1. Quiz - 2014Quiz - 2014

2. RoundsRounds

4. * 8 questions.* 8 questions.
* Infinite Bounce.* Infinite Bounce.
* Marks - Direct : 10* Marks - Direct : 10
- Bonus : 10- Bonus : 10

5. Vikram Joshi, an engineer from Pune hasVikram Joshi, an engineer from Pune has
recently became the first Indian to achieverecently became the first Indian to achieve
which unique feat, by toppling the likes ofwhich unique feat, by toppling the likes of
Kevin Ashman and Steve Perry?Kevin Ashman and Steve Perry?

7. Became the Champion inBecame the Champion in
World Quizzing ChampionshipWorld Quizzing Championship

8. In which premier institution did the shootingIn which premier institution did the shooting
of this movie take place?of this movie take place? (This is the first
instance when permission was given to shoot in
this hallowed institution)
(Video of ‘Locha e Ulfat’ – removed)

10. IIM, AhmedabadIIM, Ahmedabad

11. What is being ‘What is being ‘writtenwritten’ on the steps of the’ on the steps of the
Woman’s Board Grand Staircase at the ArtWoman’s Board Grand Staircase at the Art
Institute, Chicago?Institute, Chicago? (Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

14. Swami Vivekananda’s SpeechSwami Vivekananda’s Speech

15. Who is singing this rabindrasangeet?Who is singing this rabindrasangeet?
(The song, ‘Ek tuku chhoan lage’ – removed)

17. Bappi LahiriBappi Lahiri

18. She was a gold medalist in district levelShe was a gold medalist in district level
swimming competitions. She won the Stateswimming competitions. She won the State
Championship in Taekwondo (Fin category) inChampionship in Taekwondo (Fin category) in
1993 & 1994, and also the open state karate1993 & 1994, and also the open state karate
championship in 2002. She won medals inchampionship in 2002. She won medals in
National Championships in 2003. She was alsoNational Championships in 2003. She was also
quite adept at kabaddi. But her primary identityquite adept at kabaddi. But her primary identity
was because of her exploits in another sport.was because of her exploits in another sport.
Who?Who?

20. Chhanda GayenChhanda Gayen

21. Thought to be the second-to-last of theThought to be the second-to-last of the
remaining wild-born variety, this Spix’s macawremaining wild-born variety, this Spix’s macaw
named Presley, died just two weeks ago at thenamed Presley, died just two weeks ago at the
age of 40. Which highly appreciated movie ofage of 40. Which highly appreciated movie of
the recent times, is reportedly inspired bythe recent times, is reportedly inspired by
Presley?Presley?

23. RioRio

24. Some of the probable answers beingSome of the probable answers being
suggested by various authorities regardingsuggested by various authorities regarding
which still-unsolved case are :--which still-unsolved case are :--
* ‘Phantom Cellphone Theory’;* ‘Phantom Cellphone Theory’;
* Black Hole or Meteor strike;* Black Hole or Meteor strike;
* Alien abduction;* Alien abduction;
* Lyrics of Pitbull & Shakira’s song* Lyrics of Pitbull & Shakira’s song ‘Get It‘Get It
Started’Started’
&&
* Bermuda Triangle?* Bermuda Triangle?

26. Disappearance of MH-370Disappearance of MH-370

27. Why this song (and other songs from thisWhy this song (and other songs from this
movie) were played repeatedly in different tvmovie) were played repeatedly in different tv
or radio channels just around a month ago?or radio channels just around a month ago?
(Song ‘Janam dekhlo, mit gayee duriyan’ –
removed)

29. IPL-7 FinalIPL-7 Final

32. RuleRule
* 8 questions.* 8 questions.
* 1* 1stst
set of 4 will be onset of 4 will be on
FIFA World Cup 2014.FIFA World Cup 2014.
* 2* 2ndnd
set of 4 will be onset of 4 will be on
‘Metamorphosis’.‘Metamorphosis’.
* Each question carries 5* Each question carries 5
marks.marks.
* Full house ensures 10* Full house ensures 10
marks extra.marks extra.

34. What is being reproduced by this flipbookWhat is being reproduced by this flipbook
presentation?presentation?
(Video of ‘RVP’s flying goal’ – removed)

35. During this World Cup, Swedish fan MatsDuring this World Cup, Swedish fan Mats
Johansson is one of the very few football fanaticsJohansson is one of the very few football fanatics
who won a handful amount of money throughwho won a handful amount of money through
betting. He made 1,750 krona (£153) after bettingbetting. He made 1,750 krona (£153) after betting
10 krona at odds of 175/1.10 krona at odds of 175/1.
What did they bet on?What did they bet on?
2

36. History was made during this World CupHistory was made during this World Cup
last-16 match between Holland and Mexicolast-16 match between Holland and Mexico
on 29on 29thth
June, 2014 when referee PedroJune, 2014 when referee Pedro
Proenca indicated something during the 32Proenca indicated something during the 32ndnd
minute of the match. It was repeated in theminute of the match. It was repeated in the
22ndnd
half, after 75half, after 75thth
minute.minute.
What happened for the first time in thatWhat happened for the first time in that
match?match?

37. At the start of this World Cup, Reid Wiseman,At the start of this World Cup, Reid Wiseman,
Steve Swanson and Alexander Gerst – threeSteve Swanson and Alexander Gerst – three
football fanatics, sent down a specialfootball fanatics, sent down a special
message to wish good luck to all the playersmessage to wish good luck to all the players
and teams. They are following the matchesand teams. They are following the matches
regularly, despite their very busy schedule.regularly, despite their very busy schedule.
What is special about these three gentlemen?What is special about these three gentlemen?

39. This cutie pieThis cutie pie (vis – from her school days) hashas
undergone ‘metamorphosis’ (literally). Howundergone ‘metamorphosis’ (literally). How
is she better known to us? is she better known to us?

40. Belonging to an order of jawless fish, it is oneBelonging to an order of jawless fish, it is one
of just a few fishes which exhibits a trueof just a few fishes which exhibits a true
metamorphosismetamorphosis
in their lifein their life
cycle. Just namecycle. Just name
this fish.this fish.

41. Mentioned in the Mahabharata, Khagam wasMentioned in the Mahabharata, Khagam was
a sage who once cursed a man and turneda sage who once cursed a man and turned
him into a snake. On the premises of thishim into a snake. On the premises of this
mythological fact, a bengali short story wasmythological fact, a bengali short story was
written where Dhurjati-babu has beenwritten where Dhurjati-babu has been
gradually turned into a serpent by a mysticalgradually turned into a serpent by a mystical
sage Imlibaba.sage Imlibaba.
Who wrote that story?Who wrote that story?

42. Who is the painter of this surrealistic painting,Who is the painter of this surrealistic painting,
titledtitled Metamorphosis of NarcissusMetamorphosis of Narcissus??

45. What is being reproduced by this flipbookWhat is being reproduced by this flipbook
presentation?presentation?
(Video of ‘RVP’s flying goal’ – removed)

46. RVP’s flying goalRVP’s flying goal

47. During this World Cup, Swedish fan MatsDuring this World Cup, Swedish fan Mats
Johansson is one of the very few football fanaticsJohansson is one of the very few football fanatics
who won a handful amount of money throughwho won a handful amount of money through
betting. He made 1,750 krona (£153) after bettingbetting. He made 1,750 krona (£153) after betting
10 krona at odds of 175/1.10 krona at odds of 175/1.
What did they bet on?What did they bet on?
2

48. Luis Suarez would bite someoneLuis Suarez would bite someone
during this World Cupduring this World Cup
2

49. History was made during this World CupHistory was made during this World Cup
last-16 match between Holland and Mexicolast-16 match between Holland and Mexico
on 29on 29thth
June, 2014 when referee PedroJune, 2014 when referee Pedro
Proenca indicated something during the 32Proenca indicated something during the 32ndnd
minute of the match. It was repeated in theminute of the match. It was repeated in the
22ndnd
half, after 75half, after 75thth
minute.minute.
What happened for the first time in thatWhat happened for the first time in that
match?match?

50. Cooling BreakCooling Break

51. At the start of this World Cup, Reid Wiseman,At the start of this World Cup, Reid Wiseman,
Steve Swanson and Alexander Gerst – threeSteve Swanson and Alexander Gerst – three
football fanatics, sent down a specialfootball fanatics, sent down a special
message to wish good luck to all the playersmessage to wish good luck to all the players
and teams. They are following the matchesand teams. They are following the matches
regularly, despite their very busy schedule.regularly, despite their very busy schedule.
What is special about these three gentlemen?What is special about these three gentlemen?

52. They are Astronauts and areThey are Astronauts and are
watching the matches aboard the ISSwatching the matches aboard the ISS

53. This cutie pieThis cutie pie (vis – from her school days) hashas
undergone ‘metamorphosis’ (literally). Howundergone ‘metamorphosis’ (literally). How
is she better known to us? is she better known to us?

54. Lady GagaLady Gaga

55. Belonging to an order of jawless fish, it is oneBelonging to an order of jawless fish, it is one
of just a few fishes which exhibits a trueof just a few fishes which exhibits a true
metamorphosismetamorphosis
in their lifein their life
cycle. Just namecycle. Just name
this fish.this fish.

56. LampreyLamprey

57. Mentioned in the Mahabharata, Khagam wasMentioned in the Mahabharata, Khagam was
a sage who once cursed a man and turneda sage who once cursed a man and turned
him into a snake. On the premises of thishim into a snake. On the premises of this
mythological fact, a bengali short story wasmythological fact, a bengali short story was
written where Dhurjati-babu has beenwritten where Dhurjati-babu has been
gradually turned into a serpent by a mysticalgradually turned into a serpent by a mystical
sage Imlibaba.sage Imlibaba.
Who wrote that story?Who wrote that story?

58. Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray

59. Who is the painter of this surrealistic painting,Who is the painter of this surrealistic painting,
titledtitled Metamorphosis of NarcissusMetamorphosis of Narcissus??

60. Salvador DaliSalvador Dali
2

63. * 8 questions.* 8 questions.
* Infinite Bounce.* Infinite Bounce.
* Marks - Direct : 10* Marks - Direct : 10
- Bonus : 10- Bonus : 10

64. Connect with a sport.Connect with a sport.
(Audio – the song, ‘Hawa Hawai’ from(Audio – the song, ‘Hawa Hawai’ from Mr. IndiaMr. India
– removed)– removed)

66. Skating/Roller SkatingSkating/Roller Skating

67. Afonso de Albuquerque, aAfonso de Albuquerque, a
leading Portuguese general,leading Portuguese general,
brought ‘brought ‘somethingsomething’ to India’ to India
during his visits to Goa. Thatduring his visits to Goa. That
‘‘somethingsomething’, very popular all’, very popular all
over India, has came intoover India, has came into
news recently during its role innews recently during its role in
a ‘celebration’ in Kolkata.a ‘celebration’ in Kolkata.
What is being referred to?What is being referred to?

69. Alphonso MangoAlphonso Mango
3

70. Kodomoroid, a newscaster, delivered news ofKodomoroid, a newscaster, delivered news of
an earthquake and an FBI raid to a group ofan earthquake and an FBI raid to a group of
reporters on June 24, 2014. Currently working inreporters on June 24, 2014. Currently working in
Tokyo’s National Museum of EmergingTokyo’s National Museum of Emerging
Science and Innovation, she quipped at the endScience and Innovation, she quipped at the end
of her speech, “of her speech, “My dream is to have my ownMy dream is to have my own
TV show in the futureTV show in the future”.”.
What is so unique about her?What is so unique about her?

72. World’s first Android-newscasterWorld’s first Android-newscaster

73. They have climbed ‘only’ 344 steps to reachThey have climbed ‘only’ 344 steps to reach
that particular spot. Identify that place.that particular spot. Identify that place.

75. Inside the ‘Crown’ of theInside the ‘Crown’ of the
Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty

76. A letter written by Okhil Chandra Sen to theA letter written by Okhil Chandra Sen to the
railway authority in 1909 created a huge noiserailway authority in 1909 created a huge noise
during that time.during that time.
What is so special about this letter whichWhat is so special about this letter which
again came into news for a similar kind ofagain came into news for a similar kind of
incident?incident? (Bigger vis – next slide)

79. Introduction of toilets in IndianIntroduction of toilets in Indian
trainstrains
3

80. This is the trailer of which 2014 movie?This is the trailer of which 2014 movie?
(Video – trailer of(Video – trailer of HTTYD 2HTTYD 2 – removed)– removed)

82. How To Train Your Dragons 2How To Train Your Dragons 2

83. On 8 May, 2014, the Empire State BuildingOn 8 May, 2014, the Empire State Building
was lit in this specific colour-combination towas lit in this specific colour-combination to
mark the 40th anniversary of which iconicmark the 40th anniversary of which iconic
‘pastime’?‘pastime’? (Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

86. Rubiks CubeRubiks Cube

87. Elucidate the connection.Elucidate the connection.

89. 66thth
JulyJuly

91. • For further queries and information, please contact –For further queries and information, please contact –
* Somnath – 98740 56162 (somnathquiz@gmail.com)