The document provides information about the prelims round of a quiz competition called Inquizitive 2019. It states that the prelims round will consist of 21 multiple choice questions, with the top 6 teams qualifying for the finals. The rules specify that there is no negative marking, guesses are allowed, and unfair practices like googling are prohibited. It then provides the first 6 questions and their answers.

1. ENTERTAINMENT 2K18PRELIMSQ
WELCOME TO THE PRELIMS OF INQUIZITIVE 2019

2. ENTERTAINMENT 2K18ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Researched & Conducted By
PABITRA NARAYAN NAYAK
SIDDHARTH SANKAR ROUT

3. QURIOUS 2K18RULES
RULES FOR PRELIMS :
- It will be a written round consisting of 21 questions.
- Six best teams from the prelims will qualify for finals.
- There is no negative marking, you can take your best guess
- In case of ties the star mark questions will be taken into
consideration.
- Any type of unfair practices including Googling and use of any
electronic gadget is strictly prohibited, violation of this provision
may lead your team to disqualification.
- Decision of the Quiz Master will be final and binding.
ALL THE BEST

4. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the National
Museum of Indian cinema in Mumbai. PM Modi assured
government's support to the film industry with a number of
measures including a university for film and entertainment and
amending piracy laws.
He started his speech there by asking the film fraternity a
question. With what question did he start his speech ?

5. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ2
X (means ‘chital’ or spotted deer in Sanskrit ,a common sight on
IIT Madras campus) is the name of the annual social and cultural
festival of IIT Madras. The festival was formerly called ‘Mardi Gras’
.In Korean language when you say “X” it means love .
Identify the term X .

6. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ3*
‘X’ Martin Lieber was born in New York in 1922. One of his first
assignments for the comic company he was working for was a
story entitled ‘Captain America Foils the Traitor’s Revenge’. The
pseudonym he chose was basically a split of his actual first name.
He changed it because he wanted to become famous as a novelist
and didn’t want to use his real name on “these silly little comics”.
Who is this legend whose name has forever become associated
with those very comics, and what was his first name?

7. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ4
“ Where is my train“ is an android app that helps users keep track
of where their train is, check PNR status , book tickets & more ,
along with offline functionalities . It was created by Sigmoid labs a
Bangalore based startup . Which tech giant company acquired
Sigmoid labs in December 2018 ?

8. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ5
X was called the "Black Pagoda" in European sailor accounts as early as 1676
because its great tower appeared black. X was made from three types of
stone: Chlorite, laterite, Khondalite which weather over time and probably
lead to X being given the sobriquet. Around 30 km from X, Y which was
referred to as “White Pagoda” due to similar reasons.
Both temples served as important landmarks for sailors in the Bay of Bengal.
The _____ that exists today was partially restored by the conservation efforts
of British India-era archaeological teams and was declared a UNESCO world
heritage site in 1984.
ID X & Y ?

9. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ6*
This author uses two initials and then her family name. She
became an author quite late in life and her publishers asked her to
use initials rather than her full name as young boys might not
want to read a book written by a woman. As she had no middle
name, she chose her paternal grandmother’s name as the second
initial of her pen name. She also has another pseudonym when
she writes adult fiction. Who is this author?

10. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ7
What life saving advice did ICC reply to this tweet of Yoko Ono, a
Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist
&Late singer John Lennon's widow ?

11. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ8
The 2020 T20 women’s world cup will be a stand alone
tournament and will be held in Australia . Australia will also host
the men’s version of the world cup in October - November .
On what specific date will the Wome’s World Cup T20 final be held
at the MCG ? The date was chosen for its significance and a
chance to have the largest crowd for women’s game ever at MCG .

12. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ9
X is a city in Uttar Pradesh almost 87 Km from Prayagraj, the city
names derives from the word from a Persian term ‘Trip Kalchu’
which literally means ‘Child of the ‘Amīr’ or ‘Child of the Ruler’.
Although known for its carpets and brassware industries and
being significant from Hindu Mythology point of view. This place
hold significance for country as Indian Standard Time (IST) is
calculated from the clock tower in X nearly exactly on the
reference longitude of Indian Standard Time at 82.5°. This city has
gained whole new cult level in 2018. Which city am I talking
about?

13. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ10
According to an article published in Cricinfo in 2014, the stories of spinners
.............X............. and ...........Y.......... are similar and often mirror each other,
although they are separated by continents.
While X was part of the Grounds’support staff at the DY Patil Stadium for
nearly a decade, Y also had a stint as a groundsman at the Adelaide Oval in
Australia.
While Y got his big break with the Southern Redbacks in the Big Bash, X burst
onto the scene with the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Y is currently going great
guns at the international scene while X has faded into relative obscurity.
Id X and Y.

14. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ11
Diljit Dosanjh released this song in 2017 . He said he chose the
name to cash in on the popularity of something that also released
in 2017. What?
Also what's the inspiration for the video?

16. ENTERTAINMENT 2K18PRELIMSQ12
Battle Royale is a 2000 Japanese thriller based on the novel by Koushun
Takami. In 2009, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino praised Battle Royale as the
best film he had seen. It has inspired a numerous media and thus a South
Korean company inspired, developed and published a last man standing
concept victory, X which went on to become popular very quickly. ID X.

17. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ13
Vivian Fernandes, better known by his stage name Divine, is an
Indian rapper from Mumbai, India. Why is he in news in recent
days ?

18. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ14*
The popcorn machine was invented in the 1890s and it instantly
became a huge success starting in beaches, amusement parks etc.
However it took almost 35 years for the popcorn to reach the
cinema halls and did so only in 1927. What took
it so long?

19. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ15
X , also known as zulbia, is a sweet popular food in some parts of
South Asia, West Asia, North Africa, and East Africa. It is made by
deep-frying maida batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are
then soaked in sugar syrup. They are particularly popular in Iran
and in the Indian subcontinent. This dessert can be served warm
or cold, and sometimes with rabdi. They have a somewhat chewy
texture with a crystallized sugary exterior coating. Which sweet
am I talking about ?

20. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ16*
Though not an “environment” person, this mathematician is
credited for the discovery of the green house effect. Expanding
the heat wave function in terms of sine and cosine and calculating
the size of earth which was so close to sun he concluded it should
have been colder than it actually was. The idea spread and
greenhouse effect was confirmed. Who is this famous
mathematician whose name all of us must have heard in the first
year of engineering ?

21. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ17
A pun on a famous song from queen . What ?

22. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ18
This is a beautiful song from the movie RAAZI by Arijit Singh . The
movie director’s father is a popular indian poet, lyricts , Musician
and film director . He has written lyrics for this song too . Who am
I talking about?

23. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ19
When twitter CEO Jack Dorsey landed in India on 1 November
2018,First he went on to meet PM Narendra Modi. Then He
tweeted @_________u up?“
Then the third most followed Indian on twitter reacted to it with
his Wit. He said,"Up and ready. And shockingly On time. If any
body has warned you about my tardiness. They are just spreading
fake news. “
Whom the CEO Jack was addressing?

24. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ20
Where do Arshad Warsi, Akshay kumar and Paresh Rawal gang up
against Shahrukh Khan and his elder brother Sunny Deol? Joining
the fun is neighbour Shakti Kapoor and a host of others who keep
coming and going from the action?

25. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ21*
Waitangi Day is the national day of this country , and
commemorates the signing, on 6 February 1840, of the Treaty of
Waitangi. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi, Northland to
commemorate the signing of the treaty, which is regarded as
country's founding document. Which country celebrates national
on today’s date ?

26. End of the prelims round

27. Answers of prelims

28. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the National
Museum of Indian cinema in Mumbai. PM Modi assured
government's support to the film industry with a number of
measures including a university for film and entertainment and
amending piracy laws.
He started his speech there by asking the film fraternity a
question. With what question did he start his speech ?

29. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA1
HOW’S THE JOSH

30. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ2
X (means ‘chital’ or spotted deer in Sanskrit ,a common sight on
IIT Madras campus) is the name of the annual social and cultural
festival of IIT Madras. The festival was formerly called ‘Mardi Gras’
.In Korean language when you say “X” it means love .
Identify the term X .

31. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA2
SAARANG

32. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ3*
‘X’ Martin Lieber was born in New York in 1922. One of his first
assignments for the comic company he was working for was a
story entitled ‘Captain America Foils the Traitor’s Revenge’. The
pseudonym he chose was basically a split of his actual first name.
He changed it because he wanted to become famous as a novelist
and didn’t want to use his real name on “these silly little comics”.
Who is this legend whose name has forever become associated
with those very comics, and what was his first name?

33. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA3
STAN LEE , STANLEY

34. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ4
“ Where is my train“ is an android app that helps users keep track
of where their train is, check PNR status , book tickets & more ,
along with offline functionalities . It was created by Sigmoid labs a
Bangalore based startup . Which tech giant company acquired
Sigmoid labs in December 2018 ?

35. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA4
GOOGLE

36. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ5
X was called the "Black Pagoda" in European sailor accounts as early as 1676
because its great tower appeared black. X was made from three types of
stone: Chlorite, laterite, Khondalite which weather over time and probably
lead to X being given the sobriquet. Around 30 km from X, Y which was
referred to as “White Pagoda” due to similar reasons.
Both temples served as important landmarks for sailors in the Bay of Bengal.
The _____ that exists today was partially restored by the conservation efforts
of British India-era archaeological teams and was declared a UNESCO world
heritage site in 1984.
ID X & Y ?

37. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA5
Black Pagoda : Konark
White Pagoda : JagannathPuri

38. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ6*
This author uses two initials and then her family name. She
became an author quite late in life and her publishers asked her to
use initials rather than her full name as young boys might not
want to read a book written by a woman. As she had no middle
name, she chose her paternal grandmother’s name as the second
initial of her pen name. She also has another pseudonym when
she writes adult fiction. Who is this author?

39. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA6
J.K. ROWLING

40. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ7
What life saving advice did ICC reply to this tweet of Yoko Ono, a
Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist
&Late singer John Lennon's widow ?

41. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA7
“Never leave your crease with MS
Dhoni behind the stumps!”

42. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ8
The 2020 T20 women’s world cup will be a stand alone
tournament and will be held in Australia . Australia will also host
the men’s version of the world cup in October - November .
On what specific date will the Wome’s World Cup T20 final be held
at the MCG ? The date was chosen for its significance and a
chance to have the largest crowd for women’s game ever at MCG .

43. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA8
MARCH 8TH,
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

44. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ9
X is a city in Uttar Pradesh almost 87 Km from Prayagraj, the city
names derives from the word from a Persian term ‘Trip Kalchu’
which literally means ‘Child of the ‘Amīr’ or ‘Child of the Ruler’.
Although known for its carpets and brassware industries and
being significant from Hindu Mythology point of view. This place
hold significance for country as Indian Standard Time (IST) is
calculated from the clock tower in X nearly exactly on the
reference longitude of Indian Standard Time at 82.5°. This city has
gained whole new cult level in 2018. Which city am I talking
about?

45. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA9
MIRZAPUR

46. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ10
According to an article published in Cricinfo in 2014, the stories of spinners
.............X............. and ...........Y.......... are similar and often mirror each other,
although they are separated by continents.
While X was part of the Grounds’support staff at the DY Patil Stadium for
nearly a decade, Y also had a stint as a groundsman at the Adelaide Oval in
Australia.
While Y got his big break with the Southern Redbacks in the Big Bash, X burst
onto the scene with the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Y is currently going great
guns at the international scene while X has faded into relative obscurity.
Id X and Y.

47. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA10
Pravin Tambe & Nathan Lyon

48. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ11
Diljit Dosanjh released this song in 2017 . He said he chose the
name to cash in on the popularity of something that also released
in 2017. What?
Also what's the inspiration for the video?

50. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA11
He chose a random Spanish name for the song to cash in on
Despacito’s success. The song is called “El Sueno”.

51. ENTERTAINMENT 2K18PRELIMSQ12
Battle Royale is a 2000 Japanese thriller based on the novel by Koushun
Takami. In 2009, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino praised Battle Royale as the
best film he had seen. It has inspired a numerous media and thus a South
Korean company inspired, developed and published a last man standing
concept victory, X which went on to become popular very quickly. ID X.

52. ENTERTAINMENT 2K18PRELIMSA12
PUBG

53. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ13
Vivian Fernandes, better known by his stage name Divine, is an
Indian rapper from Mumbai, India. Why is he in news in recent
days ?

54. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA13
GULLY BOY

55. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ14*
The popcorn machine was invented in the 1890s and it instantly
became a huge success starting in beaches, amusement parks etc.
However it took almost 35 years for the popcorn to reach the
cinema halls and did so only in 1927. What took
it so long?

56. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA14
Popcorn chewing sounds
would disturb people in the
silent era

57. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ15
X , also known as zulbia, is a sweet popular food in some parts of
South Asia, West Asia, North Africa, and East Africa. It is made by
deep-frying maida batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are
then soaked in sugar syrup. They are particularly popular in Iran
and in the Indian subcontinent. This dessert can be served warm
or cold, and sometimes with rabdi. They have a somewhat chewy
texture with a crystallized sugary exterior coating. Which sweet
am I talking about ?

58. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA15
JALEBI

59. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ16*
Though not an “environment” person, this mathematician is
credited for the discovery of the green house effect. Expanding
the heat wave function in terms of sine and cosine and calculating
the size of earth which was so close to sun he concluded it should
have been colder than it actually was. The idea spread and
greenhouse effect was confirmed. Who is this famous
mathematician whose name all of us must have heard in the first
year of engineering ?

60. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA16
Joseph Fourier

61. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ17
A pun on a famous song from queen . What ?

62. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA16
WI WILL WI WILL ROCK YOU

63. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ18
This is a beautiful song from the movie RAAZI by Arijit Singh . The
movie director’s father is a popular indian poet, lyricts , Musician
and film director . He has written lyrics for this song too . Who am
I talking about?

64. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA18
GULZAR

65. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ19
When twitter CEO Jack Dorsey landed in India on 1 November
2018,First he went on to meet PM Narendra Modi. Then He
tweeted @_________u up?“
Then the third most followed Indian on twitter reacted to it with
his Wit. He said,"Up and ready. And shockingly On time. If any
body has warned you about my tardiness. They are just spreading
fake news. “
Whom the CEO Jack was addressing?

66. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA19
SHAH RUKH KHAN

67. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ20
Where do Arshad Warsi, Akshay kumar and Paresh Rawal gang up
against Shahrukh Khan and his elder brother Sunny Deol? Joining
the fun is neighbour Shakti Kapoor and a host of others who keep
coming and going from the action?

68. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA20
Oggy and the cockroches as the hindi
dubbed version has their voice

69. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSQ21*
Waitangi Day is the national day of this country , and
commemorates the signing, on 6 February 1840, of the Treaty of
Waitangi. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi, Northland to
commemorate the signing of the treaty, which is regarded as
country's founding document. Which country celebrates national
on today’s date ?

70. QURIOUS 2K18PRELIMSA21
NEW ZEALAND

71. QURIOUS 2K18
Finals on the way