3. There was only one wild card round since the cut-
offs were very low, and the difference between top
10 and top 16 non-infinitesimal
The Wild Card Round took place between IIT
Bombay, NMIMS, VESIT, NMIMS, St. Francis
Institute & K J Somaiya Institute of Management
Studies
IIT B and KJSIMS made it to the Finals
4. 1
What was started in 1895 by the four Fabian
Society members George Bernard Shaw,Graham
Wallas, Beatrice Webb & Sidney Webb?
5. 1
What was started in 1895 by the four Fabian
Society members George Bernard Shaw,Graham
Wallas, Beatrice Webb & Sidney Webb?
A. London School of Economics
6. 2
A form of fund open to a limited range of investors
that pays a performance fee to them.
7. 2
A form of fund open to a limited range of investors
that pays a performance fee to them.
A. Hedge Fund
8. 3
Name given to a person or group of people expert
at making espressos.
9. 3
Name given to a person or group of people expert
at making espressos.
A. Barista
12. 5
This Spirit was created by Charles Sykes in 1911.
Which Spirit am I talking about?
13. 5
This Spirit was created by Charles Sykes in 1911.
Which Spirit am I talking about?
A. The Spirit of Ecstacy figurine atop the prow of
Rolls-Royce cars.
14. 6
This German entity started as sword manufacturers
in the town of Nuremberg Now it is better known for
it's supremacy in another trade.
15. 6
This German entity started as sword manufacturers
in the town of Nuremberg Now it is better known for
it's supremacy in another trade.
A. Faber Castell
22. 1
Neal Stephenson's novel Snow Crash defines a
world by the name of Meta Verse. What is this now
better known as ?
23. 1
Neal Stephenson's novel Snow Crash defines a
world by the name of Meta Verse. What is this now
better known as ?
A. Second Life
24. 2
A gentleman by the name of Henry was bored with
writing letters. So he went and bought a
Lithographic printer and created what in 1846?
25. 2
A gentleman by the name of Henry was bored with
writing letters. So he went and bought a
Lithographic printer and created what in 1846?
A. Hallmark Greeting Cards
26. 3
Coined in 1972 by Wang Chuk, it is based on the
idea that the true development of a society only
happens when material and spiritual development
happen concurrently.
27. 3
Coined in 1972 by Wang Chuk, it is based on the
idea that the true development of a society only
happens when material and spiritual development
happen concurrently.
A. Gross National Happiness
Coined by The King of Bhutan
28. 4
This term commonly used in business was coined
in the 18th century by a Swiss named Antoine
Henry. It is derived from the French term for the
Quartermaster General of the Army : Marital Des
Loges, and concerns Material Management etc.
29. 4
This term commonly used in business was coined
in the 18th century by a Swiss named Antoine
Henry. It is derived from the French term for the
Quartermaster General of the Army : Marital Des
Loges, and concerns Material Management etc.
A. Logistics
30. 5
In 1895, Henry Ford was working on gasoline
engines, when he walked into a Columbus Buggy
store in Detroit. There Mr. Harvey sold him
Carriage buggy tyres. What company did Mr.
Harvey found?
31. 5
In 1895, Henry Ford was working on gasoline
engines, when he walked into a Columbus Buggy
store in Detroit. There Mr. Harvey sold him
Carriage buggy tyres. What company did Mr.
Harvey found?
A. Firestone Tyres
32. 6
X began a journey to create the brand Y in 2001.
Inspired by western foods, this brand founded by
an MBA couple is applying the same concept to
Indian foods, and recruiting from MBA campuses
around the country. Their credo is Hygienic food at
an affordable price. Name X or Y.
33. 6
X began a journey to create the brand Y in 2001.
Inspired by western foods, this brand founded by
an MBA couple is applying the same concept to
Indian foods, and recruiting from MBA campuses
around the country. Their credo is Hygienic food at
an affordable price. Name X or Y.
A. Mr. & Mrs. Gupta : Jumbo King Vada Pav
36. 1
Sanjay Sharma, Person of Indian Origin, working
from MIT, revolutionized something. What?
A. He made Radio Frequency Identification
Devices (RFID) much more affordable and
cheaper, almost about 0.05 dollars a piece
37. 2
The book : Reality in Advertising, by Rosser
Reeves gave us a phrase. Which Phrase?
38. 2
The book : Reality in Advertising, by Rosser
Reeves gave us a phrase. Which Phrase?
A. USP
Unique Selling Proposition
39. 3
The 21 Steps by Charles Cumming portrays what
new and unique technological concept?
40. 3
The 21 Steps by Charles Cumming portrays what
new and unique technological concept?
A. Social Mapping
(eg. using Google Latitude and Google Maps)
48. 1
An initiative backed by the Tatas to expose the
youngsters to the true face of India. Name.
49. 1
An initiative backed by the Tatas to expose the
youngsters to the true face of India. Name.
A.Tata Jagriti Yatra
50. 2
Former MD of Tata Chemicals was recently
appointed as a Special Advisor. Who and Why?
51. 2
Former MD of Tata Chemicals was recently
appointed as a Special Advisor. Who and Why?
A. Homi Khushroo in the Satyam fiasco
52. 3
A Tata Steel Personality who was the 3rd Indian
ever to win the Bessemer Medal after JRD Tata
and LN Mittal. Choose from amongst Muthuraman,
Dr. T. Mukherjee & J J Irani.
53. 3
A Tata Steel Personality who was the 3rd Indian
ever to win the Bessemer Medal after JRD Tata
and LN Mittal. Choose from amongst Muthuraman,
Dr. T. Mukherjee & J J Irani.
A. Dr. T. Mukherjee
54. 4
Airline Financial Support Service & Phoenix Global
Solutions are now a part of which Tata Company
following a recent spate of acquisitions ?
55. 4
Airline Financial Support Service & Phoenix Global
Solutions are now a part of which Tata Company
following a recent spate of acquisitions ?
A. Tata Consultancy Services
57. 1
This is a term coined by the journalist Harold
Nielsen in the world of automobiles after he saw
bicycles and wondered how they can be used
without effort.
58. 1
This is a term coined by the journalist Harold
Nielsen in the world of automobiles after he saw
bicycles and wondered how they can be used
without effort.
A. Moped
59. 2
Afghanistan, in a major international rebranding
exercise is planning to launch a new sherbet drink
named Goola. Why Goola?
60. 2
Afghanistan, in a major international rebranding
exercise is planning to launch a new sherbet drink
named Goola. Why Goola?
A. It is to be named after Gul, the famous Afghan
refugee girl who picture made it to the National
Geographic Cover
61. 3
China recently launched a stamp to commemorate
2007 as the 'Year of the Pig'. How was this stamp
special?
62. 3
China recently launched a stamp to commemorate
2007 as the 'Year of the Pig'. How was this stamp
special?
A. It was the world's first Pork Flavored Stamp
63. 4
During the months of September and October
2008, Pune and other towns in Maharashtra
noticed a surge in demand for Conveyor belts.
Why?
64. 4
During the months of September and October
2008, Pune and other towns in Maharashtra
noticed a surge in demand for Conveyor belts.
Why?
A. It was during Ganeshotsav, for immersion of the
idols of Lord Ganesha
66. 5
What is a 100 mile diet?
A. Everything in the diet is to be grown and
obtained within a 100 mile radius to help save
transportation and reduce pollution
68. 1
Hamdard
Visual : The Founder of Hamdard ( Hakeem Hafeez)
Audio : Song picturized on Juhi Chawla (She endorsed Roohafza)
Visual : Advertisement for Safi blood purifier
Visual : The Haweli where Hamdard started
69. 2
Unilever
Video : Clip from Goal
Visual : Kimberly Clark Logo - Partners with HUL
Visual : Project Bharat Nirman
Visual : Jagjit Singh - Sang the jingle for Lifebuoy
Visual : The Founder of Lever
70. 3
Spice Jet
Visual : Saffron Ginger Chilli Cardamom - Name of the various aircraft
Visual : Tata Logo - Tatas have a stake in Spicejet
Audio : Track by Spice Girls
Female SpiceJet Stewardesses are often called Spice Girls
71. 4
Tata Steel
Visual : Deming Medal for Quality
Visual : Economic Times Award
Visual : JUSCO Logo
Audio : Tata Steel Anthem composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for the
Tata Steel Centennial Celebrations
74. 1
a) Galaxy; Travel First Class
b) Founding partners of UEFA League
75. 1
a) Galaxy; Travel First Class
b) Founding partners of UEFA League
c) First came in the color Black
76. 1
FORD
a) Galaxy; Travel First Class
b) Founding partners of UEFA League
c) First came in the color Black
77. 2
a ) Company's fundamental belief :
quot;Children are our role models.quot;
78. 2
a ) Company's fundamental belief :
quot;Children are our role models.quot;
b) In 1999, they acquired the UK License for all
Star Wars construction sets.
79. 2
LEGO
a ) Company's fundamental belief :
quot;Children are our role models.quot;
b) In 1999, they acquired the UK License for all
Star Wars construction sets.
81. 3
a) quot;No Imperfectionsquot; :
Famous Campaign by Brand
b) Vodka Martini. Shaken, not stirred.
When Bond orders the previous mentioned drink, he's asking for this.
82. 3
a) quot;No Imperfectionsquot; :
Famous Campaign by Brand
b) Vodka Martini. Shaken, not stirred.
When Bond orders the previous mentioned drink, he's asking for this.
c) Rudolph Kunett brought it to America
83. 3
SMIRNOFF
a) quot;No Imperfectionsquot; :
Famous Campaign by Brand
b) Vodka Martini. Shaken, not stirred.
When Bond orders the previous mentioned drink, he's asking for this.
c) Rudolph Kunett brought it to America
85. 1
This is a method of using natural ingredients such
as tea leaves, coffee, wine etc and is called
Tasseography. What is it?
86. 1
This is a method of using natural ingredients such
as tea leaves, coffee, wine etc and is called
Tasseography. What is it?
A. Divining the Future based on the drinking
patterns.
87. 2
In the 30's, 40's and 50's this item was considered
inappropriate for women by the clergy to use in
their dresses as it would increase the ease of
removal of clothes, causing an increase of violent
acts and crimes against women. Name the Item.
88. 2
In the 30's, 40's and 50's this item was considered
inappropriate for women by the clergy to use in
their dresses as it would increase the ease of
removal of clothes, causing an increase of violent
acts and crimes against women. Name the Item.
A. The Zipper
89. 3
Sujata Rangarajan (Pseudonym) died in 2008, and
was a prolific Tamil writer. What famous
contribution did he make to India?
90. 3
Sujata Rangarajan (Pseudonym) died in 2008, and
was a prolific Tamil writer. What famous
contribution did he make to India?
A. Electronic Voting Machines
