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Elimination RoundElimination RoundResearched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda
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.
It all started on 4It all started on 4thth Mar, 1992. Since then it Mar, 1992. Since then it happened 4 more times, after pretty regular happened 4 more times, after pretty regular
intervals, precisely on 9intervals, precisely on 9thth Mar, 1996; Mar, 1996; 88thth Jun, 1999; 1 Jun, 1999; 1stst Mar, 2003 and 30 Mar, 2003 and 30thth Mar, 2011. Mar, 2011.
Few more hours will decide whether there will Few more hours will decide whether there will be any addition to this list or not. be any addition to this list or not.
What am I talking about? What am I talking about?
1
2 According to the According to the mythological stories, mythological stories,
what was Bheema what was Bheema looking for in the jungle looking for in the jungle when he met Hanuman when he met Hanuman
disguised as an old disguised as an old monkey? monkey?
3 This 2014 film, made on a budget of This 2014 film, made on a budget of $ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the $ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the
principal cast. It was filmed under the working principal cast. It was filmed under the working title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s
daughter Flora daughter Flora (vis).(vis).
Identify the Identify the superhit movie.superhit movie.
4
Who are the only father-son duo to winWho are the only father-son duo to winFilmfare RD Burman Award for New Filmfare RD Burman Award for New
Music Talent? Music Talent? (Son won in 2014)(Son won in 2014)
Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand? Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand? 5
6 The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national flag of both Chad and Romania, but which flag of both Chad and Romania, but which
country, one of the world’s smallest, uses the country, one of the world’s smallest, uses the same flag with addition of the coat of arms same flag with addition of the coat of arms
shown in the photograph?shown in the photograph?
A competition, organised by the then Nawab A competition, organised by the then Nawab of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning
entry involved 160 ingredients, including entry involved 160 ingredients, including sandalwood.sandalwood.
What was the winning entry? What was the winning entry?
7
Rajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj Rajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with the local electricity board, in connection with the local electricity board, in connection with
anti-social activity on a newly completed anti-social activity on a newly completed project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to
Agrasen Circle. Agrasen Circle.
What was the issue? What was the issue?
8
9 The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane
Company was the first mass-produced UAV in Company was the first mass-produced UAV in the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3, the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,
became the most widely used target aircraft became the most widely used target aircraft during WWII. during WWII.
Which employee of that company, then Which employee of that company, then working as an assembler at the Van Nuys working as an assembler at the Van Nuys
Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to be be ‘discovered’ ‘discovered’ by a photographer named by a photographer named
David Conover? David Conover?
10
Identify the singer of this melodious Bengali Identify the singer of this melodious Bengali number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore
Kumar no. – Kumar no. – link removedlink removed))
11
What was the most noteworthy contribution, What was the most noteworthy contribution, in the world of pop-culture, of this famous in the world of pop-culture, of this famous opera singer of the 1950-60’s? opera singer of the 1950-60’s? (link removed)(link removed)
12 Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-
author named Russell Edwards created a author named Russell Edwards created a sensation by claiming that the person, associated sensation by claiming that the person, associated with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He reached this conclusion after testing DNA from reached this conclusion after testing DNA from
a blood-stained shawl. a blood-stained shawl.
Which mysterious case did Edwards claim to Which mysterious case did Edwards claim to have solved?have solved?
(Vis of the book cover – next slide)(Vis of the book cover – next slide)
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13
What breed of dog will you find on the What breed of dog will you find on the logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?
14
Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in this Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in this 2014 bolly-song? (Song – Nonsence Ki Night2014 bolly-song? (Song – Nonsence Ki Night
15
The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger
Goodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson Goodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson Protestors.Protestors.
Who won?Who won?
16 With which well known character, from the With which well known character, from the
world of literature, would you associate these world of literature, would you associate these three actors?three actors?
17
These are all print ads of …….These are all print ads of …….
18
Associated with a very important period of Associated with a very important period of Independence Movement of India, this song Independence Movement of India, this song
was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been
presented in three 2013-bollywood movies, presented in three 2013-bollywood movies, albeit in different ways. albeit in different ways.
Which song is being talked about?Which song is being talked about?(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)
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19
Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to
cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian and British politicians, including Jawaharlal and British politicians, including Jawaharlal
Nehru and Lord Mountbatten. Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.
Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like biz-entity’ has now become a reality.biz-entity’ has now become a reality.
20 For which ghastly For which ghastly
incident of recent times, incident of recent times, this well-known character this well-known character
(vis) (vis) came into news?came into news?
21 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee
has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with
assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.
The company name is actually coined after fusing The company name is actually coined after fusing which two words, reflecting the functioning of the which two words, reflecting the functioning of the
company?company?
22
Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?
23 Whom do you get from the clues?Whom do you get from the clues?
The connecting link between these two noted The connecting link between these two noted Indians is also associated with the world of sports, Indians is also associated with the world of sports, a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors. a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.
Identify that connecting linkIdentify that connecting link..
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25
Good old days…..this superhit song from a Good old days…..this superhit song from a ‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which ‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which
yesteryears’ song?yesteryears’ song?
26
If we consider chronological progression, the If we consider chronological progression, the top spot was once held by top spot was once held by No. 5No. 5. . The Card The Card
Players Players got the top billing on April, 2011. But got the top billing on April, 2011. But recently, recently, The Card Players The Card Players was dethroned by was dethroned by
whom/what?whom/what?
27
Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on
1414thth of Feb, to counter the of Feb, to counter the ‘menace of ‘menace of Valentine’s Day’. Valentine’s Day’.
Which highly controversial person has Which highly controversial person has originally proposed this idea originally proposed this idea
around two years ago?around two years ago?
28 Carnegie Mellon University successfully Carnegie Mellon University successfully
implemented the first prototype of this implemented the first prototype of this application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993. application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.
But the term through which it is known But the term through which it is known worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999 worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999
by a brand-consulting firm called by a brand-consulting firm called Inter Brand Corporation. Inter Brand Corporation.
Which very-much-in-news application is being Which very-much-in-news application is being talked about?talked about?
29
Brazil, the largest country in South America, Brazil, the largest country in South America, borders all other South American borders all other South American
countries except two.countries except two.
Name both the countries. Name both the countries.
30
It’s a parody of ……..It’s a parody of ……..
It all started on 4It all started on 4thth Mar, 1992. Since then it Mar, 1992. Since then it happened 4 more times, after pretty regular happened 4 more times, after pretty regular
intervals, precisely on 9intervals, precisely on 9thth Mar, 1996; Mar, 1996; 88thth Jun, 1999; 1 Jun, 1999; 1stst Mar, 2003 and 30 Mar, 2003 and 30thth Mar, 2011. Mar, 2011.
Few more hours will decide whether there will Few more hours will decide whether there will be any addition to this list or not. be any addition to this list or not.
What am I talking about? What am I talking about?
1
1India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cups cricket World Cups
2 According to the According to the mythological stories, mythological stories,
what was Bheema what was Bheema looking for in the jungle looking for in the jungle when he met Hanuman when he met Hanuman
disguised as an old disguised as an old monkey? monkey?
2 Brahma KamalBrahma Kamal
3 This 2014 film, made on a budget of This 2014 film, made on a budget of $ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the $ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the
principal cast. It was filmed under the working principal cast. It was filmed under the working title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s
daughter Flora daughter Flora (vis).(vis).
Identify the Identify the superhit movie.superhit movie.
3 InterstellarInterstellar
4
Who are the only father-son duo to winWho are the only father-son duo to winFilmfare RD Burman Award for New Filmfare RD Burman Award for New
Music Talent? Music Talent? (Son won in 2014)(Son won in 2014)
4 Shankar & Siddharth MahadevanShankar & Siddharth Mahadevan
Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand? Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand? 5
YorickYorick5
6 The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national flag of both Chad and Romania, but which flag of both Chad and Romania, but which
country, one of the world’s smallest, uses the country, one of the world’s smallest, uses the same flag with addition of the coat of arms same flag with addition of the coat of arms
shown in the photograph?shown in the photograph?
6 AndorraAndorra
A competition, organised by the then Nawab A competition, organised by the then Nawab of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning
entry involved 160 ingredients, including entry involved 160 ingredients, including sandalwood.sandalwood.
What was the winning entry? What was the winning entry?
7
7 Tunday KebabTunday Kebab
Rajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj Rajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with the local electricity board, in connection with the local electricity board, in connection with
anti-social activity on a newly completed anti-social activity on a newly completed project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to
Agrasen Circle. Agrasen Circle.
What was the issue? What was the issue?
8
8He wrote He wrote Nathuram Nathuram
Godse's name at Godse's name at the newly the newly
constructed constructed flyover in flyover in
Alwar town.Alwar town.
9 The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane The model OQ-2 by the Radioplane
Company was the first mass-produced UAV in Company was the first mass-produced UAV in the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3, the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,
became the most widely used target aircraft became the most widely used target aircraft during WWII. during WWII.
Which employee of that company, then Which employee of that company, then working as an assembler at the Van Nuys working as an assembler at the Van Nuys
Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to be be ‘discovered’ ‘discovered’ by a photographer named by a photographer named
David Conover? David Conover?
9 Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe
10
Identify the singer of this melodious Bengali Identify the singer of this melodious Bengali number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore
Kumar no. – Kumar no. – link removedlink removed))
Sanjay ManjrekarSanjay Manjrekar10
11
What was the most noteworthy contribution, What was the most noteworthy contribution, in the world of pop-culture, of this famous in the world of pop-culture, of this famous opera singer of the 1950-60’s? opera singer of the 1950-60’s? (link removed)(link removed)
Bianca Castafiore was modelled after Bianca Castafiore was modelled after Maria CallasMaria Callas
11
12 Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-
author named Russell Edwards created a author named Russell Edwards created a sensation by claiming that the person, associated sensation by claiming that the person, associated with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He reached this conclusion after testing DNA from reached this conclusion after testing DNA from
a blood-stained shawl. a blood-stained shawl.
Which mysterious case did Edwards claim to Which mysterious case did Edwards claim to have solved?have solved?
(Vis of the book cover – next slide)(Vis of the book cover – next slide)
12
Jack The RipperJack The Ripper12
13
What breed of dog will you find on the What breed of dog will you find on the logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?
Basset HoundBasset Hound13
14
Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in this Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in this 2014 bolly-song? 2014 bolly-song? (link removed)(link removed)
Farah KhanFarah Khan14
15
The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger
Goodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson Goodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson Protestors.Protestors.
Who won?Who won?
The Ebola FightersThe Ebola Fighters15
16 With which well known character, from the With which well known character, from the
world of literature, would you associate these world of literature, would you associate these three actors?three actors?
Maghanlal MeghrajMaghanlal Meghraj16
17
These are all print ads of …….These are all print ads of …….
Penguin Audio BooksPenguin Audio Books17
18
Associated with a very important period of Associated with a very important period of Independence Movement of India, this song Independence Movement of India, this song
was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been
presented in three 2013-bollywood movies, presented in three 2013-bollywood movies, albeit in different ways. albeit in different ways.
What song is being talked about?What song is being talked about?(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)
18
‘‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’18
19
Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to
cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian and British politicians, including Jawaharlal and British politicians, including Jawaharlal
Nehru and Lord Mountbatten. Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.
Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like biz-entity’ has now became a reality.biz-entity’ has now became a reality.
Jawed HabibJawed Habib19
20 For which ghastly For which ghastly
incident of recent times, incident of recent times, this well-known character this well-known character
(vis) came into news?(vis) came into news?
Charlie Hedbo AttackCharlie Hedbo Attack20
21 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee
has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with
assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.
The company name is actually coined after fusing The company name is actually coined after fusing which two words, reflecting the functioning of the which two words, reflecting the functioning of the
company?company?
Braille & LegoBraille & Lego21
22
Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?
Steven FinnSteven Finn22
23 Whom do you get from the clues?Whom do you get from the clues?
Kiran BediKiran Bedi23
The connecting link between these two noted The connecting link between these two noted Indians is also associated with the world of sports, Indians is also associated with the world of sports, a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors. a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.
Identify that connecting linkIdentify that connecting link..
24
2020202024
25
Good old days…..this superhit song from a Good old days…..this superhit song from a ‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which ‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which
yesteryears’ song?yesteryears’ song?
25
26
If we consider chronological progression, the If we consider chronological progression, the top spot was once held by top spot was once held by No. 5No. 5. . The Card The Card
Players Players got the top billing on April, 2011. But got the top billing on April, 2011. But recently, recently, The Card Players The Card Players was dethroned by was dethroned by
whom/what?whom/what?
When Will You Marry? by GauguinWhen Will You Marry? by Gauguin26
27
Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on
1414thth of Feb, to counter the of Feb, to counter the ‘menace of ‘menace of Valentine’s Day’. Valentine’s Day’.
Which highly controversial person has Which highly controversial person has originally proposed this idea originally proposed this idea
around two years ago?around two years ago?
Asaram BapuAsaram Bapu27
28 Carnegie Mellon University successfully Carnegie Mellon University successfully
implemented the first prototype of this implemented the first prototype of this application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993. application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.
But the term through which it is known But the term through which it is known worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999 worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999
by a brand-consulting firm called by a brand-consulting firm called Inter Brand Corporation. Inter Brand Corporation.
Which very-much-in-news application is being Which very-much-in-news application is being talked about?talked about?
Wi FiWi Fi28
29
Brazil, the largest country in South America, Brazil, the largest country in South America, borders all other South American borders all other South American
countries except two.countries except two.
Name both the countries. Name both the countries.
Ecuador & ChileEcuador & Chile29
30
It’s a parody of ……..It’s a parody of ……..
Fifty Shades of GreyFifty Shades of Grey30
