Preliminary round of QUIZzard 2K21 (AIIMS Kalyani Official Quiz Competition)

1. PrelimRound

2. Rules
1.25 Questions
2.Each Question is worth 1 mark
3.No negative marking
4.Questions 5,10,15,20 and 25 are star marked. In case of a tie,
those with more number of correct starred questions will be
selected.

3. All The Best…

4. Here We Go…

5. Q-1
• This person was born in 1980 in Jalandhar, Punjab.
• He featured in films like Mujhse Shadi Karogi(2004), Second Hand
Husband(2015), Dikkiloona(2020), Friendship(2021).
• But he is not a film-star by occupation.
• He received Arjun award in 2003.
•Identify this person?

6. Q-2
On which
occasion did
this Google
doodle
appear?

7. Q-3
• This famous story, known for its anthropomorphism,
contains the following animals: Rabbit, mouse, dodo,
caterpillar, gryphon and a jubjub bird.
• Name the book?

8. Q-4
Identify the location

9. *Q-5
• While playing this endless android game, the player controls either Guy Dangerous
(an explorer), Scarlett Fox(an escape artist), Barry Bones(a city cop), Karma Lee(a
dragon dancer).
• The game was developed by Keith Shephard and Natalia Luckyanova, counting its
points using the formula:
S=m(d+5c+t)
(where S=number of points, m= number of objectives unlocked+10, d=distance
covered, c= number of coins, t=coin multiplier)
•Which game am I talking about?

10. Q-6
• You know me as a notorious evil
in Indian mythology.
• I am worshipped at only one
temple in the world situated in
Kerala named Mayamkottu
Malancharuvu Malananda temple
in Pavithreswaram, Kerala.
• Who am I?

11. Q-7
• X has its origins in the civil war of America in the 1860s.
• Because of the civil war, there was a huge demand for cotton. Due to this, the
traders at the Bombay cotton exchange used to be very busy, especially during
the night when new cotton rates used to be telegrammed from America. Thus
they used to return home late and the annoyed wives would not serve them
food.
• So to solve this problem the street vendors to collect the leftover breads from
the Jesuit priests and mix all the vegetables, mash them together and used to
eat them with the bread and butter. Thus X was originated.
• Identify the famous food X.

12. Q-8
• His first book was “Facing Up”(UK) or “The Kid Who Climbed Everest”(US)
describing his expedition and achievements climbing to the summit of Everest.
• His second book was “Facing The Frozen Ocean” was selected for William-Hill
sports book of the year in 2004.
• In 2012, he released his autobiography, “Mud, Sweat and Tears: The
Autobiography” followed by “A Survival Guide For Life” in 2012. He was
appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas
Territories at age 35.
• Identify him.

13. Q-9
Id the Movie and the Singer of this Song (0.5+0.5)

14. *Q-10
• In an interview Mr. Eric Yuan narrated the backstory of creating X –
“ I first envisioned X when I was a freshman in college in China and
regularly took a ten-hour train ride to visit my girlfriend (who is now
my wife).I detested those rides and used to imagine other ways I could
visit my girlfriend without travelling – those daydreams eventually
became the basis for X”
•What is X ?

15. Q-11
• This team is one of the world’s biggest
teams with 19.1 million followers on
Instagram.
• Also known as “The Invincibles”, this
team’s name has the literal meaning of
“weapons”.
• Also supported by the people like
Osama bin Laden, Queen Elizabeth and
Ranveer Singh.
•Which team ?

16. Q-12
• A local poet Tulsidas wrote a powada(local praisal song)
describing his heroics and sacrifice in Battle of Sinhagad .
• He was one of the greatest contributor in bringing swaraj
among Marathas.
• Savarkar wrote a ballad on him which was banned by
British.
• Identify him.

17. Q-13
• Athena cursed this beautiful gorgon after she broke
her vow of celibacy to the God of the Sea, Poseidon.
• This well known gorgon also shows up in the
Medicine OPD complaining of ascites.
•Who is she?

18. Q-14
Id the Festival. In which state is it celebrated ? (0.5+0.5)

19. *Q-15
• X has several historical predecessors. In the late 19th century, Miles Philips made its
simple prototype.
• Its use in a wide array of products had been pioneered by designer Sara Little
Turnbull.
• Originally designed for industrial use; X became a standard subsequent in another
sector and its technology invented by University of Tennessee professor Peter Tsai and
patented in 1995.
• During this COVID time the use of X has become more important.
• Identify X (Be specific).

20. Q-16
Identify the Player

21. Q-17
• If
‘Operation Blue Star’ - Carried out to remove a separatist religious leader
from the buildings of the Harmandir Sahib complex in Amritsar, Punjab.
‘Operation Pawan’ - Indian Peace Keeping Force to take control
of Jaffna from the LTTE
‘Operation Vijay’ – Kargil War
• Then ‘Operation Black Tornado’ was for what ?

22. Q-18
• This city is the highest administrative
capital in the world at more than
3,500mt above sea level.
• Founded in 1548 by the conquistador
Captain Alonso de Mendoza on the
site of an Inca village.
•Identify the City?

23. Q-19
Who lies here?/ Whose grave is this?

24. *Q-20
Theme Song of which TV series?

25. Q-21
Minimal Poster of Which Movie?

26. Q-22
Identify the Device.

27. Q-23
• X is an Indian multinational company
headquartered in Chennai owned by the Hinduja
Group.
• X was founded in 1948 by Raghunandan Saran,
an Indian freedom fighter from Punjab. The
company was named after the founder's only son.
• Indian Defense system’s backbone depends on X.
• A 2018 stamp sheet of India was published for
celebrating the 70th anniversary of X.
• Identify the Company X.

28. Q-24
First Logo of Which Famous Company?

29. *Q-25
• During the Second World War, this city was the site of an American military
airbase.
The military garrison town was named after the American president, Franklin
D. Roosevelt as "Roosevelt Town"
• The coordinate of this city is 22°58′30″N 88°26′04″E
• In 2014, this city was selected as a candidate for "Smart City" project.
•Which city am I talking about?

30. Submit the Sheets!

31. Quizzard
It’s AnswerTime………….

32. Q-1
• This person was born in 1980 in Jalandhar, Punjab.
• He featured in films like Mujhse Shadi Karogi(2004), Second Hand
Husband(2015), Dikkiloona(2020), Friendship(2021).
• But he is not a film-star by occupation.
• He received Arjun award in 2003.
•Identify this person?

33. Answer
Harbhajan Singh

34. Q-2
On which
occasion did
this Google
doodle
appear?

35. Answer
Women’s Day 2021

36. Q-3
• This famous story, known for its anthropomorphism,
contains the following animals: Rabbit, mouse, dodo,
caterpillar, gryphon and a jubjub bird.
• Name the book?

37. Answer
Alice in Wonderland

38. Q-4
Identify the location

39. Answer
Indira Point

40. *Q-5
• While playing of this endless android game, the player controls either Guy
Dangerous (an explorer), Scarlett Fox(an escape artist), Barry Bones(a city cop),
Karma Lee(a dragon dancer).
• The game was developed by Keith Shephard and Natalia Luckyanova, counting its
points using the formula:
S=m(d+5c+t)
(where S=number of points, m= number of objectives unlocked+10, d=distance
covered, c= number of coins, t=coin multiplier)
•Which game am I talking about?

41. Answer
Temple Run-2

42. Q-6
• You know me as one of the
notorious evils in Indian
mythology.
• I am worshipped at only one
temple in the world situated in
Kerala named Mayamkottu
Malancharuvu Malananda temple
in Pavithreswaram, Kerala.
• Who am I?

43. Answer
Shakuni

44. Q-7
• X has its origins in the civil war of America in the 1860s.
• Because of the civil war, there was a huge demand for cotton. Due to this, the
traders at the Bombay cotton exchange used to be very busy especially during
the night when new cotton rates used to be telegram from America. Thus they
used to return home late and the annoyed wives would not serve them food.
• So to solve this problem the street vendors to collect the leftover breads from
the Jesuit priests and mix all the vegetables, mash them together and used to
eat them with the bread and butter. Thus X was originated.
• Identify the famous food X.

45. Answer
Pav Bhaji

46. Q-8
• His first book was “Facing Up”(UK) or “The kid who climbed Everest”(US)
describing his expedition and achievements climbing to the summit of Everest.
• His second book was “Facing the frozen ocean” was selected for William-Hill
sports book of the year in 2004.
• In 2012, he released his autobiography, “Mud, Sweat and Tears: The
Autobiography” followed by “A survival guide for life” in 2012. He was
appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas
Territories at age 35.
• Identify him.

47. Answer
Bear Grylls

48. Q-9
Id the Movie and the Singer of this Song (0.5+0.5)

49. Answer

50. *Q-10
• In an interview Mr. Eric Yuan narrated the backstory of creating X –
“ I first envisioned X when I was a freshman in college in China and
regularly took a ten-hour train ride to visit my girlfriend (who is now
my wife).I detested those rides and used to imagine other ways I could
visit my girlfriend without travelling – those daydreams eventually
became the basis for X”
•What is X ?

51. Answer

52. Q-11
• This team is one of the world’s biggest teams with 19.1
million followers on Instagram.
• Also known as “The Invincibles”, this team’s name has the
literal meaning of “weapons”.
• Also supported by the people like Osama bin Laden, Queen
Elizabeth and Ranveer Singh.
•Which team ?

53. Answer
Arsenal

54. Q-12
• A local poet Tulsidas wrote a powada(local praisal song)
describing his heroics and sacrifice in Battle of Sinhagad .
• He was one of the greatest contributor in bringing swaraj
among Marathas.
• Savarkar wrote a ballad on him which was banned by
British.
• Identify him.

55. Answer
Tanhaji

56. Q-13
• Athena cursed this beautiful gorgon after she broke
her vow of celibacy to the God of the Sea, Poseidon.
• This well known gorgon also shows up in the
Medicine OPD complaining of ascites.
•Who is she?

57. Answer
Medusa

58. Q-14
Id the Festival. In which state is it celebrated ? (0.5+0.5)

59. Answer
Hornbill Festival
Nagaland

60. *Q-15
• X has several historical predecessors. In the late 19th century, Miles Philips made its
simple prototype.
• Its use in a wide array of products had been pioneered by designer Sara Little
Turnbull.
• Originally designed for industrial use; X became a standard subsequent in another
sector and its technology invented by University of Tennessee professor Peter Tsai and
patented in 1995.
• During this COVID time the use of X has become more important.
• Identify X (Be specific).

61. Answer
N-95 Mask

62. Q-16
Identify the Player

63. Answer
Ashish Nehra

64. Q-17
• If
‘Operation Blue Star’ - Carried out to remove separatist religious leader
from the buildings of the Harmandir Sahib complex in Amritsar, Punjab.
‘Operation Pawan’ - Indian Peace Keeping Force to take control
of Jaffna from the LTTE
‘Operation Vijay’ – Kargil War
• Then ‘Operation Black Tornado’ was for what ?

65. Answer
Operation Against
the 2008 Mumbai
Terror Attacks

66. Q-18
• This city is the highest administrative
capital in the world at more than
3,500mt above sea level.
• Founded in 1548 by the conquistador
Captain Alonso de Mendoza on the
site of an Inca village.
•Identify the City?

67. Answer
La Paz

68. Q-19
Who lies here?/ Whose grave is this?

69. Answer
Stephen Hawking

70. *Q-20
Theme Song of which TV series?

71. Answer
Breaking Bad

72. Q-21
Minimal Poster of Which Movie?

73. Answer

74. Q-22
Identify the Device.

75. Answer
Quantum Computer

76. Q-23
• X is an Indian multinational company headquartered in Chennai owned by
the Hinduja Group.
• X was founded in 1948 by Raghunandan Saran, an Indian freedom fighter
from Punjab. The company was named after the founder's only son.
• Indian Defense system’s backbone depends on X.
• A 2018 stamp sheet of India was published for celebrating the 70th anniversary
of X.
• Identify the Company X.

77. Answer

78. Q-24
First Logo of Which Famous Company?

79. Answer

80. *Q-25
• During the Second World War, this city was the site of an American military
airbase.
The military garrison town was named after the American president, Franklin
D. Roosevelt as "Roosevelt Town"
• The coordinate of this city is 22°58′30″N 88°26′04″E
• In 2014, this city was selected as a candidate for "Smart City" project.
•Which city am I talking about?

81. Answer
Kalyani

82. Score ?

83. >0