Conducted by QLoK as part of the Double-Bill Quizzes at Presidency University, Kolkata on 21st June, 2015.

2. Preliminary RoundPreliminary Round

3. Rules
• 30 questions.30 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.Each question carries 1 mark.
• Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are starQstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are star
marked. They will be considered only tomarked. They will be considered only to
break ties, even during the final.break ties, even during the final.
• If required, the 1If required, the 1stst
mistake committed bymistake committed by
the teams will be taken into consideration tothe teams will be taken into consideration to
break the tie.break the tie.
• QMs’ decisions in all the cases will be final.QMs’ decisions in all the cases will be final.

5. This is the only time that the Republic Day paradeThis is the only time that the Republic Day parade
did not happen on Rajpath/India Gate.did not happen on Rajpath/India Gate.
Identify the structure seen in the backgroundIdentify the structure seen in the background..
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7. Purana QuilaPurana Quila
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8. Which Bharat Ratna winner was knighted by theWhich Bharat Ratna winner was knighted by the
British Govt. in 1931 for his services to educationBritish Govt. in 1931 for his services to education
but did not use the title in personal life, preferringbut did not use the title in personal life, preferring
instead chose to use his acedemic title “Doctor”?instead chose to use his acedemic title “Doctor”?
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9. Dr. Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanDr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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10. Simply complete the list.Simply complete the list.
Airavata, Pundarika, Vamana, Kumuda,Airavata, Pundarika, Vamana, Kumuda,
Anjana, Pushpadanta, Sarvabhauma &Anjana, Pushpadanta, Sarvabhauma &
_______._______.
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11. SupratikaSupratika
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12. Which city which bears the same name as theWhich city which bears the same name as the
empire itself was founded in the 14th centuryempire itself was founded in the 14th century
and was the stronghold of Hinduism whenand was the stronghold of Hinduism when
India was politically dominated by MuslimIndia was politically dominated by Muslim
rulers?rulers?
Described as “the best provided city in theDescribed as “the best provided city in the
world” and was founded “as large as Romeworld” and was founded “as large as Rome
and very beautiful to look at” by theand very beautiful to look at” by the
Portugueses traveller Domingo Paes.Portugueses traveller Domingo Paes.
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13. VijaynagarVijaynagar
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14. What practice started with Emperor AshokaWhat practice started with Emperor Ashoka
and followed up with Shahjehan, Rajendraand followed up with Shahjehan, Rajendra
Chola, Vikramaditya, Akbar, ChandraguptaChola, Vikramaditya, Akbar, Chandragupta
and ended with Kanishka?and ended with Kanishka?
Under the new convention the name ofUnder the new convention the name of
Krishna Deva Raya was first used.Krishna Deva Raya was first used.
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15. Names of aircrafts of Air IndiaNames of aircrafts of Air India
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16. Name the first two in this list.Name the first two in this list. (Not exhaustive)(Not exhaustive)
* ________________________ (1983)* ________________________ (1983)
* ________________________ (1983)* ________________________ (1983)
* Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)* Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
* Elephanta Caves (1987)* Elephanta Caves (1987)
* Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)* Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
* Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus* Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (2004)(2004)
* Great Himalayan National Park, Kulu (2014)* Great Himalayan National Park, Kulu (2014)
* Rani-Ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) (2014)* Rani-Ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) (2014)
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17. Agra Fort (1983) & Ajanta Caves (1983)Agra Fort (1983) & Ajanta Caves (1983)
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18. The tradition was started during Dogra rule inThe tradition was started during Dogra rule in
1872 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh and is called1872 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh and is called
the _____ Move. It is the name given to the bi-the _____ Move. It is the name given to the bi-
annual exercise of shifting the secretariat andannual exercise of shifting the secretariat and
all other government offices from capital cityall other government offices from capital city
to another in this state.to another in this state.
Fill up the blank.Fill up the blank.
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19. DurbarDurbar
It involves housing offices from May to
October in State’s summer capital, Srinagar
and rest six months in its winter capital,
Jammu.
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20. The ‘not-so-lucky four’ ---- put funda.The ‘not-so-lucky four’ ---- put funda.
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21. Losing Captains of Mumbai in RanjiLosing Captains of Mumbai in Ranji
Trophy FinalsTrophy Finals
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22. Which brand having their factory located atWhich brand having their factory located at
Hosur, TN had launched in 2009 the world’sHosur, TN had launched in 2009 the world’s
smallest Bhagwad Gita engraved/inscribed insmallest Bhagwad Gita engraved/inscribed in
its product?its product?
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23. TanishqTanishq
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24. Identify the male actor on whom this song hasIdentify the male actor on whom this song has
been picturised.been picturised.
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25. Rajendra KumarRajendra Kumar
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26. X’s only playback song, in his entire lifetime, isX’s only playback song, in his entire lifetime, is
this Rabindrasangeetthis Rabindrasangeet [what you hear is a different[what you hear is a different
version of the song]version of the song]..
Identify X and also name the actor (Y) on whoseIdentify X and also name the actor (Y) on whose
lip he sang this song.lip he sang this song.
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27. X – Satyajit Ray & Y – Utpal DuttX – Satyajit Ray & Y – Utpal Dutt
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28. During his much hypedDuring his much hyped
visit to Kolkata, a newvisit to Kolkata, a new
sweet dish, a variant ofsweet dish, a variant of
Chhanar PayesChhanar Payes (or Kheer(or Kheer
Sagar) was introduced.Sagar) was introduced.
Which popular sweet dishWhich popular sweet dish
of 50’s-60’s is beingof 50’s-60’s is being
referred to?referred to?
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29. Bulganiner BishmoyBulganiner Bishmoy
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30. X was the captain of his local ‘Rough and ToughX was the captain of his local ‘Rough and Tough
and Jolly’ Cricket team. His antics, on and off-the-and Jolly’ Cricket team. His antics, on and off-the-
field, inspired the stories ‘Dodu - The Moneyfield, inspired the stories ‘Dodu - The Money
Maker’ and ‘The Regal Cricket Club’ written by Y.Maker’ and ‘The Regal Cricket Club’ written by Y.
Incidentally, Y, who in his boyhood, used to playIncidentally, Y, who in his boyhood, used to play
football for the local football team – ‘Jumpingfootball for the local football team – ‘Jumping
Stars’, was later found himself on the cover of aStars’, was later found himself on the cover of a
much acclaimed cricket book.much acclaimed cricket book.
Identify both X & Y.Identify both X & Y.
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31. X – R. K. Laxman & Y – R. K. NarayanX – R. K. Laxman & Y – R. K. Narayan
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32. Who is the only person to have served in all threeWho is the only person to have served in all three
offices of Chief Justice of India, President of Indiaoffices of Chief Justice of India, President of India
and the Vice President of India?and the Vice President of India?
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33. Mohammad HidayatullahMohammad Hidayatullah
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34. Located in present-day Ratlam District of MadhyaLocated in present-day Ratlam District of Madhya
Pradesh, it was British India’s smallest province,Pradesh, it was British India’s smallest province,
with an area of 65 km² and a population of 5267with an area of 65 km² and a population of 5267
(1941 census). It was part of the Malwa region and(1941 census). It was part of the Malwa region and
consisted of several separate enclaves, bounded byconsisted of several separate enclaves, bounded by
the princely states of Gwalior, Jaora and Dewas.the princely states of Gwalior, Jaora and Dewas.
It was one among the 14 provinces of India afterIt was one among the 14 provinces of India after
independence, till the formulation of boundaries ofindependence, till the formulation of boundaries of
new states.new states.
Which province was this?Which province was this?
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35. Panth-Piploda ProvincePanth-Piploda Province
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36. Y was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal ofY was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal of
Bundelkhand province, borne by his Persian-Muslim wifeBundelkhand province, borne by his Persian-Muslim wife
Ruhaani Bai. When the Mughal chief from Allahabad, Md.Ruhaani Bai. When the Mughal chief from Allahabad, Md.
Khan Bangash invaded Chhattrasal’s kingdom andKhan Bangash invaded Chhattrasal’s kingdom and
imprisoned him and his family, Chhattrasal sent a secretimprisoned him and his family, Chhattrasal sent a secret
message, seeking help, to X, who happened to be on amessage, seeking help, to X, who happened to be on a
military campaign in the vicinity of Bundelkhand. X camemilitary campaign in the vicinity of Bundelkhand. X came
to the rescue. After defeating Bangash, he restoredto the rescue. After defeating Bangash, he restored
Chhatrasal to his throne. In gratitude, Chattrasal gave XChhatrasal to his throne. In gratitude, Chattrasal gave X
his daughter Y, and a third of his kingdom.his daughter Y, and a third of his kingdom.
Who were X & Y?Who were X & Y?
(vis of Y – next slide)(vis of Y – next slide)
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38. Bajirao MastaniBajirao Mastani
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39. X, mostly associated with an early 20X, mostly associated with an early 20thth
centurycentury
subversive activity masterminded by the Hindustansubversive activity masterminded by the Hindustan
Republican Association, has been used as a settingRepublican Association, has been used as a setting
for various movies, like for various movies, like JunoonJunoon and and Umrao JaanUmrao Jaan. But. But
the place is also known for a popular culinary item.the place is also known for a popular culinary item.
Which place is this?Which place is this?
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40. KakoriKakori
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41. This caricature profiles a project whose 1st editionThis caricature profiles a project whose 1st edition
was based on the Harrod-Domer model with fewwas based on the Harrod-Domer model with few
modifications.modifications.
Which project?Which project?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
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43. Five-Year PlanFive-Year Plan
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44. This is a fasting festival for Hindu women, mainlyThis is a fasting festival for Hindu women, mainly
celebrated in Rajasthan, Bihar and Haryana and also incelebrated in Rajasthan, Bihar and Haryana and also in
Nepal. It takes place on the 3Nepal. It takes place on the 3rdrd
day of Shukla Paksha ofday of Shukla Paksha of
the Shraavana that normally falls from late July to earlythe Shraavana that normally falls from late July to early
September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati,September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati,
commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, it iscommemorating her union with Lord Shiva, it is
celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of spouse andcelebrated for marital bliss, well-being of spouse and
children and purification of own body and soul. Thechildren and purification of own body and soul. The
festival is a three-day-long celebration that combinesfestival is a three-day-long celebration that combines
sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting.sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting.
Id. the festival.Id. the festival.
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45. TeejTeej
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46. It was a fierce rivalry between Hama, the ruler ofIt was a fierce rivalry between Hama, the ruler of
______ and the Maharana of Chittor. Maharana______ and the Maharana of Chittor. Maharana
attacked several times to the hill-fort of _____ butattacked several times to the hill-fort of _____ but
failed to conquer it and was miserably defeated eachfailed to conquer it and was miserably defeated each
time. Due to this continuous defeat Maharanatime. Due to this continuous defeat Maharana
became upset. To satisfy his ego, Maharana plannedbecame upset. To satisfy his ego, Maharana planned
a strange idea, which he successfully employed aftera strange idea, which he successfully employed after
killing a Prince of Hada clan.killing a Prince of Hada clan.
What was that idea?What was that idea?
(This historical event was the subject of a Tagore’s poem)(This historical event was the subject of a Tagore’s poem)
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47. Built and destroyed a replica of BundiBuilt and destroyed a replica of Bundi
Fort made of clayFort made of clay
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48. What is theWhat is the
common linkcommon link
between all thesebetween all these
former Head offormer Head of
States?States?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. 11. 1stst
President of IndiaPresident of India
(1950-1962)(1950-1962)
2. 32. 3rdrd
Prime Minister ofPrime Minister of
Pakistan (1953-1955)Pakistan (1953-1955)
3. 23. 2ndnd
President ofPresident of
Bangladesh (1972-1973)Bangladesh (1972-1973)
4. 64. 6thth
President ofPresident of
Bangladesh (1975-1977)Bangladesh (1975-1977)
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1 2
3 4

49. Kolkata PresidenciansKolkata Presidencians
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50. Find the connection.Find the connection.
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51. Ganga JamunaGanga Jamuna
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52. Just before the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, severalJust before the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, several
smaller parties created a lot of noise regarding asmaller parties created a lot of noise regarding a
particular issue. The Unnati Party in UP even filedparticular issue. The Unnati Party in UP even filed
a case. In Gujarat, another regional party had alsoa case. In Gujarat, another regional party had also
threatened to move court if the matter was notthreatened to move court if the matter was not
properly dealt with before the election.properly dealt with before the election.
Which common household item was behind allWhich common household item was behind all
those commotion?those commotion?
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53. Broom as Election SymbolBroom as Election Symbol
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54. A self-portrait byA self-portrait by
one of the pioneersone of the pioneers
in the history ofin the history of
modern Indian art,modern Indian art,
done by the artist indone by the artist in
1931, has recently1931, has recently
fetched ₤ 1.7 m atfetched ₤ 1.7 m at
auction atauction at
Christie’s.Christie’s.
Who?Who?
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55. Amrita Sher-GillAmrita Sher-Gill
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56. Identify the legend, presenting the IFA Shield toIdentify the legend, presenting the IFA Shield to
the 1973 champions East Bengal.the 1973 champions East Bengal.
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57. Lev YashinLev Yashin
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58. Built in around 983 A.D. by the Ganga dynastyBuilt in around 983 A.D. by the Ganga dynasty
minister and commander Chamundaraya, thisminister and commander Chamundaraya, this
monolithic structure was voted by the Indians as themonolithic structure was voted by the Indians as the
first of first of Seven Wonders of IndiaSeven Wonders of India during a surveyduring a survey
in 2007.in 2007.
Identify the structure where hundreds of thousandsIdentify the structure where hundreds of thousands
of devotees and tourists from all over the world flockof devotees and tourists from all over the world flock
once in 12 years for an event knownonce in 12 years for an event known
as Mahamastakabhisheka.as Mahamastakabhisheka.
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59. Statue of GomateshwarStatue of Gomateshwar
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60. Released in 2014 by the Brazilian Govt. to celebrateReleased in 2014 by the Brazilian Govt. to celebrate
the 100 Years of Indian Cinema, this postage stampthe 100 Years of Indian Cinema, this postage stamp
depicts a scene from which movie? Also, identify thedepicts a scene from which movie? Also, identify the
actress on the stamp.actress on the stamp.
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
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62. Apur Panchali & Parno MitraApur Panchali & Parno Mitra
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63. Which Indian geographical feature, ranked 17Which Indian geographical feature, ranked 17thth
inin
the world (considering its area), was described in thethe world (considering its area), was described in the
Ramayana asRamayana as LavanasagaraLavanasagara??
As mentioned in the epic, Rama used hisAs mentioned in the epic, Rama used his
agneyashtra-amoghaagneyashtra-amogha to dry up the sea namedto dry up the sea named
Drumakulya situated on north of Lavanasagara.Drumakulya situated on north of Lavanasagara.
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64. Thar DesertThar Desert
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65. Gifted by Narendra Modi to Sheikh Hasina, duringGifted by Narendra Modi to Sheikh Hasina, during
his landmark visit to Bangladesh, what is so specialhis landmark visit to Bangladesh, what is so special
about this ‘unusual’ memoribilia?about this ‘unusual’ memoribilia?
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66. Steering Wheel of I.N.S. VikrantSteering Wheel of I.N.S. Vikrant
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67. The evergreen song used in this recent ad isThe evergreen song used in this recent ad is
originally taken from the soundtrack of whichoriginally taken from the soundtrack of which
yesteryear’s movie?yesteryear’s movie?
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68. Bees Saal BaadBees Saal Baad
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