Amal Ghatak Memorial Quiz - 2015

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

Clue – Some of the novels written by this Irish CivilClue – Some of the novels written by this Irish Civil
Servant-cum-author were : The Primrose Path (1875),Servant-cum-author were : The Primrose Path (1875),
The Snake’s Pass (1890), Miss Betty (1898) &The Snake’s Pass (1890), Miss Betty (1898) &
The Mystery of the Sea (1902).The Mystery of the Sea (1902).
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Clue – Regarded as ‘the greatest book of the sea everClue – Regarded as ‘the greatest book of the sea ever
written’, D. H. Lawrence once said that it was “onewritten’, D. H. Lawrence once said that it was “one
of the strangest and most wonderful books in theof the strangest and most wonderful books in the
world”.world”.
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Clue – Released on July 3, 2013 on the occasionClue – Released on July 3, 2013 on the occasion
of the 130of the 130thth
birthday of the author.birthday of the author.

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Clue – Two Professors of Gottingen UniversityClue – Two Professors of Gottingen University
published their first book ‘Children’s andpublished their first book ‘Children’s and
Household Tales’ in 1812.Household Tales’ in 1812.

Clue - Regarded as the greatest novelist of theClue - Regarded as the greatest novelist of the
Victorian era, he used to work in shoe-polish factory.Victorian era, he used to work in shoe-polish factory.
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Clue - He was best known for his landmark work inClue - He was best known for his landmark work in
which the episodes of Homer’s which the episodes of Homer’s OdysseyOdyssey are are
paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles.paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles.

‘‘Moby Dick’ by Hermann MelvilleMoby Dick’ by Hermann Melville
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Grimm’s Fairy TalesGrimm’s Fairy Tales
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Clue - Regarded as the greatest novelist of theClue - Regarded as the greatest novelist of the
Victorian era, he used to work in shoe-polish factory.Victorian era, he used to work in shoe-polish factory.

Charles DickensCharles Dickens
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• Infinite Bounce.Infinite Bounce.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.

This recently released book isThis recently released book is
actually the Commencementactually the Commencement
Address that the authorAddress that the author
delivered at the Harvarddelivered at the Harvard
University in 2008. TowardsUniversity in 2008. Towards
the end of the speech, thethe end of the speech, the
author says : “We do not needauthor says : “We do not need
magic to transform our world;magic to transform our world;
we carry all the power we needwe carry all the power we need
inside ourselves already.”inside ourselves already.”
Who is the author?Who is the author?
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With whom would you connect this multiple-OscarWith whom would you connect this multiple-Oscar
winning movie and the Amal Ghatak Quiz-2015?winning movie and the Amal Ghatak Quiz-2015?
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Truman CapoteTruman Capote
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Happy Birthday

Presently a Professor of Creative Writing atPresently a Professor of Creative Writing at
Princeton University, this London-born authorPrinceton University, this London-born author
considers herself an American, stating, “I wasn’tconsiders herself an American, stating, “I wasn’t
born here, but I might as well have been”. Herborn here, but I might as well have been”. Her
latest book titled ‘In Altre Parole’ (latest book titled ‘In Altre Parole’ (In Other WordsIn Other Words
in English) has been written in Italian.in English) has been written in Italian.
Identify the author who has been known worldwideIdentify the author who has been known worldwide
by her petname rather than her longish birthname.by her petname rather than her longish birthname.
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A mystical dagger..An invaluableA mystical dagger..An invaluable
treasure..A gang of deadlytreasure..A gang of deadly
thieves..A legion of ghosts..Athieves..A legion of ghosts..A
handsome prince..A dark, eeriehandsome prince..A dark, eerie
forest..And a girl at the centre offorest..And a girl at the centre of
it all – Chandralekhait all – Chandralekha….. ‘The….. ‘The
Counter Theft’ by RenukaCounter Theft’ by Renuka
Viswanathan is a swashbucklingViswanathan is a swashbuckling
thriller that will leave the readersthriller that will leave the readers
gasping for more.gasping for more.
What is so special about thisWhat is so special about this
recently released book?recently released book?
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First fictional novel from the house ofFirst fictional novel from the house of
Amar Chitra KathaAmar Chitra Katha
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It all started with the ‘Game of Thrones’ actor DavidIt all started with the ‘Game of Thrones’ actor David
Fynn requesting others to take up the challenge andFynn requesting others to take up the challenge and
make their own videos and since then Neil Gaiman,make their own videos and since then Neil Gaiman,
Minnie Driver, Michael Sheen and many others haveMinnie Driver, Michael Sheen and many others have
responded. While Gaiman choseresponded. While Gaiman chose Birdhouse in yourBirdhouse in your
Soul ,Soul , Driver pickedDriver picked Gold Digger.Gold Digger.
What is the challenge all about?What is the challenge all about?
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#15secondsshakespeare#15secondsshakespeare
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Extreme caution was taken to make sure detailsExtreme caution was taken to make sure details
did not leak, with no early review copies given out.did not leak, with no early review copies given out.
Former journalist-cum-author David LagercrantzFormer journalist-cum-author David Lagercrantz
wrote the book on a computer with no internetwrote the book on a computer with no internet
connection and personally handed his manuscriptsconnection and personally handed his manuscripts
to his publisher.to his publisher.
Which book, released in August 2015, was behind ofWhich book, released in August 2015, was behind of
all these drama?all these drama?
(vis of the cover – next slide)(vis of the cover – next slide)
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The Girl in the Spider's WebThe Girl in the Spider's Web
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Gulzar is reciting the poem titledGulzar is reciting the poem titled
Main Tenu Feir Milaan Gi.Main Tenu Feir Milaan Gi.
Who wrote it?Who wrote it?
(Clue – The poet has come into news recently(Clue – The poet has come into news recently
because of an intended biopic where Sonakshibecause of an intended biopic where Sonakshi
Sinha is tipped to play the titular role.)Sinha is tipped to play the titular role.)
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In 1952, MI6 passed to MI5 what it called “characterIn 1952, MI6 passed to MI5 what it called “character
sketches” of a few British authors who went tosketches” of a few British authors who went to
Moscow for a private visit, the files released in 2015Moscow for a private visit, the files released in 2015
reveal. In one of the files, it was written :reveal. In one of the files, it was written : “Her“Her
communist sympathies have been fanned almost tocommunist sympathies have been fanned almost to
the point of fanaticism owing to her upbringing inthe point of fanaticism owing to her upbringing in
Rhodesia, which has brought out in her a deepRhodesia, which has brought out in her a deep
hatred of the colour bar.”hatred of the colour bar.”
Which future Noble-laureate was being spied onWhich future Noble-laureate was being spied on
by MI5?by MI5?
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In APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography ‘Wings ofIn APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography ‘Wings of
Fire’, the section titled ‘Creation’ begins with hisFire’, the section titled ‘Creation’ begins with his
recollection of his days at the Langley Researchrecollection of his days at the Langley Research
Center, NASA, in Houston, Virginia. At theCenter, NASA, in Houston, Virginia. At the
NASA building, he remembered to have seenNASA building, he remembered to have seen
something, prominently displayed in the lobbysomething, prominently displayed in the lobby
which made him very proud as an Indian.which made him very proud as an Indian.
What did he see there?What did he see there?
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The painting of a battle scene with TipuThe painting of a battle scene with Tipu
Sultan’s army fighting the British rocketSultan’s army fighting the British rocket
flying in the background.flying in the background.
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After an announcement made by Harper CollinsAfter an announcement made by Harper Collins
in the early part of 2015, booklovers all aroundin the early part of 2015, booklovers all around
the globe expressed both their delight andthe globe expressed both their delight and
suspicionsuspicion (vis)(vis). The true extent of the author’s. The true extent of the author’s
involvement in this money-spinning project forinvolvement in this money-spinning project for
those around her was also questioned.those around her was also questioned.
What was it all about?What was it all about?
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Go Set A WatchmenGo Set A Watchmen
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How would you connect this film, winner of theHow would you connect this film, winner of the
Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 1980 toOscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 1980 to
a Noble-Prize winner in 1999?a Noble-Prize winner in 1999?
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In one of a rare instances, all her 32 novels –In one of a rare instances, all her 32 novels –
starting from ‘The World Is Full of Married Men’starting from ‘The World Is Full of Married Men’
(1968) to ‘The Santangelos’ (2015), appeared(1968) to ‘The Santangelos’ (2015), appeared
on The New York Times bestsellers list. In total,on The New York Times bestsellers list. In total,
her books have sold over 500 million copies andher books have sold over 500 million copies and
have been translated into 40 languages.have been translated into 40 languages.
Who was this highly successful author?Who was this highly successful author?
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Jackie CollinsJackie Collins
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X – the ship, started its journey from KolkataX – the ship, started its journey from Kolkata
carrying indentured servants and convicts destinedcarrying indentured servants and convicts destined
for Mauritius, but runs into a storm and faces afor Mauritius, but runs into a storm and faces a
mutiny. Two other ships, both going to Canton, aremutiny. Two other ships, both going to Canton, are
caught in the same storm - Anahita, a vessel carryingcaught in the same storm - Anahita, a vessel carrying
opium and Redruth, which is on a botanicalopium and Redruth, which is on a botanical
expedition. While some of the passengers ofexpedition. While some of the passengers of
the X reach their destination in Mauritius, others findthe X reach their destination in Mauritius, others find
themselves in Hong Kong and Canton and get caughtthemselves in Hong Kong and Canton and get caught
up in events that lead to the First Opium War.up in events that lead to the First Opium War.
What is X? What is it’s relevance in a Lit-Quiz?What is X? What is it’s relevance in a Lit-Quiz?
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X – Ibis & Ibis Trilogy of Amitav GhoshX – Ibis & Ibis Trilogy of Amitav Ghosh
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This is the only movie appearance of a well knownThis is the only movie appearance of a well known
poet and his wife, though he had a much deeperpoet and his wife, though he had a much deeper
connection with the filmdom.connection with the filmdom.
Identify the poet.Identify the poet.
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
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Harivansh Rai BachchanHarivansh Rai Bachchan
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Kolkata is going to lose its exclusive status inKolkata is going to lose its exclusive status in
near future as the Delhi govt. has decided tonear future as the Delhi govt. has decided to
re-introduce which service afterre-introduce which service after
discontinuing it 50 years ago?discontinuing it 50 years ago?
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Ex-wife of FrenchEx-wife of French
equestrian Thibaultequestrian Thibault
Hutin, her fan-base inHutin, her fan-base in
India is increasing leapsIndia is increasing leaps
and bounds because ofand bounds because of
her recent sportingher recent sporting
achievements.achievements.
Why?Why?
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Doubles partner of Sania &Doubles partner of Sania &
Mixed-Doubles partner of LeanderMixed-Doubles partner of Leander
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Where can you find these images pretty regularly?Where can you find these images pretty regularly?
(not an exhaustive set)(not an exhaustive set)
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At the Indian Currency NotesAt the Indian Currency Notes
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In his spare time, X began collecting materials fromIn his spare time, X began collecting materials from
demolition sites around the city. He recycled thesedemolition sites around the city. He recycled these
materials into his own vision of the divine kingdom ofmaterials into his own vision of the divine kingdom of
Sukrani, choosing a gorge in a forest near SukhnaSukrani, choosing a gorge in a forest near Sukhna
Lake for his work. The gorge had been designated as aLake for his work. The gorge had been designated as a
land conservancy, a forest buffer established in 1902land conservancy, a forest buffer established in 1902
that nothing could be built on. X’s work was illegal, butthat nothing could be built on. X’s work was illegal, but
he was able to hide it for eighteen years before it washe was able to hide it for eighteen years before it was
discovered by the authorities in 1975.discovered by the authorities in 1975.
Who was X? What did he create?Who was X? What did he create?
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Nek Chand & Rock Garden, ChandigarhNek Chand & Rock Garden, Chandigarh
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Tradition proposes that these items, usually madeTradition proposes that these items, usually made
from a mix of cotton, silk and satin, are neverfrom a mix of cotton, silk and satin, are never
washed. As the time goes on, the Whiter ones firstwashed. As the time goes on, the Whiter ones first
turn Yellowish, then gradually changes toturn Yellowish, then gradually changes to
Greenish Brown to Dirty Brown to finally DarkGreenish Brown to Dirty Brown to finally Dark
Black.Black.
Where have you seen these items?Where have you seen these items?
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Belts in KarateBelts in Karate
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Both these entities having the similar name areBoth these entities having the similar name are
formed within the last 4 years, with a commonformed within the last 4 years, with a common
ideology of Anti-Corruption.ideology of Anti-Corruption.
If the Pakistani entity is symbolically representedIf the Pakistani entity is symbolically represented
by a Brick, what is the symbol associated with theby a Brick, what is the symbol associated with the
Indian one?Indian one?
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The story of the filmThe story of the film FukreyFukrey was based in the citywas based in the city
of Amritsar. Other than that, how the city ofof Amritsar. Other than that, how the city of
Amritsar was associated with this popular no.Amritsar was associated with this popular no.
from that movie?from that movie?
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A resident of Amritsar isA resident of Amritsar is
called an Ambarsariyacalled an Ambarsariya
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If recent internet memes are to be believed, whichIf recent internet memes are to be believed, which
sportsperson could have saved, among manysportsperson could have saved, among many
others, the following :---others, the following :---
* Ned Stark from Game of Thrones* Ned Stark from Game of Thrones
* The Titanic* The Titanic
* The World Trade Centre* The World Trade Centre
* Uncle Ben from Spiderman* Uncle Ben from Spiderman
* Martha and Thomas Wayne* Martha and Thomas Wayne
* Steven Gerrard’s slip* Steven Gerrard’s slip
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David De Gea of Man UtdDavid De Gea of Man Utd
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Whom do you get from the following clues?Whom do you get from the following clues?
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Ajit Banerjee (Assistant ofAjit Banerjee (Assistant of
Byomkesh Bakshi)Byomkesh Bakshi)
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Danish architects BIG have designed this toweringDanish architects BIG have designed this towering
apartment block at the Yongsan Internationalapartment block at the Yongsan International
Business District, Seoul.Business District, Seoul.
What worked as the inspiration behind the design?What worked as the inspiration behind the design?
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Whose name has been blanked out from thisWhose name has been blanked out from this
congratulatory tweet by Sir Ravindra Jadeja aftercongratulatory tweet by Sir Ravindra Jadeja after
Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking innings of 264Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking innings of 264
vs SL on 12th Nov, 2014?vs SL on 12th Nov, 2014?
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As per Scroll.inAs per Scroll.in (online news and information venture),(online news and information venture), thethe
rivalry of two local newspapers of Ayodhya-Faizabadrivalry of two local newspapers of Ayodhya-Faizabad
region gave birth to thisregion gave birth to this mythmyth. ‘Naye Log’ wanted to. ‘Naye Log’ wanted to
upstage the more popular ‘Janmorcha’ and thereforeupstage the more popular ‘Janmorcha’ and therefore
came up with a story in Oct 1985 on it’s front page.came up with a story in Oct 1985 on it’s front page.
Later ‘Janmorcha’ did it’s own investigation to refuteLater ‘Janmorcha’ did it’s own investigation to refute
their claim. Several details of the news item and it’stheir claim. Several details of the news item and it’s
follow up are murky but the incident left it’s impact forfollow up are murky but the incident left it’s impact for
long.long.
What was the news all about?What was the news all about?
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Netaji – Gumnami Baba CaseNetaji – Gumnami Baba Case
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Connect all the three clues.Connect all the three clues.
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Sam Smith has sung the theme song ofSam Smith has sung the theme song of
‘Spectre’ titled‘Spectre’ titled Writing’s on the WallWriting’s on the Wall
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Who is this young lady?Who is this young lady?
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In 1738, Nadir Shah invaded India. WhileIn 1738, Nadir Shah invaded India. While
returning with his loot (including the Koh-i-noor),returning with his loot (including the Koh-i-noor),
his convoy would be guerilla-attacked by thehis convoy would be guerilla-attacked by the
brave but eccentric Sikh men at noon or at thebrave but eccentric Sikh men at noon or at the
middle of the night, while his troops rested.middle of the night, while his troops rested.
What did this bizarre war strategy of the SikhsWhat did this bizarre war strategy of the Sikhs
lead to, in the popular culture?lead to, in the popular culture?
(Clue – next slide)(Clue – next slide)
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The urban legend of Sikhs turningThe urban legend of Sikhs turning
mad at 12’o clockmad at 12’o clock
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• 12 topics on the grid.12 topics on the grid.
• Marks : Direct - 10 points;Marks : Direct - 10 points;
Bonus - 15 pointsBonus - 15 points

TopicsTopics
Book to
Movie
What’s
Common To
Young
Achiever
Unity in
Diversity
Sports with a
Twist
It’s
Different
Band of
Brothers
Indian
History
Male ya
Female
Then &
Now
Awards
Night
Parliamentary
Affairs

Hailing from a small Indore suburb, Mhow, thisHailing from a small Indore suburb, Mhow, this
fiesty lady had to travel 35 kms everyday to take herfiesty lady had to travel 35 kms everyday to take her
regular tuitions. She succeded in her ‘mission’regular tuitions. She succeded in her ‘mission’
handsomely and on 1handsomely and on 1stst
July, 2015 was rewarded in aJuly, 2015 was rewarded in a
unique way by the Indian PM.unique way by the Indian PM.
How was she rewarded?How was she rewarded?
* *Young Achiever

Brand Ambassador of Digital India ProjectBrand Ambassador of Digital India Project
* *Young Achiever

Born a male, he was brought up as a girl child forBorn a male, he was brought up as a girl child for
the first few years by his simpleton parents to avoidthe first few years by his simpleton parents to avoid
a supposedly-deadly ‘family curse’. Though hisa supposedly-deadly ‘family curse’. Though his
birthname was something else, he came to bebirthname was something else, he came to be
known in another name coined after an ornamentknown in another name coined after an ornament
which is considered a must for an Indian bride.which is considered a must for an Indian bride.
Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
* *Male ya Female

Nathuram GodseNathuram Godse
Male ya Female* *

Which 4-word phrase is commonly associated with allWhich 4-word phrase is commonly associated with all
these following matches?these following matches?
* England vs Hungary football match in 1953* England vs Hungary football match in 1953
* Italy-West Germany semi-final in the 1970 FIFA* Italy-West Germany semi-final in the 1970 FIFA
World CupWorld Cup
* World Chess Championship 1972 between Bobby* World Chess Championship 1972 between Bobby
Fischer & Boris SpasskyFischer & Boris Spassky
* The 1926 Exhibition 72-hole golf match between* The 1926 Exhibition 72-hole golf match between
Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones.Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones.
What’s Common To* *

Match of the CenturyMatch of the Century
* *What’s Common To

The Devotion of Suspect XThe Devotion of Suspect X , a 2005 novel by Keigo , a 2005 novel by Keigo
Higashino is his most acclaimed work thus far.Higashino is his most acclaimed work thus far.
This novel has inspired more than one IndianThis novel has inspired more than one Indian
movies in the recent years, including a hindi onemovies in the recent years, including a hindi one
also. Interestingly, all the Indian movies exceptalso. Interestingly, all the Indian movies except
one, share the same/similar name.one, share the same/similar name.
Identify the hindi movie.Identify the hindi movie.
Book to Movie* *

DrishyamDrishyam
Book to Movie* *

A significant event, which somewhat united theA significant event, which somewhat united the
country together, occurred on 1country together, occurred on 1stst
September 1947.September 1947.
And accordingly, the importance of this particularAnd accordingly, the importance of this particular
sitesite (vis)(vis) has been duly elevated.has been duly elevated.
Which event is being referred to?Which event is being referred to?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
Unity in Diversity* *

Indian Standard TimeIndian Standard Time
Unity in Diversity* *

Why this Indian lady doctor came into bigtime newsWhy this Indian lady doctor came into bigtime news
in the mid-1960s?in the mid-1960s?
Then Now
Then & Now* *

Rita Fariya - the first Indian to winRita Fariya - the first Indian to win
the Miss World Crown in 1966the Miss World Crown in 1966
Then & Now* *

In the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessfulIn the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessful
nominees in a particular category were -----nominees in a particular category were -----
- Asrani : - Asrani : Chala Murari Hero BanneChala Murari Hero Banne
- Bhusan Bangali : - Bhusan Bangali : KinaraKinara
- Shanker Shesh : - Shanker Shesh : GharaondaGharaonda
- Raju Saigal : - Raju Saigal : Doosra AadDoosra Aadmimi
Identify the winner of that award who was aIdentify the winner of that award who was a
stalwart from the world of literature.stalwart from the world of literature.
Awards Night* *

Saratchandra ChattopadhyaySaratchandra Chattopadhyay
Awards Night* *

‘‘Simian’ is the name ofSimian’ is the name of
a 2014 graphic novela 2014 graphic novel
by Vikram Balagopal.by Vikram Balagopal.
The story, based onThe story, based on
myths and legends,myths and legends,
begins with the oldbegins with the old
protagonist meeting hisprotagonist meeting his
younger brother in ayounger brother in a
forest.forest.
Who are these brothers?Who are these brothers?
Band of Brothers* *

Bheem & HanumanBheem & Hanuman
Band of Brothers* *

Pictured in Oxford in 1966, he represented UK asPictured in Oxford in 1966, he represented UK as
a sprinter and hurdler.a sprinter and hurdler.
Who?Who?
Sports with a Twist* *

Jeffrey ArcherJeffrey Archer
Sports with a Twist* *

After being nominated by the then PM RajivAfter being nominated by the then PM Rajiv
Gandhi , he became a Rajya Sabha MP from 1986Gandhi , he became a Rajya Sabha MP from 1986
to 1992. He never spoke in the House but didto 1992. He never spoke in the House but did
there what he did best - observe and express it inthere what he did best - observe and express it in
the way the world knew him for. It resulted in athe way the world knew him for. It resulted in a
book, later published as -book, later published as - Sansad UpanishadSansad Upanishad..
Who was that MP?Who was that MP?
Parliamentary Affairs* *

M.F. HusainM.F. Husain
Parliamentary Affairs* *

Hugh Munro was a Commander of the BritishHugh Munro was a Commander of the British
Army during the Second Anglo-Mysore War inArmy during the Second Anglo-Mysore War in
1781. At a hunting expedition in Sunderban, on 221781. At a hunting expedition in Sunderban, on 22
December 1792 , he was attacked and tragicallyDecember 1792 , he was attacked and tragically
killed by a tiger.killed by a tiger.
As per popular belief, how the death of HughAs per popular belief, how the death of Hugh
Monroe has been immortalised?Monroe has been immortalised?
Indian Histroy* *

Tipu’s TigerTipu’s Tiger
* *Indian Histroy

Why Arsenal wore this jersey during aWhy Arsenal wore this jersey during a
Champions’ League match played againstChampions’ League match played against
Hamburg on Sept, 2006?Hamburg on Sept, 2006?
* *It’s Different

Both teams were sponsored by Fly Emirates.Both teams were sponsored by Fly Emirates.
According to the then UEFA rules both teamsAccording to the then UEFA rules both teams
could not have the same shirt sponsors, hencecould not have the same shirt sponsors, hence
the away team had to change the logo.the away team had to change the logo.
* *It’s Different

• +10 for a correct answer &+10 for a correct answer &
-5 for a wrong answer.-5 for a wrong answer.

The year 2015 marks the 50-years of the Indo-The year 2015 marks the 50-years of the Indo-
Pak War of 1965. Partly as a result of thePak War of 1965. Partly as a result of the
inefficient information gathering preceding theinefficient information gathering preceding the
war, which organisation was founded by thewar, which organisation was founded by the
Indian Govt. on Sep 21, 1968?Indian Govt. on Sep 21, 1968?
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Research & Analysis Wing (RAW)Research & Analysis Wing (RAW)

19-year-old Elizabeth Siddall, future wife of Dante19-year-old Elizabeth Siddall, future wife of Dante
Gabriel Rossetti lied, fully clothed, in a full bathtub.Gabriel Rossetti lied, fully clothed, in a full bathtub.
Oil lamps were placed underneath the tub to keepOil lamps were placed underneath the tub to keep
the water warm, but when they went out the artistthe water warm, but when they went out the artist
was too engrossed in his work to notice. Lyingwas too engrossed in his work to notice. Lying
deathly still in chilly water for hours on end leftdeathly still in chilly water for hours on end left
Siddall with a stinking cold and the painter with aSiddall with a stinking cold and the painter with a
£50 doctor’s bill.£50 doctor’s bill.
Which iconic painting was thus made?Which iconic painting was thus made?
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OpheliaOphelia by John Everett Millaisby John Everett Millais

The New Horizons spacecraft team revealedThe New Horizons spacecraft team revealed
close-up photos of the plains on the surface ofclose-up photos of the plains on the surface of
Pluto which they have namedPluto which they have named Sputnik PlanumSputnik Planum
after the world’s first man-made satellite.after the world’s first man-made satellite.
After whom the big, rugged icy-mountains hasAfter whom the big, rugged icy-mountains has
been named?been named?
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Tenzing NorgayTenzing Norgay

After graduating with a B.Tech in ComputerAfter graduating with a B.Tech in Computer
Science and Engineering from IIT-B in 2008,Science and Engineering from IIT-B in 2008,
Bhavish AggarwalBhavish Aggarwal worked at Microsoft Researchworked at Microsoft Research
for 2 years. In his new venture, started in 2010, hefor 2 years. In his new venture, started in 2010, he
said ‘Hello’ to the metro citizens in a new way.said ‘Hello’ to the metro citizens in a new way.
Even in Kolkata, that has become a huge hit.Even in Kolkata, that has become a huge hit.
What did he start in 2010?What did he start in 2010?
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Which well-known personality from the worldWhich well-known personality from the world
of music do you get from the clues?of music do you get from the clues?
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Which institution in Kolkata would you beWhich institution in Kolkata would you be
visiting if you want to see the former residentialvisiting if you want to see the former residential
compound of Sir Henry Vansittart, Governor ofcompound of Sir Henry Vansittart, Governor of
Bengal (1760-64) and Sir Elijah Impey, FirstBengal (1760-64) and Sir Elijah Impey, First
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at CalcuttaChief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta
(1774-82)? (1774-82)?
..
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Loreto College, KolkataLoreto College, Kolkata

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