Prelims for Rhetorica '12 - General Quiz Quizmaster - Ankit Maheshwari

1. Rhetorica ’12
General Quiz Prelims

3. On which political controversy is this photo-comic based?

4. Also knows as the “White Chapel Murderer” and “Leather Apron” was a serial killer most
active around White Chapel district of London. It is said he got his most popular name
from a letter written by someone, claiming to be the murderer. He was one of the earliest
child-bogeymans, and the name became a popular feature of most fiction works
centering around serial murder themes. Who am I talking about?

5. Which Indian company claims to be the first one to have completed a half century in terms of
celebrity endorsements ? It’s first brand ambassador was actress Rekha, wayback in the year
1974 and the 50th one was Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

6. The wikimedia foundation on 16th january announced to do a mass protest on January 18th by
organising a mass blackout for 24 hrs from 05:00 UTC on its English Wikipedia.Why is this protest
organised?

7. The CAG of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India,
who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments,
including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. Expand
CAG.

8. Kalaalit Nunaat is one of the least populated countries in the world. Dependency is a much
better word to describe it though as it falls under the Kingdom of Denmark. However most of us
who speak English Language have known it by a more popular name. In fact Kalaalit Nunaat
translates to Land of the ________. How do we better know Kalaalit Nunaat as?

9. Which famous dance form is originally known as Raqs Sharqi?

10. We all know about Uncle Sam. How do we know his American Female counterpart?

11. With which philosophical or religious school would you mainly relate
to with the above symbol?

12. With which famour personality’s road accident would you associate the Pont de l'Alma road
tunnel?

13. Identify

14. In the Cricket World Cup 2011, Amul was the
main sponsor of which team?

15. If Prancing Horse : Ferrari then Raging bull : ?

16. What does the Amazon logo stand for?

17. Which famous consulting firm was previously
known as Andersen Consulting?

18. This organisation was involved in a controversy over its members'
persistent refusal to allow female membership well into the 1990s.
Eventually, the govt. of that country intervened threatening to cut
funding on the grounds it was being sexist, ending 212 years of male
exclusivity.
Name the organisation

19. Answers

22. On which political controversy is this photo-comic based?

23. Russian Presidential election controversy where it was discovered that
polls were rigged as the actual voter turnout turned out to be 140%.

24. Also knows as the “White Chapel Murderer” and “Leather
Apron” was a serial killer most active around White
Chapel district of London. It is said he got his most
popular name from a letter written by someone, claiming
to be the murderer. He was one of the earliest child-
bogeymans, and the name became a popular feature of
most fiction works centering around serial murder
themes. Who am I talking about?

25. Jack the ripper

26. Which Indian company claims to be the first one to have completed a half century in terms of
celebrity endorsements ? It’s first brand ambassador was actress Rekha, wayback in the year
1974 and the 50th one was Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

27. Emami

28. The wikimedia foundation on 16th january announced a mass protest on January 18th
by organising a mass blackout for 24 hrs from 05:00 UTC on its English Wikipedia. Why
was this protest organised?

29. Protest the SOPA and PIPA
legislations.

30. The CAG of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India,
who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments,
including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. Expand
CAG.

31. Comptroller and auditor general

32. Kalaalit Nunaat is one of the least populated countries in the world. Dependency is a much
better word to describe it though as it falls under the Kingdom of Denmark. However most of us
who speak English Language have known it by a more popular name. In fact Kalaalit Nunaat
translates to Land of the ________. How do we better know Kalaalit Nunaat as?

33. Greenland

34. Which famous dance form is originally known as Raqs Sharqi?

35. Belly Dance

36. We all know about Uncle Sam. How do we know
his American Female counterpart?

37. Columbia

38. With which philosophical or religious
school would you mainly relate to
with the above symbol?

39. Toism

40. With which famous personality’s road accident
would you associate the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel?

41. Princess Diana

42. Identify

43. Towers of Hanoi

44. In the Cricket World Cup 2011, Amul was the
main sponsor of which team?

45. Netherlands

46. If Prancing Horse : Ferrari then Raging bull : ?

47. Lamborghini

48. What does the Amazon logo stand for?

49. Sells all products from A-Z

50. Which famous consulting firm was previously
known as Andersen Consulting?

51. Accenture

52. This organisation was involved in a controversy over its members'
persistent refusal to allow female membership well into the 1990s.
Eventually, the govt. of that country intervened threatening to cut
funding on the grounds it was being sexist, ending 212 years of male
exclusivity.
Name the organisation

53. Marylebone Cricket Club
MCC