Elimination Round

Research, Presentation & Conduction by : SOMNATH CHANDA

Rules * 26 questions, following A-Z format.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (all the vowels, i.e – A, E, I, O & U) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

Scholars say that Scholars say that The Canterbury The Canterbury TalesTales (1392) by Geoffrey  (1392) by Geoffrey

Chaucer Chaucer mentioned it for the first timementioned it for the first time. . Some historians say that the Some historians say that the Roman Roman

festival of Hilaria festival of Hilaria started it. Others say started it. Others say that the that the week-long New-Year’s Day week-long New-Year’s Day

celebrationcelebration starting from March-end in starting from March-end in most of the European cities during the most of the European cities during the Middle Ages, was the reason behind it’s Middle Ages, was the reason behind it’s

supposed origin. supposed origin. WhatWhat is being talked about? is being talked about?

A

During the fag end of the 16During the fag end of the 16thth century, a century, a religious conversion-movement religious conversion-movement started in started in this this port cityport city. With time, the population . With time, the population

of that particular religion increased of that particular religion increased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Army Captain named Army Captain named Pedro Tavares Pedro Tavares

obtained the permission to obtained the permission to build build something something in that area which gained in that area which gained iconic status iconic status in the days to come. The in the days to come. The

original one was burnt down around 1632 original one was burnt down around 1632 and a newer one was built over the ruin and a newer one was built over the ruin

in 1660.in 1660.How do we How do we know the structure betterknow the structure better??

B

Once, the Once, the Maharaja of Cossimbazar - Maharaja of Cossimbazar - Manindrachandra Nandi Manindrachandra Nandi ordered the ordered the royal chef, Patal Ustad, to make an royal chef, Patal Ustad, to make an

unique sweet-dishunique sweet-dish. After some thought, . After some thought, he came up with the dish, which he came up with the dish, which

immediately caught the fancy of the immediately caught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it also became a locals. In the later years, it also became a

part of the part of the bengali phrasebengali phrase, meaning , meaning ‘getting astonished’‘getting astonished’..

Which is that sweet dish?Which is that sweet dish?

C

As per research As per research scholars, this scholars, this

gentleman got his gentleman got his popular nickname popular nickname

from the fact that he from the fact that he used to used to practicepractice a lot a lot

under the under the moonlit moonlit skysky..

Who was he?Who was he?(Clue – The nickname (Clue – The nickname ultimately became a ultimately became a

part of his name)part of his name)

D

Very much part of the Very much part of the culture of Bengal culture of Bengal and also synonymous to a and also synonymous to a particular particular

group of peoplegroup of people, this is also known as , this is also known as GopichandGopichand or or GopijantraGopijantra..

What is being talked about? What is being talked about? 

E

Identify the Identify the lead vocalistlead vocalist..

F

Reminiscent of a Reminiscent of a horrific incident horrific incident which which took place more than took place more than 40 years ago40 years ago, this , this

particular particular ‘artefact’ ‘artefact’ featured in this featured in this Instagram post Instagram post (vis) (vis) by hollywood actor by hollywood actor

Patrick J. Adams, became Patrick J. Adams, became hugely popular hugely popular in this part of the world for a completely in this part of the world for a completely

different reason. In fact, it has been different reason. In fact, it has been given a nickname - given a nickname - ____ Plane ____ Plane because of because of

that that popular connectionpopular connection..Just, Just, fill in fill in the blank.the blank.

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G

G

Hailing from a Hailing from a poor agricultural family poor agricultural family in in Betadur village, his parents and three Betadur village, his parents and three

brothers learnt to live with whatever they brothers learnt to live with whatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days

of of struggle during his childhood years struggle during his childhood years didn’t deter him to chase didn’t deter him to chase his dream of his dream of serving the nationserving the nation. After being rejected . After being rejected

eight times, he got eight times, he got ninth-time-luckyninth-time-lucky in the selection trial. in the selection trial.

Identify this Identify this braveheartbraveheart who was named who was named after after one of the most popular figures of one of the most popular figures of

Indian mythologyIndian mythology..

H

18 year old 18 year old SulaimanSulaiman is is taking babysteps into the taking babysteps into the

world of politics by helping world of politics by helping his ‘mama’ - Zac Goldsmithhis ‘mama’ - Zac Goldsmith who is running for who is running for London London Mayor Mayor as the Conservative as the Conservative

candidate.candidate.Identify his Identify his fatherfather who is who is presently a presently a much more much more

familiar name familiar name in the world in the world of politics.of politics.

I

Where would you find these Where would you find these highly highly scientific instrumentsscientific instruments – Samrat Yantra, – Samrat Yantra,

Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?(I am not looking for a particular city, but a (I am not looking for a particular city, but a

complex or an area)complex or an area)

J

Originally titled Originally titled ‘Amma’‘Amma’, this hugely , this hugely popular venture was popular venture was

also dubbed in also dubbed in Sinhalese (titled Sinhalese (titled Maha Maha GedaraGedara,, meaning ‘Big meaning ‘Big

House’) and Dari House’) and Dari languages for the languages for the

international international audiences. audiences.

WhichWhich popular venture, popular venture, whose name sounds whose name sounds pretty similar to this pretty similar to this Sanjay Khan starrer Sanjay Khan starrer family drama of the family drama of the 1970s 1970s (vis)(vis), is this? , is this?

K

This is the model of an This is the model of an architectural architectural marvel marvel thatthat has been given recognition has been given recognition

in the in the 19941994 edition of edition of Encyclopaedia Encyclopaedia BritannicaBritannica, , ‘as an outstanding ‘as an outstanding

achievement of the time’achievement of the time’. . WhatWhat is it? is it?

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L

L

What do you get from this What do you get from this chronological chronological progressionprogression??

M

b XV

Former wife of Naresh Mishra Former wife of Naresh Mishra had a very had a very brief but pretty brief but pretty eventful career in eventful career in

modellingmodelling. The aspiring actress had done . The aspiring actress had done several modelling assignments. Some of several modelling assignments. Some of

them were for them were for VaporexVaporex, , Binaca Binaca toothpastetoothpaste, , Benzer dress materialsBenzer dress materials, , Besto Besto detergent powder detergent powder & Sur Sangam Stores, & Sur Sangam Stores,

Ghatkopar.Ghatkopar.Who? Who?

N

Broadcasted on the Broadcasted on the HalloweenHalloween, 1938, the , 1938, the news bulletin news bulletin caused caused widespread uproarwidespread uproar. . Hitler later labelled it as the ‘Hitler later labelled it as the ‘evidence of evidence of decadence and the corrupt condition of decadence and the corrupt condition of

democracydemocracy’. Though his infamous ’. Though his infamous episode caused X to episode caused X to lose longtime fanslose longtime fans, it , it garnered X a new and larger fan base, as garnered X a new and larger fan base, as

well as well as critical acclaim critical acclaim and and lucrative lucrative professional contracts professional contracts in his profession. in his profession.

WhoWho was X?    was X?   

O

Which Which Barisal-bornBarisal-born poet-lyricist-social poet-lyricist-social activistactivist wrote, composed and also  wrote, composed and also sang sang the original version the original version of this iconic song?of this iconic song?

P

Whose Whose love affair love affair with the with the world of world of entertainment entertainment started during his started during his

internshipinternship yearsyears at the at the establishmentestablishment, , shown in this map? shown in this map?

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Q

Q

In an effort to In an effort to promote maths to kids promote maths to kids who who might be watching the game, the might be watching the game, the

national team recently replaced the national team recently replaced the numbers on their shirts with formulas. numbers on their shirts with formulas.

So, So, 6 becomes 2x3 6 becomes 2x3 and and 23 becomes 46÷2 23 becomes 46÷2 and so on.and so on.

Which team is this?Which team is this?

R

Soumen ChakiSoumen Chaki, a sports-fanatic, along , a sports-fanatic, along with with Subir Dey Subir Dey had taken an initiative had taken an initiative

and planned the whole process. Basically and planned the whole process. Basically an western conceptan western concept, their , their creationscreations, more , more

than than 10,00010,000 in number, made their in number, made their stunning stunning debut on March 11, 2016debut on March 11, 2016..

WhomWhom did they try to pay their respect did they try to pay their respect with their creations? with their creations?

S

Though nothing much is known about Though nothing much is known about the royal lady the royal lady Gauhar Ara BegumGauhar Ara Begum, she , she

was said to be was said to be indirectly responsibleindirectly responsible for for the construction of a the construction of a noted landmark noted landmark

whose construction-cost would roughly whose construction-cost would roughly be around 52.8 billion rupees in be around 52.8 billion rupees in

monetary values in 2015.monetary values in 2015.WhichWhich landmark is that? landmark is that?

T

Identify this Identify this ladylady featured in this featured in this

hindu-mythhindu-myth based based digital art panel digital art panel

depicting the depicting the aftermathaftermath of a of a

bitter altercation bitter altercation between a father-between a father-

son duoson duo..

U

  Translating to the Translating to the ‘City of Victory’‘City of Victory’, this , this area was ruled by area was ruled by

different different Hindu emperors of KalingaHindu emperors of Kalinga. . Interestingly, the history of this area is Interestingly, the history of this area is

linked with the history of linked with the history of LondonLondon, , specifically the movement to provide specifically the movement to provide drinking fountainsdrinking fountains. But, the sports . But, the sports

fanatics know this city for fanatics know this city for an individualan individual who, till date, is the who, till date, is the only Indian to get only Indian to get

the Knighthood in his fieldthe Knighthood in his field..Which area is this?   Which area is this?  

V

Which Which mode of dismissalmode of dismissal, pretty , pretty rarerare in in any form of cricket, has been mentioned any form of cricket, has been mentioned

in the next dialogue?in the next dialogue?

W

The company, known as The company, known as Shan Chuan Shan Chuan in in China, was established in 2011 with the China, was established in 2011 with the vision to provide vision to provide better connectivity better connectivity to to the world. In 2013, it got it’s the world. In 2013, it got it’s present present

namename, which truly reflect their , which truly reflect their mode of mode of operationoperation. .

Which start-up, Which start-up, founded by two Indians founded by two Indians along with Sahil Blochla, is this? along with Sahil Blochla, is this?

X

This This Indian geographical entity Indian geographical entity was was referred to as ‘referred to as ‘LoamesLoames’ by the Ancient ’ by the Ancient

Greeks. The Romans used to mention it Greeks. The Romans used to mention it as ‘as ‘JomanesJomanes’. ’.

Name this Name this ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother brother who has come into news in the who has come into news in the

recent past.recent past.

Y

Bateleur Eagle Bateleur Eagle (A) or a variety of (A) or a variety of Fish Fish Eagle Eagle (B) are said to be the origin of the (B) are said to be the origin of the

‘_____ Bird’‘_____ Bird’, national emblem of _____. , national emblem of _____. Just fill in the blank with the name of Just fill in the blank with the name of a a country country where this avian species can be where this avian species can be

found on their found on their national flagnational flag, , national seal national seal and also on and also on their currencytheir currency..

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Z

Z

Scholars say that Scholars say that The Canterbury The Canterbury TalesTales (1392) by Geoffrey  (1392) by Geoffrey

Chaucer Chaucer mentioned it for the first timementioned it for the first time. . Some historians say that the Some historians say that the Roman Roman

festival of Hilaria festival of Hilaria started it. Others say started it. Others say that the that the week-long New-Year’s Day week-long New-Year’s Day

celebrationcelebration starting from March-end in starting from March-end in most of the European cities during the most of the European cities during the Middle Ages, was the reason behind it’s Middle Ages, was the reason behind it’s

supposed origin. supposed origin. WhatWhat is being talked about? is being talked about?

A

April Fool’s DayApril Fool’s Day

a

During the fag end of the 16During the fag end of the 16thth century, a century, a religious conversion-movement religious conversion-movement started in started in this this port cityport city. With time, the population . With time, the population

of that particular religion increased of that particular religion increased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Army Captain named Army Captain named Pedro Tavares Pedro Tavares

obtained the permission to obtained the permission to build build something something in that area which gained in that area which gained iconic status iconic status in the days to come. The in the days to come. The

original one was burnt down around 1632 original one was burnt down around 1632 and a newer one was built over the ruin and a newer one was built over the ruin

in 1660.in 1660.How do we How do we know the structure betterknow the structure better??

B

Bandel ChurchBandel Church

b

Once, the Once, the Maharaja of Cossimbazar - Maharaja of Cossimbazar - Manindrachandra Nandi Manindrachandra Nandi ordered the ordered the royal chef, Patal Ustad, to make an royal chef, Patal Ustad, to make an

unique sweet-dishunique sweet-dish. After some thought, . After some thought, he came up with the dish, which he came up with the dish, which

immediately caught the fancy of the immediately caught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it also became a locals. In the later years, it also became a

part of the part of the bengali phrasebengali phrase, meaning , meaning ‘getting astonished’‘getting astonished’..

Which is that sweet dish?Which is that sweet dish?

C

ChhanaboraChhanabora

c

As per research As per research scholars, this scholars, this

gentleman got his gentleman got his popular nickname popular nickname

from the fact that he from the fact that he used to used to practicepractice a lot a lot

under the under the moonlit moonlit skysky..

Who was he?Who was he?(Clue – The nickname (Clue – The nickname ultimately became a ultimately became a

part of his name)part of his name)

D

Dhyan ChandDhyan Chand

d

Very much part of the Very much part of the culture of Bengal culture of Bengal and also synonymous to a and also synonymous to a particular particular

group of peoplegroup of people, this is also known as , this is also known as GopichandGopichand or or GopijantraGopijantra..

What is being talked about? What is being talked about? 

E

EktaraEktara

e

Identify the Identify the lead vocalistlead vocalist..

F

Fawad KhanFawad Khan

f

Reminiscent of a Reminiscent of a horrific incident horrific incident which which took place more than took place more than 40 years ago40 years ago, this , this

particular particular ‘artefact’ ‘artefact’ featured in this featured in this Instagram post Instagram post (vis) (vis) by hollywood actor by hollywood actor

Patrick J. Adams, became Patrick J. Adams, became hugely popular hugely popular in this part of the world for a completely in this part of the world for a completely

different reason. In fact, it has been different reason. In fact, it has been given a nickname - given a nickname - ____ Plane ____ Plane because of because of

that that popular connectionpopular connection..Just, Just, fill in fill in the blank.the blank.

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

   

G

G

GeruaGerua

g

Hailing from a Hailing from a poor agricultural family poor agricultural family in in Betadur village, his parents and three Betadur village, his parents and three

brothers learnt to live with whatever they brothers learnt to live with whatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days

of of struggle during his childhood years struggle during his childhood years didn’t deter him to chase didn’t deter him to chase his dream of his dream of serving the nationserving the nation. After being rejected . After being rejected

eight times, he got eight times, he got ninth-time-luckyninth-time-lucky in the selection trial. in the selection trial.

Identify this Identify this braveheartbraveheart who was named who was named after after one of the most popular figures of one of the most popular figures of

Indian mythologyIndian mythology..

H

HanumanthappaHanumanthappa

h

18 year old 18 year old SulaimanSulaiman is is taking babysteps into the taking babysteps into the

world of politics by helping world of politics by helping his ‘mama’ - Zac Goldsmithhis ‘mama’ - Zac Goldsmith who is running for who is running for London London Mayor Mayor as the Conservative as the Conservative

candidate.candidate.Identify his Identify his fatherfather who is who is presently a presently a much more much more

familiar name familiar name in the world in the world of politics.of politics.

I

Imran KhanImran Khan

i

Where would you find these Where would you find these highly highly scientific instrumentsscientific instruments – Samrat Yantra, – Samrat Yantra,

Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?(I am not looking for a particular city, but a (I am not looking for a particular city, but a

complex or an area)complex or an area)

J

Jantar MantarJantar Mantar

j

Originally titled Originally titled ‘Amma’‘Amma’, this hugely , this hugely popular venture was popular venture was

also dubbed in also dubbed in Sinhalese (titled Sinhalese (titled Maha Maha GedaraGedara,, meaning ‘Big meaning ‘Big

House’) and Dari House’) and Dari languages for the languages for the

international international audiences. audiences.

WhichWhich popular venture, popular venture, whose name sounds whose name sounds pretty similar to this pretty similar to this Sanjay Khan starrer Sanjay Khan starrer family drama of the family drama of the 1970s 1970s (vis)(vis), is this? , is this?

K

KSBKBTKSBKBT

k

This is the model of an This is the model of an architectural architectural marvel marvel thatthat has been given recognition has been given recognition

in the in the 19941994 edition of edition of Encyclopaedia Encyclopaedia BritannicaBritannica, , ‘as an outstanding ‘as an outstanding

achievement of the time’achievement of the time’. . WhatWhat is it? is it?

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L

L

Lotus TempleLotus Temple

l

What do you get from this What do you get from this chronological chronological progressionprogression??

M

b XV

Mt. EverestMt. Everest

m

Former wife of Naresh Mishra Former wife of Naresh Mishra had a very had a very brief but pretty brief but pretty eventful career in eventful career in

modellingmodelling. The aspiring actress had done . The aspiring actress had done several modelling assignments. Some of several modelling assignments. Some of

them were for them were for VaporexVaporex, , Binaca Binaca toothpastetoothpaste, , Benzer dress materialsBenzer dress materials, , Besto Besto detergent powder detergent powder & Sur Sangam Stores, & Sur Sangam Stores,

Ghatkopar.Ghatkopar.Who? Who?

N

Neerja BhanotNeerja Bhanot

n

Broadcasted on the Broadcasted on the HalloweenHalloween, 1938, the , 1938, the news bulletin news bulletin caused caused widespread uproarwidespread uproar. . Hitler later labelled it as the ‘Hitler later labelled it as the ‘evidence of evidence of decadence and the corrupt condition of decadence and the corrupt condition of

democracydemocracy’. Though his infamous ’. Though his infamous episode caused X to episode caused X to lose longtime fanslose longtime fans, it , it garnered X a new and larger fan base, as garnered X a new and larger fan base, as

well as well as critical acclaim critical acclaim and and lucrative lucrative professional contracts professional contracts in his profession. in his profession.

WhoWho was X?    was X?   

O

Orson WellesOrson Welles

o

Which Which Barisal-bornBarisal-born poet-lyricist-social poet-lyricist-social activistactivist wrote, composed and also  wrote, composed and also sang sang the original version the original version of this iconic song?of this iconic song?

P

Pratul MukhopadhyayPratul Mukhopadhyay

p

Whose Whose love affair love affair with the with the world of world of entertainment entertainment started during his started during his

internshipinternship yearsyears at the at the establishmentestablishment, , shown in this map? shown in this map?

(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

Q

Q

Quentin TarantinoQuentin Tarantino

q

In an effort to In an effort to promote maths to kids promote maths to kids who who might be watching the game, the might be watching the game, the

national team recently replaced the national team recently replaced the numbers on their shirts with formulas. numbers on their shirts with formulas.

So, So, 6 becomes 2x3 6 becomes 2x3 and and 23 becomes 46÷2 23 becomes 46÷2 and so on.and so on.

Which team is this?Which team is this?

R

RomaniaRomania

r

Soumen ChakiSoumen Chaki, a sports-fanatic, along , a sports-fanatic, along with with Subir Dey Subir Dey had taken an initiative had taken an initiative

and planned the whole process. Basically and planned the whole process. Basically an western conceptan western concept, their , their creationscreations, more , more

than than 10,00010,000 in number, made their in number, made their stunning stunning debut on March 11, 2016debut on March 11, 2016..

WhomWhom did they try to pay their respect did they try to pay their respect with their creations? with their creations?

S

Sanjoy SenSanjoy Sen

s

Though nothing much is known about Though nothing much is known about the royal lady the royal lady Gauhar Ara BegumGauhar Ara Begum, she , she

was said to be was said to be indirectly responsibleindirectly responsible for for the construction of a the construction of a noted landmark noted landmark

whose construction-cost would roughly whose construction-cost would roughly be around 52.8 billion rupees in be around 52.8 billion rupees in

monetary values in 2015.monetary values in 2015.WhichWhich landmark is that? landmark is that?

T

Taj MahalTaj Mahal

t

Identify this Identify this ladylady featured in this featured in this

hindu-mythhindu-myth based based digital art panel digital art panel

depicting the depicting the aftermathaftermath of a of a

bitter altercation bitter altercation between a father-between a father-

son duoson duo..

U

Ulupi / UloopiUlupi / Uloopi

u

  Translating to the Translating to the ‘City of Victory’‘City of Victory’, this , this area was ruled by area was ruled by

different different Hindu emperors of KalingaHindu emperors of Kalinga. . Interestingly, the history of this area is Interestingly, the history of this area is

linked with the history of linked with the history of LondonLondon, , specifically the movement to provide specifically the movement to provide drinking fountainsdrinking fountains. But, the sports . But, the sports

fanatics know this city for fanatics know this city for an individualan individual who, till date, is the who, till date, is the only Indian to get only Indian to get

the Knighthood in his fieldthe Knighthood in his field..Which area is this?   Which area is this?  

V

VizianagramVizianagram

v

Which Which mode of dismissalmode of dismissal, pretty , pretty rarerare in in any form of cricket, has been mentioned any form of cricket, has been mentioned

in the next dialogue?in the next dialogue?

W

Wide Ball pe Hit WicketWide Ball pe Hit Wicket

w

The company, known as The company, known as Shan Chuan Shan Chuan in in China, was established in 2011 with the China, was established in 2011 with the vision to provide vision to provide better connectivity better connectivity to to the world. In 2013, it got it’s the world. In 2013, it got it’s present present

namename, which truly reflect their , which truly reflect their mode of mode of operationoperation. .

Which start-up, Which start-up, founded by two Indians founded by two Indians along with Sahil Blochla, is this? along with Sahil Blochla, is this?

X

XenderXender

x

This This Indian geographical entity Indian geographical entity was was referred to as ‘referred to as ‘LoamesLoames’ by the Ancient ’ by the Ancient

Greeks. The Romans used to mention it Greeks. The Romans used to mention it as ‘as ‘JomanesJomanes’. ’.

Name this Name this ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother brother who has come into news in the who has come into news in the

recent past.recent past.

Y

YamunaYamuna

y

Bateleur Eagle Bateleur Eagle (A) or a variety of (A) or a variety of Fish Fish Eagle Eagle (B) are said to be the origin of the (B) are said to be the origin of the

‘_____ Bird’‘_____ Bird’, national emblem of _____. , national emblem of _____. Just fill in the blank with the name of Just fill in the blank with the name of a a country country where this avian species can be where this avian species can be

found on their found on their national flagnational flag, , national seal national seal and also on and also on their currencytheir currency..

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

Z

Z

ZimbabweZimbabwe

z