3. Rules
• 4 slides with 3 images in each.
• +4 per image for naming an element on 1st
Slide
• +3 per image for naming an element on 2nd
Slide
• +2 per image for naming an element on 3rd
Slide
• +1 per image for naming an element on 4th
Slide
12. 1)
• These regiments, named after their weapon of
choice, were raised slightly later than other
regiments, after advancements were made,
for the weapon to be used effectively in
warfare.
• Due to this, these regiments come at the end
of a order of precedence in army parades.
• Name this regiment
15. 2)
• Montilla is a town located in the South of Spain,
in the province of Cordoba. The city is known of
having an abundance of olive oil. The city gives its
name to a particular type of sherry, due to the
distinct taste of Olive oil in it.
• Name this sherry, which also has a literary
connect, by being the subject of a short story,
dealing with theme of revenge.
18. 3)
• In sumo wrestling, Nekodomashi is a simple
albeit effective technique, which is used by a
wrestler, at the start of the bout, in order to
distract/surprise the opponent.
• The technique is not foolproof, as an error can
expose the wrestler to an attack from his
opponent.
• So, what does the wrestler do, in this move, so
as to surprise his opponent.
21. 4)
• The NBA All-Star Game is an exhibition game featuring
the star players from Western Conference against their
Eastern Conference counterparts.
• The coach of the team having the best record that
season, is selected to coach that particular conference
the team belongs.
• However their is a certain modification to this rule,
following repeated occurrences that happened in the
80s.
What is the said modification to the rule, and also give
the name by which this rule is known?
23. • Riley Rule; No coach to be coach for two
consecutive years
24. • 5)Algar Hiss was a US
government official,
who was convicted for
being a Soviet Spy in
1950.
• He was indicted after
officials found film rolls
inside a hollowed fruit,
which eventually gave
the documents by
which they are known
today.
• What are these papers
called?
27. 6)
• Located in the middle of the Arizona desert, this
town was established in 1999.
• It was established for a very specific reason, due
to similarities with another region, in the aspects
of climate and terrain, and as a result has no
inhabitants.
• Name this town, which gives an impression that it
is named after a character from a cult movie
series. Also, what specific purpose was the city
built for?
30. 7)
• There have been rumours that comic book
characters __X__ and __Y__ have been inspired
from revolutionaries __A__ and __B__, who were
fighting for the same cause albeit through different
approach- __A__ having a peaceful approach,
while __B__, a slightly militant one.
• The rumour also originates from the fact that
writers were inspired by the movement, which
__A__ and __B__ were a part of.
• Name the characters __X__ and __Y__, and their
inspirations __Y__ and __Z__
33. 8)
• __XY__ were a set of parties hosted by author
Ken Kessey, in the 50s, mainly to advocate drug
use. Guests included Hunter. S. Thompson, Alan
Ginsberg, the members of the Grateful dead
among others.
• The name, inspired by a chemical test to separate
gold from base metals, also consists of a term,
which is colloquially refer a particular drug.
• What were these parties called?
36. 9)Insert Image
• The earliest prototype of the __X__ were
designed by __Y__, who is popular for another
of his inventions. This purpose came about as
a consequence of an event that took place in a
train station in the late 19th century.
• The device consisted of electric coils which
emitted a magnetic field around it.
So name the invention, the inventor and the
reason why it was created.
39. 10)
• During a 1988 vice presidential debate between
Republican Dan Quayle and Democrat Michael
Dukakis, Quayle was asked about his capabilities
of leading the nation, to which he compared
himself with a former president.
• Dukakis having served the said president retorted
with a statement which is now used to bring
individuals, who think too high of themselves,
back to Earth.
So, what popular statement did Dukakis say?
42. 11)
• Peace and Love was an album by the band,
The Pogues, that released in 1989.
• The album was dedicated to the victims of a
tragedy, that had taken place the same year,
although there was slight difference with how
one would remember the victims now-a-days.
• So what was the tragedy that occurred, and
how was the dedication of the band, different
from how it’s done today.
45. 12)
• A famous writer got his pen name from the
fact that he was working on boats in the
Mississippi river.
• __X__, being a fan of the writer’s work,
decided to name a famous attraction, based
on this fact.
• So what is the famous attraction that got its
name from the writer previous profession.
48. 13)
• Vito Rizzuto was a Gangster of Italian Origins,
based in Montreal.
• Due to his growing "business" and increasing
clout, his clan was known in popular culture,
by a moniker, which was a slight alteration to
what the group of Mafia Clans, in another city,
were called.
• What nickname did Rizzuto's clan get?
51. 14)
• Although multiple efforts to make a cinematic
adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize winning work have
carried out since when the book was released in the
1980s, not a single on of them has been released,
due to reasons ranging from the death of the lead
actors to the Hurricane Katrina destroying the city,
which acted as the backdrop for the novel.
• This has made many believe about a curse with
regard to the production of the films based on the
novel.
Which novel?
54. 15)Insert Image
• Conceived in 1936, and commissioned by
Edward James, this piece of furniture was
designed by __X__, and resembles the lips of
a famous yesteryear actress __Y__.
• Only 5 of these have been made, with 3 being
retained by the Edward James foundation, and
the remaining auctioned.
• Who designed these, and which actress serves
the inspiration for the furniture piece?
58. 16)
– A class of proteins found in insects, that are
considered to be responsible for increasing the life-
span of these creatures.
– A species of pine tree found in Eastern California,
germinated in around 2800 BC, and for a long time
considered to be the oldest living tree
– A planet found at a distance of 12400 light years away
from earth, believed to be 12.7 billion years old
These are some of the elements of a set, that get their
etymology through a biblical reference. What?
61. 17) This character portrayed
by Comedian Red Skelton
was introduced in 1952, and
was a part of many HBO
specials in 1980s.
A famous musician, might have
been inspired to name one
of his most famous
compositions after this
character, although there
were rumours that song
was dedicated to a guy who
would visit the musician’s
shows without paying.
Name the character/ Song, as
well as the musician.
64. 18)
• Eliza de Feuillide, was the cousin of noted 18th
century author, and the inspiration for many of
the characters in __X__’s works.
• Eliza’s, born in India was the god-daughter of
__Y__, a statesman, and the first of many to have
a title, during the British Raj.
• __Y__ was mentioned a number of times in
__X__’s journals and letters, where in the
“troubles” in __Y__’s life were discussed about.
• __X__ and __Y__
67. 19)
• The Mongols had invaded Europe in the 13th
century, which resulted in destruction of Slavic
principalities.
• They intended to invade Austria and Germany,
but these countries were lucky to escape, as the
Mongols retreated, due to tradition that had to
be followed, as a consequence of an event that
occurred during that time.
• What happened, and what tradition had to be
followed by the Mongols, which made them
retreat midway through the invasion?
70. 20)
• Harriet Quimby was an aviator, who in 1912
became the first woman to perform a feat,
when she undertook a 59 minute voyage from
Dover, England to Calais, France.
• Although noteworthy, the feat was overlooked
by the media, due to another tragic event that
had occurred a day earlier.
• What first did Quimby achieve, and why was
the achievement overlooked.
72. • First woman to fly across the English Channel
• Sinking of RMS Titanic
73. 21)
• This two word term was popularized in the 1970s,
to denote the professions that were basically
considered to be “feminine”.
• It included professions like maids, nurse, personal
secretary among others.
• The term is similar to terms, used to classify
different profession based on the skill involved,
and has the only difference is of the use of a
colour in it, which is stereotypical to feminity.
76. 22)
• The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is a
building located in Derby Line , Vermont in
1904.
• Due to certain property with regards to its
geographic location, it has two different
entrances, along with two different mail
addresses.
• So, what special distinction does this building
have with regard to its location.
79. 23)
• __XY__ are only ones of their kind found
naturally in the northern hemisphere, and can
survive due to cold incoming currents.
• They get their name from their place of
habitat __X__, an archipelago located in the
Pacific Ocean, and was one of the location
visited by a naturalist, during one of his
famous voyages.
• __XY__?
81. 24)
• This Brazilian river, starts its course from the state
of Rondonia, and eventually flows into the
Amazon.
• Its named as the __X__ river, after an American
__X__, more famous for completely different
reasons, had undertaken a voyage along with a
famous Brazilian explorer, to determine the
course of the river.
• Name the river, or simply the person after whom
the river is named.
84. 25)
• Natives of many Eastern European countries
have tried to alter the numerous statues of
__X__, that exist there.
• These include, painting it with the national
colours of the one in Ukraine, inserting
explosives in the rear of the one in
St.Petersburg and also erecting a new one
where __X__ is seen urinating.
• Who?
87. 26)
• “Cowboy Killers” was a term used to describe this
brand, which was the cause of death of at least
four of models/ambassadors, who were
advertising them.
• One of them, David Mclean, also testified in
favour of the bill that would stop the sale of the
products, although his employers maintained the
stand, that he never campaigned for them.
• Which brand?
90. 27) Image is of the
Mansur plant.
A hill station, which was
established primarily for
purposes of a shooting
lodge, gets its name
from this plant, as it’s
found in abundance
here?
Which city
93. 28)
• Martin Booth’s biography of __X__ was called
as __Y__, a slight alteration of __X__, because
that is how the locals in that are, would
pronounce his name as.
• Give __X__, who among others is also known
for writing about carnivores roaming in
around the mountainous regions of
Uttrakhand.
96. 29)
• In order to prepare for his debut role, __X__
read Abhishpata Chambal, a book about the
exploits of Chambal Dacoits.
• Incidentally, the book was written by the
father of the one of the leads of the movie, in
which __X__ was making his debut in.
• __X__ and which movie?
99. • Two titles __X__ and __Y__ were given to a
same person. He received the title of __X__,
after restoring order in his country, after
removing his uncles from power when he
turned 21.
• The second one came about, only 4 years
later, when, he made up his mind that he was
being followed by enemie
