90's Quiz (Grand Finale)

Format of the Quiz
• Written Round.Written Round.(5)(5)
• Mixed Bag.Mixed Bag.(15)(15)
• A/V Round.A/V Round.(8)(8)
• Written Round II.Written Round II.(5)(5)
• Mixed Bag II.Mixed Bag II.(15)(15)

• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks.Each question carries 5 marks.
• Full house ensure 5 bonus.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

What the round is all about????What the round is all about????
* Minimalist posters of some of the
popular movies/tv-shows/books/other
entities of the decade of 90’s will be
shown.
* You have to identify the entities
associated with each of these clues.
All the best………All the best………

Clue – It was the first
Hindi film chosen for a
series of studies on
international films,
called "BFI Modern
Classics".
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DDLJDDLJ
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Clue – The 1990-film was
initially named ‘Wise
Guy’, after the book by
the same name by
author Nicholas Pileggi.
1

Clue – The first one in the
series, it’s plot centres on
a legendary substance
which is believed to give
immortality.
2

Clue – This cult favorite,
noted for its idiosyncratic
characters, dream
sequences,
unconventional dialogue,
and eclectic soundtrack,
was loosely inspired by
the work of Raymond
Chandler.
3

Clue – The longest-
running series of-it’s-type,
it also spawned a
franchise which
includes ‘The Lone
Gunmen’ spin-off and two
movies.
4

Clue – The
references to
Sholay, Pyaar
Kiye Jaa, Mr.
India and
obviously a
Rajesh Khanna
starrer are
abundantly
found
throughout this
movie.
5

GoodFellasGoodFellas
1

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’sHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s
StoneStone
2

The Big LebowskiThe Big Lebowski
3

The X-FilesThe X-Files
3

Andaz Apna ApnaAndaz Apna Apna
5

• Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.
• Score - IB : +10/0Score - IB : +10/0
- IP : +10/-05- IP : +10/-05

1
Described as an experiment in community and art, this
event was first held in 1986 on Baker Beach in San
Francisco as a small function organized by Larry Harvey and
his group of friends. Since then, it is taking place at a
temporary community erected in the Black Rock
Desert in Nevada.
What did it famously inspire on August 30, 1998 that has
since become a regular feature during any important
occasion?
(vis of the 2016 edition – next slide)

1

First Google Doodle – inspired fromFirst Google Doodle – inspired from
the Burning Man Festivalthe Burning Man Festival
1

Constituted in 2004, Operation Paget, headed by
Commissioner John Stevens investigated around 175
conspiracy claims. Some of these were :---
i) Henri Paul was under the influence of alcohol - The
fluid from the sclera (white of the eye) confirmed the
level of alcohol measured by blood and also showed he
had been taking antidepressants.
ii) Involvement of MI6 - Richard Tomlinson, a former
MI6 officer reported in a sworn statement that Paul was
an MI6 employee.
What was being investigated?
2

Death of Lady Diana in a car-crashDeath of Lady Diana in a car-crash
2

This AMUL topical highlighted a controversial
incident which took place during a highly publicised
social event.
What was the issue?
(bigger vis – next slide)
3

3

Shabana Azmi-Nelson MandelaShabana Azmi-Nelson Mandela
Kissing incidentKissing incident
3

It was actually the ‘lazy journalist’
Peter Loraine, the then editor of
the magazine Top of the Pops, who
found it very difficult to remember
the real names of the protagonists.
So he just proposed their
nicknames in a closed-door
meeting in 1996.
Which pop-culture trivia was thus
born?
(Clue – vis)
4

Nicknames of the Spice GirlsNicknames of the Spice Girls
4

The buildup operations started with the Desert Shield.
Though the Storm, which followed it, happened for a brief
period – from 17 January to 28 February, it had the most
lasting effect. Granby, Daguet, Locusta and Friction
played the supporting roles to the main Storm.
What is being talked about which had a far-reaching
effect in the world history?
5

Gulf WarGulf War
5

6
These are some of the MF Husain paintings which he
made during the 90’s as a tribute to a certain individual.
a) Who was the subject?
b) Which particular word, other than his regular
signature, did he use to sign the paintings that truly
reflected his obsession towards the subject?
(bigger vis – next slide)

6

Madhuri Dixit & FidaMadhuri Dixit & Fida
6

How was this multiple Grammy-winning entertainer
famously associated with the mother of Bonnie, Sally,
Rosie, Lucy, Darcy and Cotton?
7

Dolly – the first cloned sheep, has beenDolly – the first cloned sheep, has been
named after Dolly Partonnamed after Dolly Parton
7

Media dubbed it The Battle of Wounded Knees. Despite
all the attention being showered on the two main
protagonists, Ukranian teenager Oksana Bauil came up
trumps by the slimmest of margins. All memorabilias
associated with the ‘battle’ and the protagonists can be
found today at the THNK 1994 Museum, Brooklyn.
Who are the friends-turned-foes in this saga?
(vis of the exhibits – next slide)
5

5

Tonya Harding & Nancy KerriganTonya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan
5

Just after the day of Christmas, declaration no. 142-Н
was made public along with a replacement of the national
flag. Around a week before this momentous
declaration, the signatories of the Alma-Ata
Protocol formally established the new order.
Why cartographers had to do some additional duties
because of this event?
9

Dissolution of Soviet UnionDissolution of Soviet Union
9

10
To recreate the ‘magic’ (originally achieved using wires and special
effects), a special ‘object’ had to be developed. Accordingly,
lot of basic scientific knowledge had been applied and in
1993, the inventors – Michael Bush, Dennis Tompkins and X
were granted a U.S. patent. But, the system malfunctioned in
1996 and it resulted a hasty reworking of the patented
design. In 2005, the patent expired and in 2009, the object
was auctioned off for a cool $600,000.
Who was X? What’s been talked about?

Anti-Gravity Shoes by MJAnti-Gravity Shoes by MJ
10

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As justified in his autobiography - For the Love of the
Game, the sudden-decision was taken in 1994 to fulfill the
wish of his father. His moderately successful stints at
Birmingham Barons & Scottsdale Scorpions were
appreciated by coach Joe Nossek who said that he showed
‘unbelievable progress’ within that short period and could
have progressed easily to the big leagues.
What has been discussed?

Baseball career of Michael JordonBaseball career of Michael Jordon
11

During X’s very well-received TED Talk in 2015, X
mentioned that she’s been referenced in almost 40 rap
songs by artists like Beyoncé, Eminem, Lil B, Lil
Wayne and Nicki Minaj.
Why did she become a news-item during the ‘90s?
12

Zippergate ScandalZippergate Scandal
12

Initially Raj Kapoor was told to direct. But he refused
owing to his health problems. After that, the critically
acclaimed producer approached Manmohan Desai to take
charge of his dream project. After his refusal, the
producer himself took charge. Unfortunately, this dud
remains the only movie directed by this Dadashaheb
Phalke Award winner.
a) Identify this film which was released in the Soviet
Union as ‘The Return of the Thief of Baghdad’.
b) Who directed it?
13

Ajooba & Shashi KapoorAjooba & Shashi Kapoor
13

Harjeet Singh, after completing his Electrical Engineering,
decided to pursue his hobby. The new direction chosen by
him made the puritans pretty angry but also made him a
pioneer in a certain genre. Rubbing salt into their wounds,
he described his area of expertise as ‘Rahein aap pareshan’.
a) How do we better know him?
b) He is said to be an expert of what?
14

Baba Sehgal & RAPBaba Sehgal & RAP
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Released during the 1992 holiday shopping season, the
Talkboy is a portable variable-speed cassette player and
recorder.
A great example of the reel-becoming-real, where have you
seen this item for the first time?

Made as a prop for the movieMade as a prop for the movie
‘‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’
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• Written Round.Written Round.
• DifferentialDifferential
Scoring.Scoring.
** 1616 - if 1 team gets it right- if 1 team gets it right
** 1414 - if 2 teams get it right- if 2 teams get it right
** 0202 - if all the teams get it right- if all the teams get it right

Released in 1996, this Bally Sagoo composed song was
part of the album Aby Baby. Interestingly, this song was
also featured in a much-earlier Big B movie ‘Adalat’.
Who wrote the lyrics for this song?
1

Identify the song being played in the background.
(During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, uncooperative
prisoners were exposed to this song for extended periods by
American interrogators to break their silence.)
2

The composition has all the ingredients of a perfect
90’s Bollywood song: after years, Kumar Sanu and Sadhna
Sargam team up with Anu Malik as the composer.
Identify the location where it has been shot.
3

This particular number, titled – ‘The Price of Bullets’ by
Pentagram is said to be a tribute to which incident of the
90’s?
4

This is the 2007-cover version of a 90’s anthem by a
performer who has recently come into bigtime news
because of her proxy-act in front of a global audience.
Identify her. / Whom did she give proxy for?
5

One half of a famous duo, the melody maker-cum-singer
played a very important role to make the bollywood-
music popular in the decade of 90’s.
Identify him.
6

Who was adjudged the MoM in this high-voltage match?
7

One of the wonder-goals in the history of FIFA World
Cup…..identify the scorer.
8

Harivansh Rai BachchanHarivansh Rai Bachchan
1

‘‘Enter Sandman’ by MetallicaEnter Sandman’ by Metallica
2

Lakshman Jhula, RishikeshLakshman Jhula, Rishikesh
3

Kargil WarKargil War
4

This is the 2007-cover version of a 90’s anthem by a
performer who has recently came into bigtime news
because of her proxy-act in front of a global audience.
Identify her. / Whom did she give proxy for?
5

Patti SmithPatti Smith
5

Nadeem ShaifiNadeem Shaifi
6

Navjot Singh SidhuNavjot Singh Sidhu
7

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What the round is all about????What the round is all about????
* Several biopics have been made in
this decade on different persons
belonging to different spheres of life.
* You have to identify the real-life
person from the clues given below.
All the best………All the best………

Who? As whom?
*

Val Kilmer as Jim MorrisonVal Kilmer as Jim Morrison
*

Whom did Roma Dawney
play on screen in this 1991
tv-miniseries?
1

Which genius from the world of music has been
portrayed by Hugh Grant in this 1991 film ‘Impromptu’?
2

Identify the person being
played by Anthony
Hopkins in this 1995
production.
3

Madonna as….???
4

Anthony Michael Hall played which tech-wizard cum
entrepreneur in this 1999 venture?
5

Jackie KennedyJackie Kennedy
1

Frederic ChopinFrederic Chopin
2

Richard NixonRichard Nixon
3

Eva PeronEva Peron
3

Bill GatesBill Gates
5

Round 5
Mixed Bag IIMixed Bag II

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Seven months after the first showdown, the second one
took place amidst much fanfare. Originally marketed as ‘The
Sound and The Fury’, it came to be known as something
else because of the event which unfolded in front a sellout
crowd. Around 16 years later in a tv-ad of Footlocker, the
most famous artefact associated with that face-off, was
handed back to it’s owner by X after saying that ‘he kept
that in formaldehyde for all these years’.
Which showdown was that?

Tyson-Holyfield Bite FightTyson-Holyfield Bite Fight
1

2
After lot of drama, tall and beautiful
Francesca Hart was one of the
chosen three but she was
unceremoniously dumped few weeks
later in favour of Shweta Menon. Today
Hart has gone into oblivion but the
other two with whom she shared the
stage, went on to make their names in
bigger stages.
Who were the other two?

Sushmita Sen & Aishwarya RaiSushmita Sen & Aishwarya Rai
2

As per official data, in total 685 ambulances (for 375 girls
and 310 boys) were pressed into action in different
corners of Japan, almost at the same time on Dec 16,
1997. Some kids passed out or experienced blurred vision.
Others felt dizzy, or nauseous. In extreme cases, some
even experienced seizures and cases of temporary
blindness.
How this particular incident is popularly known in pop-
culture parlance?
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Pokemon ShockPokemon Shock
3

4
In one of the eventful nights of January 1999, around 25
miscreants encroached a ‘heavily guarded’ complex in
NCR after scaling the walls from an adjacent petrol pump.
Though snowballed into a major controversy, it somehow
had been diplomatically dealt with.
Without diminishing the importance of the ‘incident’ which
followed, ‘who’ is said to be the biggest beneficiary of that
nefarious activity?

Anil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul at KotlaAnil Kumble’s 10-wicket haul at Kotla
4

5
Unofficially known as Operation Hindustan, it started in
1994 with the adventures involving some ‘badi chipkalis’.
Stupendous success of this landmark move changed the
trade since then. Interestingly, demand for veteran artists like
Leela Ghosh, Chetan Shastilal and Gautam Adarsh
increased with every passing project.
a) What is Operation Hindustan?
b) Identify that 1994-project which started the trend.

Dubbing of Hollywood movies inDubbing of Hollywood movies in
Indian languages & Jurassic ParkIndian languages & Jurassic Park
5

Among the 10 noted names who initially made people
laugh, and then made them think – included best-selling
author Erich von Däniken and Edward Teller, the ‘Father
of Hydrogen Bomb’. But 3 names in this group - Josiah
Carberry, Paul DeFanti and Thomas Kyle – are definitely
very distinct from the others.
Put funda about this Super-10 who were part of something
that began in 1991.
What’s so special about the last 3 names?
6

First recipients of Ig Nobel Prize &First recipients of Ig Nobel Prize &
those three were fictional recipientsthose three were fictional recipients
for fictional achievementsfor fictional achievements
6

It was the summer of 1989 when few friends of a
representative for Labatt’s beer decided to go to the
stadium to cheer for BC Lions during their match against
Toronto Argonauhts. During the game, a cameraman was
roaming around the arena looking for a bright face to put
up on the big screen for all to see. He found a young lady
from that group and put her smiling face up on the screen,
and as the saying goes, the rest is history.
Who was discovered by that stroke of luck?
(vis – next slide)
7

7

Pamela AndersonPamela Anderson
7

Marcia Clark : She became a tabloid obsession, after her topless photos
became public. She now writes fiction, and has published four novels, her
most recent one being, ‘The Competition’ published in 2014.
Johnnie Cochran : He made guest appearances on tv-shows like ‘The
Hughleys’, ‘Family Matters’ and ‘The Howard Stern Show’.
Robert Kardashian : His first wife, Kris and four children,
Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloe and Robert went onto become the stars of the
E! TV show, ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’.
Why these trio, along with few others were in the spotlight
during the mid 90’s?
8

They were part of the legal-team ofThey were part of the legal-team of
O.J. SimpsonO.J. Simpson
8

9
The 1990-book, an allegory for several problems existing in
society, especially in the Indian subcontinent, has been
craftily dedicated by the author to his son through this
5-line poem –
Zembia, Zenda, Xanadu;
All our dreamworlds may come true.
Fairy lands are fearsome too.
As I wander far from view
Read, and bring me home to you.
Identify the book and also the ‘dedicatee’.

‘‘Haroun and the Sea of Stories’ byHaroun and the Sea of Stories’ by
Rushdie & ZafarRushdie & Zafar
9

10
In a certain list, considering Indian perspective, whose
name will fit in the missing slot and make this list
complete, till date?
Also, what this list is all about?
Sardar Patel 47-50
Morarji Desai 67-69
Charan Singh 77-79
Jagjivan Ram 77-79
Y B Chavan 79-80
_________ 89-91
L.K. Advani 02-04

Devi Lal & Deputy PM’s of IndiaDevi Lal & Deputy PM’s of India
10

A, one of the richest men during his prime and B, one of
the most talented of his generation had few things in
common. Some of the commonalities were –
* Medellin : A grew up in the city of Medellin whereas B was born
in Medellin.
* Manner of death : Both of them met their death, almost in the
same manner in consecutive years during the ‘90s.
Identify both of them who has been famously featured in
an award winning ESPN docufilm.
11

Pablo & AndresPablo & Andres
11

12
Talkiyan, the much-awarded teleserial shown in Pakistan in
the year 2013 was shown to the Indian audiences with the
new title of Kisi Ki Khatir.
Which novel, the debut venture of a Meghalaya-born
author which ultimately became the biggest-selling book by
an Indian writer, inspired the plotline of the serial?

The God of Small ThingsThe God of Small Things
12

Designed by architect Wendell
Locke, this landmark was
originally named after federal
judge Alfred P. Murrah. By the
‘90s, it contained several Govt.
offices, recruiting offices for
both the Army and the Marine
Corps. and also housed a
children’s day care center.
Why is it being discussed in
today’s quiz?
13

Site of Oklahoma City BombingSite of Oklahoma City Bombing
13

Paul Rusesabagina, currently
living in Brussels with his
family, had a harrowing
experience during his tenure as
the manager of the Hotel des
Mille Collines during the
early 90s.
His ‘actions’ during those 100
hours of crisis were the basis
of which Academy Award
nominated film?
14

Hotel RwandaHotel Rwanda
14

A highly debatable issue which was conceptualised in
the late ‘70s but got implemented during the ‘90s…..just
fill in the missing word from this AMUL ad highlighting
that burning topic.
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MandalMandal
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