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Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda

• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5Each question carries 5
marks.marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

Q Who was the subject of this cartoon?Who was the subject of this cartoon?

A
Rajiv GandhiRajiv Gandhi

1 What was the occasion?What was the occasion?

2 Which word is missing in this highlyWhich word is missing in this highly
controversial cartoon? controversial cartoon?
?

3 What’s the issue?What’s the issue?

4 This particular cartoon, printed in the class XII Pol.This particular cartoon, printed in the class XII Pol.
Sc. book, created huge noise. On what controversialSc. book, created huge noise. On what controversial
issue, during the 60s, was it drawn?issue, during the 60s, was it drawn?

5 Who was the subject of this cartoon?Who was the subject of this cartoon?

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India’s Mars MissionIndia’s Mars Mission

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Salman Khan hit-and-run caseSalman Khan hit-and-run case

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Anti-hindi agitation in Tamil NaduAnti-hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu
in the 1960sin the 1960s

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Jay Prakash Narayan Jay Prakash Narayan

• 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.

• Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5
questions out of 20.
• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)
-10 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)

1 Whose name has been blanked out in this panelWhose name has been blanked out in this panel
from the cartoon strip ‘Frank and Ernest’?from the cartoon strip ‘Frank and Ernest’?

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Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei

2 Whose name has been blanked out from thisWhose name has been blanked out from this
congratulatory tweet by Sir Jadeja aftercongratulatory tweet by Sir Jadeja after
Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking innings of 264 vsRohit Sharma’s record-breaking innings of 264 vs
SL on 12SL on 12thth
Nov, 2014?Nov, 2014?

3 Citrus paradisi is a tropical citrus fruit knownCitrus paradisi is a tropical citrus fruit known
for its sour to semi-sweet taste. In the year 2012,for its sour to semi-sweet taste. In the year 2012,
one Indian startup started calling them after thisone Indian startup started calling them after this
fruit because they ‘thought to remain evergreen’fruit because they ‘thought to remain evergreen’
by naming them after anby naming them after an
evergreen tree.evergreen tree.
Which biz-entity?Which biz-entity?

4
Zhang Heng, a Chinese polymath who lived duringZhang Heng, a Chinese polymath who lived during
the Han dynasty, achieved success as anthe Han dynasty, achieved success as an
astronomer, mathematician, inventor, geographer,astronomer, mathematician, inventor, geographer,
cartographer, artist, poet, statesman and literarycartographer, artist, poet, statesman and literary
scholar. In the vis.scholar. In the vis. (next slide)(next slide) he is seen with one ofhe is seen with one of
his inventions which looks pretty different from itshis inventions which looks pretty different from its
present avatar.present avatar.
Identify the device / instrument.Identify the device / instrument.

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The 2014 movie, based on the memoir,The 2014 movie, based on the memoir,
‘Travelling to Infinity’ was released with the‘Travelling to Infinity’ was released with the
tagline :tagline : His mind changed our world. Her loveHis mind changed our world. Her love
changed hischanged his. In salute to the film’s theme of. In salute to the film’s theme of
time, it listed the cast in the closing credits, intime, it listed the cast in the closing credits, in
reverse order. The last to appear on screen wasreverse order. The last to appear on screen was
listed first.listed first.
Just identify the movie.Just identify the movie.

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The Theory of EverythingThe Theory of Everything

6 As per the local historian R. S. Duncan,As per the local historian R. S. Duncan, ‘what’‘what’
owes its origin to this berry tree at the Wakefieldowes its origin to this berry tree at the Wakefield
Prison ground, Yorkshire around which femalePrison ground, Yorkshire around which female
prisoners used to exercise in the moonlight?prisoners used to exercise in the moonlight?

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Here we go round theHere we go round the
Mulberry BushMulberry Bush

Q Jeremy Clarkson, the presenter of theJeremy Clarkson, the presenter of the Top GearTop Gear
was pelted with stones while driving throughwas pelted with stones while driving through
Argentina in Oct, 2014 in this carArgentina in Oct, 2014 in this car (vis)(vis)..
WhichWhich ‘unlucky coincidence’‘unlucky coincidence’ was sighted as thewas sighted as the
main reason for this public outburst?main reason for this public outburst?

A
Falkland WarFalkland War

7 Rushnyk, a ritual cloth embroidered with symbolsRushnyk, a ritual cloth embroidered with symbols
and cryptograms of the ancient world, have beenand cryptograms of the ancient world, have been
used throughout Eastern Europe in sacred rituals,used throughout Eastern Europe in sacred rituals,
religious services and ceremonial events such asreligious services and ceremonial events such as
weddings and funerals.weddings and funerals.
In which national flag would you find a Rushnyk?In which national flag would you find a Rushnyk?

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Identify the singer of this song taken from a 2014Identify the singer of this song taken from a 2014
movie.movie.

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Madhuri DixitMadhuri Dixit

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In an effort to decide which wife’s love is greaterIn an effort to decide which wife’s love is greater
for Krishna, the sage Narada advises Satyabhama tofor Krishna, the sage Narada advises Satyabhama to
first give away the Lord off as charity and thenfirst give away the Lord off as charity and then
reclaim him by giving his weight in wealth. Whenreclaim him by giving his weight in wealth. When
Satyabhama tries to amass all sorts of wealth in aSatyabhama tries to amass all sorts of wealth in a
desperate bid to get him back she miserably fails. Atdesperate bid to get him back she miserably fails. At
this point, Rukmini comes and with a prayer to herthis point, Rukmini comes and with a prayer to her
husband places something on the scale, whichhusband places something on the scale, which
amazingly weighs down in her favour.amazingly weighs down in her favour.
What did Rukmini place?What did Rukmini place?

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A leaf of TulsiA leaf of Tulsi

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As part of a special celebration, the routes of theseAs part of a special celebration, the routes of these
travel packages has been formulated, among manytravel packages has been formulated, among many
other things, for which online bookings startedother things, for which online bookings started
from 2014.from 2014.
What is it all about?What is it all about?
(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

800 Year Celebration of800 Year Celebration of
Magna CartaMagna Carta
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If you add up the four clues, which geographicalIf you add up the four clues, which geographical
entity will you get?entity will you get?

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Liverpool FC has recently banned, in theirLiverpool FC has recently banned, in their
homeground, a hugely popular item (X) becausehomeground, a hugely popular item (X) because
of the safety reasons. The official statementof the safety reasons. The official statement
said: “For reasons of customer safety and thesaid: “For reasons of customer safety and the
convenience and enjoyment of other audienceconvenience and enjoyment of other audience
members, ‘X’ and/or similar devices are notmembers, ‘X’ and/or similar devices are not
permitted into the venue”.permitted into the venue”.
What is X?What is X?

Selfie SticksSelfie Sticks
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As per the claims of the Flat Earth Society, aAs per the claims of the Flat Earth Society, a
pseudoscientific organisation, these three notedpseudoscientific organisation, these three noted
Americans were the brains behind whichAmericans were the brains behind which
‘pathbreaking project’‘pathbreaking project’??
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First Moon landing in 1969First Moon landing in 1969
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Q
In 2014, which bollywood actor-director tookIn 2014, which bollywood actor-director took
part in the Raid De Himalayas rally, the highestpart in the Raid De Himalayas rally, the highest
rally raid of the world, as part of the Teamrally raid of the world, as part of the Team
Maruti in 1300 cc Adventure Category?Maruti in 1300 cc Adventure Category?

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Guardians of the SkiesGuardians of the Skies (GOTS) is a game freely(GOTS) is a game freely
available on Android, Windows and iOSavailable on Android, Windows and iOS
platforms for mobile. It features various defenceplatforms for mobile. It features various defence
missions and covert operations against amissions and covert operations against a
fictitious nation named ‘Zaruzia’.fictitious nation named ‘Zaruzia’.
Which organisation has launched this game?Which organisation has launched this game?

Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force
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Which 2012 Grammy Award nominee for the BestWhich 2012 Grammy Award nominee for the Best
Musical Theater Album is performing theMusical Theater Album is performing the
Blackalicious’ ‘Alphabet Aerobics’ at The TonightBlackalicious’ ‘Alphabet Aerobics’ at The Tonight
Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?Show Starring Jimmy Fallon?
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Daniel RadcliffeDaniel Radcliffe
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According to Chitralakshana, the earliest IndianAccording to Chitralakshana, the earliest Indian
treatise on painting, this art-form originated as atreatise on painting, this art-form originated as a
result of the following incident. When the son of aresult of the following incident. When the son of a
king’s priest died, Brahma asked the king toking’s priest died, Brahma asked the king to
create the likeness of that boy so that Brahmacreate the likeness of that boy so that Brahma
could breathe life into him again. That wascould breathe life into him again. That was
believed to be the first prototype ofbelieved to be the first prototype of
this art-form, associated nowadays withthis art-form, associated nowadays with
holy occasions.holy occasions.
Which art form thus originated?Which art form thus originated?
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‘ ‘Little Wars’ (whose full title isLittle Wars’ (whose full title is Little Wars: a game forLittle Wars: a game for
boys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for thatboys from twelve years of age to one hundred and fifty and for that
more intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' gamesmore intelligent sort of girl who likes boys' games) is a popular) is a popular
war game and played by military enthusiasts. Thewar game and played by military enthusiasts. The
man credited with formulating the rules is seenman credited with formulating the rules is seen
playing the game in the visual.playing the game in the visual.
Just identify this multifaceted genius.Just identify this multifaceted genius.
(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)

Dutch designer Christian Boer was inspiredDutch designer Christian Boer was inspired
to create this typeface after learning from histo create this typeface after learning from his
own experience.own experience.
What is so special about this font?What is so special about this font?
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This font, named Dyslexie will helpThis font, named Dyslexie will help
dyslexics read better.dyslexics read better.
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The original portly figure in regal garb hasThe original portly figure in regal garb has
been recently replaced by a jeans and sneakersbeen recently replaced by a jeans and sneakers
clad version with spiky hair. Even theclad version with spiky hair. Even the
trademark moustache has been cut down totrademark moustache has been cut down to
size. All these changes has been done to givesize. All these changes has been done to give
emphasis to the common man. emphasis to the common man.
What is being talked about? What is being talked about?

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After the annexation of Crimea by Russia inAfter the annexation of Crimea by Russia in
March 2014, a very special team of spies shiftedMarch 2014, a very special team of spies shifted
their loyalties to the Russian Navy. Created intheir loyalties to the Russian Navy. Created in
the 1970s in the Soviet Union, they are trained tothe 1970s in the Soviet Union, they are trained to
carry bombs, plant mines and even attack enemycarry bombs, plant mines and even attack enemy
divers.divers.
What is so special about thatWhat is so special about that
military unit?military unit?

Consist of DolphinsConsist of Dolphins
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• There are 5 person from the world of music toThere are 5 person from the world of music to
have won the Bharat Ratna Award.have won the Bharat Ratna Award.
• Each correct entry will fetch 5 marks.Each correct entry will fetch 5 marks.

A
1. M. S. Subbulakshmi (1998)1. M. S. Subbulakshmi (1998)
2. Pt. Ravi Shankar (1999)2. Pt. Ravi Shankar (1999)
3. Lata Mangeshkar (2001)3. Lata Mangeshkar (2001)
4. Ustad Bismillah Khan (2001)4. Ustad Bismillah Khan (2001)
5. Pt. Bhimsen Joshi (2009)5. Pt. Bhimsen Joshi (2009)

• Frequent collaborators – Tim Burton & JohnyFrequent collaborators – Tim Burton & Johny
Depp has made 8 movies together.Depp has made 8 movies together.
• Each correct entry will fetch 5 marks.Each correct entry will fetch 5 marks.

A1. Edward Scissorhands (1990)1. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
2. Ed Wood (1994)2. Ed Wood (1994)
3. Sleepy Hollow (1999)3. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(2005)(2005)
5. Corpse Bride (2005)5. Corpse Bride (2005)
6. The Demon Barber of Fleet Street6. The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
(2007)(2007)
7. Alice in Wonderland (2010)7. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
8. Dark Shadows (2012)8. Dark Shadows (2012)

Q Kelly Brook and Tina Fey tried to recreateKelly Brook and Tina Fey tried to recreate
whose iconic pose by taking completely differentwhose iconic pose by taking completely different
approaches? approaches?

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Audrey HepburnAudrey Hepburn

1 This is the lego re-creation of a podium-This is the lego re-creation of a podium-
moment which went viral in different socialmoment which went viral in different social
networking platforms. Identify.networking platforms. Identify.

2 NASCARNASCAR
driver Jimmiedriver Jimmie
Johnson andJohnson and
his wifehis wife
Chandra isChandra is
recreating therecreating the
cover-pic ofcover-pic of
which popularwhich popular
music album? music album?

3 Whose self portrait has been re-created thus?Whose self portrait has been re-created thus?

4 This particularThis particular
India TodayIndia Today
cover is the re-cover is the re-
creation of thecreation of the
cover-pic ofcover-pic of
which popularwhich popular
literary work? literary work?

5 In this recreation of a 1950’s photograph, SofiaIn this recreation of a 1950’s photograph, Sofia
Vergara is re-enacting Jayne Mansfield. WhomVergara is re-enacting Jayne Mansfield. Whom
did Julie Bowen play?did Julie Bowen play?

1 This is the lego re-creation of a sports photo ofThis is the lego re-creation of a sports photo of
recent times which went viral in different socialrecent times which went viral in different social
networking platforms. Identify.networking platforms. Identify.

1
McKayla Maroney McKayla Maroney

2
The Freewheelin’ by Bob DylanThe Freewheelin’ by Bob Dylan

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The Little PrinceThe Little Prince

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Sophia LorenSophia Loren

1 Gurdayal Gun, named afterGurdayal Gun, named after
Brigadier Gurdayal Singh, isBrigadier Gurdayal Singh, is
the first artillery gunthe first artillery gun
designed for the Indiandesigned for the Indian
Army post-independence.Army post-independence.
His grandson, a NationalHis grandson, a National
Awardee, depictedAwardee, depicted
characters of Armycharacters of Army
personnel inpersonnel in
several movies.several movies.
Who is the famousWho is the famous
grandson?grandson?

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Arjun RampalArjun Rampal

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What does thisWhat does this
Greek postageGreek postage
stamp paystamp pay
tribute to?tribute to?

2
Pythagoras TheoremPythagoras Theorem

3
Where would you find all ofWhere would you find all of
them together?them together?

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Lords Cricket GroundLords Cricket Ground

4 Writer-director DavidWriter-director David
Cage’sCage’s ‘Beyond: Two‘Beyond: Two
Souls’Souls’, premiered with, premiered with
much fanfare at themuch fanfare at the
2013 Tribeca Film2013 Tribeca Film
Festival.Festival.
What’s so special aboutWhat’s so special about
that project?that project?

4
It’s a Video GameIt’s a Video Game

5 Satellite images depicting a matter of greatSatellite images depicting a matter of great
concern…..explain.concern…..explain.

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Vanishing of Aral SeaVanishing of Aral Sea

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Riteish Deshmukh is planning to make a biopicRiteish Deshmukh is planning to make a biopic
titled ‘Pocket Dynamo’ on a person who istitled ‘Pocket Dynamo’ on a person who is
associated with a certain ‘first’ with respect to theassociated with a certain ‘first’ with respect to the
Indian Sports.Indian Sports.
Who is the subject of this proposed filmWho is the subject of this proposed film
to be made simultaneously into be made simultaneously in
Hindi and Marathi?Hindi and Marathi?

Q
The concept of X was first introduced byThe concept of X was first introduced by
Danish chemist Soren Peder Lauritz SorensenDanish chemist Soren Peder Lauritz Sorensen
at the Carlsberg Laboratory in 1909. It wasat the Carlsberg Laboratory in 1909. It was
revised to its modern form in 1924 torevised to its modern form in 1924 to
accommodate the measurements andaccommodate the measurements and
calculations in terms of electrochemical cells.calculations in terms of electrochemical cells.
What is X?What is X?

7 Alan Bennett’s play, The Madness of George III,Alan Bennett’s play, The Madness of George III,
tells the true story of George III’s deterioratingtells the true story of George III’s deteriorating
mental health and his equally decliningmental health and his equally declining
relationship with his son, the Prince of Wales.relationship with his son, the Prince of Wales.
When its adapted to a movie, the title was changedWhen its adapted to a movie, the title was changed
for the US release tofor the US release to The Madness of King GeorgeThe Madness of King George..
Why? Why?

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The title was changed for the USThe title was changed for the US
release, since Americans might not watchrelease, since Americans might not watch
the movie since they had not seenthe movie since they had not seen
Madness of King George I and MadnessMadness of King George I and Madness
of King George IIof King George II
[assuming it to be a sequel][assuming it to be a sequel]

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Put funda and also fill in the blank.Put funda and also fill in the blank.
* USA- Gerald R Ford.* USA- Gerald R Ford.
* UK: Queen Elizabeth* UK: Queen Elizabeth
* France: Charles de Gaulle.* France: Charles de Gaulle.
* Brazil: Sao Paolo* Brazil: Sao Paolo
* Russia: Kuznetsov* Russia: Kuznetsov
* India: _________* India: _________? ? ?

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Vikramaditya. Its the list of the largestVikramaditya. Its the list of the largest
aircraft carriers of respective countriesaircraft carriers of respective countries

9 Coined by marketing strategist Jerry Welsh, whichCoined by marketing strategist Jerry Welsh, which
two-word term explain the following mode oftwo-word term explain the following mode of
advertising?advertising?

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Ambush MarketingAmbush Marketing

Identify the lady being interviewed by SimiIdentify the lady being interviewed by Simi
Garewal and coaxed to sing a few lines of herGarewal and coaxed to sing a few lines of her
favourite song.favourite song.
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J. JayalalithaJ. Jayalalitha
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1 The gate to Talhan village, near Jalandhar has aThe gate to Talhan village, near Jalandhar has a
cement model of a particular ‘object’, and the road tocement model of a particular ‘object’, and the road to
the Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Gurdwara is lined withthe Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Gurdwara is lined with
shops selling toy models of that particular ‘object’,shops selling toy models of that particular ‘object’,
priced between Rs 50 and Rs 550. The trend ofpriced between Rs 50 and Rs 550. The trend of
offering the toys to get desired result started four tooffering the toys to get desired result started four to
five years ago. The craze which engulfs the nearbyfive years ago. The craze which engulfs the nearby
districts of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthaladistricts of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala
even given the Gurdwara a certain nickname.even given the Gurdwara a certain nickname.
Which toy is being offered by the devotees atWhich toy is being offered by the devotees at
that Gurudwara?that Gurudwara?

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In the ongoing HIL, introduction of the MSD-In the ongoing HIL, introduction of the MSD-
owned Ranchi Rays meant that another ‘derby’owned Ranchi Rays meant that another ‘derby’
has been added to the annals ofhas been added to the annals of
Indian Sports.Indian Sports.
Identify this latest ‘derby’, named after aIdentify this latest ‘derby’, named after a
geographical entity but not after a city (which isgeographical entity but not after a city (which is
the usual practise).the usual practise).
(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)

Chhota Nagpur DerbyChhota Nagpur Derby
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This performer is said to be the reasonThis performer is said to be the reason
behind the resurrection of which popularbehind the resurrection of which popular
group, in it’s new avatar?group, in it’s new avatar?
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Adam Lambert & QueenAdam Lambert & Queen
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Q This cartoon, depicting a boardroom meetingThis cartoon, depicting a boardroom meeting
of a popular buisness house, was released inof a popular buisness house, was released in
May, 2013 as a tribute to whom?May, 2013 as a tribute to whom?

A
Alex FergusonAlex Ferguson

Dappan Koothu (or simply Koothu) is a veryDappan Koothu (or simply Koothu) is a very
popular folk dance in South India. A percussionpopular folk dance in South India. A percussion
instrument called the TamaTe and Urumee druminstrument called the TamaTe and Urumee drum
are used as accompaniment. The favoured dressare used as accompaniment. The favoured dress
code is a lungi, folded upwards over the knees.code is a lungi, folded upwards over the knees.
Why this particular dance form came intoWhy this particular dance form came into
prominence in the recent years?prominence in the recent years?
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1,2,3,4 song in Chennai Express1,2,3,4 song in Chennai Express
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Tchaikowsky’s ‘Dance of the Sugar PlumTchaikowsky’s ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum
Fairy’ from the Nutcracker(1892) is beingFairy’ from the Nutcracker(1892) is being
played on which instrument?played on which instrument?
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Glass HarmonicaGlass Harmonica
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In which Olympic sport,In which Olympic sport, Women’s WR isWomen’s WR is
better than that of the Men’s record.better than that of the Men’s record. JürgenJürgen
Schult (GDR) achieved the feat on 6 June 1986Schult (GDR) achieved the feat on 6 June 1986
whereas Gabriele Reinsch (GDR) bettered thewhereas Gabriele Reinsch (GDR) bettered the
mark on 9 July 1988.mark on 9 July 1988.
Which sport?Which sport?
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The Motherland Calls statue, overlooking the cityThe Motherland Calls statue, overlooking the city
of Volgograd, has 200 steps leading from theof Volgograd, has 200 steps leading from the
bottom of the Mamayev Kurgan hills to the base ofbottom of the Mamayev Kurgan hills to the base of
the monument.the monument.
What is the significance of those 200 steps?What is the significance of those 200 steps?

200 days of the Battle of Stalingrad200 days of the Battle of Stalingrad
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‘‘Southside With You’, an upcoming film will focusSouthside With You’, an upcoming film will focus
on the day in 1989 when a first-year law studenton the day in 1989 when a first-year law student
wooed a certain Miss Robinson with a trip aroundwooed a certain Miss Robinson with a trip around
Chicago. They visited the Art Institute of Chicago,Chicago. They visited the Art Institute of Chicago,
took a long walk around the city and went to seetook a long walk around the city and went to see DoDo
the Right Thingthe Right Thing, a film by Spike Lee., a film by Spike Lee.
On which couple is this film based on?On which couple is this film based on?

Barack & Michelle ObamaBarack & Michelle Obama
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These are respectively the first and the lastThese are respectively the first and the last
songs heard from where?songs heard from where?
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From the transistor of PKFrom the transistor of PK
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After his thrilling escape from the PhilippinesAfter his thrilling escape from the Philippines
during WWII, General Douglas MacArthur, gaveduring WWII, General Douglas MacArthur, gave
one of his famous speeches in which he declared,one of his famous speeches in which he declared,
‘I came through and __ ___ ___’. The blanked out‘I came through and __ ___ ___’. The blanked out
part sound similar to a phrase made famous by apart sound similar to a phrase made famous by a
person in his real and reel avatars.person in his real and reel avatars.
Simply, fill in the blanks.Simply, fill in the blanks.

I Shall ReturnI Shall Return
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