Compiled by Amardeep and Kaushik for Enginuity 2016

1. SPOTLIGHT – A Sports and Literature Quiz (prelims)
1. Perhaps one of the greatestliterary writerswith 154 sonnets,38 plays and two long narrative
poems.Also more commonly referredto as “ The Bard of Avon”.Identify?
2. Originallycreated by Japanese skydivers,the art of ‘Banzai Jumping’ a variation that quickly
became famous among adrenaline junkiesbut is still seenas the most dangerousof all sports.
Whyso?
3. X is a famousfictional sleuthwho residesat 221b Baker Streetwho is also the most filmed
fictional character just after Bram Stoker’sDracula. IdentifyX.
4. Althoughhe is more recognizedfor his extensive contributionstobollywoodsongs,
Sampoorna Singh Kalra started hiscareer writing poemsand stories. By what name is he
actually more famous?*
5. What is the followingGoogle Doodle commemorating?

2. 6. After Sachin Tendulkarwas felicitatedwiththe Bharat Ratna, what deceasedsports
personalitybecame the centerof attention for not beingawarded the same?
7. In what fictional game can the followingbe found?
8. Guessthe athlete:-
1.Initiallyenteredsports with an interestin cricket.
2. Wantsto play for ManchesterUnited.
3.Honoured with titleslike OJ and CD.
4.Spendshis spare time racing hispet turtle. *
9. What basketball move was made illegal in1967 because it was consideredto be too violent
but was legalizednine yearslater?

3. 10. One ofthe greatest playersof all times,X. We all know himfor hiscontribution to cricket. But
interestinglyhe has also playedworld cup for Football.Can you name X?
11. Where inthe world will you see the followingverse?
“WhenIvogoesback with the urn,the urn;
Studds,Steel,ReadandTylecotereturn,return;
The welkinwill ring loud,
The great crowd will feel proud,
seeingBarlowand Bates with the urn, the urn;
And the restcoming home withthe urn.” *
12. What change was made in 1450 to make the game of chess fasterand more enjoyable?The
change was so revolutionarythat the Frenchcalledthe newgame” lady furious.
13. X wrote six romance as Mary Westmacott,but is bestknown for the detective novelsXwrote
usingX’s own name.ID X?
14. For 1992 Euro Qualifiers,34 teams were initiallydividedInto7 groups.6 groups of five teams
and 1 of four teams. Initiallythisgroup also had 5 teams. Howeversomethinghappened
making the group short by one team. Whateventtook place?
15. “Behindeverygreat fortune,there is a crime” what is this an openingline of?