As part of Antaragni '15

1. Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda
General QuizGeneral Quiz

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

6. The album ‘Samvedna’ was released with muchThe album ‘Samvedna’ was released with much
fanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, thefanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, the
songs sung by Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.songs sung by Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.
Which noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur wasWhich noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur was
credited as the lyricist?credited as the lyricist?
A

7. The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James -The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James -
‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a very, talks about a very
turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when theturbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the
guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.
Topping these all, there was also an attemptedTopping these all, there was also an attempted
assassination of a person who once brought the PMassassination of a person who once brought the PM
and opposition leader together to call for an end toand opposition leader together to call for an end to
political violence in that region.political violence in that region.
Who was that person?Who was that person?
B

8. Otaram Dewasi, a memberOtaram Dewasi, a member
of the Rajasthan Legislativeof the Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly, is very highlyAssembly, is very highly
revered in the Rabarisrevered in the Rabaris
community and they addresscommunity and they address
him as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’.him as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’.
He has recently beenHe has recently been
appointed Rajasthan’s MICappointed Rajasthan’s MIC
of __ Affairs, thus becomingof __ Affairs, thus becoming
India’s first __ Minister.India’s first __ Minister.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
C

9. Started as a protected area, it was initially createdStarted as a protected area, it was initially created
to ensure clean drinking water supply for theto ensure clean drinking water supply for the
nearby city. It was finally upgraded and declarednearby city. It was finally upgraded and declared
a National Park in the year 1981.a National Park in the year 1981.
Which National Park is this whose name literallyWhich National Park is this whose name literally
means ‘ten villages’?means ‘ten villages’?
D

10. A recently-discovered lobster-like creature thatA recently-discovered lobster-like creature that
lived 500 million years ago, has been named as alived 500 million years ago, has been named as a
tribute to which movie character?tribute to which movie character?
(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the
pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species Ipair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species I
could not help but think of…..)could not help but think of…..)
E

11. Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, itLiterally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, it
was built in the shape of a scorpion with twowas built in the shape of a scorpion with two
stings spread out as wings.stings spread out as wings.
Which architectural marvel, also given recognitionWhich architectural marvel, also given recognition
by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?
F

12. The previous one, with slight modifications betweenThe previous one, with slight modifications between
1999 and 2013, was designed by using the Catull1999 and 2013, was designed by using the Catull
typeface, an old style serif typeface designed bytypeface, an old style serif typeface designed by
Gustav Jaeger for the Berthold Type Foundry inGustav Jaeger for the Berthold Type Foundry in
1982. The current one uses the sans-serif typeface.1982. The current one uses the sans-serif typeface.
What is being described?What is being described?
G

13. These are some of theThese are some of the Behind the sceneBehind the scene photos atphotos at
the camera rehearsal of which hit 2015 play? the camera rehearsal of which hit 2015 play?
H

14. Photographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’sPhotographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’s
latest novellatest novel ‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’ focuses on 30-focuses on 30-
something twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, whosomething twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, who
exchange details of their daily lives in a series ofexchange details of their daily lives in a series of
emails.emails.
What is so unique about the novel?What is so unique about the novel?
I

15. Some of the sample set of answers and questionsSome of the sample set of answers and questions
discussed among the couple – Merv & Jullian Griffindiscussed among the couple – Merv & Jullian Griffin
during a flight from Duluth to New York, are –during a flight from Duluth to New York, are –
‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful
Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.
Which popular venture came out of this on-planeWhich popular venture came out of this on-plane
quizzing session?quizzing session?
J

16. Which National Award winner has recently turnedWhich National Award winner has recently turned
designer for a limited edition line of the Vero Modadesigner for a limited edition line of the Vero Moda
Marquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with theMarquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with the
themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royalthemes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royal
Enchantment, Red Velvet and Gold Rush?Enchantment, Red Velvet and Gold Rush?
K

17. According to some sources, this European city gotAccording to some sources, this European city got
its name from the Greek hero Ulysses. Others sayits name from the Greek hero Ulysses. Others say
that it got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alisthat it got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alis
Ubo’, meaning ‘good harbour’.Ubo’, meaning ‘good harbour’.
Which city is this?Which city is this?
L

18. As per legend, once two brothers Rambh andAs per legend, once two brothers Rambh and
Karambh did penance to please Agni and VarunKarambh did penance to please Agni and Varun
respectively. Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodilerespectively. Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile
and killed Karambh, while Rambh successfullyand killed Karambh, while Rambh successfully
completed his penance. He received a boon fromcompleted his penance. He received a boon from
Agni which allowed him to obtain an extremelyAgni which allowed him to obtain an extremely
powerful son who would rule over the three worldspowerful son who would rule over the three worlds
in this universe.in this universe.
Who was the son of Rambh?Who was the son of Rambh?
M

19. Which country has decided to switch to a new timeWhich country has decided to switch to a new time
zone, turning its clock back by 30 minutes to markzone, turning its clock back by 30 minutes to mark
its liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese ruleits liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese rule
at the end of WWII?at the end of WWII?
N

20. During the 2During the 2ndnd
leg of the QF match of European Cupleg of the QF match of European Cup
Winners’ Cup played between Arsenal & Torino FCWinners’ Cup played between Arsenal & Torino FC
at Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Arsenal fanat Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Arsenal fan
was rumoured to be present at the ground. Thewas rumoured to be present at the ground. The
author of this person’s biography has confirmed this.author of this person’s biography has confirmed this.
Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?
O

21. The smallest regiment of the Indian Army and alsoThe smallest regiment of the Indian Army and also
its oldest, was raised in 1773 at Benares by the thenits oldest, was raised in 1773 at Benares by the then
Governor, Warren Hastings. Christened originallyGovernor, Warren Hastings. Christened originally
as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200
jawans and all of them are at least six feet tall.jawans and all of them are at least six feet tall.
Which elite regiment is this?Which elite regiment is this?
P

22. Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases inSite of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases in
the world, it was originally named Potomac after thethe world, it was originally named Potomac after the
Potomac river. The present name X is derived fromPotomac river. The present name X is derived from
the name of a Doeg village recorded by Englishthe name of a Doeg village recorded by English
colonists as Pamacocack. After coming into publiccolonists as Pamacocack. After coming into public
domain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it againdomain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it again
came into news very recently.came into news very recently.
What is X?What is X?
Q

23. Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term,Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term,
especially in the USA, it replaced the offensive termespecially in the USA, it replaced the offensive term
‘Race Music’. Writer-Producer Robert Palmer‘Race Music’. Writer-Producer Robert Palmer
defined this new term asdefined this new term as a ‘catch all term referring toa ‘catch all term referring to
any music that was made by and for Blackany music that was made by and for Black
Americans’.Americans’.
What?What?
R

24. Who designed thisWho designed this
highly acclaimedhighly acclaimed
award, recently inaward, recently in
news for wrongnews for wrong
reasons?reasons?
S

25. * Only singer to put out three albums that have* Only singer to put out three albums that have
each sold over a million copies.each sold over a million copies.
* Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the* Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the
Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards.Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards.
* Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year* Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year
Grammy in 2010.Grammy in 2010.
Who is this hitmaker?Who is this hitmaker?
T

26. The national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua isThe national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua is
En Dios Confiamos.En Dios Confiamos.
This particular phrase, in its translated form, isThis particular phrase, in its translated form, is
more famously associated with which entity?more famously associated with which entity?
U

27. The popular song used in this ad is taken from theThe popular song used in this ad is taken from the
soundtrack of which hit movie?soundtrack of which hit movie?
V

28. Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won theFormerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won the
Best Overall Mobile App award at the 2013 MobileBest Overall Mobile App award at the 2013 Mobile
World Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox andWorld Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox and
Flipboard.Flipboard.
Which app is this?Which app is this?
W

29. Former police officer Karima Shapandar was aFormer police officer Karima Shapandar was a
human programmed to seek out and destroyhuman programmed to seek out and destroy
humans. But eventually she was disassembled tohumans. But eventually she was disassembled to
return to her human state but allowed to retain partreturn to her human state but allowed to retain part
of her superpowers.of her superpowers.
She was the first Indian female character in the ___She was the first Indian female character in the ___
series which spawned several movie adaptations also.series which spawned several movie adaptations also.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
X

30. According to the founder – ‘theAccording to the founder – ‘the
reason behind the name wasreason behind the name was
his firm belief that X’shis firm belief that X’s
differentiation begins with itsdifferentiation begins with its
service and trust. The nameservice and trust. The name
also represent their true spiritalso represent their true spirit
of becoming a high quality,of becoming a high quality,
customer-centric, servicecustomer-centric, service
driven, Indian organisation ofdriven, Indian organisation of
its type.’its type.’
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
Y

31. Johnston McCulley noticed that there was aJohnston McCulley noticed that there was a
growing readership for Westerns and historicalgrowing readership for Westerns and historical
adventure novels. He decided to combine bothadventure novels. He decided to combine both
these genres to make it more profitable.these genres to make it more profitable.
Who, first featured in the All-Story WeeklyWho, first featured in the All-Story Weekly
between August & September 1919, was thusbetween August & September 1919, was thus
introduced?introduced?
Z

34. The album ‘Samvedna’ was released with muchThe album ‘Samvedna’ was released with much
fanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, thefanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, the
songs sung by Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.songs sung by Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.
Which noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur wasWhich noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur was
credited as the lyricist?credited as the lyricist?
A

35. A
Atal Behari VajpayeeAtal Behari Vajpayee

36. The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James -The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James -
‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’, talks about a very, talks about a very
turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when theturbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the
guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence.
Topping these all, there was also an attemptedTopping these all, there was also an attempted
assassination of a person who once brought the PMassassination of a person who once brought the PM
and opposition leader together to call for an end toand opposition leader together to call for an end to
political violence in that region.political violence in that region.
Who was that person?Who was that person?
B

37. B
Bob MarleyBob Marley

38. Otaram Dewasi, a memberOtaram Dewasi, a member
of the Rajasthan Legislativeof the Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly, is very highlyAssembly, is very highly
revered in the Rabarisrevered in the Rabaris
community and they addresscommunity and they address
him as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’.him as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’.
He has recently beenHe has recently been
appointed Rajasthan’s MICappointed Rajasthan’s MIC
of __ Affairs, thus becomingof __ Affairs, thus becoming
India’s first __ Minister.India’s first __ Minister.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
C

39. C
CowCow

40. Started as a protected area, it was initially createdStarted as a protected area, it was initially created
to ensure clean drinking water supply for theto ensure clean drinking water supply for the
nearby city. It was finally upgraded and declarednearby city. It was finally upgraded and declared
a National Park in the year 1981.a National Park in the year 1981.
Which National Park is this whose name literallyWhich National Park is this whose name literally
means ‘ten villages’?means ‘ten villages’?
D

41. D
Dachigam National ParkDachigam National Park

42. A recently-discovered lobster-like creature thatA recently-discovered lobster-like creature that
lived 500 million years ago, has been named as alived 500 million years ago, has been named as a
tribute to which movie character?tribute to which movie character?
(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the
pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species Ipair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species I
could not help but think of…..)could not help but think of…..)
E

43. E
Edward ScissorhandsEdward Scissorhands

44. Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, itLiterally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, it
was built in the shape of a scorpion with twowas built in the shape of a scorpion with two
stings spread out as wings.stings spread out as wings.
Which architectural marvel, also given recognitionWhich architectural marvel, also given recognition
by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?
F

45. F
Falaknuma PalaceFalaknuma Palace

46. The previous one, with slight modifications betweenThe previous one, with slight modifications between
1999 and 2013, was designed by using the Catull1999 and 2013, was designed by using the Catull
typeface, an old style serif typeface designed bytypeface, an old style serif typeface designed by
Gustav Jaeger for the Berthold Type Foundry inGustav Jaeger for the Berthold Type Foundry in
1982. The current one uses the sans-serif typeface.1982. The current one uses the sans-serif typeface.
What is being described?What is being described?
G

47. G
Google LogoGoogle Logo

48. These are some of theThese are some of the Behind the sceneBehind the scene photos atphotos at
the camera rehearsal of which hit 2015 play? the camera rehearsal of which hit 2015 play?
H

49. H
HamletHamlet

50. Photographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’sPhotographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’s
latest novellatest novel ‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’ focuses on 30-focuses on 30-
something twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, whosomething twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, who
exchange details of their daily lives in a series ofexchange details of their daily lives in a series of
emails.emails.
What is so unique about the novel?What is so unique about the novel?
I

51. I
Instagram NovelInstagram Novel

52. Some of the sample set of answers and questionsSome of the sample set of answers and questions
discussed among the couple – Merv & Jullian Griffindiscussed among the couple – Merv & Jullian Griffin
during a flight from Duluth to New York, are –during a flight from Duluth to New York, are –
‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful
Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.
Which popular venture came out of this on-planeWhich popular venture came out of this on-plane
quizzing session?quizzing session?
J

53. J
JeopardyJeopardy

54. Which National Award winner has recently turnedWhich National Award winner has recently turned
designer for a limited edition line of the Vero Modadesigner for a limited edition line of the Vero Moda
Marquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with theMarquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with the
themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royalthemes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royal
Enchantment, Red Velvet and Gold Rush?Enchantment, Red Velvet and Gold Rush?
K

55. K
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut

56. According to some sources, this European city gotAccording to some sources, this European city got
its name from the Greek hero Ulysses. Others sayits name from the Greek hero Ulysses. Others say
that it got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alisthat it got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alis
Ubo’, meaning ‘good harbour’.Ubo’, meaning ‘good harbour’.
Which city is this?Which city is this?
L

57. L
LisbonLisbon

58. As per legend, once two brothers Rambh andAs per legend, once two brothers Rambh and
Karambh did penance to please Agni and VarunKarambh did penance to please Agni and Varun
respectively. Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodilerespectively. Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile
and killed Karambh, while Rambh successfullyand killed Karambh, while Rambh successfully
completed his penance. He received a boon fromcompleted his penance. He received a boon from
Agni which would allow him to obtain an extremelyAgni which would allow him to obtain an extremely
powerful son who would rule over the three worldspowerful son who would rule over the three worlds
in this universe.in this universe.
Who was the son of Rambh?Who was the son of Rambh?
M

59. M
MahishasurMahishasur

60. Which country has decided to switch to a new timeWhich country has decided to switch to a new time
zone, turning its clock back by 30 minutes to markzone, turning its clock back by 30 minutes to mark
its liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese ruleits liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese rule
at the end of WWII?at the end of WWII?
N

61. N
North KoreaNorth Korea

62. During the 2During the 2ndnd
leg of the QF match of European Cupleg of the QF match of European Cup
Winners’ Cup played between Arsenal & Torino FCWinners’ Cup played between Arsenal & Torino FC
at Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Arsenal fanat Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Arsenal fan
was rumoured to be present at the ground. Thewas rumoured to be present at the ground. The
author of this person’s biography has confirmed this.author of this person’s biography has confirmed this.
Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?
O

63. O
Osama Bin LadenOsama Bin Laden

64. The smallest regiment of the Indian Army and alsoThe smallest regiment of the Indian Army and also
its oldest, was raised in 1773 at Benares by the thenits oldest, was raised in 1773 at Benares by the then
Governor, Warren Hastings. Christened originallyGovernor, Warren Hastings. Christened originally
as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200
jawans and all of them are at least six feet tall.jawans and all of them are at least six feet tall.
Which elite regiment is this?Which elite regiment is this?
P

65. P
President’s BodyguardPresident’s Bodyguard

66. Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases inSite of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases in
the world, it was originally named Potomac after thethe world, it was originally named Potomac after the
Potomac river. The present name X is derived fromPotomac river. The present name X is derived from
the name of a Doeg village recorded by Englishthe name of a Doeg village recorded by English
colonists as Pamacocack. After coming into publiccolonists as Pamacocack. After coming into public
domain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it againdomain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it again
came into news very recently.came into news very recently.
What is X?What is X?
Q

67. Q
QuanticoQuantico

68. Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term,Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term,
especially in the USA, it replaced the offensive termespecially in the USA, it replaced the offensive term
‘Race Music’. Writer-Producer Robert Palmer‘Race Music’. Writer-Producer Robert Palmer
defined this new term asdefined this new term as a ‘catch all term referring toa ‘catch all term referring to
any music that was made by and for Blackany music that was made by and for Black
Americans’.Americans’.
What?What?
R

69. R
Rhythm & BluesRhythm & Blues

70. Who designed thisWho designed this
highly acclaimedhighly acclaimed
award, recently inaward, recently in
news for wrongnews for wrong
reasons?reasons?
S

71. S
Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray

72. * Only singer to put out three albums that have* Only singer to put out three albums that have
each sold over a million copies.each sold over a million copies.
* Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the* Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the
Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards.Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards.
* Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year* Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year
Grammy in 2010.Grammy in 2010.
Who is this hitmaker?Who is this hitmaker?
T

73. T
Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift

74. The national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua isThe national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua is
En Dios Confiamos.En Dios Confiamos.
This particular phrase, in its translated form, isThis particular phrase, in its translated form, is
more famously associated with which entity?more famously associated with which entity?
U

75. U
USAUSA

76. The popular song used in this ad is taken from theThe popular song used in this ad is taken from the
soundtrack of which hit movie?soundtrack of which hit movie?
V

77. V
ViswatmaViswatma

78. Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won theFormerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won the
Best Overall Mobile App award at the 2013 MobileBest Overall Mobile App award at the 2013 Mobile
World Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox andWorld Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox and
Flipboard.Flipboard.
Which app is this?Which app is this?
W

79. W
WazeWaze

80. Former police officer Karima Shapandar was aFormer police officer Karima Shapandar was a
human programmed to seek out and destroyhuman programmed to seek out and destroy
humans. But eventually she was disassembled tohumans. But eventually she was disassembled to
return to her human state but allowed to retain partreturn to her human state but allowed to retain part
of her superpowers.of her superpowers.
She was the first Indian female character in the ___She was the first Indian female character in the ___
series which spawned several movie adaptations also.series which spawned several movie adaptations also.
Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.
X

81. X
X-MenX-Men

82. According to the founder – ‘theAccording to the founder – ‘the
reason behind the name wasreason behind the name was
his firm belief that X’shis firm belief that X’s
differentiation begins with itsdifferentiation begins with its
service and trust. The nameservice and trust. The name
also represent their true spiritalso represent their true spirit
of becoming a high quality,of becoming a high quality,
customer-centric, servicecustomer-centric, service
driven, Indian organisation ofdriven, Indian organisation of
its type.’its type.’
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
Y

83. Y
Yes BankYes Bank

84. Johnston McCulley noticed that there was aJohnston McCulley noticed that there was a
growing readership for Westerns and historicalgrowing readership for Westerns and historical
adventure novels. He decided to combine bothadventure novels. He decided to combine both
these genres to make it more profitable.these genres to make it more profitable.
Who, first featured in the All-Story WeeklyWho, first featured in the All-Story Weekly
between August & September 1919, was thusbetween August & September 1919, was thus
introduced?introduced?
Z

85. Z
ZorroZorro