This document contains 25 questions for a quiz competition. It provides background information and context for each question, ranging from identifying people, places, events, and making connections between different facts. The questions cover topics in history, pop culture, sports, science, literature and current affairs. Answering the questions correctly requires having wide general knowledge.

2. Prelims
Research, Presentation & Conduction
Somnath Chanda
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3. Rules
* 25 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be counted
to break the ties. If needed, Countback Method will be
considered.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

6. I I
This famous painting by
Annibale Carracci depicts a
conversation by Saint Peter and
Jesus.
If Jesus’s reply was, “Romam
eo iterum crucifigi” ("I am
going to Rome to be crucified again"),
then what was the question
asked by Saint Peter?
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7. I I
Built in 1798, the Redstone School at Massachusetts,
was purchased by Henry Ford and relocated to a
churchyard on the property of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn.
Once, a huge commotion occurred at this nondescript
school when one of it’s students, named Miss Sawyer
went there with her pet.
As per the available records, what did Sarah Josepha
Hale, an author of repute, create to remember that
peculiar incident which happened during 1830?
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8. I I
To better his own mark created in 2012, X and his team
of 35 students from his school started with about 1000
tons of raw materials. After 4 days of hard work, it finally
got completed on 25th
December, 2016 and was readily
compared with the famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi
Huang.
Which record-breaking project, conceptualised to ‘Bring
Happiness to the World’, has thus been completed?
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9. I I
Red Rose, a universal symbol of love became a dreaded
name among some of the Asian countries during the fag
end of 2016.
Put funda.
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10. I I
This chubby kid has recently came into attention for
which of her endeavours?
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11. I I
The seasonal change in the logo of North American
Aerospace Defense Command, a joint-organization of
the USA and Canada that provides aerospace warning, air
sovereignty, and protection for Northern America, has
happened for the first time because of a 1955-Sears ad
with the misprinted telephone number. It became so
popular that ultimately turned into a tradition.
Explain.
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13. I I
One of the 88 modern constellations, it is seen in the
Southern Hemisphere, around midnight in mid-July.
Literally meaning a common household item, it was
named by the French astronomer Nicolas de Lacaille and
depicts a noted geographical landmark.
With which ‘nerdy’ organisation does it share it’s name?
(vis – next slide)
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15. I I
Noted cinematographer Ashok
Kumar made his directorial debut in
bollywood through the erotic-themed
movie, titled Kamagni (1987) where
Tina Munim played a sex-starved
married lady. This flop movie has
been trolled in the recent times
because of obvious reasons.
Who acted as Tina Munim’s dream-
man?
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16. I I
Identify the kid, receiving prizes for his exploits on the
field.
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17. I I
Acknowledging the world-wide tendency to commit an
oft-repeated error at the diplomatic level, this error-
strewn world map has been deliberately placed since Dec
2016.
Where can you see this map?
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18. I I
Daughter of Goan educationist
Isidore Mendonca, she was elected the
Joint Vice President of the Film
Journalists Association (along with
K.A. Abbas) when it was founded in
Mumbai in 1939. At the time of her
premature death, she was writing
weekend film reviews in TOI’s
Sunday supplement.
What in the world of films, had been
originally named after her?
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19. I I
In 2016, who is the latest to join this illustrous list of
achievers?
Also, what this list is all about?
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20. I I
It’s origin lies in the Old English word - godsibb, from
god and sibb, the term for the godparents of one’s child.
In the 16th
century, the word assumed the meaning of a
person, mostly a woman, one who delights in idle
talk. After undergoing minute changes, it got it’s present
meaning since the time of Shakespeare.
What’s the good word?
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21. I I
Devi Prasad, a conservative Marwari businessman, had
to maintain some dietary restrictions at home. So he
would tuck into a sumptuous breakfast at the Willingdon
Sports Club after a round of golf. His favourite dish got
its name because other members of the club would say,
‘Get us what ___ is eating.’
Identify this dish which is having a fresh bout of
popularity in this part of the country since the last few
years for an obvious connection (albeit wrongly!!).
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22. I I
Which Indian geographical feature, ranked 17th
in the
world (considering its area), was described in the Ramayana
as Lavanasagara?
(As mentioned in the epic, Rama used his agneyashtra-amogha to dry
up the sea named Drumakulya situated on
north of Lavanasagara)
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23. I I
India’s first underwater film…..just identify it.
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24. I I
Usain Bolt has the best timing
(9.58) in 100 m. in an official
race.
Who has recorded the best
time in any format when he
ran the last 100 m. in 8.70,
during a
150 m. exhibition race during
the Manchester Great City
Games?
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25. I I
Which portmanteau
word is said to be the
reason behind these
vitriolic comments
among the
tech-minded
twitteratis?
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26. I I
This is the screenshot of a London-based Charity which
was established in 2005 when X read an article in ‘The
Sunday Times’ about children being kept in caged beds
in several institutions.
Identify X, the Founder-President of Lumos.
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27. I I
Raw materials were procured from Italy, Germany and UK.
The actual work started under a heavily guarded facility in
Mysore during Aug-Sep, 2016 but the resultant selfie-spree
started in November. The appearance of the final product,
reportedly got inspired (albeit humourously) from a critically
acclaimed entertainment venture.
What is being explained?
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28. I I
Authored by Louise Khurshid,
‘Travails with Chachi’ is a Delhi
seen through the eyes of the
Ambassador taxi – an ubiquitous
symbol that for many decades
defined Delhi. It got some undue
publicity when the person assigned
to launch it at the Jaipur Literature
Festival in January 2014, was not
allowed to do that under
controversial circumstances.
Who was that person?
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29. I I
Originally hailed as a ‘very true’ and smart way of
product placement, this high profile deal worth $25
million over five years, involving two giants in their own
field has hit a roadblock off-late. The reason is said to be
very little ‘exposure’ because of certain laws.
If one of them is F.C. Barcelona, who is the other one?
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30. I I
Just connect.
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Oscar - 2016 Emmy - 2016

31. I I
Part of the OST of a 2013-biopic, this song, titled
‘Ordinary Love’ by U2 in honour of whom?
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32. I I
After this public performance in July 2016, a person
named Ullas from Delhi filed a police complaint against
the lead performer in New Ashok Nagar Police Station for
wrong pronunciation.
Who was the performer?
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35. I I
This famous painting by
Annibale Carracci depicts a
conversation by Saint Peter and
Jesus.
If Jesus’s reply was, “Romam
eo iterum crucifigi” ("I am
going to Rome to be crucified again"),
then what was the question
asked by Saint Peter?
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36. I I
““Quo Vadis?”Quo Vadis?”
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37. I I
Built in 1798, the Redstone School at Massachusetts,
was purchased by Henry Ford and relocated to a
churchyard on the property of Longfellow’s Wayside Inn.
Once, a huge commotion occurred at this nondescript
school when one of it’s students, named Miss Sawyer
went there with her pet.
As per the available records, what did Sarah Josepha
Hale, an author of repute, create to remember that
peculiar incident which happened during 1830?
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38. I I
Mary Had a Little LambMary Had a Little Lamb
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39. I I
To better his own mark created in 2012, X and his team
of 35 students from his school started with about 1000
tons of raw materials. After 4 days of hard work, it finally
got completed on 25th
December, 2016 and was readily
compared with the famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi
Huang.
Which record-breaking project, conceptualised to ‘Bring
Happiness to the World’, has thus been completed?
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40. I I
1000 sand Santa Clause statues sculpted1000 sand Santa Clause statues sculpted
at Puri by Sudarsan Pattnaik at Puri by Sudarsan Pattnaik
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41. I I
Red Rose, a universal symbol of love became a dreaded
one among some of the Asian countries during the fag
end of 2016.
Put funda.
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42. I I
Cyclone VardahCyclone Vardah
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43. I I
This chubby kid has recently came into attention for
which of her endeavours?
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44. I I
Fatima Sana Shaikh, who played the role ofFatima Sana Shaikh, who played the role of
Geeta Phogat in ‘Dangal’ Geeta Phogat in ‘Dangal’
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45. I I
The seasonal change in the logo of North American
Aerospace Defense Command, a joint-organization of
the USA and Canada that provides aerospace warning, air
sovereignty, and protection for Northern America, has
happened for the first time because of a 1955-Sears ad
with the misprinted telephone number. It became so
popular that ultimately turned into a tradition.
Explain.
(vis – next slide)
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47. I I
‘‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ is an annualNORAD Tracks Santa’ is an annual
Christmas-themed programmeChristmas-themed programme
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48. I I
One of the 88 modern constellations, it is seen in the
Southern Hemisphere, around midnight in mid-July.
Literally meaning a common household item, it was
named by the French astronomer Nicolas de Lacaille and
depicts a noted geographical landmark.
With which ‘nerdy’ organisation does it share it’s name?
(vis – next slide)
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50. I I
MensaMensa
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51. I I
Noted cinematographer Ashok
Kumar made his directorial debut in
bollywood through the erotic-themed
movie, titled Kamagni (1987) where
Tina Munim played a sex-starved
married lady. This flop movie has
been trolled in the recent times
because of obvious reasons.
Who acted as Tina Munim’s dream-
man?
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52. I I
Alok NathAlok Nath
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53. I I
Identify the kid, receiving prizes for his exploits on the
field.
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54. I I
Karun NairKarun Nair
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55. I I
Acknowledging the world-wide tendency to commit an
oft-repeated error at the diplomatic level, this error-
strewn world map has been deliberately placed since Dec
2016.
Where can you see this map?
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56. I I
HTTP 404 or ‘Not Found’ error page inHTTP 404 or ‘Not Found’ error page in
NZ Govt. websiteNZ Govt. website
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57. I I
Daughter of Goan educationist
Isidore Mendonca, she was elected the
Joint Vice President of the Film
Journalists Association (along with
K.A. Abbas) when it was founded in
Mumbai in 1939. At the time of her
premature death, she was writing
weekend film reviews in TOI’s
Sunday supplement.
What in the world of films, had been
originally named after her?
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58. I I
Filmfare Awards were originally namedFilmfare Awards were originally named
‘‘The Clares’ after Clare MendoncaThe Clares’ after Clare Mendonca
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59. I I
In 2016, who is the latest to join this illustrous list of
achievers?
Also, what this list is all about?
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60. I I
Bob Dylan & Winners of ‘Grammy and Noble’Bob Dylan & Winners of ‘Grammy and Noble’
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61. I I
It’s origin lies in the Old English word - godsibb, from
god and sibb, the term for the godparents of one’s child.
In the 16th
century, the word assumed the meaning of a
person, mostly a woman, one who delights in idle
talk. After undergoing minute changes, it got it’s present
meaning since the time of Shakespeare.
What’s the good word?
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62. I I
GossipGossip
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63. I I
Devi Prasad, a conservative Marwari businessman, had
to maintain some dietary restrictions at home. So he
would tuck into a sumptuous breakfast at the Willingdon
Sports Club after a round of golf. His favourite dish got
its name because other members of the club would say,
‘Get us what ___ is eating.’
Identify this dish which is having a fresh bout of
popularity in this part of the country since the last few
years for an obvious connection (albeit wrongly!!).
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64. I I
Eggs KejriwalEggs Kejriwal
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65. I I
Which Indian geographical feature, ranked 17th
in the
world (considering its area), was described in the Ramayana
as Lavanasagara?
(As mentioned in the epic, Rama used his agneyashtra-amogha to dry
up the sea named Drumakulya situated on
north of Lavanasagara)
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66. I I
Thar DesertThar Desert
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67. I I
India’s first underwater film…..just identify it.
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68. I I
The Ghazi AttackThe Ghazi Attack
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69. I I
Usain Bolt has the best timing
(9.58) in 100 m. in an official
race.
Who has recorded the best
time in any format when he
ran the last 100 m. in 8.70,
during a
150 m. exhibition race during
the Manchester Great City
Games?
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70. I I
Usain Bolt (who else…)Usain Bolt (who else…)
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71. I I
Which portmanteau
word is said to be the
reason behind these
vitriolic comments
among the
tech-minded
twitteratis?
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72. I I
AltabaAltaba
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73. I I
This is the screenshot of a London-based Charity which
was established in 2005 when X read an article in ‘The
Sunday Times’ about children being kept in caged beds
in several institutions.
Identify X, the Founder-President of Lumos.
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74. I I
J.K. RowlingJ.K. Rowling
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75. I I
Raw materials were procured from Italy, Germany and UK.
The actual work started under a heavily guarded facility in
Mysore during Aug-Sep, 2016 but the resultant selfie-spree
started in November. The appearance of the final product,
reportedly got inspired (albeit humourously) from a critically
acclaimed entertainment venture.
What is being explained?
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76. I I
New Rs. 2000 NoteNew Rs. 2000 Note
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77. I I
Authored by Louise Khurshid,
‘Travails with Chachi’ is a Delhi
seen through the eyes of the
Ambassador taxi – an ubiquitous
symbol that for many decades
defined Delhi. It got some undue
publicity when the person assigned
to launch it at the Jaipur Literature
Festival in January 2014, was not
allowed to do that under
controversial circumstances.
Who was that person?
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78. I I
Shashi TharoorShashi Tharoor
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79. I I
Originally hailed as a ‘very true’ and smart way of
product placement, this high profile deal worth $25
million over five years, involving two giants in their own
field has hit a roadblock off-late. The reason is said to be
very little ‘exposure’ because of certain laws.
If one of them is F.C. Barcelona, who is the other one?
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80. I I
IntelIntel
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81. I I
Just connect.
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Oscar - 2016 Emmy - 2016

82. I I
Awards presented by Priyanka ChopraAwards presented by Priyanka Chopra
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83. I I
Part of the OST of a 2013-biopic, this song, titled
‘Ordinary Love’ by U2 in honour of whom?
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84. I I
Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela
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85. I I
After this public performance in July 2016, a person
named Ullas from Delhi filed a police complaint against
the lead performer in New Ashok Nagar Police Station for
wrong pronunciation.
Who was the performer?
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86. I I
Sunny LeoneSunny Leone
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88. I I
Identify X that has been in news because of an
entertainment project that garnered widespread praise
from critics.
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X
X
X
X

89. I I
La La Land La La Land
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90. I I
During the first half of 19th
century, this self-taught
chemist (A) received a Patent for an accidental discovery.
But modern evidences has proven that the Meso-
Americans were already aware of it as early as 1600 BC
and (B) had a patent pending for the similar discovery 8
weeks before (A). Today, A’s name has been kept alive
through a company founded in 1898.
a) Identify either A or B.
b) What was the discovery?
(vis of A & B – next slide)
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92. I I
A – Charles Goodyear / B – Thomas HancockA – Charles Goodyear / B – Thomas Hancock
& the discovery was Vulcanised Rubber& the discovery was Vulcanised Rubber
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93. I I
Muhammad Arif had to fled from his homeland to one of
their neighbouring country after getting kidnapping
threats for his five-year old son. The sudden chain of
events started few months earlier when he playfully did
something for his son from a stripy blue plastic bag.
Why did this shy kid come into news again in Dec 2016?
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94. I I
Meeting with Lionel MessiMeeting with Lionel Messi
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95. I I
If we go by the different versions available from different
sources, what happened, or did not happen after a
group of Americans left Brazilian swimmer Thiago
Pereira’s party for a friend’s birthday at Club France on
August, 2016?
(It resulted in a public apology via Twitter, cancellation of few brand
endorsement deals and an on-stage ruckus in
‘Dancing With the Stars’)
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96. I I
Ryan Lochte and few other US swimmersRyan Lochte and few other US swimmers
were held at gunpointwere held at gunpoint
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97. I I
In the history of EPL, only once
a gold trophy was awarded to
mark a special achievement.
Which team was the recipient?
Which feat, achieved during
2003-04 season was thus
celebrated?
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98. I I
Arsenal & it was given for going through theArsenal & it was given for going through the
entire 2003-04 league season unbeatenentire 2003-04 league season unbeaten
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