse? (bigger vis – next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016

73.
A quiz bySomnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 S Somnath Temple

75.
Just few daysbefore Djoker’s revealation, Buzzfeed published an expose on match fixing in tennis. The title of the article was a wordplay on an essential piece of equipment used in tennis. What was the ‘apt’ title of the article? A quiz by Somnath Chanda T Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 T Tennis Racket

77.
It was firstrecommended by The Royal Commission under the Chairmanship of Lord Lee, in 1924. It started functioning on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker. It was given a Constitutional status with promulgation of Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda U Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 U UPSC

79.
Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’is named after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. Whose radio call name was Chaika? A quiz by Somnath Chanda V Prahelika - 2016

80.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 V Valentina Tereshkova

81.
Touted to bethe ‘Rolling Stone of Technology’, it made its debut at the Macworld Conference on Jan 2, 1993. What was founded with backing from software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson? A quiz by Somnath Chanda W Prahelika - 2016

82.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 W Wired

83.
Which ‘foreigner’ or‘guest’ was found responsible for "drunkenness" in deep-sea divers by American physician Albert R. Behnke Jr. in 1939? A quiz by Somnath Chanda X Prahelika - 2016

84.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 X Xenon

85.
Gurdeep ‘Deep’ Roy(born Mohinder Purba), sometimes credited as Roy Deep, is a Kenyan-born Indian actor, stuntman, and puppeteer. His filmography included - The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Flash Gordon, Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Hook. His filmography included another very important role for which he was not given any credit. Which role? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Y Prahelika - 2016

86.
A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Y Yoda

87.
In 1947, scientistsresearching yellow fever studied a monkey which developed a strange fever. They isolated a transmissible agent from its serum and named it after the place of discovery. The United States documented its first case of mother to fetus transmission on 15 January 2016. What is it named? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Z Prahelika - 2016

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A quiz bySomnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Z Zika

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