2. PRELIMS
* 25 questions.
* Q. No. 1 - 20 are 1 pointers.
* Q. No. 21 - 25 are 2 pointers.
* Star-marked questions (Q. 1 & multiples of 5, i.e, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25)
will be counted to break the ties.
* If the tie persists, countback from Q. 1 will be done.
9. Connect.
* The Seven Sisters.
* An Unsettling Peace.
* Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts.
* New India.
&
* _________.
Q. 2
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10. In a highly prestigious list, No. 1 is Darjeeling Tea & No. 100 is
Sankheda Furniture.
What is placed at No. 612 in that ever-increasing list?
Q. 3
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11. Named after the Norse God of Thunder (vis), ‘what’ comes four to five
times in a month?
Q. 4
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Katas Raj Temple complex (vis) in Pakistan is one of the oldest Hindu
religious sites. The pond in the middle was created from the teardrops
of Shiva. It was also said that the foundation of the temple was laid
by Krishna.
As per belief, the temple was said to be the venue of the first quiz
contest that have ever taken place in the Indian subcontinent.
What was that quiz all about?
Q. 5
14. This parabolic reflector (vis) has been
installed at the holy site where the
original ‘Temple of Hera’ used to stand.
Applying the simple laws of science,
this instrument has been put to good
use periodically since the mid 1930s.
For what specific purpose, it is used?
Q. 6
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15. Around a year ago, Aakash Institute tried to capitalize on the success
of one of their students of the 2015 batch and put some ads. Netizens
immediately bashed the Institute for this cheap tactics as the fame of
that student came in a completely different subject.
From this video clip, try to guess that former Aakashian.
Q. 7
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16. The play, ‘Murder of Gonzago’ was performed for the first time to
determine the innocence (or guilt) of a royal person (X) in aftermath
of the death of X’s brother.
By what alternative name is the play better known?
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Q. 8
17. Q. 9
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In the present scenario, only these two noted royal families stand out
from the rest.
Explain, please.
European Asian
18. Q. 10
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Though unconfirmed, the popular belief
said that Timur (or Tamerlane) was
playing chess when he received the news
of his youngest son’s birth. Proficient in
the Persian language, he wanted to
remember that moment and named his son
as he was just about to ‘castle his king’.
What was the name given to the newborn?
19. Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Ravindra Shukla (57), who was one of the personal attendants of X,
revealed before the Sahai Commission about one particular day’s
proceddings. He said – “It was around 1981-82 when I was instructed
by X to accompany a Bengali gentleman to the local market. The
Bengali gentleman was staying at Ayodhya’s Birla Dharamshala. I
ferried the gentleman on my Yezdi motorcycle to Chowk area of
Faizabad, where he purchased clothes and some dry fruits.” That
bengali gentleman is Pranab Mukherjee.
Who was X?
Q. 11
20. Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya was proud to announce that ________
______ is a female black rhino, born on 28th March 2018. The fourth
calf to 18 year old Njeri, she is now living on the northern sector of
the conservancy.
As a gratefulness for someone’s participation in the 2015-campaign
named ‘Stars For The Last Male Standing’, the baby rhino has been
named after whom?
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Q. 12
21. Hamida Djandoubi (vis), a Tunisian
agricultural worker, was working in
Marseille, France. In a freakish accident in
1971, his right leg was amputated. Just few
years later, he again became a newspaper
headline for all the wrong reasons.
This photo, taken on 10 September 1977,
showed him in his last walk.
He was the last entry in which unfortunate
list?
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Q. 13
22. Sung by Geeta Dutt & Sulochana Kadam, this Kaifi Azmi-written
song was part of the 1964 Bhojpuri film ‘Balma Bada Nadaan’.
Who composed the music?
Q. 14
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23. During his imprisonment in Lucknow District Jail in the late 1921,
Jawaharlal Nehru used to write diary regularly. Quoting from T. S.
Eliot’s poem ‘Hollow Men’, his entry on 13th Feb, 1922 was –
“This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.”
Following which incident on the previous day, a bitterly frustrated
Nehru wrote that in his diary?
Q. 15
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
24. This amateur bodybuilder was given a huge responsibility, under
controversial circumstances, just a few months ago. Though tried
hard, he failed miserably in the global stage.
What responsibility was he given during the month of May-June,
2019?
Q. 16
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25. This mythological character was born in a family of
learned Brahmins. He was given a boon that he
would be immortal and accordingly, he liked to
consider himself as a god.
Which news-making (and holy!!!!) venture of 2018
started with ‘him’, as the central character of the said
venture shared those two traits with ‘him’?
(For identifying the mythological character, the
painting will provide a lateral clue.)
Q. 17
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This is a still from a 1967 hindi film. Curiously enough, the plot of
this superflop film somewhat turned real for the mankind within the
next few years.
From the outlandish get-up, try to guess – where Dara Singh was
ready to go as shown in that film?
Q. 18
28. Part of several exhibitions, this pocket revolver was recovered around
1960 by a farmer. Though debated in certain quarters, it’s origin was
investigated by the French writer Alain Rohan in his 2012 book and
presented several arguments in favour of its authenticity.
Recently sold at an auction, this rusted-out item was supposed to be
used for what ‘deadly’ purpose?
Q. 19
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29. Aamir Khan’s 2009-movie ‘3 Idiots’ was associated with the phrase
‘All Is Well’.
Which well known series ended rather tersely with ‘All was well’?
Q. 20
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31. Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen of the Sena dynasty, this temple
(vis) was highly revered in the locality. After the destruction of the
main temple – the Ramna Kali temple, this was given the title of the
‘national temple’ which means the national flag is raised and lowered
every day in the temple.
a) Name the famous temple.
A popular business-establishment, named after that temple was one
of the early financer during the formative years of East Bengal club.
b) Name that one, too.
Q. 21
33. Event: মগজ লোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
English artist Paul Kidby produced artwork for a variety of products
ranging from video film sleeves to computer game packaging. After
designing and painting more than 200 magazine covers, he got the
chance to work exclusively in a particular ‘project’ since 1995, which
gave him instant recognisition.
a) Which ‘project’ is being talked about?
b) This particular work (vis), done as a part of that ‘project’, was a
tribute to which iconic work?
Q. 22
35. Telling the story of Shakuntala Thakral Mahavidyala, this film is a
socio-political drama based on the controversial policy of caste based
reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.
a) Which film is this?
b) Which much-in-news person was associated with this movie as the
chief consultant?
Q. 23
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36. A person who in the recent past, had a great tryst with a precious
yellow metal, has been paid tribute to through this peppy number.
a) Who has been paid tribute to?
b) Who is the singer?
Q. 24
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37. Also known as Adrasteia (or
Adrestia), meaning ‘the
inescapable’, this winged-goddess
(vis) was a daughter of Oceanus,
the primeval river-ocean that
encircles the world.
a) What is her more popular name
that is known to most of us?
Q. 25
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38. b) The organisation formed few years back, a namesake of the
goddess, is associated with an annual fiesta which in turn is named as
a tribute to a geographical landmark. The landmark and it’s nearby
area started to develop in 1970, as part of the social forestry
programme and it got the official designation in the year 1985.
Put funda.
Q. 25
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45. Connect.
* The Seven Sisters.
* An Unsettling Peace.
* Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts.
* New India.
&
* _________.
Q. 2
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46. A. 2
Uri: The Surgical Strike
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47. In a highly prestigious list, No. 1 is Darjeeling Tea & No. 100 is
Sankheda Furniture.
What is placed at No. 612 in that ever-increasing list?
Q. 3
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51. Event: মগজ লোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Katas Raj Temple complex (vis) in Pakistan is one of the oldest Hindu
religious sites. The pond in the middle was created from the teardrops
of Shiva. It was also said that the foundation of the temple was laid
by Krishna.
As per belief, the temple was said to be the venue of the first quiz
contest that have ever taken place in the Indian subcontinent.
What was that quiz all about?
Q. 5
54. This parabolic reflector (vis) has been
installed at the holy site where the
original ‘Temple of Hera’ used to stand.
Applying the simple laws of science,
this instrument has been put to good
use periodically since the mid 1930s.
For what specific purpose, it is used?
Q. 6
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55. A. 6
To light the Olympic Flame
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56. Around a year ago, Aakash Institute tried to capitalize on the success
of one of their students of the 2015 batch and put some ads. Netizens
immediately bashed the Institute for this cheap tactics as the fame of
that student came in a completely different subject.
From this video clip, try to guess that former Aakashian.
Q. 7
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
58. The play, ‘Murder of Gonzago’ was performed for the first time to
determine the innocence (or guilt) of a royal person (X) in aftermath
of the death of X’s brother.
By what alternative name is the play better known?
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Q. 8
60. Q. 9
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In the present scenario, only these two noted royal families stand out
from the rest.
Explain, please.
European Asian
61. A. 9
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Only Ruling Dynasties which gave the name to the Respective
Countries
62. Q. 10
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Though unconfirmed, the popular belief
said that Timur (or Tamerlane) was
playing chess when he received the news
of his youngest son’s birth. Proficient in
the Persian language, he wanted to
remember that moment and named his son
as he was just about to ‘castle his king’.
What was the name given to the newborn?
63. A. 10
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Shahrukh
(‘Shah’ is king in Persian, and ‘Rukh’ refers to the rook – the other
chess piece involved in this chess-move.)
64. Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Ravindra Shukla (57), who was one of the personal attendants of X,
revealed before the Sahai Commission about one particular day’s
proceddings. He said – “It was around 1981-82 when I was instructed
by X to accompany a Bengali gentleman to the local market. The
Bengali gentleman was staying at Ayodhya’s Birla Dharamshala. I
ferried the gentleman on my Yezdi motorcycle to Chowk area of
Faizabad, where he purchased clothes and some dry fruits.” That
bengali gentleman is Pranab Mukherjee.
Who was X?
Q. 11
66. Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya was proud to announce that ________
______ is a female black rhino, born on 28th March 2018. The fourth
calf to 18 year old Njeri, she is now living on the northern sector of
the conservancy.
As a gratefulness for someone’s participation in the 2015-campaign
named ‘Stars For The Last Male Standing’, the rhino has been named
after whom?
Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Q. 12
68. Hamida Djandoubi (vis), a Tunisian
agricultural worker, was working in
Marseille, France. In a freakish accident in
1971, his right leg was amputated. Just few
years later, he again became a newspaper
headline for all the wrong reasons.
This photo, taken on 10 September 1977,
showed him in his last walk.
He was the last entry in which unfortunate
list?
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Q. 13
69. He was the last person to be Guillotined
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Q. 13
70. Sung by Geeta Dutt & Sulochana Kadam, this Kaifi Azmi-written
song was part of the 1964 Bhojpuri film ‘Balma Bada Nadaan’.
Who composed the music?
Q. 14
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72. During his imprisonment in Lucknow District Jail in the late 1921,
Jawaharlal Nehru used to write diary regularly. Quoting from T. S.
Eliot’s poem ‘Hollow Men’, his entry on 13th Feb, 1922 was –
“This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.”
Following which incident on the previous day, a bitterly frustrated
Nehru wrote that in his diary?
Q. 15
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73. A. 15
Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement after
Chauri-Chaura Incident
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74. This amateur bodybuilder was given a huge responsibility, under
controversial circumstances, just a few months ago. Though tried
hard, he failed miserably in the global stage.
What responsibility was he given during the month of May-June,
2019?
Q. 16
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75. A. 16
Captained the Afghanistan Team in CWC-2019
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76. This mythological character was born in a family of
learned Brahmins. He was given a boon that he
would be immortal and accordingly, he liked to
consider himself as a god.
Which news-making (and holy!!!!) venture of 2018
started with ‘him’, as the central character of the said
venture shared those two traits with ‘him’?
(For identifying the mythological character, the
painting will provide a lateral clue.)
Q. 17
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78. Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
This is a still from a 1967 hindi film. Curiously enough, the plot of
this superflop film somewhat turned real for the mankind within the
next few years.
From the outlandish get-up, try to guess – where Dara Singh was
ready to go as shown in that film?
Q. 18
81. Part of several exhibitions, this pocket revolver was recovered around
1960 by a farmer. Though debated in certain quarters, it’s origin was
investigated by the French writer Alain Rohan in his 2012 book and
presented several arguments in favour of its authenticity.
Recently sold at an auction, this rusted-out item was supposed to be
used for what ‘deadly’ purpose?
Q. 19
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82. A. 19
Suicide of Van Gogh
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83. Aamir Khan’s 2009-movie ‘3 Idiots’ was associated with the phrase
‘All Is Well’.
Which well known series ended rather tersely with ‘All was well’?
Q. 20
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86. Event: মগজধ োলোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
Built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen of the Sena dynasty, this temple
(vis) was highly revered in the locality. After the destruction of the
main temple – the Ramna Kali temple, this was given the title of the
‘national temple’ which means the national flag is raised and lowered
every day in the temple.
a) Name the famous temple.
A popular business-establishment, named after that temple was one
of the early financer during the formative years of East Bengal club.
b) Name that one, too.
Q. 21
88. A. 21
a) Dhakewari Temple, Dhaka
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89. A. 21
b) Adi Dhakeswari Bastralaya
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90. Event: মগজ লোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
English artist Paul Kidby produced artwork for a variety of products
ranging from video film sleeves to computer game packaging. After
designing and painting more than 200 magazine covers, he got the
chance to work exclusively in a particular ‘project’ since 1995, which
gave him instant recognisition.
a) Which ‘project’ is being talked about?
b) This particular work (vis), done as a part of that ‘project’, was a
tribute to which iconic work?
Q. 22
92. Event: মগজ লোই QM : Somnath Chanda #KQC
A. 22
a) Designing for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series
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A. 22
b) ‘Night Watch’ by Rembrandt
94. Telling the story of Shakuntala Thakral Mahavidyala, this film is a
socio-political drama based on the controversial policy of caste based
reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.
a) Which film is this?
b) Which much-in-news person was associated with this movie as the
chief consultant?
Q. 23
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96. A. 23
b) Anand Kumar
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97. A person who in the recent past, had a great tryst with a precious
yellow metal, has been paid tribute to through this peppy number.
a) Who has been paid tribute to?
b) Who is the singer?
Q. 24
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98. A. 24
a) Hima Das
b) Zubeen Garg
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99. Also known as Adrasteia (or
Adrestia), meaning ‘the
inescapable’, this winged-goddess
(vis) was a daughter of Oceanus,
the primeval river-ocean that
encircles the world.
a) What is her more popular name
that is known to most of us?
Q. 25
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100. b) The organisation formed few years back, a namesake of the
goddess, is associated with an annual fiesta which in turn is named as
a tribute to a geographical landmark. The landmark and it’s nearby
area started to develop in 1970, as part of the social forestry
programme and it got the official designation in the year 1985.
Put funda.
Q. 25
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