1. INQUIZZITIVE - 2016
Grand FinaleGrand Finale
Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda
organised by
Department of Electrical Engineering
Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University
5. • 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.
6.
7. What is the most glaring mistake shown in thisWhat is the most glaring mistake shown in this
iconic scene from Sholay?iconic scene from Sholay?
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8.
9. *
Water tank in aWater tank in a
village-without-electricityvillage-without-electricity
10.
11. 1
What is wrongWhat is wrong
with this waxwith this wax
statue, unveiled atstatue, unveiled at
the SCG on Aprilthe SCG on April
20, 2013, just a few20, 2013, just a few
days beforedays before
Sachin’s 40thSachin’s 40th
birthday?birthday?
12. 2
Probably theProbably the
most famousmost famous
error in USerror in US
philately,philately,
what is wrongwhat is wrong
with thiswith this
stamp featuringstamp featuring
the image ofthe image of
the Curtissthe Curtiss
JN-4 airplane? JN-4 airplane?
13. 3
What is wronglyWhat is wrongly
stated in thisstated in this
Asterix story?Asterix story?
14. 4
Norman Rockwell’sNorman Rockwell’s
classic painting classic painting PeoplePeople
Reading StockReading Stock
ExchangeExchange, was one of, was one of
the many covers he hadthe many covers he had
drawn for The Saturdaydrawn for The Saturday
Evening Post.Evening Post.
Spot the mistake in thisSpot the mistake in this
painting.painting.
15. 5
Spot the mistake inSpot the mistake in
this 2010 releasedthis 2010 released
stamp which is saidstamp which is said
to be the largest runto be the largest run
of an error on aof an error on a
postage stamp.postage stamp.
16.
17.
18. 1
What is wrongWhat is wrong
with this waxwith this wax
statue, unveiled atstatue, unveiled at
the SCG on Aprilthe SCG on April
20, 2013, just a few20, 2013, just a few
days beforedays before
Sachin’s 40thSachin’s 40th
birthday?birthday?
19. 1
The jersey was of Indian T-20 WorldThe jersey was of Indian T-20 World
Cup team whereas Sachin was neverCup team whereas Sachin was never
part of that teampart of that team
20. 2
Probably theProbably the
most famousmost famous
error in USerror in US
philately,philately,
what is wrongwhat is wrong
with thiswith this
stamp featuringstamp featuring
the image ofthe image of
the Curtissthe Curtiss
JN-4 airplane? JN-4 airplane?
22. 3
What is wronglyWhat is wrongly
stated in thisstated in this
Asterix story?Asterix story?
23. 3
Circus Maximus was used for ChariotCircus Maximus was used for Chariot
racing and not for Gladiatoral Combatracing and not for Gladiatoral Combat
24. 4
Norman Rockwell’sNorman Rockwell’s
classic painting classic painting PeoplePeople
Reading StockReading Stock
ExchangeExchange, was one of, was one of
the many covers he hadthe many covers he had
drawn for The Saturdaydrawn for The Saturday
Evening Post.Evening Post.
Spot the mistake in thisSpot the mistake in this
painting.painting.
26. 5
Spot the mistake inSpot the mistake in
this 2010 releasedthis 2010 released
stamp which is saidstamp which is said
to be the largest runto be the largest run
of an error on aof an error on a
postage stamp.postage stamp.
30. • 13 questions.13 questions.
• Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce
• 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.
31.
32. *
As per Merriam-Webster, this word reportedly usedAs per Merriam-Webster, this word reportedly used
for the first time in 1818, has been derived infor the first time in 1818, has been derived in
English from the French word ‘revenir’, meaningEnglish from the French word ‘revenir’, meaning
‘‘to return’. Used to denote someone who returnsto return’. Used to denote someone who returns
after death or a long absence, it may prove to be aafter death or a long absence, it may prove to be a
little different this time for a thespian.little different this time for a thespian.
What is the good word?What is the good word?
36. After 26 years, a special contingent of 36After 26 years, a special contingent of 36
members of the Indian Army contingentmembers of the Indian Army contingent
marched down Rajpath during the 67marched down Rajpath during the 67thth
Republic Day Parade. The troop have won aRepublic Day Parade. The troop have won a
Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief ofShaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of
the Army Staff Commendation Cards and sixthe Army Staff Commendation Cards and six
Vice Chief of the Army Staff CommendationVice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation
Cards.Cards.
What is so special about this army unit?What is so special about this army unit?
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39. This particular exercise done sometime inThis particular exercise done sometime in
January, 2016 drew fierce criticism fromJanuary, 2016 drew fierce criticism from
different quarters. A noted critic, Vittorio Sgarbidifferent quarters. A noted critic, Vittorio Sgarbi
said that the decision had been taken by ‘ignorantsaid that the decision had been taken by ‘ignorant
goats’ to humiliate the national treasures.goats’ to humiliate the national treasures.
What this whole exercise was all about?What this whole exercise was all about?
(bigger vis – next slide)
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42. Italy has covered up ancient nudeItaly has covered up ancient nude
statues ahead of Iranian Presidentstatues ahead of Iranian President
Hassan Rouhani's official visit to RomeHassan Rouhani's official visit to Rome
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43. Identify this lady, who,Identify this lady, who,
at the age of 24, coveredat the age of 24, covered
Dwight D. Eisenhower’sDwight D. Eisenhower’s
PresidentialPresidential
inauguration as theinauguration as the
‘‘Inquiring Camera Girl’Inquiring Camera Girl’
for thefor the WashingtonWashington
Times-HeraldTimes-Herald..
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44.
45. Jacqueline Bouvier, later JacquelineJacqueline Bouvier, later Jacqueline
Kennedy OnassisKennedy Onassis
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46. How did this number titled ‘Coming Home’, theHow did this number titled ‘Coming Home’, the
most popular song from the now-defunct groupmost popular song from the now-defunct group
Dirty Money’s first albumDirty Money’s first album Last Train to ParisLast Train to Paris
recently came back to public memory?recently came back to public memory?
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49. The Archaeological Survey of India, along withThe Archaeological Survey of India, along with
the respective govt. authority has selected thesethe respective govt. authority has selected these
six World Heritage sites – Stone Chariot ofsix World Heritage sites – Stone Chariot of
Hampi, Red Fort of Delhi, Sun Temple ofHampi, Red Fort of Delhi, Sun Temple of
Konark, Taj Mahal, Churches of Goa andKonark, Taj Mahal, Churches of Goa and
Padmapani Painting in AjantaCaves.Padmapani Painting in AjantaCaves.
What is special about these chosen six?What is special about these chosen six?
(Clue – Think in ascending order)
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50.
51. To be featured in the new set of currencyTo be featured in the new set of currency
notes of the denomination of Rs. 10,notes of the denomination of Rs. 10,
Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 andRs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and
Rs. 1000 respectivelyRs. 1000 respectively
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52. It happened for the only time in theIt happened for the only time in the
history….what was David Niven talking about?history….what was David Niven talking about?
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55. The pic. showing Maj.The pic. showing Maj.
Gen. Syed El EdroosGen. Syed El Edroos
(at right) and Maj. Gen.(at right) and Maj. Gen.
(later Army Chief)(later Army Chief)
Joyanto NathJoyanto Nath
Chaudhuri, marked theChaudhuri, marked the
end of which ‘chapter’end of which ‘chapter’
of modern history?of modern history?
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59. *
When he was ordered to create a new ‘mentalWhen he was ordered to create a new ‘mental
exercise’ for the "Fun" section of a newspaper, heexercise’ for the "Fun" section of a newspaper, he
created something based on a puzzle from hiscreated something based on a puzzle from his
childhood days called ‘Magic Squares’.childhood days called ‘Magic Squares’.
What did the gentleman in the pic. who was alsoWhat did the gentleman in the pic. who was also
honoured with a Google doodle in 2013, create?honoured with a Google doodle in 2013, create?
63. Lawyer Thakur Chandan Kumar Singh grabbedLawyer Thakur Chandan Kumar Singh grabbed
headlines after filing a complaint-case againstheadlines after filing a complaint-case against
X and X’s family members in the court of ChiefX and X’s family members in the court of Chief
Judicial Magistrate in Sitamarhi, Bihar. But in allJudicial Magistrate in Sitamarhi, Bihar. But in all
likelihood, his case may be get dismissed for wantlikelihood, his case may be get dismissed for want
of jurisdiction, since Sitamarhi, UP is said to beof jurisdiction, since Sitamarhi, UP is said to be
the place where the actual action took place.the place where the actual action took place.
What is he complaining about?What is he complaining about?
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66. A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playingA qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playing
career while supplementing his income by coachingcareer while supplementing his income by coaching
high-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he brokehigh-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke
his ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault athis ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault at
a reunion of his old sporting academy. Presently, ina reunion of his old sporting academy. Presently, in
the ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat verythe ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very
badly.badly.
Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?
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69. In an essay published in January 2015 on ProjectIn an essay published in January 2015 on Project
Syndicate, Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman ofSyndicate, Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of
Google, wrote :Google, wrote : ‘At the time (early 2000), it was‘At the time (early 2000), it was
the most popular search query we had ever seen.the most popular search query we had ever seen.
But we had no surefire way of getting usersBut we had no surefire way of getting users
exactly what they wanted : ………….’.exactly what they wanted : ………….’. As a result,As a result,
Schmidt said, “Google Image Search was born”.Schmidt said, “Google Image Search was born”.
Exactly, what the users were searching at thatExactly, what the users were searching at that
time?time?
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72. Terming the wholeTerming the whole
exercise an eyewash toexercise an eyewash to
deceive the Indiandeceive the Indian
press, Naseeruddinpress, Naseeruddin
Shah became lucky toShah became lucky to
get the opportunityget the opportunity
twice, many years later.twice, many years later.
What was he referringWhat was he referring
to?to?
(Clue – the visual)
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73.
74. 11
Screen tested for RichardScreen tested for Richard
Attenborough’s Attenborough’s GandhiGandhi
75. (A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008(A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008
and represented the Russian team in the 2008 andand represented the Russian team in the 2008 and
2012 Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.2012 Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.
(B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the(B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the
US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
How would you connect these two ladies?How would you connect these two ladies?
(bigger vis – next slide)
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A B
78. 12
Female Coaches in NBAFemale Coaches in NBA
(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)
79. Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 is a 1984
Japanese animated fantasy adventure film writtenJapanese animated fantasy adventure film written
and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on hisand directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his
own 1982 manga of the same name.own 1982 manga of the same name.
Why this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline,Why this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline,
has come into news in the recent times?has come into news in the recent times?
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84. • 8 questions.8 questions.
• Written Round.Written Round.
• DifferentialDifferential
Scoring.Scoring.
* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right
* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right
* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right
* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right
* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right
* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right
* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right
* 02 - if all the teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it right
85.
86. One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘madOne the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad
scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant energyscientist’ was the investigation of the radiant energy
of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damagedof ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged
film in his laboratory. Though, much of his earlyfilm in his laboratory. Though, much of his early
research — hundreds of invention models, plans,research — hundreds of invention models, plans,
notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of thenotes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of the
photography-plates survived.photography-plates survived.
Identify this genius.Identify this genius.
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87. William Whewell was consulted over some newWilliam Whewell was consulted over some new
names to explain the fact that when annames to explain the fact that when an
electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric currentelectrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current
traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from Easttraverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East
to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move,to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move,
the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,
on the West side or the way which the sun sets.on the West side or the way which the sun sets.
What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’
was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?
2
88. Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to theReported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the
President of the Royal Society, which inventionPresident of the Royal Society, which invention
by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discoveryby an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery
or isolation of the chemical elements - sodiumor isolation of the chemical elements - sodium
(1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron (1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron
(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808),(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808),
and magnesium (1808)?and magnesium (1808)?
3
89. In honour of which Danish physicist, thisIn honour of which Danish physicist, this
particular doodle was released by Google?particular doodle was released by Google?
(Looking for the surname)(Looking for the surname)
4
90. This young painter was commisioned to do aThis young painter was commisioned to do a
painting when a horse messenger delivered a letterpainting when a horse messenger delivered a letter
from his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isfrom his father that read, ‘Your dear wife is
convalescent’. The next day he received a letter fromconvalescent’. The next day he received a letter from
his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By thehis father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the
time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.
Heartbroken, he decided to do something.Heartbroken, he decided to do something.
What resulted?What resulted?
(vis of the self portrait – next slide)
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92. A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed aA young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a
name for her brothers’ stage performance aftername for her brothers’ stage performance after
watching something on a sewing machine. Thewatching something on a sewing machine. The
brothers felt that this name symbolised their rawbrothers felt that this name symbolised their raw
energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on stage.energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on stage.
Which ‘name’ was thus coined? Which ‘name’ was thus coined?
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93. Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is bestSir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best
remembered for his discoveries of several alkali andremembered for his discoveries of several alkali and
alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safetyalkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety
Lamp.Lamp.
But as per Sir Humphrey himself,But as per Sir Humphrey himself, whatwhat//whowho was hiswas his
most important discovery?most important discovery?
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94. The single most important technique in DigitalThe single most important technique in Digital
Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way ofSignal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of
combining two signals to form a third signal. Usingcombining two signals to form a third signal. Using
the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems arethe strategy of impulse decomposition, systems are
described by a signal called the impulse response.described by a signal called the impulse response.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
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95.
96.
97. One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘madOne the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad
scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant energyscientist’ was the investigation of the radiant energy
of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damagedof ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged
film in his laboratory. Though, much of his earlyfilm in his laboratory. Though, much of his early
research — hundreds of invention models, plans,research — hundreds of invention models, plans,
notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of thenotes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of the
photography-plates survived.photography-plates survived.
Identify this genius.Identify this genius.
1
99. William Whewell was consulted over some newWilliam Whewell was consulted over some new
names to explain the fact that when annames to explain the fact that when an
electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric currentelectrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current
traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from Easttraverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East
to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move,to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move,
the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,
on the West side or the way which the sun sets.on the West side or the way which the sun sets.
What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’
was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?
2
101. Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to theReported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the
President of the Royal Society, which inventionPresident of the Royal Society, which invention
by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discoveryby an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery
or isolation of the chemical elements - sodiumor isolation of the chemical elements - sodium
(1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron (1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron
(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808),(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808),
and magnesium (1808)?and magnesium (1808)?
3
103. In honour of which Danish physicist, thisIn honour of which Danish physicist, this
particular doodle was released by Google?particular doodle was released by Google?
(Looking for the surname)(Looking for the surname)
4
105. This young painter was commisioned to do aThis young painter was commisioned to do a
painting when a horse messenger delivered a letterpainting when a horse messenger delivered a letter
from his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isfrom his father that read, ‘Your dear wife is
convalescent’. The next day he received a letter fromconvalescent’. The next day he received a letter from
his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By thehis father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the
time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.
Heartbroken, he decided to do something.Heartbroken, he decided to do something.
What resulted?What resulted?
(vis of the self portrait – next slide)
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108. A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed aA young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a
name for her brothers’ stage performance aftername for her brothers’ stage performance after
watching something on a sewing machine. Thewatching something on a sewing machine. The
brothers felt that this name symbolised their rawbrothers felt that this name symbolised their raw
energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on stage.energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on stage.
Which ‘name’ was thus coined? Which ‘name’ was thus coined?
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110. Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is bestSir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best
remembered for his discoveries of several alkali andremembered for his discoveries of several alkali and
alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safetyalkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety
Lamp.Lamp.
But as per Sir Humphrey himself,But as per Sir Humphrey himself, whatwhat//whowho was hiswas his
most important discovery?most important discovery?
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112. The single most important technique in DigitalThe single most important technique in Digital
Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way ofSignal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of
combining two signals to form a third signal. Usingcombining two signals to form a third signal. Using
the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems arethe strategy of impulse decomposition, systems are
described by a signal called the impulse response.described by a signal called the impulse response.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
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141. • 13 questions.13 questions.
• Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce
• 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.
142.
143. *
In his brief career for Scotland he scored a zero inIn his brief career for Scotland he scored a zero in
his 2his 2ndnd
match against the visiting Pakistan teammatch against the visiting Pakistan team (vis),,
but later went on to score three centuries also.but later went on to score three centuries also.
Identify the cricketer who is presently enjoying hisIdentify the cricketer who is presently enjoying his
22ndnd
inningsinnings in his career.in his career.
(vis of the scorecard – next slide)
148. The daughter of a senior journalist of TheThe daughter of a senior journalist of The
Hindustan Times, this one-time model’sHindustan Times, this one-time model’s
aspirations were cut short by her own marriage-aspirations were cut short by her own marriage-
related issues and she was forced byrelated issues and she was forced by
circumstances to change the track ofcircumstances to change the track of
her life. The rest is history.her life. The rest is history.
Who?Who?
(vis – next slide)
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152. 2
Named after ‘Maa Manglagauri Mandir’ in GayaNamed after ‘Maa Manglagauri Mandir’ in Gaya
where most of thewhere most of the membersmembers//shareholdersshareholders havehave
plied their trade for years, it was founded in 2015.plied their trade for years, it was founded in 2015.
The office bearers - Raj Kumar Manjhi (Manager),The office bearers - Raj Kumar Manjhi (Manager),
Malati Devi (Secretary) & Nagina Devi (Treasurer)Malati Devi (Secretary) & Nagina Devi (Treasurer)
said that its way of functioning is totally governedsaid that its way of functioning is totally governed
by the members by constituting the rules andby the members by constituting the rules and
regulations according to their needs.regulations according to their needs.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
155. 3
In his acceptance speech after receiving the GoldenIn his acceptance speech after receiving the Golden
Globe Best Supporting Actor award for ‘Creed’,Globe Best Supporting Actor award for ‘Creed’,
Stallone thanked his friend X for being the bestStallone thanked his friend X for being the best
friend he’ve ever had.friend he’ve ever had. “Yes, I have long“Yes, I have long
conversations ... with X. And every now and then,conversations ... with X. And every now and then,
there’s …a little piece of it that makes it onto thethere’s …a little piece of it that makes it onto the
film”,film”, he added.he added.
Who is Stallone’s best friend?Who is Stallone’s best friend?
158. What is soWhat is so
unusual aboutunusual about
the signing ofthe signing of
the 22-year oldthe 22-year old
David Bytheway,David Bytheway,
one of theone of the
world’s bestworld’s best
‘‘players’, byplayers’, by
VfL Wolfsburg?VfL Wolfsburg?
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159.
160. 4
Signed him as their official Fifa gamerSigned him as their official Fifa gamer
161. 5
What is so unusual about the choice of this item-What is so unusual about the choice of this item-
girl of this foot-tapping number?girl of this foot-tapping number?
162.
163. 5
Divya Kumar, the director herselfDivya Kumar, the director herself
appeared as the item-girlappeared as the item-girl
164. 6
Luis Pena, a professor of opthamology and nativeLuis Pena, a professor of opthamology and native
of Santiago, Chile decided to pay tribute toof Santiago, Chile decided to pay tribute to
someone who spent a week during his famoussomeone who spent a week during his famous
endeavour in Santiago. Made by 2,024-piece ofendeavour in Santiago. Made by 2,024-piece of
Lego bricks, it’s already got the approval of theLego bricks, it’s already got the approval of the
Smithsonian Magazine.Smithsonian Magazine.
What did he create?What did he create?
(vis of part of the model – next slide)
168. After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-
world, the big break came through a music video.world, the big break came through a music video.
It happened because of his college friend ShantanuIt happened because of his college friend Shantanu
Moitra who was also the music composer of theMoitra who was also the music composer of the
album. During research, he got to know about aalbum. During research, he got to know about a
fiesty lady who left her abusive husband and boughtfiesty lady who left her abusive husband and bought
a truck after learning to drive. She regularly drovea truck after learning to drive. She regularly drove
between Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised herbetween Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised her
daughter on her own.daughter on her own.
Which music video was thus made?Which music video was thus made?
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172. *
Designed by artist Jamie Phillips, these entities areDesigned by artist Jamie Phillips, these entities are
released, along with the more popular ones, in 2016released, along with the more popular ones, in 2016
as part of the Fashionista range.as part of the Fashionista range.
Put funda.Put funda.
176. 8
This Greek sculpture from 100 BC, named ‘GraveThis Greek sculpture from 100 BC, named ‘Grave
Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Attendant’,Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Attendant’,
is currently on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum inis currently on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in
Malibu, California.Malibu, California.
Why the tech-savvy researchers are taking hugeWhy the tech-savvy researchers are taking huge
amount of interest to this statue off late?amount of interest to this statue off late?
(bigger vis – next slide)
180. 9
Very popular among the Russian diaspora, this 4:20Very popular among the Russian diaspora, this 4:20
min long creation, originally created for somethingmin long creation, originally created for something
which refer towhich refer to ‘a confidence trickster’‘a confidence trickster’, is the common, is the common
element in all these holly-productions?element in all these holly-productions?
183. 10
The small Norwegian town Rjukan is once known forThe small Norwegian town Rjukan is once known for
the world’s biggest hydro-electricity power plant at thethe world’s biggest hydro-electricity power plant at the
100-metre Rjukanfossen waterfall. The town’s founder,100-metre Rjukanfossen waterfall. The town’s founder,
noted engineer Sam Eyde, pioneered newnoted engineer Sam Eyde, pioneered new
technologies to produce saltpetre and hydrogentechnologies to produce saltpetre and hydrogen
through industrial processes.through industrial processes.
Which recent tech-innovation, an unique solution toWhich recent tech-innovation, an unique solution to
an eternal obstacle, is bringing a lot of joy toan eternal obstacle, is bringing a lot of joy to
the town dwellers?the town dwellers?
186. In 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward JamesIn 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward James
was told something by a hot-headed 22-year-oldwas told something by a hot-headed 22-year-old
which went on to be used in the lyrics of popwhich went on to be used in the lyrics of pop
numbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and morenumbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and more
famously in the title of a book that toppedfamously in the title of a book that topped
the New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 yearsthe New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 years
later.later.
What was, supposedly, being told to James in frontWhat was, supposedly, being told to James in front
of a sell-out crowd?of a sell-out crowd?
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With the recent proposal of ‘shutting down’ toWith the recent proposal of ‘shutting down’ to
repair two century-old commuter bridges, the localrepair two century-old commuter bridges, the local
authority is hoping for a huge tourism boost.authority is hoping for a huge tourism boost.
Something similar was done in 1969 whenSomething similar was done in 1969 when
bucketful of coins and two corpses werebucketful of coins and two corpses were
discovered as a result.discovered as a result.
What has been proposed to be done from August toWhat has been proposed to be done from August to
December, 2016?December, 2016?
194. Designed by Nandalal Bose, the lamp representsDesigned by Nandalal Bose, the lamp represents
knowledge. Its three flames represent Intellectualknowledge. Its three flames represent Intellectual
Training, Cultivation of Emotions andTraining, Cultivation of Emotions and
Imagination and Spiritual Development. The lotusImagination and Spiritual Development. The lotus
petals encircling the lamp represent Fine Arts andpetals encircling the lamp represent Fine Arts and
Culture.Culture.
Where would you find it?Where would you find it?
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199. Reigning European Champion Fan Hui wasReigning European Champion Fan Hui was
comprehensively beaten in a match. Hiscomprehensively beaten in a match. His
opponent (X) used novel self-learning strategiesopponent (X) used novel self-learning strategies
and displayed higher level of intelligence thanand displayed higher level of intelligence than
X’s predecessors. X is now set to meet WorldX’s predecessors. X is now set to meet World
Champion Lee Sedol in March for an ultimateChampion Lee Sedol in March for an ultimate
showdown.showdown.
Which game is being talked about?Which game is being talked about?
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201. The opening trackThe opening track LonamatiLonamati has a synth arpeggiohas a synth arpeggio
pattern running throughout that is the app Figurepattern running throughout that is the app Figure
made by Propellerhead. The second no. which ismade by Propellerhead. The second no. which is
the title track of the album has a synth sequencethe title track of the album has a synth sequence
at the very end interlude which is from the iPadat the very end interlude which is from the iPad
app GarageBand. Another no.app GarageBand. Another no. Jokhon Moner KoneJokhon Moner Kone
has a synth pad right through from thehas a synth pad right through from the
app Alchemy.app Alchemy.
Which group is behind this high-tech album?Which group is behind this high-tech album?
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203. After 26 years, a special contingent of 36After 26 years, a special contingent of 36
members of the Indian Army contingentmembers of the Indian Army contingent
marched down Rajpath during the 67marched down Rajpath during the 67thth
Republic Day Parade. The troop have won aRepublic Day Parade. The troop have won a
Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief ofShaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of
the Army Staff Commendation Cards and sixthe Army Staff Commendation Cards and six
Vice Chief of the Army Staff CommendationVice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation
Cards.Cards.
What is so special about this army unit?What is so special about this army unit?
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