As part Convolution - the annual fest of the Department of Electrical Engineering, JU

1. INQUIZZITIVE - 2016
Elimination RoundElimination Round
Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda
organised by
Department of Electrical Engineering
Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University

2. Thanks to……..

3. Rules
* 26 questions.
* A-Z Format.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (all the vowel ones, i.e – A, E, I, O
& U) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

6. Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantagedMr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged
children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. Hechildren at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He
wanted to create a character that would be differentwanted to create a character that would be different
and at the same time, someone that those kidsand at the same time, someone that those kids
could look up to. After a brainstorming sessioncould look up to. After a brainstorming session
with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, usingwith his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using
only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, whenonly 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, when
he died few years back, obituaries were titledhe died few years back, obituaries were titled – The– The
father of ___ ___ passed away.father of ___ ___ passed away.
Whom did he create?Whom did he create?
A

7. To finance the war effort during the civil wars inTo finance the war effort during the civil wars in
Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and otherAngola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other
African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebelAfrican nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel
forces used to sell a particular item. The UN laterforces used to sell a particular item. The UN later
banned that item to be purchased from the rebels.banned that item to be purchased from the rebels.
Which two-word term was being coined for thatWhich two-word term was being coined for that
particular item?particular item?
B

8. Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently putWhich self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put
this beautiful lady in the frontpage of thethis beautiful lady in the frontpage of the
newspapers?newspapers?
C

9. After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond isAfter Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is
on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,
including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetelincluding – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel
Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested.Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested.
Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate whoAmong the hopefuls, there is one candidate who
is taking babysteps in the world of movies butis taking babysteps in the world of movies but
already is a veteran in terms of brandalready is a veteran in terms of brand
endorsements.endorsements.
Who?Who?
D

10. The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie andThe inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and
so the Cup was shared between the teams. Butso the Cup was shared between the teams. But
the second edition was won by this team afterthe second edition was won by this team after
complete domination (5½ - 18½).complete domination (5½ - 18½).
Either name the trophy or the victorious team.Either name the trophy or the victorious team.
(bigger vis – next slide)
E

11. E

12. In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel wasIn 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel was
born at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt inborn at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in
Germany.Germany.
Which fictional character, said to be based onWhich fictional character, said to be based on
Dippel,Dippel,
shares his name with that of this castle?shares his name with that of this castle?
F

13. Just fill in the blanks.Just fill in the blanks.
G
Linearly Polarised
_______ ___
Effect of a plus
Polarised _______ ___
Effect of a cross
Polarised _______ ___

14. This prolific inventor,This prolific inventor,
seen here with one of hisseen here with one of his
stranger inventions,stranger inventions,
started a first-of-its-kindstarted a first-of-its-kind
magazine titled ‘Amazingmagazine titled ‘Amazing
Stories’ in 1926.Stories’ in 1926.
Which famous literaryWhich famous literary
award is named after him?award is named after him?
H

15. This is the screenshot of a site that documents theThis is the screenshot of a site that documents the
history of Earth after a certain incident. It explainshistory of Earth after a certain incident. It explains
how humanity has spent the next twenty yearshow humanity has spent the next twenty years
preparing for the next such incident to happen.preparing for the next such incident to happen.
For the promotion of which movie, this site wasFor the promotion of which movie, this site was
created?created?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
I

16. I

17. According to legend, this game was once used byAccording to legend, this game was once used by
brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literallybrides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally
translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game alsotranslates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also
found its mention in a seal from thefound its mention in a seal from the
Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.
Which game/sport?Which game/sport?
J

18. As per historical records, Noorjehan created thisAs per historical records, Noorjehan created this
dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array ofdish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of
fruit pulps with crushed ice imported fromfruit pulps with crushed ice imported from
Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has seen aHimalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has seen a
lot of change.lot of change.
Identify this food item which is found, evenIdentify this food item which is found, even
today, in every nook-and-corner of India.today, in every nook-and-corner of India.
K

19. Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of stampsDesigned by Sergio Baradat, these set of stamps
are recently released by the United Nationsare recently released by the United Nations
Postal Administration.Postal Administration.
What is the theme of these stamps?What is the theme of these stamps?
(bigger vis – next slide)
L

20. L

21. About a particular casting in anAbout a particular casting in an
upcoming comedy film,upcoming comedy film,
tentatively titledtentatively titled ElizabethElizabeth, this, this
noted actor commented, “I’m asnoted actor commented, “I’m as
shocked as you might be”. Theshocked as you might be”. The
news received a critical receptionnews received a critical reception
on Twitter, with comments beingon Twitter, with comments being
posted using the hashtagposted using the hashtag
#WhiteWashing.#WhiteWashing.
Who is he supposed to play inWho is he supposed to play in
that movie?that movie?
M

22. From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try toFrom this title-track of a forthcoming film, try to
guess the one half of a popular duo who isguess the one half of a popular duo who is
making a comeback in bollywood after a longmaking a comeback in bollywood after a long
hiatus.hiatus.
N

23. After noticing the lack ofAfter noticing the lack of
flavours from Ben & Jerry’sflavours from Ben & Jerry’s
honouring some notedhonouring some noted
personalities, writerpersonalities, writer
Amanda McCall took it as aAmanda McCall took it as a
challenge to create her ownchallenge to create her own
““feminist” flavours for themfeminist” flavours for them
instead.instead.
Whom did she pay tribute toWhom did she pay tribute to
through this flavour?through this flavour?
O

24. Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released onSeries of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on
Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. TheSkype just before this Valentine’s Day. The
compositions, lasting just five seconds capturecompositions, lasting just five seconds capture
emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.
Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusingWhich 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing
but also challenging’ created these emojis?but also challenging’ created these emojis?
P

25. In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.
Q

26. As said by the director, the biggest impetus for theAs said by the director, the biggest impetus for the
movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismatmovie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat
Chugtai. Few characters are named after famousChugtai. Few characters are named after famous
Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-titleChugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title
sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.
Which movie?Which movie?
R

27. This evergreen R.D. Burman composition isThis evergreen R.D. Burman composition is
originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?
S

28. T
‘‘Where’ all these monuments are located?Where’ all these monuments are located?
BrazilBotswanaChile
Argentina AustraliaSouth Africa

29. U
It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy SnukaIt started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka
couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. Itcouldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It
happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 whenhappened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when
another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistanceanother Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance
of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did theof CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did the
unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was describedunthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described
by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shockingby Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shocking
result since the Montreal Screwjob’.result since the Montreal Screwjob’.
Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

30. In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which statedIn the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated
that regardless of the no. of shares owned, nothat regardless of the no. of shares owned, no
stockholder can have more than 20% of the totalstockholder can have more than 20% of the total
shares of a company. The law effectivelyshares of a company. The law effectively
protected any company from an attempt ofprotected any company from an attempt of
hostile takeover.hostile takeover.
Struck down by the European Court of Justice inStruck down by the European Court of Justice in
2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the
free movement of capital in European markets,free movement of capital in European markets,
what is this law called?what is this law called?
V

31. In the latest Asterix story –In the latest Asterix story – Asterix and theAsterix and the
Missing ScrollMissing Scroll, the character of the roving reporter, the character of the roving reporter
Confoundtheirpolitix, described as theConfoundtheirpolitix, described as the
‘‘newsmonger without borders’, was shown as annewsmonger without borders’, was shown as an
employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.
What did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toWhat did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted to
name that character which has been modelled onname that character which has been modelled on
Julian Assange?Julian Assange?
W

32. If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be theIf Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the
‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil isItalian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil is
termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun istermed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun is
known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magicknown as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magic
dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?
X

33. Who, through his flagship organisation, hasWho, through his flagship organisation, has
recently invested in different companies – Vyomorecently invested in different companies – Vyomo
(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics),(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics),
Edukart (online education), Healthians (onlineEdukart (online education), Healthians (online
healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (ahealthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a
Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets andBengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and
helicopters)?helicopters)?
Y

34. The media coined the term Zaylam because ofThe media coined the term Zaylam because of
the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few monthsthe British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months
later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, thelater, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the
daughter of a Jordanian-American real estatedaughter of a Jordanian-American real estate
developer.developer.
Who is the common factor behind all theseWho is the common factor behind all these
coinages?coinages?
Z

37. Mr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantagedMr. Eustace Fernandez worked with disadvantaged
children at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. Hechildren at Sneha Sadan for about 45 years. He
wanted to create a character that would be differentwanted to create a character that would be different
and at the same time, someone that those kidsand at the same time, someone that those kids
could look up to. After a brainstorming sessioncould look up to. After a brainstorming session
with his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, usingwith his colleagues, he came up with ___ ___, using
only 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, whenonly 5 marker pens he had at that time. In fact, when
he died few years back, obituaries were titled –he died few years back, obituaries were titled – TheThe
father of ___ ___ passed awayfather of ___ ___ passed away..
Whom did he create?Whom did he create?
A

38. Amul GirlAmul Girl
A

39. To finance the war effort during the civil wars inTo finance the war effort during the civil wars in
Angola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and otherAngola, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and other
African nations during the early 2000’s, the rebelAfrican nations during the early 2000’s, the rebel
forces used to sell a particular item. The UN laterforces used to sell a particular item. The UN later
banned that item to be purchased from the rebels.banned that item to be purchased from the rebels.
Which two-word term was being coined for thatWhich two-word term was being coined for that
particular item?particular item?
B

40. Blood DiamondBlood Diamond
B

41. Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently putWhich self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put
this beautiful lady in the frontpage of thethis beautiful lady in the frontpage of the
newspapers?newspapers?
C

42. Chris GayleChris Gayle
C

43. After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond isAfter Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is
on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,on. As per the speculation, several bigshots,
including – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetelincluding – Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel
Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested.Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be interested.
Among the hopefuls, there is one candidate whoAmong the hopefuls, there is one candidate who
is taking babysteps in the world of movies butis taking babysteps in the world of movies but
already is a veteran in terms of brandalready is a veteran in terms of brand
endorsements.endorsements.
Who?Who?
D

44. David BeckhamDavid Beckham
D

45. The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie andThe inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and
so the Cup was shared between the teams. Butso the Cup was shared between the teams. But
the second edition was won by this team afterthe second edition was won by this team after
complete domination (5½ - 18½).complete domination (5½ - 18½).
Either name the trophy or the victorious team.Either name the trophy or the victorious team.
(bigger vis – next slide)
E

46. E

47. E
EurAsia Cup / Europian TeamEurAsia Cup / Europian Team

48. In 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel wasIn 1673, the alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel was
born at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt inborn at this castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in
Germany.Germany.
Which fictional character, said to be based onWhich fictional character, said to be based on
Dippel,Dippel,
shares his name with that of this castle?shares his name with that of this castle?
F

49. FrankensteinFrankenstein
F

50. Just fill in the blanks.Just fill in the blanks.
G
Linearly Polarised
_______ ___
Effect of a plus
Polarised _______ ___
Effect of a cross
Polarised _______ ___

51. Gravitional WaveGravitional Wave
G

52. This prolific inventor,This prolific inventor,
seen here with one of hisseen here with one of his
stranger inventions,stranger inventions,
started a first-of-its-kindstarted a first-of-its-kind
magazine titled ‘Amazingmagazine titled ‘Amazing
Stories’ in 1926.Stories’ in 1926.
Which famous literaryWhich famous literary
award is named after him?award is named after him?
H

53. Hugo AwardHugo Award
H

54. This is the screenshot of a site that documents theThis is the screenshot of a site that documents the
history of Earth after a certain incident. It explainshistory of Earth after a certain incident. It explains
how humanity has spent the next twenty yearshow humanity has spent the next twenty years
preparing for the next such incident to happen.preparing for the next such incident to happen.
For the promotion of which movie, this site wasFor the promotion of which movie, this site was
created?created?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
I

55. I

56. Independence DayIndependence Day
I

57. According to legend, this game was once used byAccording to legend, this game was once used by
brides to choose their would-be grooms. Literallybrides to choose their would-be grooms. Literally
translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game alsotranslates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also
found its mention in a seal from thefound its mention in a seal from the
Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.
Which game/sport?Which game/sport?
J

58. JallikattuJallikattu
J

59. As per historical records, Noorjehan created thisAs per historical records, Noorjehan created this
dish by mixing sweetened milk and an array ofdish by mixing sweetened milk and an array of
fruit pulps with crushed ice imported fromfruit pulps with crushed ice imported from
Himalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has seen aHimalayan lakes. With time, the recipe has seen a
lot of change.lot of change.
Identify this food item which is found, evenIdentify this food item which is found, even
today, in every nook-and-corner of India.today, in every nook-and-corner of India.
K

60. KulfiKulfi
K

61. Designed by Sergio Baradat, these set of stampsDesigned by Sergio Baradat, these set of stamps
are recently released by the United Nationsare recently released by the United Nations
Postal Administration.Postal Administration.
What is the theme of these stamps?What is the theme of these stamps?
(bigger vis – next slide)
L

62. L

63. LGBTLGBT
L

64. About a particular casting in anAbout a particular casting in an
upcoming comedy film,upcoming comedy film,
tentatively titledtentatively titled ElizabethElizabeth, this, this
noted actor commented, “I’m asnoted actor commented, “I’m as
shocked as you might be”. Theshocked as you might be”. The
news received a critical receptionnews received a critical reception
on Twitter, with comments beingon Twitter, with comments being
posted using the hashtagposted using the hashtag
#WhiteWashing.#WhiteWashing.
Who is he supposed to play inWho is he supposed to play in
that movie?that movie?
M

65. Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
M

66. From this title-track of a forthcoming film, try toFrom this title-track of a forthcoming film, try to
guess the one half of a popular duo who isguess the one half of a popular duo who is
making a comeback in bollywood after a longmaking a comeback in bollywood after a long
hiatus.hiatus.
N

67. N
Nadeem SaifeeNadeem Saifee

68. After noticing the lack ofAfter noticing the lack of
flavours from Ben & Jerry’sflavours from Ben & Jerry’s
honouring some notedhonouring some noted
personalities, writerpersonalities, writer
Amanda McCall took it as aAmanda McCall took it as a
challenge to create her ownchallenge to create her own
““feminist” flavours for themfeminist” flavours for them
instead.instead.
Whom did she pay tribute toWhom did she pay tribute to
through this flavour?through this flavour?
O

69. Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey
O

70. Series of ‘audio emojis’ has been released onSeries of ‘audio emojis’ has been released on
Skype just before this Valentine’s Day. TheSkype just before this Valentine’s Day. The
compositions, lasting just five seconds capturecompositions, lasting just five seconds capture
emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.emotions like ‘flirting’, ‘blushing’, love’ and ‘lust’.
Which 73 year old who found the project ‘amusingWhich 73 year old who found the project ‘amusing
but also challenging’ created these emojis?but also challenging’ created these emojis?
P

71. Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney
P

72. In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.
Q

73. QuanticoQuantico
Q

74. As said by the director, the biggest impetus for theAs said by the director, the biggest impetus for the
movie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismatmovie was partition-stories by Manto and Ismat
Chugtai. Few characters are named after famousChugtai. Few characters are named after famous
Chugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-titleChugtai protagonists. The two-minute pre-title
sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.sequence is an adaptation of a Manto short story.
Which movie?Which movie?
R

75. RajkahiniRajkahini
R

76. This evergreen R.D. Burman composition isThis evergreen R.D. Burman composition is
originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?
S

77. S

78. T
‘‘Where’ all these monuments are located?Where’ all these monuments are located?
BrazilBotswanaChile
Argentina AustraliaSouth Africa

79. Tropic of CapricornTropic of Capricorn
T

80. U
It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy SnukaIt started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka
couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. Itcouldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It
happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 whenhappened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when
another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistanceanother Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance
of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did theof CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did the
unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was describedunthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described
by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shockingby Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shocking
result since the Montreal Screwjob’.result since the Montreal Screwjob’.
Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

81. UndertakerUndertaker
U

82. In the 60’s, a certain law was passed which statedIn the 60’s, a certain law was passed which stated
that regardless of the no. of shares owned, nothat regardless of the no. of shares owned, no
stockholder can have more than 20% of the totalstockholder can have more than 20% of the total
shares of a company. The law effectivelyshares of a company. The law effectively
protected any company from an attempt ofprotected any company from an attempt of
hostile takeover.hostile takeover.
Struck down by the European Court of Justice inStruck down by the European Court of Justice in
2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the2007 on the ground of it illegally restricted the
free movement of capital in European markets,free movement of capital in European markets,
what is this law called?what is this law called?
V

83. Volkswagen LawVolkswagen Law
V

84. In the latest Asterix story –In the latest Asterix story – Asterix and theAsterix and the
Missing ScrollMissing Scroll, the character of the roving reporter, the character of the roving reporter
Confoundtheirpolitix, described as theConfoundtheirpolitix, described as the
‘‘newsmonger without borders’, was shown as annewsmonger without borders’, was shown as an
employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.employee of The Lutetian Daily Press.
What did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted toWhat did Jean-Yves Ferri originally wanted to
name that character which has been modelled onname that character which has been modelled on
Julian Assange?Julian Assange?
W

85. WikilixWikilix
W

86. If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be theIf Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the
‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil isItalian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil is
termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun istermed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun is
known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magicknown as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magic
dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed as the ‘Alpine’ version?
X

87. Xherdan ShaquiriXherdan Shaquiri
X

88. Who, through his flagship organisation, hasWho, through his flagship organisation, has
recently invested in different companies – Vyomorecently invested in different companies – Vyomo
(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics),(beauty services), Moovo (cargo logistics),
Edukart (online education), Healthians (onlineEdukart (online education), Healthians (online
healthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (ahealthcare) and JetSetGo Aviation Pvt. Ltd (a
Bengaluru-based marketplace for private jets andBengaluru-based marketplace for private jets and
helicopters)?helicopters)?
Y

89. Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh
Y

90. The media coined the term Zaylam because ofThe media coined the term Zaylam because of
the British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few monthsthe British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months
later, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, thelater, it became Zigi because of Gigi Hadid, the
daughter of a Jordanian-American real estatedaughter of a Jordanian-American real estate
developer.developer.
Who is the common factor behind all theseWho is the common factor behind all these
coinages?coinages?
Z

91. Zayn MalikZayn Malik
Z