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Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda
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.
Find the connection.Find the connection.
1.1.
‘‘Who’ is said to be the inspiration Who’ is said to be the inspiration behind the design of the upcoming behind the design of the upcoming
Spacesuit?Spacesuit?
2.2.
This is the coat This is the coat of arms of of arms of
which city in which city in the French the French
Riviera?Riviera?
3.3.
With much fanfare, who has been With much fanfare, who has been roped as the brand ambassador of roped as the brand ambassador of
the Boby Chemmanur the Boby Chemmanur International Group from Trichur, International Group from Trichur,
Kerala? Kerala?
4.4.
In this group of 72 luminaries, some of In this group of 72 luminaries, some of the noted ones are -- Pierre-Simon the noted ones are -- Pierre-Simon
Laplace (astronomer & mathematician), Laplace (astronomer & mathematician), Antoine Lavoisier (chemist), Paul Broca Antoine Lavoisier (chemist), Paul Broca (anthropologist) & Charles-Augustin de (anthropologist) & Charles-Augustin de
Coulomb (physicist). But none of the Coulomb (physicist). But none of the fairer sex is part of this ‘highly placed’ fairer sex is part of this ‘highly placed’
group. group.
Where would you find them all Where would you find them all together?together?
5.5.
For this song, Kishore Kumar won a For this song, Kishore Kumar won a Filmfare nomination in the Best Male Filmfare nomination in the Best Male
Singer category in 1976. Singer category in 1976.
Identify the movie.Identify the movie.
6.6.
The Italian word for ‘The Italian word for ‘Scratched Scratched DrawingsDrawings’ is pretty much ’ is pretty much
commonly used in English. It gets commonly used in English. It gets a new lease of life, especially in a new lease of life, especially in
India, during the time of elections.India, during the time of elections.
What is it?What is it?
7.7.
Which recent movie is being referred to Which recent movie is being referred to here?here?
8.8.
An associate An associate member of the member of the ICC since 1995, ICC since 1995, this team is the this team is the
current current European T20 European T20
Champions Champions Division One.Division One.
Which country Which country is this? is this?
9.9.
Identify this Oscar, Emmy and Golden Identify this Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner who was once charged Globe winner who was once charged
with kicking a police officer.with kicking a police officer.
10.10.
The Good, The Bad And The RidiculousThe Good, The Bad And The Ridiculous, , published by Rupa in 2013 featured published by Rupa in 2013 featured newsmakers like Jawaharlal Nehru, newsmakers like Jawaharlal Nehru,
Krishna Menon, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Krishna Menon, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Amrita Sher-Gil, Begum Para, Gandhi, Amrita Sher-Gil, Begum Para, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jarnail Singh Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jarnail Singh
Bhindranwale, and Phoolan Devi. Bhindranwale, and Phoolan Devi.
It was the last work of which prolific It was the last work of which prolific writer? writer?
11.11.
Print ads of ……… Print ads of ………
12.12.
Complete this quote by the Complete this quote by the legendary athlete Emile Jatopek : legendary athlete Emile Jatopek :
“If you want to run, then run a “If you want to run, then run a mile. If you want to experience mile. If you want to experience
another life, run a ……….”.another life, run a ……….”.
13.13.
This is the flag of which Indian This is the flag of which Indian poitical party? It is the ruling poitical party? It is the ruling
party of a state. party of a state.
14.14.
In the late 1970s, who was the In the late 1970s, who was the most famous graduate of Public most famous graduate of Public Administration and Economics Administration and Economics
from King Abdul Aziz University in from King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah?Jeddah?
15.15.
A song from a recent movie. A song from a recent movie. Identify the Identify the
singer.singer.
16.16.
In 1964, Murray Gell Mann adopted a In 1964, Murray Gell Mann adopted a fancy term from James Joyce’s novel fancy term from James Joyce’s novel
Finnegans Wake to denote something Finnegans Wake to denote something which is considered to be among the which is considered to be among the fundamental constituents of matter. fundamental constituents of matter.
Which term is being referred to?Which term is being referred to?
17.17.
Which Nobel laureate was Which Nobel laureate was associated with these symbols?associated with these symbols?
18.18.
What is this very similar looking What is this very similar looking puzzle to Rubik’s Cube, called? puzzle to Rubik’s Cube, called?
19.19.
Ulugh Beg, a noted mathematician Ulugh Beg, a noted mathematician who constructed trigonometric who constructed trigonometric
tables accurate to 8 decimal places tables accurate to 8 decimal places was buried in a mausoleum called was buried in a mausoleum called Gur-e-Amir, along with his father Gur-e-Amir, along with his father
and grandfather. and grandfather.
Who was Ulugh Beg’s Who was Ulugh Beg’s grandfather?grandfather?
(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
20.20.
20.20.
It is the logo of ……It is the logo of ……
21.21.
Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’ is named Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’ is named after the radio call name of after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in literally means a seagull in
Russian, Bulgarian and several Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. other Slavic languages.
Whose radio call name was Whose radio call name was Chaika?Chaika?
22.22.
What are this type of shirts called?What are this type of shirts called?
23.23.
Miguel Ángel Oyarbide, known Miguel Ángel Oyarbide, known as Periko, has played mainly for Real as Periko, has played mainly for Real Sociedad (5 years) and Barcelona (3), Sociedad (5 years) and Barcelona (3), amassing La Liga totals of 273 games amassing La Liga totals of 273 games
and 42 goals over the course of 10 and 42 goals over the course of 10 seasons.seasons.
He also represented Spain at the 1982 He also represented Spain at the 1982 World Cup.World Cup.
Name his son who has, till date, won Name his son who has, till date, won the Euro 2008, the Euro 2012 and the Euro 2008, the Euro 2012 and
the 2010 World Cup. the 2010 World Cup.
24.24.
As illustrated by R.K As illustrated by R.K Laxman, this character Laxman, this character portrayed by Farooque portrayed by Farooque Sheikh appeared in an Sheikh appeared in an Indian adaptation of a Indian adaptation of a hugely popular British hugely popular British
sitcom. sitcom.
Name the British Name the British comedy.comedy.
25.25.
X’s father Mohini Mohan Borthakur is a X’s father Mohini Mohan Borthakur is a well known lyricist, poet and a well known lyricist, poet and a
magistrate. X’s mother Ily was a dancer, magistrate. X’s mother Ily was a dancer, actress and singer. X’s younger sister actress and singer. X’s younger sister Jongki was a well-known singer and Jongki was a well-known singer and actress who died in a car accident in actress who died in a car accident in
2002. Other sister Palme is a 2002. Other sister Palme is a Bharatanatyam dancer. X himself is Bharatanatyam dancer. X himself is
renowned as an actor, lyricist, renowned as an actor, lyricist, composer, singer, director and poet.composer, singer, director and poet.
How do we know X better? How do we know X better?
26.26.
Find the connection.Find the connection.
1.1.
Alan TuringAlan Turing
‘‘Who’ is said to be the inspiration Who’ is said to be the inspiration behind the design of the upcoming behind the design of the upcoming
Spacesuit?Spacesuit?
2.2.
Buzz LightyearBuzz Lightyear
This is the coat This is the coat of arms of of arms of
which city in which city in the French the French
Riviera?Riviera?
3.3.
CannesCannes
With much fanfare, who has been With much fanfare, who has been roped as the brand ambassador of roped as the brand ambassador of
the Boby Chemmanur the Boby Chemmanur International Group from Trichur, International Group from Trichur,
Kerala? Kerala?
4.4.
Diego MaradonaDiego Maradona
In this group of 72 luminaries, some of In this group of 72 luminaries, some of the noted ones are -- Pierre-Simon the noted ones are -- Pierre-Simon
Laplace (astronomer & mathematician), Laplace (astronomer & mathematician), Antoine Lavoisier (chemist), Paul Broca Antoine Lavoisier (chemist), Paul Broca (anthropologist) & Charles-Augustin de (anthropologist) & Charles-Augustin de
Coulomb (physicist). But none of the Coulomb (physicist). But none of the fairer sex is part of this ‘highly placed’ fairer sex is part of this ‘highly placed’
group. group.
Where would you find them all Where would you find them all together?together?
5.5.
EinsteinEinstein
For this song, Kishore Kumar won a For this song, Kishore Kumar won a Filmfare nomination in the Best Male Filmfare nomination in the Best Male
Singer category in 1976. Singer category in 1976.
Identify the movie.Identify the movie.
6.6.
FaraarFaraar
The Italian word for ‘The Italian word for ‘Scratched Scratched DrawingsDrawings’ is pretty much ’ is pretty much
commonly used in English. It gets commonly used in English. It gets a new lease of life, especially in a new lease of life, especially in
India, during the time of elections.India, during the time of elections.
What is it?What is it?
7.7.
GraffitiGraffiti
Which recent movie is being referred to Which recent movie is being referred to here?here?
8.8.
HighwayHighway
An associate An associate member of the member of the ICC since 1995, ICC since 1995, this team is the this team is the
current current European T20 European T20
Champions Champions Division One.Division One.
Which country Which country is this? is this?
9.9.
ItalyItaly
Identify this Oscar, Emmy and Golden Identify this Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner who was once charged Globe winner who was once charged
with kicking a police officer.with kicking a police officer.
10.10.
Jane FondaJane Fonda
The Good, The Bad And The RidiculousThe Good, The Bad And The Ridiculous, , published by Rupa in 2013 featured published by Rupa in 2013 featured newsmakers like Jawaharlal Nehru, newsmakers like Jawaharlal Nehru,
Krishna Menon, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Krishna Menon, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Amrita Sher-Gil, Begum Para, Gandhi, Amrita Sher-Gil, Begum Para, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jarnail Singh Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jarnail Singh
Bhindranwale, and Phoolan Devi. Bhindranwale, and Phoolan Devi.
It was the last work of which prolific It was the last work of which prolific writer? writer?
11.11.
Khuswant SinghKhuswant Singh
Print ads of ……… Print ads of ………
12.12.
Land RoverLand Rover
Complete this quote by the Complete this quote by the legendary athlete Emile Jatopek : legendary athlete Emile Jatopek :
“If you want to run, then run a “If you want to run, then run a mile. If you want to experience mile. If you want to experience
another life, run a ……….”.another life, run a ……….”.
13.13.
MarathonMarathon
This is the flag of which Indian This is the flag of which Indian poitical party? It is the ruling poitical party? It is the ruling
party of a state. party of a state.
14.14.
National National ConferenceConference
In the late 1970s, who was the In the late 1970s, who was the most famous graduate of Public most famous graduate of Public Administration and Economics Administration and Economics
from King Abdul Aziz University in from King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah?Jeddah?
15.15.
Osama Bin LadenOsama Bin Laden
A song from a recent movie. A song from a recent movie. Identify the Identify the
singer.singer.
16.16.
PaponPapon
In 1964, Murray Gell Mann adopted a In 1964, Murray Gell Mann adopted a fancy term from James Joyce’s novel fancy term from James Joyce’s novel
Finnegans Wake to denote something Finnegans Wake to denote something which is considered to be among the which is considered to be among the fundamental constituents of matter. fundamental constituents of matter.
Which term is being referred to?Which term is being referred to?
17.17.
QuarkQuark
Which Nobel laureate was Which Nobel laureate was associated with these symbols?associated with these symbols?
18.18.
Rudyard KiplingRudyard Kipling
What is this very similar looking What is this very similar looking puzzle to Rubik’s Cube, called? puzzle to Rubik’s Cube, called?
19.19.
Square OneSquare One
Ulugh Beg, a noted mathematician Ulugh Beg, a noted mathematician who constructed trigonometric who constructed trigonometric
tables accurate to 8 decimal places tables accurate to 8 decimal places was buried in a mausoleum called was buried in a mausoleum called Gur-e-Amir, along with his father Gur-e-Amir, along with his father
and grandfather. and grandfather.
Who was Ulugh Beg’s Who was Ulugh Beg’s grandfather?grandfather?
(Vis – next slide)(Vis – next slide)
20.20.
20.20.
TamerlaneTamerlane
It is the logo of ……It is the logo of ……
21.21.
UGCUGC
Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’ is named Asteroid ‘1671 Chaika’ is named after the radio call name of after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in literally means a seagull in
Russian, Bulgarian and several Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. other Slavic languages.
Whose radio call name was Whose radio call name was Chaika?Chaika?
22.22.
Valentina Valentina TereshkovaTereshkova
What are this type of shirts called?What are this type of shirts called?
23.23.
Winchester Winchester ShirtsShirts
Miguel Ángel Oyarbide, known Miguel Ángel Oyarbide, known as Periko, has played mainly for Real as Periko, has played mainly for Real Sociedad (5 years) and Barcelona (3), Sociedad (5 years) and Barcelona (3), amassing La Liga totals of 273 games amassing La Liga totals of 273 games
and 42 goals over the course of 10 and 42 goals over the course of 10 seasons.seasons.
He also represented Spain at the 1982 He also represented Spain at the 1982 World Cup.World Cup.
Name his son who has, till date, won Name his son who has, till date, won the Euro 2008, the Euro 2012 and the Euro 2008, the Euro 2012 and
the 2010 World Cup. the 2010 World Cup.
24.24.
Xabi AlonsoXabi Alonso
As illustrated by R.K As illustrated by R.K Laxman, this character Laxman, this character portrayed by Farooque portrayed by Farooque Sheikh appeared in an Sheikh appeared in an Indian adaptation of a Indian adaptation of a hugely popular British hugely popular British
sitcom. sitcom.
Name the British Name the British comedy.comedy.
25.25.
Yes MinisterYes Minister
X’s father Mohini Mohan Borthakur is a X’s father Mohini Mohan Borthakur is a well known lyricist, poet and a well known lyricist, poet and a
magistrate. X’s mother Ily was a dancer, magistrate. X’s mother Ily was a dancer, actress and singer. X’s younger sister actress and singer. X’s younger sister Jongki was a well-known singer and Jongki was a well-known singer and actress who died in a car accident in actress who died in a car accident in
2002. Other sister Palme is a 2002. Other sister Palme is a Bharatanatyam dancer. X himself is Bharatanatyam dancer. X himself is
renowned as an actor, lyricist, renowned as an actor, lyricist, composer, singer, director and poet.composer, singer, director and poet.
How do we know X better? How do we know X better?
26.26.
Zubeen GargZubeen Garg
