7. How was thisHow was this
beautiful looking ladybeautiful looking lady
associated with theassociated with the
2015 cricket world2015 cricket world
cup?cup?
12. Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attractedLittle known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted
great attention because of his on -the-field activitiesgreat attention because of his on -the-field activities
and also good looks.and also good looks.
His bandana is a tribute to whom?His bandana is a tribute to whom?
13. In a game-changing moment, whose run out chanceIn a game-changing moment, whose run out chance
did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?
14. In which city, located at the geographical centre of aIn which city, located at the geographical centre of a
host country, is this stadium located?host country, is this stadium located?
15. Heshani, a Junior-levelHeshani, a Junior-level
Badminton player, met herBadminton player, met her
future husband when theyfuture husband when they
both were teens. Theboth were teens. The
President of their countryPresident of their country
had signed as a witnesshad signed as a witness
during their much-during their much-
publicised wedding.publicised wedding.
Who is her husband?Who is her husband?
20. Little known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attractedLittle known Afghan pacer Hamid Hasan, attracted
great attention because of his on -the-field activitiesgreat attention because of his on -the-field activities
and also good looks.and also good looks.
His bandana is a tribute to whom?His bandana is a tribute to whom?
22. In a game-changing moment, whose run out chanceIn a game-changing moment, whose run out chance
did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?did ABD miss in the semi final vs NZ?
24. In which city, located at the geographical centre of aIn which city, located at the geographical centre of a
host country, is this stadium located?host country, is this stadium located?
26. Heshani, a Junior-levelHeshani, a Junior-level
Badminton player, met herBadminton player, met her
future husband when theyfuture husband when they
both were teens. Theboth were teens. The
President of their countryPresident of their country
had signed as a witnesshad signed as a witness
during their much-during their much-
publicised wedding.publicised wedding.
Who is her husband?Who is her husband?
38. The architectural marvel which included manyThe architectural marvel which included many
structural engineering innovations in skyscraperstructural engineering innovations in skyscraper
design and construction, was officially dedicated todesign and construction, was officially dedicated to
the nation on this very day in 1973. The designingthe nation on this very day in 1973. The designing
involved the tube-frame concept, earlier introduced byinvolved the tube-frame concept, earlier introduced by
the noted BESU alumni Fazlur Rahman Khan.the noted BESU alumni Fazlur Rahman Khan.
Which lanmark is being referred to?Which lanmark is being referred to?
41. On 18 October 1985, aOn 18 October 1985, a ‘sex-change operation’‘sex-change operation’ tooktook
place which involved the person (marked in theplace which involved the person (marked in the
painting) and the lady in the 2painting) and the lady in the 2ndnd
photo.photo.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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42.
43.
44.
45. India’s southernmost point’s name hasIndia’s southernmost point’s name has
been changed from Pygmalion Point tobeen changed from Pygmalion Point to
Indira PointIndira Point
49. In this illustrated list of cricketers who have taken aIn this illustrated list of cricketers who have taken a
wicket in the very first delivery they bowled in anwicket in the very first delivery they bowled in an
international match, who will make it complete?international match, who will make it complete?
TEST
Arthur Coningham
vs Eng in 1894
ODI
Geoff Arnold
vs Aus in 1972
T20
??????
vs Eng in 2011
52. Following X’s death, Marc Christian, X’s former lover,Following X’s death, Marc Christian, X’s former lover,
sued X’s estate on grounds of ‘intentional infliction ofsued X’s estate on grounds of ‘intentional infliction of
emotional distress’. In 1989, a jury awarded Christianemotional distress’. In 1989, a jury awarded Christian
$21.75 million in damages, later reduced to $5.5 million.$21.75 million in damages, later reduced to $5.5 million.
Christian later died of ‘pulmonary problems’, caused byChristian later died of ‘pulmonary problems’, caused by
years of heavy smoking in June 2009.years of heavy smoking in June 2009.
Who was X?Who was X?
55. Africa’s tallest skyscraper - theAfrica’s tallest skyscraper - the Al-Noor TowerAl-Noor Tower isis
proposed to be built in Casablanca. Reportedly inspiredproposed to be built in Casablanca. Reportedly inspired
by a fountain pen, the building will be 540 meters inby a fountain pen, the building will be 540 meters in
height and will have 114 floors.height and will have 114 floors.
540 is a reference to the 54 countries (55 according to540 is a reference to the 54 countries (55 according to
some counts) in Africa.some counts) in Africa.
What is the fundaWhat is the funda
behind 114 floors?behind 114 floors?
58. The latest novel by popular author Marlon James - ‘AThe latest novel by popular author Marlon James - ‘A
Brief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a veryBrief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a very
turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the gunsturbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the guns
flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.
Topping these all, there was also an attemptedTopping these all, there was also an attempted
assassination of a person who once brought the PMassassination of a person who once brought the PM
and opposition leader together to call for an end toand opposition leader together to call for an end to
political violence in that region.political violence in that region.
Who was that person?Who was that person?
61. Considered to be the son of Lord Brahma, he holds aConsidered to be the son of Lord Brahma, he holds a
fairly special place in the Hindufairly special place in the Hindu
pantheon because of the order of his birth.pantheon because of the order of his birth.
Identify the deity who is also reverred to be the PatronIdentify the deity who is also reverred to be the Patron
of the Kayastha clan.of the Kayastha clan.
(visuals of his temples – next slide)(visuals of his temples – next slide)
65. Whom did the director-duo Chris Buck and JenniferWhom did the director-duo Chris Buck and Jennifer
Lee paid tribute through these characters from theLee paid tribute through these characters from the
2013-movie ‘Frozen’?2013-movie ‘Frozen’?
68. One of only four of its type, it was commissioned inOne of only four of its type, it was commissioned in
the late 16the late 16thth
Century to replace the original woodenCentury to replace the original wooden
version. After rejecting the designs of several eminentversion. After rejecting the designs of several eminent
architects and sculptors of the time, includingarchitects and sculptors of the time, including
Michaelangelo, lesser-known Antonio Da Ponti’sMichaelangelo, lesser-known Antonio Da Ponti’s
design was chosen and it got completeddesign was chosen and it got completed
in 1591.in 1591.
Which major tourist attraction is this?Which major tourist attraction is this?
71. Apart from his many other talents, the lyricist-cum-Apart from his many other talents, the lyricist-cum-
composer-cum-singer of this song was also a membercomposer-cum-singer of this song was also a member
of the 1st Lok Sabha from of the 1st Lok Sabha from
Vijayawada constituency.Vijayawada constituency.
Who was he?Who was he?
74. Former Canadian PM Lester Pearson won the NobelFormer Canadian PM Lester Pearson won the Nobel
Prize for Peace (1957) for resolving the Suez CanalPrize for Peace (1957) for resolving the Suez Canal
Crisis. At one stage of the crisis, Egyptians questionedCrisis. At one stage of the crisis, Egyptians questioned
about the ‘neutral’ stance of Canada and objected toabout the ‘neutral’ stance of Canada and objected to
the presence of Canadian forces in their territory.the presence of Canadian forces in their territory.
As a result, what did Pearson resolve to do andAs a result, what did Pearson resolve to do and
succeeded in doing by 1965?succeeded in doing by 1965?
77. To much amusement of the public, on 7th May, 2014,To much amusement of the public, on 7th May, 2014,
names of participants of a probable mixed doublesnames of participants of a probable mixed doubles
match was published in the official website of thematch was published in the official website of the
Australian Open.Australian Open.
They are – Myla, Leo, Lenny and Charlene.They are – Myla, Leo, Lenny and Charlene.
What is special about these partcipants?What is special about these partcipants?
78.
79. Two sets of twins of Roger FedererTwo sets of twins of Roger Federer
80. Frank Neuhauser, anFrank Neuhauser, an
American patent lawyer’s firstAmerican patent lawyer’s first
brush with fame came in thebrush with fame came in the
year 1925 because of thisyear 1925 because of this
genus of decorative plantsgenus of decorative plants
(vis)(vis). As a result of that, he got. As a result of that, he got
the chance to meet the thenthe chance to meet the then
President Calvin CoolidgePresident Calvin Coolidge
and was awarded fiveand was awarded five
hundred dollars in goldhundred dollars in gold
pieces.pieces.
What did he achieve?What did he achieve?
83. Mac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter andMac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter and
occasional actor. His early work included writingoccasional actor. His early work included writing
lyrics for Elvis Presley hits like ‘Memories’, ‘In thelyrics for Elvis Presley hits like ‘Memories’, ‘In the
Ghetto’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation’.Ghetto’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation’.
But as a solo performer, one of his biggest hits (alsoBut as a solo performer, one of his biggest hits (also
the name of the album) released in 1971, went on tothe name of the album) released in 1971, went on to
become a standard and was covered by many artists inbecome a standard and was covered by many artists in
the 1970s, including Usha Uthup.the 1970s, including Usha Uthup.
Which hit song?Which hit song?
86. Implementing various themes - such asImplementing various themes - such as
intertextuality, realism, metatheatre and literaryintertextuality, realism, metatheatre and literary
representation, which literary work has been therepresentation, which literary work has been the
second most translated book, after the Bible?second most translated book, after the Bible?
92. It has been suggested recently that the geographicalIt has been suggested recently that the geographical
feature shown in photo inspired Shekhar Kamat offeature shown in photo inspired Shekhar Kamat of
NID, Ahmedabad to design something. The briefNID, Ahmedabad to design something. The brief
however states –however states – ‘the circular form suggests unity,‘the circular form suggests unity,
completeness, the fullness of man’s being and hiscompleteness, the fullness of man’s being and his
growing consciousness and continual expansion; thegrowing consciousness and continual expansion; the
small circle in the centre connotes that despite thesmall circle in the centre connotes that despite the
___’s size, it is the small man who holds the centre.’___’s size, it is the small man who holds the centre.’
What is being designed by Kamat?What is being designed by Kamat?
(vis - next slide)(vis - next slide)
96. After one of his competitors did somethingAfter one of his competitors did something
extraordinary during an Olympic event, the defendingextraordinary during an Olympic event, the defending
champion Lynn Davies amusedly told to him, “Youchampion Lynn Davies amusedly told to him, “You
have destroyed this event”.have destroyed this event”.
Another competitor Igor Ter-Ovanesyan said,Another competitor Igor Ter-Ovanesyan said,
““I was ashamed to ___ after it”.I was ashamed to ___ after it”.
Whose action evoked such reactionsWhose action evoked such reactions
from his rivals?from his rivals?
99. Intihuatana is a ritual stone in South AmericaIntihuatana is a ritual stone in South America
associated with the calendar of the Inca. The name ofassociated with the calendar of the Inca. The name of
the stone was perhaps coined by Hiram Bingham.the stone was perhaps coined by Hiram Bingham.
As per the Incan belief and also by the literalAs per the Incan belief and also by the literal
translation of it’s name, the stone served a specifictranslation of it’s name, the stone served a specific
purpose throughout the year.purpose throughout the year.
What was it?What was it?
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100.
101.
102. It tied the sun in place along its annualIt tied the sun in place along its annual
path in the skypath in the sky
103.
104. Since 2000 annual BitFilm Festivals have beenSince 2000 annual BitFilm Festivals have been
produced to showcase films which use digitalproduced to showcase films which use digital
technology in a creative and innovative way. From 2000technology in a creative and innovative way. From 2000
to 2013, the festivals screened and awarded the best 3Dto 2013, the festivals screened and awarded the best 3D
and 2D animations, hybrid and Machinima films inand 2D animations, hybrid and Machinima films in
several cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Barcelona,several cities such as Hamburg, Berlin, Barcelona,
Paris, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, New York andParis, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, New York and
Seoul. In 2014, it was re-invented to become the world’sSeoul. In 2014, it was re-invented to become the world’s
first film festival that showcases films about X.first film festival that showcases films about X.
Identify X.Identify X.
107. This now-obsolete term is meant for a soldierThis now-obsolete term is meant for a soldier
or airman assigned to a commissioned officer as aor airman assigned to a commissioned officer as a
personal servant. Before the advent of motorizedpersonal servant. Before the advent of motorized
transport, he was also in charge of the officer’s packtransport, he was also in charge of the officer’s pack
saddle with his officer’s kit during a campaign.saddle with his officer’s kit during a campaign.
Presently, the term is used in the pop culture.Presently, the term is used in the pop culture.
Which one-word term is it?Which one-word term is it?
114. This is an instrumental compostion by the BritishThis is an instrumental compostion by the British
instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backinginstrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing
band, The Shadows.band, The Shadows.
115. This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and MiamiThis hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami
Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from theSound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the
albumalbum Let It LooseLet It Loose, peaked at number five in the US, peaked at number five in the US
Billboard Hot 100.Billboard Hot 100.
116. The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy TheThe song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The
Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard HotWoman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot
100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.
117. This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 forThis Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for
Columbia Records and was featured in theColumbia Records and was featured in the
Australian filmAustralian film Strictly Ballroom.Strictly Ballroom.
118. The track topped sixteen international music chartsThe track topped sixteen international music charts
and is well-remembered as the first music video to beand is well-remembered as the first music video to be
shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 amshown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am
on 1 August 1981.on 1 August 1981.
119. It is an international hit written by Neil SedakaIt is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka
in 1958.in 1958.
120. Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian filmTaken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film
called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘
by the group Peterpan.by the group Peterpan.
121.
122.
123. This is an instrumental compostion by the BritishThis is an instrumental compostion by the British
instrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backinginstrumental rock group, and Cliff Richard's backing
band, The Shadows.band, The Shadows.
124.
125. This hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and MiamiThis hit single, released by Gloria Estefan and Miami
Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from theSound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the
albumalbum Let It LooseLet It Loose, peaked at number five in the US, peaked at number five in the US
Billboard Hot 100.Billboard Hot 100.
126.
127. The song, first featured in the 1984 comedy TheThe song, first featured in the 1984 comedy The
Woman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard HotWoman in Red, stayed at the top on the Billboard Hot
100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.100 for three weeks from October 13 to 27, 1984.
128.
129. This Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 forThis Doris Day version was recorded in 1964 for
Columbia Records and was featured in theColumbia Records and was featured in the
Australian filmAustralian film Strictly Ballroom.Strictly Ballroom.
130.
131. The track topped sixteen international music chartsThe track topped sixteen international music charts
and is well-remembered as the first music video to beand is well-remembered as the first music video to be
shown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 amshown on MTV in the USA at 12:01 am
on 1 August 1981.on 1 August 1981.
132.
133. It is an international hit written by Neil SedakaIt is an international hit written by Neil Sedaka
in 1958.in 1958.
134.
135. Taken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian filmTaken from the soundtrack of an Indonesian film
called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘called Alexandria, the song is titled, 'Jauh Mimpiku‘
by the group Peterpan.by the group Peterpan.
136.
137.
138.
139.
140.
141. ClueClue
Remade for tv inRemade for tv in
1987 with Tom1987 with Tom
Conti & CatherineConti & Catherine
Oxenberg, who isOxenberg, who is
herself a member ofherself a member of
a European royala European royal
family.family.
145. ClueClue
It was theIt was the
top grossingtop grossing
hit of thehit of the
year and wasyear and was
alsoalso
responsibleresponsible
for a majorfor a major
fashionfashion
trend.trend.
146. ClueClue
Adjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.Adjudged as the 27th greatest British film of all time.
149. ClueClue
Filmed onFilmed on
Monuriki, oneMonuriki, one
of theof the
MamanucaMamanuca
Islands in Fiji.Islands in Fiji.
It became aIt became a
major touristmajor tourist
destinationdestination
afterwards.afterwards.
150.
151.
152. ClueClue
It was theIt was the
top grossingtop grossing
hit of thehit of the
year and wasyear and was
alsoalso
responsibleresponsible
for a majorfor a major
fashionfashion
trend.trend.
160. ClueClue
Filmed onFilmed on
Monuriki, oneMonuriki, one
of theof the
MamanucaMamanuca
Islands in Fiji.Islands in Fiji.
It became aIt became a
major touristmajor tourist
destinationdestination
afterwards.afterwards.
164. • 20 questions.20 questions.
• Infinite Bounce.Infinite Bounce.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.
165.
166. • Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5
questions out of 20.
• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)
-05 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)
167. As part of the ‘Look East Policy’, a superhighway isAs part of the ‘Look East Policy’, a superhighway is
being built, connecting India-Myanmar-Thailand. Tobeing built, connecting India-Myanmar-Thailand. To
implement the project, India signed a MoU withimplement the project, India signed a MoU with
Myanmar on opening four-lane motorways to promoteMyanmar on opening four-lane motorways to promote
trade and tourism from the northeastern states into thattrade and tourism from the northeastern states into that
country and on to Thailand and eventually Cambodiacountry and on to Thailand and eventually Cambodia
and Vietnam as well. Despite solving the militancyand Vietnam as well. Despite solving the militancy
issues, the work has been stopped because of a strangeissues, the work has been stopped because of a strange
but practical reason which the respective govts arebut practical reason which the respective govts are
finding difficult to deal with.finding difficult to deal with.
What is the issue?What is the issue?
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168.
169.
170. Right side - Left side driving issuesRight side - Left side driving issues
India & Thailand follow Left-side
traffic but Myanamr follows
Right-side traffic.
171. This song by David Bowie is a tribute to EvelynThis song by David Bowie is a tribute to Evelyn
Francis McHale, a former Women’s Army CorpsFrancis McHale, a former Women’s Army Corps
volunteer. A young photography student namedvolunteer. A young photography student named
Robert Wiles made Evelyn a well-known pop-cultureRobert Wiles made Evelyn a well-known pop-culture
icon and a symbol of tragic beauty.icon and a symbol of tragic beauty.
Put funda.Put funda.
174. Established sometimes around the 312 BC as theEstablished sometimes around the 312 BC as the
capital city of the Nabateans, it lies on the slope of acapital city of the Nabateans, it lies on the slope of a
hilly region, identified by historians as the biblicalhilly region, identified by historians as the biblical
Mount Hor. Known for its rich architecture and waterMount Hor. Known for its rich architecture and water
conduit system, it is also popularly called the Roseconduit system, it is also popularly called the Rose
City due to the colour of the stone.City due to the colour of the stone.
Identify this tourist destination which took its nameIdentify this tourist destination which took its name
from the Greek word for ‘rock’.from the Greek word for ‘rock’.
177. A gentleman named Sharat Katariya got the basic ideaA gentleman named Sharat Katariya got the basic idea
for his latest project from a poster about thisfor his latest project from a poster about this
uncommon sport.uncommon sport.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
180. Hugh Munro was the son of General Sir HectorHugh Munro was the son of General Sir Hector
Munro, who had commanded a division during SirMunro, who had commanded a division during Sir
Eyre Coote’s victory at the Battle of Porto Novo inEyre Coote’s victory at the Battle of Porto Novo in
1781 when Hyder Ali was defeated during the Second1781 when Hyder Ali was defeated during the Second
Anglo-Mysore War. During a hunting expedition inAnglo-Mysore War. During a hunting expedition in
Sunderban, on 22 December 1792 , Hugh Munro wasSunderban, on 22 December 1792 , Hugh Munro was
attacked and killed by a tiger.attacked and killed by a tiger.
As per popular belief, how the death of Hugh MonroeAs per popular belief, how the death of Hugh Monroe
has been immortalised?has been immortalised?
183. During her career, Betty Cuthbert set WR for 60 mts,During her career, Betty Cuthbert set WR for 60 mts,
100 yards, 200 mts, 220 yards and 440 yards. But her100 yards, 200 mts, 220 yards and 440 yards. But her
gold winning performances in 100 mts, 200 mts andgold winning performances in 100 mts, 200 mts and
4x100 m relay during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics4x100 m relay during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics
earned her the moniker ___ ___. This two-wordearned her the moniker ___ ___. This two-word
moniker was later used formoniker was later used for Stephanie Jaramillo, aStephanie Jaramillo, a
professional boxer and P.T. Usha also.professional boxer and P.T. Usha also.
Which moniker is being talked about?Which moniker is being talked about?
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187. Handwritten letters of a young recruitee of PalestineHandwritten letters of a young recruitee of Palestine
Exploration Fund (PEF) has been stolen recently. HeExploration Fund (PEF) has been stolen recently. He
was recruited in 1913 for a sham expedition to thewas recruited in 1913 for a sham expedition to the
Wilderness of Zin, a desert area, to trace the routeWilderness of Zin, a desert area, to trace the route
taken by the Children of Israel, as mentioned in thetaken by the Children of Israel, as mentioned in the
Exodus, in Bible. But the true purpose was to allowExodus, in Bible. But the true purpose was to allow
cartographers’ from the Royal Engineers to map thecartographers’ from the Royal Engineers to map the
desert so that Allied tanks can move easily.desert so that Allied tanks can move easily.
Whose letters has been stolen?Whose letters has been stolen?
190. On a trip to Paris in the 60s, Jaikishen and HasratOn a trip to Paris in the 60s, Jaikishen and Hasrat
Jaipuri visited a night club. Getting mesmerised byJaipuri visited a night club. Getting mesmerised by
the glittering costumes of the dancers under the flashythe glittering costumes of the dancers under the flashy
lights, Jaikishen started to hum a tune and wrote a fewlights, Jaikishen started to hum a tune and wrote a few
words in a piece of paper. Hasrat Jaipuri completedwords in a piece of paper. Hasrat Jaipuri completed
the song and they record it immediately afterthe song and they record it immediately after
returning to Mumbai.returning to Mumbai.
Which hit song, picturised on Shammi Kapoor wasWhich hit song, picturised on Shammi Kapoor was
thus made?thus made?
193. Mythro made by Moshi Audio is an audio headphoneMythro made by Moshi Audio is an audio headphone
which is superlight and hence convenient to wear.which is superlight and hence convenient to wear.
How did the brand name originate?How did the brand name originate?
194.
195. From Mithril, fictional metal mentionedFrom Mithril, fictional metal mentioned
in J.R.R. Tolkien’s worksin J.R.R. Tolkien’s works
196. A group of academics, headed by Pete Orford ofA group of academics, headed by Pete Orford of
University of Buckingham has started an uniqueUniversity of Buckingham has started an unique
venture. To solve a 150-year old literary mystery, theyventure. To solve a 150-year old literary mystery, they
are collecting preferred informations from the readersare collecting preferred informations from the readers
through a crowd-sourcing website. As of now, therethrough a crowd-sourcing website. As of now, there
have been more than 15,000 hits on the website.have been more than 15,000 hits on the website.
What was the mystery all about?What was the mystery all about?
199. Originally applied to male, the term first appeared inOriginally applied to male, the term first appeared in
print in 1891, when artist Henry Marks described theprint in 1891, when artist Henry Marks described the
men who posed as a subject for his artworks.men who posed as a subject for his artworks.
Overtime, the term came to refer to almost exclusivelyOvertime, the term came to refer to almost exclusively
to the women – the trend started with the women whoto the women – the trend started with the women who
graced the cover of Vogue. Evelyn Nesbit was a primegraced the cover of Vogue. Evelyn Nesbit was a prime
example of it in the initial years.example of it in the initial years.
Which term is this?Which term is this?
205. Films like ‘Lady Snow Blood’, ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’Films like ‘Lady Snow Blood’, ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’
and ‘Rashomon’ are famous examples of a class ofand ‘Rashomon’ are famous examples of a class of
artistic creations which were addressed by a certainartistic creations which were addressed by a certain
term. A famous hollywood director heard this termterm. A famous hollywood director heard this term
during one of his trips to Japan used a derivative ofduring one of his trips to Japan used a derivative of
that term in his later movies.that term in his later movies.
Identify any one of the terms.Identify any one of the terms.
208. As per available records, it all started in 1929 at theAs per available records, it all started in 1929 at the
initiative of pioneers like Purna Chandra Ghosh andinitiative of pioneers like Purna Chandra Ghosh and
Nitya Gopal Sarkar. Named after its market place andNitya Gopal Sarkar. Named after its market place and
not after its place of birth, it has become hugelynot after its place of birth, it has become hugely
popular among its fans. To save it from its fake andpopular among its fans. To save it from its fake and
cheap varieties, the makers have already applied for acheap varieties, the makers have already applied for a
GI patent.GI patent.
What is being described?What is being described?
211. As per popular belief, origin of which well knownAs per popular belief, origin of which well known
phrase has been attributed to the Norwegian-bornphrase has been attributed to the Norwegian-born
footballer-cum-coach Knute Rockne and sometimesfootballer-cum-coach Knute Rockne and sometimes
to Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr., an eminent politicianto Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr., an eminent politician
and father of JFK?and father of JFK?
212.
213. When the going gets tough, the toughWhen the going gets tough, the tough
get goingget going
214. Played at the Oslo City shopping center on 8Played at the Oslo City shopping center on 8thth
May,May,
2014, Magnus Carlsen faced a man dressed in red,2014, Magnus Carlsen faced a man dressed in red,
which ultimately turned out to be the famouswhich ultimately turned out to be the famous
Norwegian skier Oddvar Bra. The match endedNorwegian skier Oddvar Bra. The match ended
in a draw.in a draw.
Whom did Oddvar represent in that match?Whom did Oddvar represent in that match?
217. In 2006, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, the Chief of theIn 2006, Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, the Chief of the
Islamic Courts Union in Somalia, issued a secret orderIslamic Courts Union in Somalia, issued a secret order
to assassinate some Somali government officials. Thisto assassinate some Somali government officials. This
was widely reported in the western media but waswas widely reported in the western media but was
ferociously denied by the organisation.ferociously denied by the organisation.
What was so significant about this incident ?What was so significant about this incident ?
220. Who/what works as the inspiration behind theWho/what works as the inspiration behind the
visualisation of this song taken from the albumvisualisation of this song taken from the album
Raunaq, a collaboration between A. R. Rahman andRaunaq, a collaboration between A. R. Rahman and
Kapil Sibal?Kapil Sibal?
223. During the Raj-days, when any British Officer wasDuring the Raj-days, when any British Officer was
given the posting-order to serve in India, eight annasgiven the posting-order to serve in India, eight annas
were deducted from his salary in advance.were deducted from his salary in advance.
What was the peculiar reason given by the higherWhat was the peculiar reason given by the higher
officials for their salary deduction?officials for their salary deduction?
224.
225. It was done to bear the expenseIt was done to bear the expense
for a decent burialfor a decent burial
226. In 2005, the Ministry of Human ResourceIn 2005, the Ministry of Human Resource
Development of the Govt. of India has appointed theDevelopment of the Govt. of India has appointed the
Anandakrishnan Committee under the leadership ofAnandakrishnan Committee under the leadership of
noted educationist Dr. M. Anandakrishnannoted educationist Dr. M. Anandakrishnan (vis)(vis)..
Who / what is theWho / what is the
first beneficiary of thefirst beneficiary of the
recommendations of thisrecommendations of this
committee?committee?
230. At the end of a 1943 movie where X parodied theAt the end of a 1943 movie where X parodied the
adventures of Superman, X appeared wearing a U.S.adventures of Superman, X appeared wearing a U.S.
Marine Corps’ blue uniform. The Marine Corps wereMarine Corps’ blue uniform. The Marine Corps were
so thrilled with X’s movie antics that they insisted thatso thrilled with X’s movie antics that they insisted that
X be officially inducted into the force as a private,X be officially inducted into the force as a private,
which was done, complete with dogtags. Throughoutwhich was done, complete with dogtags. Throughout
WWII, they continued to promote X in rank until heWWII, they continued to promote X in rank until he
‘retired’ as a Master Sergeant.‘retired’ as a Master Sergeant.
Identify X.Identify X.
233. With whom (latest entrant in a very elite list) wouldWith whom (latest entrant in a very elite list) would
you associate these three Asians?you associate these three Asians?
235. The first female recipient of the Pritzker ArchitectureThe first female recipient of the Pritzker Architecture
Prize in 2004 is known for her innovative andPrize in 2004 is known for her innovative and
extravagant designs, with many of her projects areextravagant designs, with many of her projects are
sponsored by ‘dictator states’ (as told by her critics).sponsored by ‘dictator states’ (as told by her critics).
Identify her.Identify her.
(vis of her designs – next slide)(vis of her designs – next slide)
238. Captained by David Jones in the first ever ICC TrophyCaptained by David Jones in the first ever ICC Trophy
in 1979, this team narrowly missed thein 1979, this team narrowly missed the
play-off to Sri Lanka because of inferior run rate. Butplay-off to Sri Lanka because of inferior run rate. But
they never came close in the later editions of thethey never came close in the later editions of the
tournament.tournament.
Which team is this?Which team is this?
