- The quiz rules outline that there are 26 questions worth 1 mark each, with questions 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 being tie-breakers. The quiz master's decision is final. - Recent increases in traffic in cities across the world have caused frequent traffic jams, hampering normal life. This "menace" stems from lifestyle changes and is named after a market leader, called the "X Phenomenon". - The document provides context and questions to identify people, stories, movies, and other details referenced in the text.

2. Rules
* 26 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 & 24)
will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

4. As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicularAs per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular
traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise.traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise.
Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams.Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams.
The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to aThe chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a
certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon iscertain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is
named after a market-leader in this field.named after a market-leader in this field. (it is called X(it is called X
Phenomenon)Phenomenon)
What is X?What is X?

5. It is a 1981 collection of shortIt is a 1981 collection of short
stories by American writerstories by American writer
Raymond Carver. The title of theRaymond Carver. The title of the
collection also featured as thecollection also featured as the
title of a story in the book. Othertitle of a story in the book. Other
stories include ‘Why Don’t Youstories include ‘Why Don’t You
Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,
‘The Bath’ etc.‘The Bath’ etc.
Why did the eponymously titledWhy did the eponymously titled
short story came into news in theshort story came into news in the
recent times?recent times?

6. In the songIn the song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from the moviefrom the movie
Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji aGhulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a
ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially inready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in
UP, it is known asUP, it is known as Layyiya PattiLayyiya Patti. Similar dish in. Similar dish in
faraway Brazil is calledfaraway Brazil is called pe-de-molequepe-de-moleque..
What is it?What is it?

7. Which two-word term would connect all of them?Which two-word term would connect all of them? (The(The
list is non-exhaustive)list is non-exhaustive)

8. This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversaryThis recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary
of whom/what?of whom/what?

9. After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950,After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950,
presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, hepresented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he
won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 yearswon his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years
later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Stevelater, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve
McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.
Identify this legend whose contribution in the motionIdentify this legend whose contribution in the motion
picture has been acknowledged by stars, includingpicture has been acknowledged by stars, including
Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.

10. The ladyThe lady (vis)(vis) represented Armenia’s interests in arepresented Armenia’s interests in a
landmark trial before the European Court of Humanlandmark trial before the European Court of Human
Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case isRights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is
an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which thean appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the
court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the publiccourt decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public
denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation ofdenial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of
freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount offreedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of
media attention inside the court.media attention inside the court.
Who is said to be responsible for her present statusWho is said to be responsible for her present status
as a ‘media darling’?as a ‘media darling’?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

12. One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth ofOne of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of
$11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene$11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene
de Carvalho is associated with which company?de Carvalho is associated with which company?

13. An astute businessman andAn astute businessman and
a key figure in the historya key figure in the history
and development of aand development of a
renowned business family,renowned business family,
he was knighted in 1910 forhe was knighted in 1910 for
his contributions to industryhis contributions to industry
in British India.in British India.
He was the Founder-He was the Founder-
President of whichPresident of which
sports organisation?sports organisation?
zzzzzzzzz

14. Identify the singer.Identify the singer.
(link removed)(link removed)

15. The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to beThe walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be
the second-longest continuous wall after the Greatthe second-longest continuous wall after the Great
Wall of China.Wall of China.
Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100
metres above sea level and famously known as themetres above sea level and famously known as the
birthplace of Maharana Pratap.birthplace of Maharana Pratap.
(vis – next slides)(vis – next slides)

18. The shortlisted ones were :--The shortlisted ones were :--
* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)
* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)
* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)
* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)
* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)
* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)
Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years afterUltimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after
his death.his death.
Which prize?Which prize?

19. This person was called up for military service inThis person was called up for military service in
Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,
he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria.he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria.
Though pretty well known in his own right, hisThough pretty well known in his own right, his
daughter made him more famous.daughter made him more famous.
What is the name of his daughter?What is the name of his daughter?

20. What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originatesWhat, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates
at Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka inat Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka in
Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?

21. With whom would you connect the following ladies?With whom would you connect the following ladies?

22. The US PostalThe US Postal
Service unveiledService unveiled
this set ofthis set of
commemorativecommemorative
postage stampspostage stamps
on Decemberon December
2010 as a tribute2010 as a tribute
to ……..to ……..
Just fill in theJust fill in the
blank.blank.

23. During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns andDuring the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and
monks practised this artwork to decorate book coversmonks practised this artwork to decorate book covers
and religious items, mainly using strips of paperand religious items, mainly using strips of paper
trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18thtrimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th
century, it became popular in other parts of Europecentury, it became popular in other parts of Europe
and also spread to the Americas. One of the mostand also spread to the Americas. One of the most
well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russianwell-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian
artist, Yulia Brodskaya.artist, Yulia Brodskaya.
What is it called?What is it called?

24. In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of theIn December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the
ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of hisToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his
family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, asfamily members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as
requested by someone.requested by someone.
Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, isWhose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is
being referred to?being referred to?

25. Georgetown University has started a new courseGeorgetown University has started a new course
which is itself an introduction to metaphysics andwhich is itself an introduction to metaphysics and
epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught asepistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as
philosophical issues that pop up when a particularphilosophical issues that pop up when a particular
‘group of people’‘group of people’ ventures into some unknownventures into some unknown
destinations.destinations.
Who / what is the main subject of this course?Who / what is the main subject of this course?

26. This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who hadThis is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had
written over 100 books and sold more than 3 millionwritten over 100 books and sold more than 3 million
copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?

27. Pope Leo I, also known as St.Pope Leo I, also known as St.
Leo, was the first Pope to haveLeo, was the first Pope to have
been called ‘the Great’. He isbeen called ‘the Great’. He is
perhaps best known forperhaps best known for
having met Attila the Hun andhaving met Attila the Hun and
persuading him to turn backpersuading him to turn back
from his invasion of Italy infrom his invasion of Italy in
452 AD.452 AD.
Which present day personalityWhich present day personality
has the middle name St. Leo,has the middle name St. Leo,
to showto show
his/her Catholic belief?his/her Catholic belief?

28. What do you get from this etymological progression?What do you get from this etymological progression?

29. Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as aIdentify the performer who achieved modest fame as a
rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.
(link removed)

30. Rodrigo Santoro, one ofRodrigo Santoro, one of
Brazil’s most sought-afterBrazil’s most sought-after
young actors, has had notableyoung actors, has had notable
movie roles inmovie roles in Charlie’sCharlie’s
Angels: Full ThrottleAngels: Full Throttle andand LoveLove
ActuallyActually. Most recently, he. Most recently, he
washed up on the shores ofwashed up on the shores of
ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.
But he is most famous for hisBut he is most famous for his
portrayal as which character inportrayal as which character in
a movie franchise?a movie franchise?

31. Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item whichConnect these clubs with a hugely popular item which
was said to be invented in ancient Greece.was said to be invented in ancient Greece.

32. Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seenWho is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen
recently, all across the globe?recently, all across the globe?

35. As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicularAs per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular
traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise.traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise.
Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams.Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams.
The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to aThe chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a
certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon iscertain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is
named after a market-leader in this field.named after a market-leader in this field. (it is called X(it is called X
Phenomenon)Phenomenon)
What is X?What is X?

36. AmazonAmazon

37. It is a 1981 collection of shortIt is a 1981 collection of short
stories by American writerstories by American writer
Raymond Carver. The title of theRaymond Carver. The title of the
collection also featured as thecollection also featured as the
title of a story in the book. Othertitle of a story in the book. Other
stories include ‘Why Don’t Youstories include ‘Why Don’t You
Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,
‘The Bath’ etc.‘The Bath’ etc.
Why did the eponymously titledWhy did the eponymously titled
short story came into news in theshort story came into news in the
recent times?recent times?

38. BirdmanBirdman

39. In the songIn the song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from the moviefrom the movie
Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji aGhulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a
ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially inready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in
UP, it is known asUP, it is known as Layyiya PattiLayyiya Patti. Similar dish in. Similar dish in
faraway Brazil is calledfaraway Brazil is called pe-de-molequepe-de-moleque..
What is it?What is it?

40. ChikkiChikki

41. Which two-word term would connect all of them?Which two-word term would connect all of them? (The(The
list is non-exhaustive)list is non-exhaustive)

42. Devil’s HornsDevil’s Horns

43. This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversaryThis recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary
of whom/what?of whom/what?

44. Eiffel TowerEiffel Tower

45. After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950,After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950,
presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, hepresented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he
won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 yearswon his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years
later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Stevelater, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve
McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.
Identify this legend whose contribution in the motionIdentify this legend whose contribution in the motion
picture has been acknowledged by stars, includingpicture has been acknowledged by stars, including
Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.

46. Fred AstaireFred Astaire

47. The ladyThe lady (vis)(vis) represented Armenia’s interests in arepresented Armenia’s interests in a
landmark trial before the European Court of Humanlandmark trial before the European Court of Human
Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case isRights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is
an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which thean appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the
court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the publiccourt decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public
denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation ofdenial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of
freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount offreedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of
media attention inside the court.media attention inside the court.
Who is said to be responsible for her present statusWho is said to be responsible for her present status
as a ‘media darling’?as a ‘media darling’?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

49. George ClooneyGeorge Clooney

50. One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth ofOne of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of
$11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene$11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene
de Carvalho is associated with which company?de Carvalho is associated with which company?

51. HeinekenHeineken

52. An astute businessman andAn astute businessman and
a key figure in the historya key figure in the history
and development of aand development of a
renowned business family,renowned business family,
he was knighted in 1910 forhe was knighted in 1910 for
his contributions to industryhis contributions to industry
in British India.in British India.
He was the Founder-He was the Founder-
President of whichPresident of which
sports organisation?sports organisation?
zzzzzzzzz

53. Indian Olympic AssociationIndian Olympic Association

54. Identify the singer.Identify the singer.

55. Jayati ChakrabortyJayati Chakraborty

56. The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to beThe walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be
the second-longest continuous wall after the Greatthe second-longest continuous wall after the Great
Wall of China.Wall of China.
Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100
metres above sea level and famously known as themetres above sea level and famously known as the
birthplace of Maharana Pratap.birthplace of Maharana Pratap.
(vis – next slides)(vis – next slides)

59. Kumbhalgarh FortKumbhalgarh Fort

60. The shortlisted ones were :--The shortlisted ones were :--
* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)
* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)
* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)
* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)
* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)
* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)
Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years afterUltimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after
his death.his death.
Which prize?Which prize?

61. Lost Man Booker PrizeLost Man Booker Prize

62. This person was called up for military service inThis person was called up for military service in
Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,
he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria.he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria.
Though pretty well known in his own right, hisThough pretty well known in his own right, his
daughter made him more famous.daughter made him more famous.
What is the name of his daughter?What is the name of his daughter?

63. MercedesMercedes

64. What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originatesWhat, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates
at Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka inat Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka in
Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?

65. NH 10NH 10

66. With whom would you connect the following ladies?With whom would you connect the following ladies?

67. OpheliaOphelia

68. The US PostalThe US Postal
Service unveiledService unveiled
this set ofthis set of
commemorativecommemorative
postage stampspostage stamps
on Decemberon December
2010 as a tribute2010 as a tribute
to ……..to ……..
Just fill in theJust fill in the
blank.blank.

69. PixarPixar

70. During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns andDuring the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and
monks practised this artwork to decorate book coversmonks practised this artwork to decorate book covers
and religious items, mainly using strips of paperand religious items, mainly using strips of paper
trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18thtrimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th
century, it became popular in other parts of Europecentury, it became popular in other parts of Europe
and also spread to the Americas. One of the mostand also spread to the Americas. One of the most
well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russianwell-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian
artist, Yulia Brodskaya.artist, Yulia Brodskaya.
What is it called?What is it called?

71. QuillingQuilling

72. In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of theIn December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the
ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of hisToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his
family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, asfamily members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as
requested by someone.requested by someone.
Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, isWhose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is
being referred to?being referred to?

73. R. K. LaxmanR. K. Laxman

74. Georgetown University has started a new courseGeorgetown University has started a new course
which is itself an introduction to metaphysics andwhich is itself an introduction to metaphysics and
epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught asepistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as
philosophical issues that pop up when a particularphilosophical issues that pop up when a particular
‘group of people’‘group of people’ ventures into some unknownventures into some unknown
destinations.destinations.
Who / what is the main subject of this course?Who / what is the main subject of this course?

75. Star TrekStar Trek

76. This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who hadThis is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had
written over 100 books and sold more than 3 millionwritten over 100 books and sold more than 3 million
copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?

77. Tarla DalalTarla Dalal

78. Pope Leo I, also known as St.Pope Leo I, also known as St.
Leo, was the first Pope to haveLeo, was the first Pope to have
been called ‘the Great’. He isbeen called ‘the Great’. He is
perhaps best known forperhaps best known for
having met Attila the Hun andhaving met Attila the Hun and
persuading him to turn backpersuading him to turn back
from his invasion of Italy infrom his invasion of Italy in
452 AD.452 AD.
Which present day personalityWhich present day personality
has the middle name St. Leo,has the middle name St. Leo,
to showto show
his/her Catholic belief?his/her Catholic belief?

79. Usain St. Leo BoltUsain St. Leo Bolt

80. What do you get from this etymological progression?What do you get from this etymological progression?

81. VolcanoVolcano

82. Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as aIdentify the performer who achieved modest fame as a
rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.

83. Will SmithWill Smith

84. Rodrigo Santoro, one ofRodrigo Santoro, one of
Brazil’s most sought-afterBrazil’s most sought-after
young actors, has had notableyoung actors, has had notable
movie roles inmovie roles in Charlie’sCharlie’s
Angels: Full ThrottleAngels: Full Throttle andand LoveLove
ActuallyActually. Most recently, he. Most recently, he
washed up on the shores ofwashed up on the shores of
ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.
But he is most famous for hisBut he is most famous for his
portrayal as which character inportrayal as which character in
a movie franchise?a movie franchise?

85. XerxesXerxes

86. Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item whichConnect these clubs with a hugely popular item which
was said to be invented in ancient Greece.was said to be invented in ancient Greece.

87. Yo YoYo Yo

88. Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seenWho is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen
recently, all across the globe?recently, all across the globe?

89. Zayn MalikZayn Malik