1. Banana KickBanana Kick
A football quizA football quiz
1919thth
July, 2015July, 2015
PLT, Presidency University, KolkataPLT, Presidency University, Kolkata
QuizmastersQuizmasters
SRD & Somnath ChandaSRD & Somnath Chanda
Elimination Round
THE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU HAVE TOTHE GAME OF LIFE IS A LOT LIKE FOOTBALL. YOU HAVE TO
TACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR FEARS, AND SCORETACKLE YOUR PROBLEMS, BLOCK YOUR FEARS, AND SCORE
YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY.YOUR POINTS WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY.

2. Rules
* 30 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
& 30) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

7. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Pretty popular in literaryPretty popular in literary
circles, he wascircles, he was
acclaimed foracclaimed for
translating the entiretranslating the entire
works of Williamworks of William
Shakespeare inShakespeare in
vernacular language.vernacular language.
But he is knownBut he is known
primarily for hisprimarily for his
contribution in thecontribution in the
world of sports.world of sports.
Who?Who?
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8. After exactly 400 matches, till date, between theseAfter exactly 400 matches, till date, between these
fierce rivals, the exact origin of the term is still notfierce rivals, the exact origin of the term is still not
clear. Most likely it may originate from the earlierclear. Most likely it may originate from the earlier
matches where the commentators referred to thematches where the commentators referred to the
rivals as “two old, firm friends”.rivals as “two old, firm friends”.
What is being referred to?What is being referred to?
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9. Who is this wonder-kid?Who is this wonder-kid?
(video link removed – clip of a match between(video link removed – clip of a match between
Sweden & Norway)Sweden & Norway)
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10. This European club, nicknamedThis European club, nicknamed
‘The Blue Ones’‘The Blue Ones’, has won the, has won the
National Football League inNational Football League in
2008. It is also the first club of its2008. It is also the first club of its
country with both their men andcountry with both their men and
women’s teams in the premierwomen’s teams in the premier
divisions in 2009.divisions in 2009.
Why this club’s matches areWhy this club’s matches are
being keenly followed by a fewbeing keenly followed by a few
interested Indians since the lastinterested Indians since the last
few months?few months?
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11. Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugelyYesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugely
popular among the masses and classes. He got hispopular among the masses and classes. He got his
famous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of hisfamous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his
thunderous shots.thunderous shots.
After his playing days were over, how his legacy hasAfter his playing days were over, how his legacy has
been carried forward?been carried forward?
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12. This photograph taken during the 77This photograph taken during the 77thth
minute of aminute of a
friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014,friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014,
has recently gone viral.has recently gone viral.
Why?Why?
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13. The oldest and most enduring of its type, there is noThe oldest and most enduring of its type, there is no
definitive explanation of the origin of the term. Somedefinitive explanation of the origin of the term. Some
say, 1say, 1stst
part of the name refers to the testicles of thepart of the name refers to the testicles of the
players. Others beileve, 2players. Others beileve, 2ndnd
part of the name is simplypart of the name is simply
a Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likelya Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likely
story is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to bestory is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be
tricked, derived from a botanical specimen, whichtricked, derived from a botanical specimen, which
unscrupulous exporters replaced with worthlessunscrupulous exporters replaced with worthless
wooden replicas.wooden replicas.
What is it?What is it?
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14. Identify this gentlemanIdentify this gentleman
who has playedwho has played
professional football forprofessional football for
Mansfield Town andMansfield Town and
Stevenage Borough in theStevenage Borough in the
1990s and also worked as a1990s and also worked as a
fitness coach forfitness coach for
Wimbledon and LutonWimbledon and Luton
Town for a brief period ofTown for a brief period of
time.time.
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15. This enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed inThis enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed in
marathons, triathlons and even finished the Frankfurtmarathons, triathlons and even finished the Frankfurt
Ironman Triathlon in 2007.Ironman Triathlon in 2007.
Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?
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16. Identify the now-defunct trophy.Identify the now-defunct trophy.
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17. If we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of theIf we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of the
Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority,Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority,
formed under a Presidential Ordinance in 1970,formed under a Presidential Ordinance in 1970,
would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts?would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts?
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18. Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country.Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country.
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19. ““Children have always been my inspiration. IChildren have always been my inspiration. I
always saw them in the street or in a park trying outalways saw them in the street or in a park trying out
bicycle kicks, and I told them it would be good to dobicycle kicks, and I told them it would be good to do
it in reverse. And that day in England, I was givenit in reverse. And that day in England, I was given
the ball that I had been waiting for years!”the ball that I had been waiting for years!” ––
someone is explaining his ‘action’ he performed onsomeone is explaining his ‘action’ he performed on
66thth
Sep, 1995 at Wembley.Sep, 1995 at Wembley.
Who said about what?Who said about what?
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20. Popularized by PrestonPopularized by Preston
North End, 2-3-5 can beNorth End, 2-3-5 can be
considered the firstconsidered the first
formation that relied onformation that relied on
teamwork rather thanteamwork rather than
individual effort. Withindividual effort. With
some variations, it wassome variations, it was
used by most top levelused by most top level
teams up to the 1940s.teams up to the 1940s.
What was it popularlyWhat was it popularly
called?called?
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21. David Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFADavid Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFA
games, told ESPN, “We’ve been talking about itgames, told ESPN, “We’ve been talking about it
seriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical andseriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical and
moral question that needed to be answered—it was amoral question that needed to be answered—it was a
technical one.”technical one.”
After answering that technical problem, what will beAfter answering that technical problem, what will be
the major addition in FIFA-16, the upcomingthe major addition in FIFA-16, the upcoming
installment of the FIFA games?installment of the FIFA games?
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23. Who was being red carded for a foul against DiegoWho was being red carded for a foul against Diego
Simeone in this 1998 World Cup knock-out stageSimeone in this 1998 World Cup knock-out stage match?match?
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24. The ‘Premier LeagueThe ‘Premier League
Player of the Season’ is anPlayer of the Season’ is an
annual award to recogniseannual award to recognise
the best player of thethe best player of the
Premier League in eachPremier League in each
season.season.
Who is the only goalWho is the only goal
keeper till date to win it?keeper till date to win it?
(Clue - He has also been
voted the World’s Best
Goalkeeper in the early 90’s)
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25. We all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated EastWe all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated East
Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield andYorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield and
believe it be a first major victory by an Indian side againstbelieve it be a first major victory by an Indian side against
the Britons. But that was not the case.the Britons. But that was not the case.
In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from aIn 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from a
certain club defeated the ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by thecertain club defeated the ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the
same above margin. That was the first time a group of localsame above margin. That was the first time a group of local
players had shown what it takes to defeat the Britons atplayers had shown what it takes to defeat the Britons at
their own game. The name of this club is based on the areatheir own game. The name of this club is based on the area
of Kolkata on which it was formed.of Kolkata on which it was formed.
Which Club?Which Club?
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26. This diminutive guy started his career fromThis diminutive guy started his career from
‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth years and became‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth years and became
a sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win aa sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win a
title with the only goal that he scored in the finaltitle with the only goal that he scored in the final
match.match.
Who?Who?
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27. At the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunatelyAt the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunately
missed a penalty and allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.missed a penalty and allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.
Identify this legendary player who spent almost hisIdentify this legendary player who spent almost his
entire career with one club and hence after hisentire career with one club and hence after his
retirement, the same club in turn retired his shirtretirement, the same club in turn retired his shirt
number ‘6’.number ‘6’.
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28. This Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after RitaThis Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after Rita
Hayworth’s iconic character in the eponymous film due toHayworth’s iconic character in the eponymous film due to
his good looks and hot temper. He was/is as famous inhis good looks and hot temper. He was/is as famous in
Brazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for hisBrazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for his
performances on it. From early in his career, he hadperformances on it. From early in his career, he had
endured problems with drug addiction, while his famedendured problems with drug addiction, while his famed
love of women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly,love of women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly,
from Syphilis). He has a rare average of more than 1 goalfrom Syphilis). He has a rare average of more than 1 goal
per match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances forper match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for
Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WCBrazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WC
because of World War II.because of World War II.
Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname?Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname?
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29. Who connects the following movies :--Who connects the following movies :--
a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’,a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’,
a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,
‘‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’?X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’?
(The list is not exhaustive)(The list is not exhaustive)
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30. Which popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s wasWhich popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s was
named after a famous Civil Rights activist who wasnamed after a famous Civil Rights activist who was
assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?
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31. In 1993, in one of the proudest moments for IndianIn 1993, in one of the proudest moments for Indian
football, East Bengal defeated the Iraqi club of ‘Alfootball, East Bengal defeated the Iraqi club of ‘Al
Zawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, aZawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a
very talented footballer who has also captained thevery talented footballer who has also captained the
Indian national football team, scored a brilliantIndian national football team, scored a brilliant
hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.
Name him.Name him.
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32. He is considered to be the greatest of his country. HisHe is considered to be the greatest of his country. His
brothers have also played football. His Europeanbrothers have also played football. His European
career started from Belgium and Netherlands savedcareer started from Belgium and Netherlands saved
his life, as he was playing there in the league whichhis life, as he was playing there in the league which
made him to make separate arrangements to go to amade him to make separate arrangements to go to a
place to join his national team and thus narrowlyplace to join his national team and thus narrowly
averted the national disaster which claimed the entireaverted the national disaster which claimed the entire
national team.national team.
Who are we talking about? Which tragic incident isWho are we talking about? Which tragic incident is
referred above?referred above?
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33. It is considered to be the world’s most successfulIt is considered to be the world’s most successful
football club considering the ratio between years of itsfootball club considering the ratio between years of its
existence and domestic titles. existence and domestic titles.
In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make theIn 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make the
club’s finances more transparent, it became the firstclub’s finances more transparent, it became the first
club from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded byclub from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by
listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.
It had its roots in the army and a part of the name alsoIt had its roots in the army and a part of the name also
suggest that, but now it is owned privately.suggest that, but now it is owned privately.
Which club?Which club?
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34. This international award in football is only given toThis international award in football is only given to
active players of at least 28 years of age, and can onlyactive players of at least 28 years of age, and can only
be won once. The winner of this award leaves abe won once. The winner of this award leaves a
permanent mould of his footprints on ‘Thepermanent mould of his footprints on ‘The
Champions Promenade’, on the seafront of theChampions Promenade’, on the seafront of the
Principality of Monaco.Principality of Monaco.
Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio,Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio,
Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Piero etc.Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Piero etc.
Which award are we talking about?Which award are we talking about?
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35. The Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) wasThe Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) was
the first instance when two countries co-hosted thethe first instance when two countries co-hosted the
tournament.tournament.
Which two countries?Which two countries?
(Clue - Both the host nations have a shared history)
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36. Complete this exclusive list and also tell me what is thisComplete this exclusive list and also tell me what is this
list all about.list all about.
(Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed(Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed
‘Peito de Aço’ which means steel chest in English)‘Peito de Aço’ which means steel chest in English)
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37. Which famous club, originally started as a rowingWhich famous club, originally started as a rowing
club, was named when the founders got inspired byclub, was named when the founders got inspired by
the 4the 4thth
Centenary celebrations of the first successfulCentenary celebrations of the first successful
sail from Europe to India?sail from Europe to India?
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40. A quiz by Somnath Chanda
Pretty popular in literaryPretty popular in literary
circles, he wascircles, he was
acclaimed foracclaimed for
translating the entiretranslating the entire
works of Williamworks of William
Shakespeare inShakespeare in
vernacular language.vernacular language.
But he is knownBut he is known
primarily for hisprimarily for his
contribution in thecontribution in the
world of sports.world of sports.
Who?Who?
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41. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Nagendraprasad SarbadhikariNagendraprasad Sarbadhikari 1
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42. After exactly 400 matches, till date, between theseAfter exactly 400 matches, till date, between these
fierce rivals, the exact origin of the term is still veryfierce rivals, the exact origin of the term is still very
debatable. Most likely it may originate from thedebatable. Most likely it may originate from the
earlier matches where the commentators referred toearlier matches where the commentators referred to
the rivals as “two old, firm friends”.the rivals as “two old, firm friends”.
What is being referred to?What is being referred to?
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43. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Old Firm DerbyOld Firm Derby 2
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44. Who is this wonder-kid? Who is this wonder-kid?
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45. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Martin ØdegaardMartin Ødegaard 3
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46. This European club, nicknamedThis European club, nicknamed
‘The Blue Ones’‘The Blue Ones’, has won the, has won the
National Football League inNational Football League in
2008. It is also the first club of its2008. It is also the first club of its
country with both their men andcountry with both their men and
women’s teams in the premierwomen’s teams in the premier
divisions in 2009.divisions in 2009.
Why this club’s matches areWhy this club’s matches are
being keenly followed by a fewbeing keenly followed by a few
interested Indians since the lastinterested Indians since the last
few months?few months?
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47. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Gurpreet Singh SandhuGurpreet Singh Sandhu 4
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48. Yesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugelyYesteryear’s footballer Charles Keen was hugely
popular among the masses and classes. He got hispopular among the masses and classes. He got his
famous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of hisfamous nickname ‘Dead Shot’ because of his
thunderous shots.thunderous shots.
After his playing days were over, how his legacy hasAfter his playing days were over, how his legacy has
been carried forward?been carried forward?
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49. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Billy’s BootsBilly’s Boots 5
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50. This photograph taken during the 77This photograph taken during the 77thth
minute of aminute of a
friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014,friendly between Germany & Spain on 18 Nov 2014,
has recently gone viral.has recently gone viral.
Why?Why?
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51. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Casillas is going to be replaced byCasillas is going to be replaced by
Casilla at Real MadridCasilla at Real Madrid 6
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52. The oldest and most enduring of its type, there is noThe oldest and most enduring of its type, there is no
definitive explanation of the origin of the term. Somedefinitive explanation of the origin of the term. Some
say, 1say, 1stst
part of the name refers to the testicles of thepart of the name refers to the testicles of the
players. Others beileve, 2players. Others beileve, 2ndnd
part of the name is simplypart of the name is simply
a Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likelya Cockney rhyming slang for the legs. A more likely
story is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to bestory is that it’s a Victorian saying, meaning - to be
tricked, derived from a botanical specimen, whichtricked, derived from a botanical specimen, which
unscrupulous exporters replaced with worthlessunscrupulous exporters replaced with worthless
wooden replicas.wooden replicas.
What is it?What is it?
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53. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
NutmegNutmeg 7
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54. Identify this gentlemanIdentify this gentleman
who has playedwho has played
professional football forprofessional football for
Mansfield Town andMansfield Town and
Stevenage Borough in theStevenage Borough in the
1990s and also worked as a1990s and also worked as a
fitness coach forfitness coach for
Wimbledon and LutonWimbledon and Luton
Town for a brief period ofTown for a brief period of
time.time.
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55. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Daley ThomsonDaley Thomson 8
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56. This enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed inThis enthusiastic sportsman regularly competed in
marathons, triathlons and even finished the Frankfurtmarathons, triathlons and even finished the Frankfurt
Ironman Triathlon in 2007.Ironman Triathlon in 2007.
Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?Which ‘hot seat’ is he presently occupying?
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57. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Manager of FC BarcelonaManager of FC Barcelona 9
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58. Identify the now-defunct trophy.Identify the now-defunct trophy.
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59. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
DCM TrophyDCM Trophy 10
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60. If we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of theIf we go by an erstwhile popular slogan of the
Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority,Kolkata Maidan, with which statutory authority,
formed under a Presidential Ordinance in 1970,formed under a Presidential Ordinance in 1970,
would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts?would you connect these four maidan-stalwarts?
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61. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
CMDA (The slogan was ‘CMDA Dur Hatho’,CMDA (The slogan was ‘CMDA Dur Hatho’,
an attack on Chuni, Manna, Dhiren, Arun)an attack on Chuni, Manna, Dhiren, Arun) 11
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62. Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country.Supporters of ‘Black Stars’….identify the country.
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63. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
GhanaGhana 12
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64. ““Children have always been my inspiration. IChildren have always been my inspiration. I
always saw them in the street or in a park trying outalways saw them in the street or in a park trying out
bicycle kicks, and I told them it would be good to dobicycle kicks, and I told them it would be good to do
it in reverse. And that day in England, I was givenit in reverse. And that day in England, I was given
the ball that I had been waiting for years!”the ball that I had been waiting for years!” ––
someone is explaining his ‘action’ he performed onsomeone is explaining his ‘action’ he performed on
66thth
Sep, 1995 at Wembley.Sep, 1995 at Wembley.
Who said about what?Who said about what?
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65. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Rene Higuita’s Scorpion KickRene Higuita’s Scorpion Kick 13
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66. Popularized by PrestonPopularized by Preston
North End, 2-3-5 can beNorth End, 2-3-5 can be
considered the firstconsidered the first
formation that relied onformation that relied on
teamwork rather thanteamwork rather than
individual effort. Withindividual effort. With
some variations, it wassome variations, it was
used by most top levelused by most top level
teams up to the 1940s.teams up to the 1940s.
What was it popularlyWhat was it popularly
called?called?
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67. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
PyramidPyramid 14
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68. David Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFADavid Rutter, the lead producer of the FIFA
Games, told ESPN, “We’ve been talking about itGames, told ESPN, “We’ve been talking about it
seriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical andseriously since 2009. It wasn’t just an ethical and
moral question that needed to be answered—it was amoral question that needed to be answered—it was a
technical one.”technical one.”
After answering that technical problem, what will beAfter answering that technical problem, what will be
the major addition in FIFA-16, the upcomingthe major addition in FIFA-16, the upcoming
installment of the computer games?installment of the computer games?
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69. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Introduction of Women’s teamsIntroduction of Women’s teams 15
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70. Who was being red carded for a foul against DiegoWho was being red carded for a foul against Diego
Simeone in this 1998 World Cup knock-out stageSimeone in this 1998 World Cup knock-out stage match?match?
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71. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
David BeckhamDavid Beckham 16
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72. The ‘Premier LeagueThe ‘Premier League
Player of the Season’ is anPlayer of the Season’ is an
annual award to recogniseannual award to recognise
the best player of thethe best player of the
Premier League in eachPremier League in each
season.season.
Who is the only goalWho is the only goal
keeper till date to win it?keeper till date to win it?
(Clue - He has also been
voted the World’s Best
Goalkeeper in the early 90’s)
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73. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Peter Schmeichel (‘95-96)Peter Schmeichel (‘95-96) 17
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74. We all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated EastWe all remember that in 1911, Mohun Bagan defeated East
Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield andYorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the final of the IFA Shield and
believe it be a first major victory by an Indian side againstbelieve it be a first major victory by an Indian side against
the Britons. But that was not the case.the Britons. But that was not the case.
In 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from aIn 1892, in ‘Trades Cup’, a team of Indian players from a
certain club defeated the ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by thecertain club defeated the ‘East Surrey Regiment’ by the
same above margin. That was the first time a group of localsame above margin. That was the first time a group of local
players had shown what it takes to defeat the Britons atplayers had shown what it takes to defeat the Britons at
their own game. The name of this club is based on the areatheir own game. The name of this club is based on the area
of Kolkata on which it was formed.of Kolkata on which it was formed.
Which Club?Which Club?
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75. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Sovabazar ClubSovabazar Club 18
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76. This diminutive guy started his career fromThis diminutive guy started his career from
‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth years and became‘Tollygunge Agragami’ in his youth years and became
a sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win aa sensation in 2014 when he helped his team to win a
title with the only goal that he scored in the finaltitle with the only goal that he scored in the final
match.match.
Who?Who?
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77. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Mohd. RafiqueMohd. Rafique 19
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78. At the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunatelyAt the fag end of his illustrous career, he unfortunately
missed a penalty and allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.missed a penalty and allowed Brazil to lift the trophy.
Identify this legendary player who spent almost hisIdentify this legendary player who spent almost his
entire career with one club and hence after hisentire career with one club and hence after his
retirement, the same club in turn retired his shirtretirement, the same club in turn retired his shirt
number ‘6’.number ‘6’.
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79. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
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80. This Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after RitaThis Brazilian legend was mockingly nicknamed after Rita
Hayworth’s iconic character in the eponymous film due toHayworth’s iconic character in the eponymous film due to
his good looks and hot temper. He was/is as famous inhis good looks and hot temper. He was/is as famous in
Brazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for hisBrazil for his off-pitch antics as he was for his
performances on it. From early in his career, he hadperformances on it. From early in his career, he had
endured problems with drug addiction, while his famedendured problems with drug addiction, while his famed
love of women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly,love of women ultimately led to his demise (reportedly,
from Syphilis). He has a rare average of more than 1 goalfrom Syphilis). He has a rare average of more than 1 goal
per match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances forper match as he scored 19 goals in 18 appearances for
Brazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WCBrazil. Unfortunately, he couldn’t represent them in WC
because of World War II.because of World War II.
Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname?Who was this Brazilian great? What was his nickname?
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81. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Heleno de Freitas & GildaHeleno de Freitas & Gilda 21
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82. Who connects the following movies :--Who connects the following movies :--
a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’,a Kazakhstani movie called ‘Liquidator’,
a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,a Hungarian movie called ‘Magic Boys’,
‘‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’?X-Men: The Last Stand’ & ‘Mean Machine’?
(The list is not exhaustive)(The list is not exhaustive)
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83. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Vinnie JonesVinnie Jones 22
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84. Which popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s wasWhich popular Swedish footballer of the 90’s was
named after a famous Civil Rights activist who wasnamed after a famous Civil Rights activist who was
assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?assassinated by somebody called ‘James Earl Ray’?
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85. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Martin Dahlin (after Martin Luther King JrMartin Dahlin (after Martin Luther King Jr.).) 23
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86. In 1993, in one of the proudest moments for IndianIn 1993, in one of the proudest moments for Indian
football, East Bengal defeated the Iraqi club of ‘Alfootball, East Bengal defeated the Iraqi club of ‘Al
Zawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, aZawra’ by a huge margin of 6-2 goals. In that match, a
very talented footballer who has also captained thevery talented footballer who has also captained the
Indian national football team, scored a brilliantIndian national football team, scored a brilliant
hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.hattrick for the ‘Red & Yellow Brigade’.
Name him.Name him.
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87. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Carlton ChapmanCarlton Chapman 24
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88. He is considered to be the greatest of his country. HisHe is considered to be the greatest of his country. His
brothers have also played football. His Europeanbrothers have also played football. His European
career started from Belgium and Netherlands savedcareer started from Belgium and Netherlands saved
his life, as he was playing there in the league whichhis life, as he was playing there in the league which
made him to make separate arrangements to go to amade him to make separate arrangements to go to a
place to join his national team and thus narrowlyplace to join his national team and thus narrowly
averted the national disaster which claimed the entireaverted the national disaster which claimed the entire
national team.national team.
Who are we talking about? Which tragic incident isWho are we talking about? Which tragic incident is
referred above?referred above?
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89. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Kalusha Bwalya & the 1993 Zambian nationalKalusha Bwalya & the 1993 Zambian national
football team air-disasterfootball team air-disaster 25
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90. It is considered to be the world’s most successfulIt is considered to be the world’s most successful
football club considering the ratio between years of itsfootball club considering the ratio between years of its
existence and domestic titles. existence and domestic titles.
In 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make theIn 2014, as part of the plan to reduce debt and make the
club’s finances more transparent, it became the firstclub’s finances more transparent, it became the first
club from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded byclub from Eastern Europe to be publicly traded by
listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.listing itself on the country’s stock exchange.
It had its roots in the army and a part of the name alsoIt had its roots in the army and a part of the name also
suggest that, but now it is owned privately.suggest that, but now it is owned privately.
Which club?Which club?
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91. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
PFC CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria (ProfessionalPFC CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria (Professional
Football Club Central Sports Club of the Army)Football Club Central Sports Club of the Army) 26
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92. This international award in football is only given toThis international award in football is only given to
active players of at least 28 years of age, and can onlyactive players of at least 28 years of age, and can only
be won once. The winner of this award leaves abe won once. The winner of this award leaves a
permanent mould of his footprints on ‘Thepermanent mould of his footprints on ‘The
Champions Promenade’, on the seafront of theChampions Promenade’, on the seafront of the
Principality of Monaco.Principality of Monaco.
Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio,Famous awardees include Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio,
Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Piero etc.Iniesta, Ryan Giggs, Del Piero etc.
Which award are we talking about?Which award are we talking about?
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93. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Golden Foot AwardGolden Foot Award 27
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94. The Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) wasThe Euro Cup in 2000 (European Championship) was
the first instance when two countries co-hosted thethe first instance when two countries co-hosted the
tournament.tournament.
Which two countries?Which two countries?
(Clue - Both the host nations have a shared history)
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95. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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Belgium and NetherlandsBelgium and Netherlands 28
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96. Complete this exclusive list and also tell me what is thisComplete this exclusive list and also tell me what is this
list all about.list all about.
(Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed(Clue - The blank space was the person who was nicknamed
‘Peito de Aço’ which means steel chest in English)‘Peito de Aço’ which means steel chest in English)
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97. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
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98. Which famous club, originally started as a rowingWhich famous club, originally started as a rowing
club, was named when the founders got inspired byclub, was named when the founders got inspired by
the 4the 4thth
Centenary celebrations of the first successfulCentenary celebrations of the first successful
sail from Europe to India?sail from Europe to India?
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99. India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazil),Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama (Brazil),
or simply ‘Vasco da Gama Club’or simply ‘Vasco da Gama Club’ 30
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