2. Rules
• 26 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Star marked question will be considered only when tie-
breaker situation arises. The teams having scored the
more no. of star marked questions will qualify.
• The n-th answer will start with n-th alphabet, i.e. 1st
answer will start with A, 2nd
answer will start with B and
so on.
3.
4.
5.
6. The founders of a company decided to useThe founders of a company decided to use
parts of the name of this mythological creatureparts of the name of this mythological creature
(vis)(vis), in such a manner, that their company will, in such a manner, that their company will
always maintain a high position inalways maintain a high position in
alphabetical listings.alphabetical listings.
Which company?Which company?
1.1.
7. Chiquita Brands International Inc.’s trademarkChiquita Brands International Inc.’s trademark
mascot, ‘Miss Chiquita’, was created in 1944 by Dikmascot, ‘Miss Chiquita’, was created in 1944 by Dik
Browne, who is best known for his Hägar theBrowne, who is best known for his Hägar the
Horrible comic strip.Horrible comic strip.
2.2.
In which category is this brand theIn which category is this brand the
world leader ?world leader ?
8. What has often been termed as theWhat has often been termed as the
‘‘World’s longest commercial for Fed ExWorld’s longest commercial for Fed Ex’?’?
3.3.
9. ‘‘India’s first Ayurvedic Medical Journal’,India’s first Ayurvedic Medical Journal’,
Ayurveda SamvaadAyurveda Samvaad, will cover detailed, will cover detailed
information about the various clinicalinformation about the various clinical
trials being conducted on Ayurvedictrials being conducted on Ayurvedic
medicines.medicines.
Which company is behind this journal?Which company is behind this journal?
4.4.
11. 2010 marked 50 years of the2010 marked 50 years of the
foundation of X, and a bookfoundation of X, and a book
titled, titled, The Fabric of OurThe Fabric of Our
Lives: The Story of XLives: The Story of X, by, by
Radhika Singh was releasedRadhika Singh was released
to mark the occasion.to mark the occasion.
What is X?What is X?
6.6.
12. Which company, known as ‘Which company, known as ‘midnight’s child’midnight’s child’
as it was incorporated 10 days after India wasas it was incorporated 10 days after India was
declared independent on August 15, 1947,declared independent on August 15, 1947,
started as a textile manufacturer but laterstarted as a textile manufacturer but later
diversified into Viscose Staple Fiber,diversified into Viscose Staple Fiber,
cement, sponge iron and chemicals?cement, sponge iron and chemicals?
7.7.
13. He left the job of a copywriter for Esquire in 1952,He left the job of a copywriter for Esquire in 1952,
after being denied a $5 raise. In 1953, he mortgagedafter being denied a $5 raise. In 1953, he mortgaged
his furniture, generating a bank loan of $600 andhis furniture, generating a bank loan of $600 and
raised $8,000 from 45 investors, including $1,000 fromraised $8,000 from 45 investors, including $1,000 from
his mother to start his new venture.his mother to start his new venture.
The rest is history.The rest is history.
Who is he?Who is he?
8.8.
14. This film is, probably, the first to be shot on theThis film is, probably, the first to be shot on the
campus of which prestigious institution?campus of which prestigious institution?
9.9.
16. Which company is the title sponsor of theWhich company is the title sponsor of the
largest gaming tournament for children inlargest gaming tournament for children in
India, Paddle Pop Gaming League (PPGL)?India, Paddle Pop Gaming League (PPGL)?
11.11.
17. Who has launched LM MUSIC, in 2013, toWho has launched LM MUSIC, in 2013, to
encourage young budding talents to expressencourage young budding talents to express
themselves in the field of music? themselves in the field of music?
12.12.
18. He was a 6th-century BCHe was a 6th-century BC
wrestler from Croton inwrestler from Croton in
southern Italy, who recordedsouthern Italy, who recorded
many victories in the mostmany victories in the most
important athletic festivalsimportant athletic festivals
of ancient Greece.of ancient Greece.
What is he doing in today’sWhat is he doing in today’s
quiz?quiz?
13.13.
19. Which ‘Which ‘new skillnew skill’ was formed after the merger’ was formed after the merger
of Ciba Geigy and Sandoz?of Ciba Geigy and Sandoz?
14.14.
20. The largest of its type, it was founded in 1586.The largest of its type, it was founded in 1586.
It is governed by a group of 15 notedIt is governed by a group of 15 noted
academicians. 1academicians. 1stst
Indian branch opened inIndian branch opened in
Mumbai in 1912.Mumbai in 1912.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
15.15.
21. Lady Gaga once worked as the Creative Director-Lady Gaga once worked as the Creative Director-
cum-Brand Ambassador of which companycum-Brand Ambassador of which company? ?
16.16.
22. What is the biz-connection of this national bird of aWhat is the biz-connection of this national bird of a
Central American country?Central American country?
17.17.
23. Whose name andWhose name and
face has been editedface has been edited
out in this Godrejout in this Godrej
ad?ad?
18.18.
24. With whom would you connect the clues?With whom would you connect the clues?
19.19.
25. These were some of the sporting avatars ofThese were some of the sporting avatars of
which biz-tycoon?which biz-tycoon?
20.20.
26. Started in 2011, ‘Tracks & Records’ hasStarted in 2011, ‘Tracks & Records’ has
become a very popular club-cum-restaurant inbecome a very popular club-cum-restaurant in
some North American island nations.some North American island nations.
Who is the man behind this venture?Who is the man behind this venture?
(Vis – next slides) (Vis – next slides)
21.21.
28. This ACK title was releasedThis ACK title was released
on 26 Nov, 2013 at aon 26 Nov, 2013 at a
premier national institutionpremier national institution
in Gujarat on the occasionin Gujarat on the occasion
of the 92of the 92ndnd
birthbirth
anniversary of the person onanniversary of the person on
the cover.the cover.
Identify him.Identify him.
22.22.
29. As per official records, theAs per official records, the
lyrics of ‘lyrics of ‘The Star-SpangledThe Star-Spangled
BannerBanner’ were written by’ were written by
Francis Scott Key on boardFrancis Scott Key on board
the Royal Navy ship HMSthe Royal Navy ship HMS
Minden.Minden.
Which family built thatWhich family built that
historic ship?historic ship?
23.23.
30. Few years back, Wired magazine published an articleFew years back, Wired magazine published an article
called ‘The Curse of ___’, calling Project ___ thecalled ‘The Curse of ___’, calling Project ___ the
longest-running vaporware story in the history of thelongest-running vaporware story in the history of the
computer industry. Founded in 1960 by Ted Nelson,computer industry. Founded in 1960 by Ted Nelson,
it was meant to be the first hypertext it was meant to be the first hypertext
project, but it was not until 1998 that anproject, but it was not until 1998 that an
implementation was released.implementation was released.
Fill up the blanks.Fill up the blanks.
24.24.
31. ‘‘It’ started its journey as a dating site ‘It’ started its journey as a dating site ‘Tune In HookTune In Hook
UpUp’. The present avatar of ‘it’, is credited to one of’. The present avatar of ‘it’, is credited to one of
the founder’s inability to find online footage of Janetthe founder’s inability to find online footage of Janet
Jackson's ‘wardrobe malfunction’.Jackson's ‘wardrobe malfunction’.
What is ‘it’?What is ‘it’?
25.25.
32. It is the Patent drawingIt is the Patent drawing
of which iconicof which iconic
product?product?
26.26.
33.
34.
35. The founders of a company decided to useThe founders of a company decided to use
parts of the name of this mythological creatureparts of the name of this mythological creature
(vis)(vis), in such a manner, that their company will, in such a manner, that their company will
always maintain a high position inalways maintain a high position in
alphabetical listings.alphabetical listings.
Which company?Which company?
1.1.
37. Chiquita Brands International Inc.’s trademarkChiquita Brands International Inc.’s trademark
mascot, ‘Miss Chiquita’, was created in 1944 by Dikmascot, ‘Miss Chiquita’, was created in 1944 by Dik
Browne, who is best known for his Hägar theBrowne, who is best known for his Hägar the
Horrible comic strip.Horrible comic strip.
2.2.
In which category is this brand theIn which category is this brand the
world leader ?world leader ?
39. What has often been termed as theWhat has often been termed as the
‘‘World’s longest commercial for Fed ExWorld’s longest commercial for Fed Ex’?’?
3.3.
41. ‘‘India’s first Ayurvedic Medical Journal’,India’s first Ayurvedic Medical Journal’,
Ayurveda SamvaadAyurveda Samvaad, will cover detailed, will cover detailed
information about the various clinicalinformation about the various clinical
trials being conducted on Ayurvedictrials being conducted on Ayurvedic
medicines.medicines.
Which company is behind this journal?Which company is behind this journal?
4.4.
45. 2010 marked 50 years of the2010 marked 50 years of the
foundation of X, and a bookfoundation of X, and a book
titled, titled, The Fabric of OurThe Fabric of Our
Lives: The Story of XLives: The Story of X, by, by
Radhika Singh was releasedRadhika Singh was released
to mark the occasion.to mark the occasion.
What is X?What is X?
6.6.
47. Which company, known as ‘Which company, known as ‘midnight’s child’midnight’s child’
as it was incorporated 10 days after India wasas it was incorporated 10 days after India was
declared independent on August 15, 1947,declared independent on August 15, 1947,
started as a textile manufacturer but laterstarted as a textile manufacturer but later
diversified into Viscose Staple Fiber,diversified into Viscose Staple Fiber,
cement, sponge iron and chemicals?cement, sponge iron and chemicals?
7.7.
49. He left the job of a copywriter for Esquire in 1952,He left the job of a copywriter for Esquire in 1952,
after being denied a $5 raise. In 1953, he mortgagedafter being denied a $5 raise. In 1953, he mortgaged
his furniture, generating a bank loan of $600 andhis furniture, generating a bank loan of $600 and
raised $8,000 from 45 investors, including $1,000 fromraised $8,000 from 45 investors, including $1,000 from
his mother to start his new venture.his mother to start his new venture.
The rest is history.The rest is history.
Who is he?Who is he?
8.8.
51. This film is, probably, the first to be shot on theThis film is, probably, the first to be shot on the
campus of which prestigious institution?campus of which prestigious institution?
9.9.
55. Which company is the title sponsor of theWhich company is the title sponsor of the
largest gaming tournament for children inlargest gaming tournament for children in
India, Paddle Pop Gaming League (PPGL)?India, Paddle Pop Gaming League (PPGL)?
11.11.
57. Who has launched LM MUSIC, in 2013, toWho has launched LM MUSIC, in 2013, to
encourage young budding talents to expressencourage young budding talents to express
themselves in the field of music? themselves in the field of music?
12.12.
59. He was a 6th-century BCHe was a 6th-century BC
wrestler from Croton inwrestler from Croton in
southern Italy, who recordedsouthern Italy, who recorded
many victories in the mostmany victories in the most
important athletic festivalsimportant athletic festivals
of ancient Greece.of ancient Greece.
What is he doing in today’sWhat is he doing in today’s
quiz?quiz?
13.13.
61. Which ‘Which ‘new skillnew skill’ was formed after the merger’ was formed after the merger
of Ciba Geigy and Sandoz?of Ciba Geigy and Sandoz?
14.14.
63. The largest of its type, it was founded in 1586.The largest of its type, it was founded in 1586.
It is governed by a group of 15 notedIt is governed by a group of 15 noted
academicians. 1academicians. 1stst
Indian branch opened inIndian branch opened in
Mumbai in 1912.Mumbai in 1912.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
15.15.
65. Lady Gaga once worked as the Creative Director-Lady Gaga once worked as the Creative Director-
cum-Brand Ambassador of which companycum-Brand Ambassador of which company? ?
16.16.
67. What is the biz-connection of this national bird of aWhat is the biz-connection of this national bird of a
Central American country?Central American country?
17.17.
75. Started in 2011, ‘Tracks & Records’ hasStarted in 2011, ‘Tracks & Records’ has
become a very popular club-cum-restaurant inbecome a very popular club-cum-restaurant in
some North American island nations.some North American island nations.
Who is the man behind this venture?Who is the man behind this venture?
(Vis – next slides) (Vis – next slides)
21.21.
78. This ACK title was releasedThis ACK title was released
on 26 Nov, 2013 at aon 26 Nov, 2013 at a
premier national institutionpremier national institution
in Gujarat on the occasionin Gujarat on the occasion
of the 92of the 92ndnd
birthbirth
anniversary of the person onanniversary of the person on
the cover.the cover.
Identify him.Identify him.
22.22.
80. As per official records, theAs per official records, the
lyrics of ‘lyrics of ‘The Star-SpangledThe Star-Spangled
BannerBanner’ were written by’ were written by
Francis Scott Key on boardFrancis Scott Key on board
the Royal Navy ship HMSthe Royal Navy ship HMS
Minden.Minden.
Which family built thatWhich family built that
historic ship?historic ship?
23.23.
82. Few years back, Wired magazine published an articleFew years back, Wired magazine published an article
called ‘The Curse of ___’, calling Project ___ thecalled ‘The Curse of ___’, calling Project ___ the
longest-running vaporware story in the history of thelongest-running vaporware story in the history of the
computer industry. Founded in 1960 by Ted Nelson,computer industry. Founded in 1960 by Ted Nelson,
it was meant to be the first hypertext it was meant to be the first hypertext
project, but it was not until 1998 that anproject, but it was not until 1998 that an
implementation was released.implementation was released.
Fill up the blanks.Fill up the blanks.
24.24.
84. ‘‘It’ started its journey as a dating site ‘It’ started its journey as a dating site ‘Tune In HookTune In Hook
UpUp’. The present avatar of ‘it’, is credited to one of’. The present avatar of ‘it’, is credited to one of
the founder’s inability to find online footage of Janetthe founder’s inability to find online footage of Janet
Jackson's ‘wardrobe malfunction’.Jackson's ‘wardrobe malfunction’.
What is ‘it’?What is ‘it’?
25.25.
