IIEST, Shibpur

1. Research, Presentation & Conduction by :
SOMNATH CHANDA
Elimination RoundElimination Round

2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (1,5,10,15,20 & 25) will be
counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

5. WithWith whomwhom would you connect the following literarywould you connect the following literary
characters?characters?
1
Gibreel Farishta : Satanic Verses
Ashok Banjara : Show Business
Akshay Arora : Starry Nights

6. As an athlete, she competes in the javelin throw,As an athlete, she competes in the javelin throw,
and has represented in a number of internationaland has represented in a number of international
meets and competitions. She won silver medals atmeets and competitions. She won silver medals at
the 2013 and 2014 CARIFTA Games, competing inthe 2013 and 2014 CARIFTA Games, competing in
the under-17 and under-18 categories, respectively.the under-17 and under-18 categories, respectively.
She came into global attention recently for aShe came into global attention recently for a
different reason.different reason.
Who?Who?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
2

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8. First buildingFirst building in India to getin India to get electrifiedelectrified, it was, it was
originally named after theoriginally named after the first Municipalfirst Municipal
Commissioner of the cityCommissioner of the city in which it is built.in which it is built.
After whichAfter which Social ReformerSocial Reformer it has been sinceit has been since
renamed?renamed?
3

9. Project CalicoProject Calico is a new company being funded byis a new company being funded by
GoogleGoogle.. Art LevinsonArt Levinson, Chairman and former CEO of, Chairman and former CEO of
Genentech and Chairman of Apple, will be itsGenentech and Chairman of Apple, will be its ChiefChief
Executive OfficerExecutive Officer..
What is theWhat is the company’s ambitious purposecompany’s ambitious purpose??
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10. Sweden’s campaign in theSweden’s campaign in the 1974 World Cup1974 World Cup was nothingwas nothing
noteworthy. But for defendernoteworthy. But for defender Jan OlssonJan Olsson, it was a, it was a
memorable outing. Though he became thememorable outing. Though he became the butt of allbutt of all
jokesjokes, he, he cherished the momentcherished the moment when he became a partwhen he became a part
of football history during one of their 1of football history during one of their 1stst
round matchround match
which ended in a 0-0 draw.which ended in a 0-0 draw.
With which piece of football trivia, he became a part?With which piece of football trivia, he became a part?
5

11. As per legend, it originated in the kitchen ofAs per legend, it originated in the kitchen of
Thanjavur Marathas rulerThanjavur Marathas ruler ShahujiShahuji during the 18during the 18thth
century. Shahuji once experimented withcentury. Shahuji once experimented with pigeon peas,pigeon peas,
vegetables, spices and the tamarind pulpvegetables, spices and the tamarind pulp and served itand served it
toto his cousinhis cousin who was visiting him. Everyone lovedwho was visiting him. Everyone loved
the dish andthe dish and named it after the guestnamed it after the guest..
Which dishWhich dish is this?is this?
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12. Mary AnningMary Anning, well known for her works in the, well known for her works in the JurassicJurassic
era marine fossilsera marine fossils at Lyme Regis in Dorset,at Lyme Regis in Dorset,
contributed greatly to thecontributed greatly to the study of prehistoricstudy of prehistoric
zoological specimenszoological specimens. In 2010, 163 years after her. In 2010, 163 years after her
death, the Royal Society included her in a list of the 10death, the Royal Society included her in a list of the 10
British women who have most influenced the historyBritish women who have most influenced the history
of science.of science.
How is sheHow is she rememberedremembered in thein the popular culturepopular culture??
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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14. ““This is the day upon which we are reminded of whatThis is the day upon which we are reminded of what
we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four”we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four” ––
Mark Twin said about which ‘day’?Mark Twin said about which ‘day’?
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15. Identify thisIdentify this trophytrophy awarded to the winner of aawarded to the winner of a very-very-
short lived tournamentshort lived tournament..
(Virat Kohli was the MoM in the last edition)(Virat Kohli was the MoM in the last edition)
9

16. Also known as Chhogori, it’s popular name is derivedAlso known as Chhogori, it’s popular name is derived
from thefrom the notationnotation used by theused by the Great TrigonometricGreat Trigonometric
SurveySurvey. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey
from Mt. Haramukh and sketched thefrom Mt. Haramukh and sketched the two mosttwo most
prominent onesprominent ones in the route.in the route.
WhichWhich popular namepopular name is thus originated?is thus originated?
10

17. A book, firstA book, first published in 1946published in 1946, authored by a certain, authored by a certain
Mr. GaneshMr. Ganesh was aboutwas about Keshao KrishnaKeshao Krishna, a, a ‘Tamil‘Tamil
Viswakarma Brahmin’Viswakarma Brahmin’. The book claims Keshao’s. The book claims Keshao’s
sacred thread ceremony was held when he was 12, assacred thread ceremony was held when he was 12, as
per Brahmin tradition and that he wore the sacredper Brahmin tradition and that he wore the sacred
thread like any other Hindu.thread like any other Hindu.
Who wasWho was KeshaoKeshao, written about in that book?, written about in that book?
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18. With memories ofWith memories of Indo-Pak WarIndo-Pak War still fresh, the thenstill fresh, the then
Indian PMIndian PM Lal Bahadur ShastriLal Bahadur Shastri requested this famousrequested this famous
person from bollywood toperson from bollywood to make somethingmake something on the lineon the line
of his famous slogan –of his famous slogan – Jai Jawan Jai KissanJai Jawan Jai Kissan which willwhich will
inspire the youth.inspire the youth.
What wasWhat was the outcomethe outcome of this discussion?of this discussion?
12

19. Theophilus CarterTheophilus Carter (1824–1904), an (1824–1904), an eccentric Britisheccentric British
furniture dealer-cum-inventorfurniture dealer-cum-inventor, was most famous for his, was most famous for his
combination of an alarm clock and a bed. Somecombination of an alarm clock and a bed. Some
researchers claimed that Carter was aresearchers claimed that Carter was a servitor at Christservitor at Christ
ChurchChurch, one of the University of Oxford’s colleges, one of the University of Oxford’s colleges
during the 1850s and ‘60s.during the 1850s and ‘60s.
How did,How did, one of the teachersone of the teachers of Oxford,of Oxford, made himmade him
immortalimmortal??
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20. After making his debut with theAfter making his debut with the unreleased-movieunreleased-movie ––
‘Bedini’‘Bedini’ by Ritwik Ghatak, he joined IPTA. Few yearsby Ritwik Ghatak, he joined IPTA. Few years
later he got the chance to make his proper debut withlater he got the chance to make his proper debut with
‘Bandish’‘Bandish’. Hrishikesh Mukherjee once signed him to. Hrishikesh Mukherjee once signed him to
play a veryplay a very interesting characterinteresting character inin ‘Biwi Aur Makaan’‘Biwi Aur Makaan’..
Who?Who?
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21. She hadShe had skin alterationsskin alterations at the inner end of the leftat the inner end of the left
upper eyelidupper eyelid similar to xanthelasmasimilar to xanthelasma and aand a swelling ofswelling of
the dorsum of the right handthe dorsum of the right hand suggestive of asuggestive of a
subcutaneous lipoma. These findings in a 25-30 yearsubcutaneous lipoma. These findings in a 25-30 year
old woman, who died at the age of 37, may beold woman, who died at the age of 37, may be
indicative ofindicative of essential hyperlipidemiaessential hyperlipidemia, a strong risk, a strong risk
factor forfactor for ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease in middle age.in middle age.
WhoWho is being talked about? is being talked about?
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22. WhichWhich novelnovel, protesting the, protesting the conditions of immigrantconditions of immigrant
labour in 1930s Americalabour in 1930s America, sold 4,30,000 copies in its first, sold 4,30,000 copies in its first
year of publication and was regarded as the mainyear of publication and was regarded as the main
reason for the author winning thereason for the author winning the Nobel PrizeNobel Prize
in 1962in 1962??
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23. This particularThis particular printprint
ad by Oreoad by Oreo celebratedcelebrated
an event in 2013. If wean event in 2013. If we
go by the same logic,go by the same logic,
then this time therethen this time there
will bewill be a lessa less
componentcomponent but havingbut having
some new colourssome new colours onon
the board.the board.
What is theWhat is the ‘event’‘event’
mentioned here?mentioned here?
17

24. WhichWhich companycompany is behind thisis behind this ad campaignad campaign issued forissued for
road-safety awarenessroad-safety awareness??
18

25. 19
ThisThis surnamesurname, in fact very common in a, in fact very common in a particularparticular
footballing nationfootballing nation, is also found in the USA, Brazil,, is also found in the USA, Brazil,
Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
Etymologically originating from theEtymologically originating from the Italian word forItalian word for
roserose, which surname is this?, which surname is this?

26. Identify theIdentify the female singerfemale singer of this melodious numberof this melodious number
from a forthcoming venture. from a forthcoming venture.
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27. TheThe flag of NATOflag of NATO consists of a dark blue field chargedconsists of a dark blue field charged
with awith a white compass rose emblem with four whitewhite compass rose emblem with four white
lineslines radiating from the four cardinal directions.radiating from the four cardinal directions.
What does theWhat does the blue colourblue colour signify?signify?
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28. Seen during theSeen during the 2014 Election2014 Election……
identify theidentify the advertiseradvertiser..
22

29. Premiered at the 2015 Toronto International FilmPremiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film
Festival, thisFestival, this Vishal Bharadwaj-written filmVishal Bharadwaj-written film waswas
hugely appreciated for itshugely appreciated for its Rashomon-esqueRashomon-esque
storytellingstorytelling..
Identify thisIdentify this highly-acclaimed moviehighly-acclaimed movie which waswhich was
released in the English-speaking world with thereleased in the English-speaking world with the
alternate title ‘Guilty’alternate title ‘Guilty’. .
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30. Why theseWhy these two law-practisionerstwo law-practisioners areare in newsin news??
24

31. In theIn the comic bookcomic book as wellas well
as in theas in the 2009 neo-noir movie2009 neo-noir movie
‘The Watchmen’‘The Watchmen’, which is, which is
shown to be theshown to be the 51st State51st State ofof
the USA ? the USA ?
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34. WithWith whomwhom would you connect the following literarywould you connect the following literary
characters?characters?
1
Gibreel Farishta : Satanic Verses
Ashok Banjara : Show Business
Akshay Arora : Starry Nights

35. Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan
1

36. As an athlete, she competes in the javelin throw,As an athlete, she competes in the javelin throw,
and has represented in a number of internationaland has represented in a number of international
meets and competitions. She won silver medals atmeets and competitions. She won silver medals at
the 2013 and 2014 CARIFTA Games, competing inthe 2013 and 2014 CARIFTA Games, competing in
the under-17 and under-18 categories, respectively.the under-17 and under-18 categories, respectively.
She came into global attention recently for aShe came into global attention recently for a
different reason.different reason.
Who?Who?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
2

37. 2

38. 2
Hayley MatthewsHayley Matthews

39. First buildingFirst building in India to getin India to get electrifiedelectrified, it was, it was
originally named after theoriginally named after the first Municipalfirst Municipal
Commissioner of the cityCommissioner of the city in which it is built.in which it is built.
After whichAfter which Social ReformerSocial Reformer it has been sinceit has been since
renamed?renamed?
3

40. Mahatma Jyotiba PhuleMahatma Jyotiba Phule
3

41. Project CalicoProject Calico is a new company being funded byis a new company being funded by
GoogleGoogle.. Art LevinsonArt Levinson, Chairman and former CEO of, Chairman and former CEO of
Genentech and Chairman of Apple, will be itsGenentech and Chairman of Apple, will be its ChiefChief
Executive OfficerExecutive Officer..
What is theWhat is the company’s ambitious purposecompany’s ambitious purpose??
4

42. Victory over DeathVictory over Death
4

43. Sweden’s campaign in theSweden’s campaign in the 1974 World Cup1974 World Cup was nothingwas nothing
noteworthy. But for defendernoteworthy. But for defender Jan OlssonJan Olsson, it was a, it was a
memorable outing. Though he became thememorable outing. Though he became the butt of allbutt of all
jokesjokes, he, he cherished the momentcherished the moment when he became a partwhen he became a part
of football history during one of their 1of football history during one of their 1stst
round matchround match
which ended in a 0-0 draw.which ended in a 0-0 draw.
With which piece of football trivia, he became a part?With which piece of football trivia, he became a part?
5

44. Cryuff TurnCryuff Turn
5

45. As per legend, it originated in the kitchen ofAs per legend, it originated in the kitchen of
Thanjavur Marathas rulerThanjavur Marathas ruler ShahujiShahuji during the 18during the 18thth
century. Shahuji once experimented withcentury. Shahuji once experimented with pigeon peas,pigeon peas,
vegetables, spices and the tamarind pulpvegetables, spices and the tamarind pulp and served itand served it
toto his cousinhis cousin who was visiting him. Everyone lovedwho was visiting him. Everyone loved
the dish andthe dish and named it after the guestnamed it after the guest..
Which dishWhich dish is this?is this?
6

46. Sambhar (after Sambhaji)Sambhar (after Sambhaji)
6

47. Mary AnningMary Anning, well known for her works in the, well known for her works in the JurassicJurassic
era marine fossilsera marine fossils at Lyme Regis in Dorset,at Lyme Regis in Dorset,
contributed greatly to thecontributed greatly to the study of prehistoricstudy of prehistoric
zoological specimenszoological specimens. In 2010, 163 years after her. In 2010, 163 years after her
death, the Royal Society included her in a list of the 10death, the Royal Society included her in a list of the 10
British women who have most influenced the historyBritish women who have most influenced the history
of science.of science.
How is sheHow is she rememberedremembered in thein the popular culturepopular culture??
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
7

48. 7

49. Sea Sells She Shells…..Sea Sells She Shells…..
7

50. ““This is the day upon which we are reminded of whatThis is the day upon which we are reminded of what
we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four”we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four” ––
Mark Twin said about which ‘day’?Mark Twin said about which ‘day’?
8

51. April Fool’s DayApril Fool’s Day
8

52. Identify thisIdentify this trophytrophy awarded to the winner of aawarded to the winner of a very-very-
short lived tournamentshort lived tournament..
(Virat Kohli was the MoM in the last edition)(Virat Kohli was the MoM in the last edition)
9

53. Mohammad Nissar TrophyMohammad Nissar Trophy
9

54. Also known as Chhogori, it’s popular name is derivedAlso known as Chhogori, it’s popular name is derived
from thefrom the notationnotation used by theused by the Great TrigonometricGreat Trigonometric
SurveySurvey. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey
from Mt. Haramukh and sketched thefrom Mt. Haramukh and sketched the two mosttwo most
prominent onesprominent ones in the route.in the route.
WhichWhich popular namepopular name is thus originated?is thus originated?
10

55. K2K2
10

56. A book, firstA book, first published in 1946published in 1946, authored by a certain, authored by a certain
Mr. GaneshMr. Ganesh was aboutwas about Keshao KrishnaKeshao Krishna, a, a ‘Tamil‘Tamil
Viswakarma Brahmin’Viswakarma Brahmin’. The book claims Keshao’s. The book claims Keshao’s
sacred thread ceremony was held when he was 12, assacred thread ceremony was held when he was 12, as
per Brahmin tradition and that he wore the sacredper Brahmin tradition and that he wore the sacred
thread like any other Hindu.thread like any other Hindu.
Who wasWho was KeshaoKeshao, written about in that book?, written about in that book?
11

57. Jesus ChristJesus Christ
11

58. With memories ofWith memories of Indo-Pak WarIndo-Pak War still fresh, the thenstill fresh, the then
Indian PMIndian PM Lal Bahadur ShastriLal Bahadur Shastri requested this famousrequested this famous
person from bollywood toperson from bollywood to make somethingmake something on the lineon the line
of his famous slogan –of his famous slogan – Jai Jawan Jai KissanJai Jawan Jai Kissan which willwhich will
inspire the youth.inspire the youth.
What wasWhat was the outcomethe outcome of this discussion?of this discussion?
12

59. UpkarUpkar
12

60. Theophilus CarterTheophilus Carter (1824–1904), an (1824–1904), an eccentric Britisheccentric British
furniture dealer-cum-inventorfurniture dealer-cum-inventor, was most famous for his, was most famous for his
combination of an alarm clock and a bed. Somecombination of an alarm clock and a bed. Some
researchers claimed that Carter was aresearchers claimed that Carter was a servitor at Christservitor at Christ
ChurchChurch, one of the University of Oxford’s colleges, one of the University of Oxford’s colleges
during the 1850s and ‘60s.during the 1850s and ‘60s.
How did,How did, one of the teachersone of the teachers of Oxford,of Oxford, made himmade him
immortalimmortal??
13

61. Character of Mad Hatter was based on himCharacter of Mad Hatter was based on him
13

62. After making his debut with theAfter making his debut with the unreleased-movieunreleased-movie ––
‘Bedini’‘Bedini’ by Ritwik Ghatak, he joined IPTA. Few yearsby Ritwik Ghatak, he joined IPTA. Few years
later he got the chance to make his proper debut withlater he got the chance to make his proper debut with
‘Bandish’‘Bandish’. Hrishikesh Mukherjee once signed him to. Hrishikesh Mukherjee once signed him to
play a veryplay a very interesting characterinteresting character inin ‘Biwi Aur Makaan’‘Biwi Aur Makaan’..
Who?Who?
14

63. Keshto MukherjeeKeshto Mukherjee
14

64. She hadShe had skin alterationsskin alterations at the inner end of the leftat the inner end of the left
upper eyelidupper eyelid similar to xanthelasmasimilar to xanthelasma and aand a swelling ofswelling of
the dorsum of the right handthe dorsum of the right hand suggestive of asuggestive of a
subcutaneous lipoma. These findings in a 25-30 yearsubcutaneous lipoma. These findings in a 25-30 year
old woman, who died at the age of 37, may beold woman, who died at the age of 37, may be
indicative ofindicative of essential hyperlipidemiaessential hyperlipidemia, a strong risk, a strong risk
factor forfactor for ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease in middle age.in middle age.
WhoWho is being talked about? is being talked about?
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65. MonalisaMonalisa
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66. WhichWhich novelnovel, protesting the, protesting the conditions of immigrantconditions of immigrant
labour in 1930s Americalabour in 1930s America, sold 4,30,000 copies in its first, sold 4,30,000 copies in its first
year of publication and was regarded as the mainyear of publication and was regarded as the main
reason for the author winning thereason for the author winning the Nobel PrizeNobel Prize
in 1962in 1962??
16

67. The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
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68. This particularThis particular printprint
ad by Oreoad by Oreo celebratedcelebrated
an event in 2013. If wean event in 2013. If we
go by the same logic,go by the same logic,
then this time therethen this time there
will bewill be a lessa less
componentcomponent but havingbut having
some new colourssome new colours onon
the board.the board.
What is theWhat is the ‘event’‘event’
mentioned here?mentioned here?
17

69. IPLIPL
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70. WhichWhich companycompany is behind thisis behind this ad campaignad campaign issued forissued for
road-safety awarenessroad-safety awareness??
18

71. VolkswagenVolkswagen
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72. 19
ThisThis surnamesurname, in fact very common in a, in fact very common in a particularparticular
footballing nationfootballing nation, is also found in the USA, Brazil,, is also found in the USA, Brazil,
Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.Chile, Argentina and Uruguay.
Etymologically originating from theEtymologically originating from the Italian word forItalian word for
roserose, which surname is this?, which surname is this?

73. RossiRossi
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74. Identify theIdentify the female singerfemale singer of this melodious numberof this melodious number
from a forthcoming venture. from a forthcoming venture.
20

75. Shraddha KapoorShraddha Kapoor
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76. TheThe flag of NATOflag of NATO consists of a dark blue field chargedconsists of a dark blue field charged
with awith a white compass rose emblem with four whitewhite compass rose emblem with four white
lineslines radiating from the four cardinal directions.radiating from the four cardinal directions.
What does theWhat does the blue colourblue colour signify?signify?
21

77. Atlantic OceanAtlantic Ocean
21

78. Seen during theSeen during the 2014 Election2014 Election……
identify theidentify the advertiseradvertiser..
22

79. Shiv SenaShiv Sena
22

80. Premiered at the 2015 Toronto International FilmPremiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film
Festival, thisFestival, this Vishal Bharadwaj-written filmVishal Bharadwaj-written film waswas
hugely appreciated for itshugely appreciated for its Rashomon-esqueRashomon-esque
storytellingstorytelling..
Identify thisIdentify this highly-acclaimed moviehighly-acclaimed movie which waswhich was
released in the English-speaking world with thereleased in the English-speaking world with the
alternate title ‘Guilty’alternate title ‘Guilty’. .
23

81. TalvarTalvar
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82. Why theseWhy these two law-practisionerstwo law-practisioners areare in newsin news??
24

83. Mossack Fonseca /Mossack Fonseca /
Panama Papers ScandalPanama Papers Scandal
24

84. In theIn the comic bookcomic book as wellas well
as in theas in the 2009 neo-noir movie2009 neo-noir movie
‘The Watchmen’‘The Watchmen’, which is, which is
shown to be theshown to be the 51st State51st State ofof
the USA ? the USA ?
25

85. VietnamVietnam
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