ISI, Kolkata

1. Researched & Conducted by
Elimination Round

2. Rules
* 26 questions.
* A-Z format.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (i.e, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) will be
counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

6. * Founded on : 2nd October, 2015
* Headquarters : Mountain View, California
* Key People : Eric Schmidt (Executive Chairman)
Larry Page (CEO)
Sergey Brin (President)
Ruth Porat (CFO)
What is being talked about?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
A
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

7. Apart from FanDuel and Hublot, which global
brand also paid $1m to Floyd Mayweather to walk
to the ring before his much publicised fight with
Manny Pacquio in 2015?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
B
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

8. Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson, editors at Wired
Magazine, invented a portmanteau word which is
defined by Merriam-Webster as the process of
obtaining needed services, ideas or content by
soliciting contributions from outsiders, rather than
from traditional employees or suppliers.
What is the good word?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
C
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

9. Scarred by a public relation thrashing over it’s
‘Dieselgate Scandal’, Volkswagen is planning an
image makeover.
‘What’ is said to be the first casualty of this
makeover?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
D
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

10. A signature line called EK is going to be launched
pretty soon. The brand will retail the dress
materials, jewelleries and other accessories that
have shot to fame on the hugely popular projects
the person is associated with.
Who is the person behind EK?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
E
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

11. Based on a 1977 novel by Craig Thomas and
directed by Clint Eastwood, this movie deals with
an audacious plot to hijack a highly sophisticated
Russian MIG 31, which is invisible to radar. The
book gets it’s title from the NATO reporting name
given to MIG 31.
Which movie?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
F
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

12. These are the original drawings and prototypes of
a ‘guide’ whose name comes from the fact that he
is shaped like a wooden or plastic clip for securing
clothes to a clothes line.
Where can you find him?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
G
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

13. Dan Dare is a British sci-fi
comic hero who appeared in
the Eagle comic story Dan
Dare, Pilot of the Future from
1950 to 1967 (and also in
reprints) and dramatised
on Radio Luxembourg
(1951–1956).
Which brand, founded by
brothers - William and James,
sponsored the series in the ‘50s?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
H
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

14. In October 2008, amidst a great financial crisis,
one seller put up X for sale at eBay. The auction
started with a bid of 99 pence and reached 10
million pounds (US $17.28 million). Bidders’
questions included: “Do you offer volcano
/earthquake insurance?” However, singer Björk
was ‘not included’ in the sale.
What was being sold?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
I
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

15. In a certain list published just a few weeks ago by
Forbes, the entries are -----
1. _____________
2. Denzel Washington ($6.50 per $1)
3. Will Ferrell ($6.80 per $1)
4. Liam Neeson ($7.80 per $1)
5. Will Smith ($8.60 per $1)
Who topped this ‘not-so-welcome’ list?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
J
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

16. Restricted to users 17 and up, what are these called?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

17. This two-word tag was originally used for (A) who
was an air hostess by profession. She was then
followed by some leading bolly-ladies. Presently,
the legacy is carried forward by this Brazilian
lady (B).
Which two-word tag is being talked about?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
L
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI
A B

18. Real life imitating reel life….. Asin married the
head honcho of which telecom giant?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
M
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

19. After 127 years as a nonprofit entity, which
publication has joined Rupert Murdoch’s 21st
Century Fox as a part of a newly expanded joint
venture and shed its nonprofit status?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
N
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

20. During ‘60s, this technology was developed by a
group of academics and American Air Force to
simulate a cockpit. In its new avatar, it became a
hit in video arcades in the ‘80s. Recently, Universal
Music has planned to use this technology to
telecast four concerts in Los Angeles.
Which is the most prominent company in this
particular field of technology?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
O
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

21. Juan Terry Trippe was a
leading industrialist of
his time.
Which, now defunct,
organisation did he found
in 1927?
(Clue – He has been
portrayed by Alec Baldwin
in the movie The Aviator)
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
P
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

22. In Italian, what is the single-word expression for
‘four eyes’?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Q
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

23. Founded by Ravi Alagendran and his wife Karthiyani
Govindan, both of whom are Malaysians of ethnic
Indian descent, it is the fourth of its type in the
world that has imposed application of Sharia Laws.
Following strict dietary guidelines, every operation is
initiated after the recitation of formal prayers.
What did they found?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
R
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

24. This 2 metre high
monument, erected
outside St. Petersburg
College in Jan 2013,
was dismantled in
2014.
In whose memory, this
particular monument
was originally erected?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
S
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

25. Elisha Gray, an
American electrical
engineer, fought bitterly
with X to claim the
patent of this invention.
But X was awarded the
patent as he reached the
New York Patents
Office 30 minutes
earlier than Gray.
For which invention
was the patent given?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
T
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

26. Founded by
former Beatle
George Harrison,
the black horse
logo of Dark
Horse Records is
reportedly
inspired from
which character in
Indian puranas &
mythology?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
U
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

27. With which highly sophisticated and technical
project, would you connect these three legendary
figures from the world of music?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
V
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

28. Founded in 1983, Sam’s West Inc. (doing business
as Sam’s Club) is an American chain of membership-
only retail warehouse clubs.
Which biz-entity is the owner of Sam’s West Inc.?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
W
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

29. An Ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can
be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to
protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The
thick dense fur also offers some protection against
blunt impacts to the head.
Where have you seen a bunny wearing an Ushanka
with a red star and a red scarf around its neck and a
sack on its back?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
X
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

30. This was the original
logo of which
company?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Y
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

31. Founded in 1889, one of the largest business groups,
DCM went through a major financial crisis in 1917 but
recovered after it received a large contract from the
British Army at the time of the WWI. But it’s operations
were again brought to a halt by a massive strike in 1934.
The governing board then asked a young Delhite social
worker to suggest what went wrong. Interestingly, that
person came into bigtime news in 1967 for a completely
different reason.
Who was he?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Z
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

34. * Founded on : 2nd October, 2015
* Headquarters : Mountain View, California
* Key People : Eric Schmidt (Executive Chairman)
Larry Page (CEO)
Sergey Brin (President)
Ruth Porat (CFO)
What is being talked about?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
A
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

35. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
A
Alphabet
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

36. Apart from FanDuel and Hublot, which global
brand also paid $1m to Floyd Mayweather to walk
to the ring before his much publicised fight with
Manny Pacquio in 2015?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
B
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

37. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
B
Burger King
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

38. Jeff Howe and Mark Robinson, editors at Wired
Magazine, invented a portmanteau word which is
defined by Merriam-Webster as the process of
obtaining needed services, ideas or content by
soliciting contributions from outsiders, rather than
from traditional employees or suppliers.
What is the good word?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
C
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

39. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
C
Crowdsourcing
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

40. Scarred by a public relation thrashing over it’s
‘Dieselgate Scandal’, Volkswagen is planning an
image makeover.
‘What’ is said to be the first casualty of this
makeover?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
D
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

41. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
D
Das Auto
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

42. A signature line called EK is going to be launched
pretty soon. The brand will retail the dress
materials and jewelleries that have shot to fame on
the hugely popular projects the person is
associated with.
Who is the person behind EK?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
E
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

43. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
E
Ekta Kapoor
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

44. Based on a 1977 novel by Craig Thomas and
directed by Clint Eastwood, this movie deals with
an audacious plot to hijack a highly sophisticated
Russian MIG 31, which is invisible to radar. The
book gets it’s title from the NATO reporting name
given to MIG 31.
Which movie?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
F
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

45. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
F
Firefox
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

46. These are the original drawings and prototypes of
a ‘guide’ whose name comes from the fact that he
is shaped like a wooden or plastic clip for securing
clothes to a clothes line.
Where can you find him?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
G
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

47. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
G
Google Map
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

48. Dan Dare is a British sci-fi
comic hero who appeared in
the Eagle comic story Dan
Dare, Pilot of the Future from
1950 to 1967 (and also in
reprints) and dramatised
on Radio Luxembourg
(1951–1956).
Which brand, founded by
brothers - William and James,
sponsored the series in the ‘50s?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
H
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

49. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
H
Horlicks
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

50. In October 2008, amidst a great financial crisis,
one seller put up X for sale at eBay. The auction
started with a bid of 99 pence and reached 10
million pounds (US $17.28 million). Bidders’
questions included: “Do you offer volcano
/earthquake insurance?” However, singer Björk
was ‘not included’ in the sale.
What was being sold?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
I
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

51. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
I
Iceland
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

52. In a certain list published just a few weeks ago by
Forbes, the entries are -----
1. _____________
2. Denzel Washington ($6.50 per $1)
3. Will Ferrell ($6.80 per $1)
4. Liam Neeson ($7.80 per $1)
5. Will Smith ($8.60 per $1)
Who topped this ‘not-so-welcome’ list?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
J
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

53. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
J
Johny Depp
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54. Restricted to users 17 and up, what are these called?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

55. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
K
Kimoji
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

56. This two-word tag was originally used for (A) who
was an air hostess by profession. She was then
followed by some leading bolly-ladies. Presently,
the legacy is carried forward by this Brazilian
lady (B).
Which two-word tag is being talked about?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
L
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI
A B

57. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
L
Liril Girl
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

58. Real life imitating reel life….. Asin married the
head honcho of which telecom giant?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
M
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

59. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
M
Micromax
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

60. After 127 years as a nonprofit entity, which
publication has joined Rupert Murdoch’s 21st
Century Fox as a part of a newly expanded joint
venture and shed its nonprofit status?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
N
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

61. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
N
National Geographic
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

62. During ‘60s, this technology was developed by a
group of academics and American Air Force to
simulate a cockpit. In its new avatar, it became a
hit in video arcades in the ‘80s. Recently, Universal
Music has planned to use this technology to
telecast four concerts in Los Angeles.
Which is the most prominent company in this
particular field of technology?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
O
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

63. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
O
Oculus Rift
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

64. Juan Terry Trippe was a
leading industrialist of
his time.
Which, now defunct,
organisation did he found
in 1927?
(Clue – He has been
portrayed by Alec Baldwin
in the movie The Aviator)
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
P
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

65. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
P
Pan American World Airways, commonly
known as Pan Am
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

66. In Italian, what is the single-word expression for
‘four eyes’?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Q
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

67. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Q
Quattrocchi
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

68. Founded by Ravi Alagendran and his wife Karthiyani
Govindan, both of whom are Malaysians of ethnic
Indian descent, it is the fourth of its type in the
world that has imposed application of Sharia Laws.
Following strict dietary guidelines, every operation is
initiated after the recitation of formal prayers.
What did they found?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
R
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

69. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
R
Rayani Air
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

70. This 2 metre high
monument, erected
outside St. Petersburg
College in Jan 2013,
was dismantled in
2014.
In whose memory, this
particular monument
was originally erected?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
S
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

71. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
S
Steve Jobs
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

72. Elisha Gray, an
American electrical
engineer, fought bitterly
with X to claim the
patent of this invention.
But X was awarded the
patent as he reached the
New York Patents
Office 30 minutes
earlier than Gray.
For which invention
was the patent given?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
T
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

73. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
T
Telephone
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

74. Founded by
former Beatle
George Harrison,
the black horse
logo of Dark
Horse Records is
reportedly
inspired from
which character in
Indian puranas &
mythology?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
U
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

75. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
U
Uchchaishrava
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76. With which highly sophisticated and technical
project, would you connect these three legendary
figures from the world of music?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
V
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

77. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
V
Voyager Space Probe
(Their musical works are on the Voyager records and
sent along with space probe Voyager)
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

78. Founded in 1983, Sam’s West Inc. (doing business
as Sam’s Club) is an American chain of membership-
only retail warehouse clubs.
Which biz-entity is the owner of Sam’s West Inc.?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
W
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

79. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
W
Walmart
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

80. An Ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can
be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to
protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold. The
thick dense fur also offers some protection against
blunt impacts to the head.
Where have you seen a bunny wearing an Ushanka
with a red star and a red scarf around its neck and a
sack on its back?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
X
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

81. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
X
Xiaomi Mascot
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82. This was the original
logo of which
company?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Y
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83. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Y
Yamaha
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84. Founded in 1889, one of the largest business groups,
DCM went through a major financial crisis in 1917 but
recovered after it received a large contract from the
British Army at the time of the WWI. But it’s operations
were again brought to a halt by a massive strike in 1934.
The governing board then asked a young Delhite social
worker to suggest what went wrong. Interestingly, that
person came into bigtime news in 1967 for a completely
different reason.
Who was he?
A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Z
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI

85. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Z
Zakir Hussain
Tech-Biz Quiz 2016, ISI