ExQuiz Me - 2015 as part of the annual fest and re-union of the Rajabazar Science College.

1. Elimination RoundElimination Round
Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda

2. Rules
* 30 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
& 30) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

6. It all started on 4It all started on 4thth
Mar, 1992. Since then itMar, 1992. Since then it
happened 4 more times, after pretty regularhappened 4 more times, after pretty regular
intervals, precisely on 9intervals, precisely on 9thth
Mar, 1996;Mar, 1996;
88thth
Jun, 1999; 1Jun, 1999; 1stst
Mar, 2003 and 30Mar, 2003 and 30thth
Mar, 2011.Mar, 2011.
Few more hours will decide whether there willFew more hours will decide whether there will
be any addition to this list or not.be any addition to this list or not.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
1

7. 2 According to theAccording to the
mythological stories,mythological stories,
what was Bheemawhat was Bheema
looking for in the junglelooking for in the jungle
when he met Hanumanwhen he met Hanuman
disguised as an olddisguised as an old
monkey? monkey?

8. 3 This 2014 film, made on a budget ofThis 2014 film, made on a budget of
$ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the$ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the
principal cast. It was filmed under the workingprincipal cast. It was filmed under the working
title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’stitle “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s
daughter Floradaughter Flora (vis).(vis).
Identify theIdentify the
superhit movie.superhit movie.

9. 4
Who are the only father-son duo to winWho are the only father-son duo to win
Filmfare RD Burman Award for NewFilmfare RD Burman Award for New
Music Talent?Music Talent?
(Son won in 2014)(Son won in 2014)

10. Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand?Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand?5

11. 6 The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the nationalThe blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national
flag of both Chad and Romania, but whichflag of both Chad and Romania, but which
country, one of the world’s smallest, uses thecountry, one of the world’s smallest, uses the
same flag with addition of the coat of armssame flag with addition of the coat of arms
shown in the photograph?shown in the photograph?

12. A competition, organised by the then NawabA competition, organised by the then Nawab
of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderlyof Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly
gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winninggentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning
entry involved 160 ingredients, includingentry involved 160 ingredients, including
sandalwood.sandalwood.
What was the winning entry?What was the winning entry?
7

13. Rajasthan police has recently detained NeerajRajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj
Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor withKumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with
the local electricity board, in connection withthe local electricity board, in connection with
anti-social activity on a newly completedanti-social activity on a newly completed
project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle toproject connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to
Agrasen Circle.Agrasen Circle.
What was the issue? What was the issue?
8

14. 9
The model OQ-2 by the RadioplaneThe model OQ-2 by the Radioplane
Company was the first mass-produced UAV inCompany was the first mass-produced UAV in
the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,
became the most widely used target aircraftbecame the most widely used target aircraft
during WWII.during WWII.
Which employee of that company, thenWhich employee of that company, then
working as an assembler at the Van Nuysworking as an assembler at the Van Nuys
Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said toAirport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to
bebe ‘discovered’‘discovered’ by a photographer namedby a photographer named
David Conover? David Conover?

15. 1
0
Identify the singer of this melodious BengaliIdentify the singer of this melodious Bengali
number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishorenumber. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore
Kumar no. –Kumar no. – link removedlink removed))

16. 1
1
What was the most noteworthy contribution,What was the most noteworthy contribution,
in the world of pop-culture, of this famousin the world of pop-culture, of this famous
opera singer of the 1950-60’s?opera singer of the 1950-60’s? (link removed)(link removed)

17. 1
2
Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-
author named Russell Edwards created aauthor named Russell Edwards created a
sensation by claiming that the person, associatedsensation by claiming that the person, associated
with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaronwith a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron
Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. HeKosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He
reached this conclusion after testing DNA fromreached this conclusion after testing DNA from
a blood-stained shawl.a blood-stained shawl.
Which mysterious case did Edwards claim toWhich mysterious case did Edwards claim to
have solved?have solved?
(Vis of the book cover – next slide)(Vis of the book cover – next slide)

18. 1
2

19. 1
3
What breed of dog will you find on theWhat breed of dog will you find on the
logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?

20. 1
4
Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in thisWho made his / her debut as a lyricist in this
2014 bolly-song? (Song – Nonsence Ki Night2014 bolly-song? (Song – Nonsence Ki Night

21. 1
5
The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, TimThe seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim
Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, RogerCook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger
Goodell, Taylor Swift and The FergusonGoodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson
Protestors.Protestors.
Who won?Who won?

22. 1
6
With which well known character, from theWith which well known character, from the
world of literature, would you associate theseworld of literature, would you associate these
three actors?three actors?

23. 1
7
These are all print ads of …….These are all print ads of …….

24. 1
8
Associated with a very important period ofAssociated with a very important period of
Independence Movement of India, this songIndependence Movement of India, this song
was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in thewas included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the
film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has beenfilm ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been
presented in three 2013-bollywood movies,presented in three 2013-bollywood movies,
albeit in different ways.albeit in different ways.
Which song is being talked about?Which song is being talked about?
(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)

25. 1
8

26. 1
9
Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 andBorn in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and
house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his familyhouse no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family
profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used toprofession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to
cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indiancater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian
and British politicians, including Jawaharlaland British politicians, including Jawaharlal
Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.
Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-likeIdentify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like
biz-entity’ has now become a reality.biz-entity’ has now become a reality.

27. 2
0 For which ghastlyFor which ghastly
incident of recent times,incident of recent times,
this well-known characterthis well-known character
(vis)(vis) came into news?came into news?

28. 2
1 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee
has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngesthas recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest
entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, withentrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with
assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.
The company name is actually coined after fusingThe company name is actually coined after fusing
which two words, reflecting the functioning of thewhich two words, reflecting the functioning of the
company?company?

29. 2
2
Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?

30. 2
3 Whom do you get from the clues?Whom do you get from the clues?

31. The connecting link between these two notedThe connecting link between these two noted
Indians is also associated with the world of sports,Indians is also associated with the world of sports,
a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.
Identify that connecting linkIdentify that connecting link..
2
4

32. 2
5
Good old days…..this superhit song from aGood old days…..this superhit song from a
‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which
yesteryears’ song?yesteryears’ song?

33. 2
6
If we consider chronological progression, theIf we consider chronological progression, the
top spot was once held bytop spot was once held by No. 5No. 5.. The CardThe Card
PlayersPlayers got the top billing on April, 2011. Butgot the top billing on April, 2011. But
recently,recently, The Card PlayersThe Card Players was dethroned bywas dethroned by
whom/what?whom/what?

34. 2
7
Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh governmentStarting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government
has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ onhas started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on
1414thth
of Feb, to counter theof Feb, to counter the ‘menace of‘menace of
Valentine’s Day’.Valentine’s Day’.
Which highly controversial person hasWhich highly controversial person has
originally proposed this ideaoriginally proposed this idea
around two years ago?around two years ago?

35. 2
8
Carnegie Mellon University successfullyCarnegie Mellon University successfully
implemented the first prototype of thisimplemented the first prototype of this
application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.
But the term through which it is knownBut the term through which it is known
worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999
by a brand-consulting firm calledby a brand-consulting firm called
Inter Brand Corporation.Inter Brand Corporation.
Which very-much-in-news application is beingWhich very-much-in-news application is being
talked about?talked about?

36. 2
9
Brazil, the largest country in South America,Brazil, the largest country in South America,
borders all other South Americanborders all other South American
countries except two.countries except two.
Name both the countries. Name both the countries.

37. 3
0
It’s a parody of ……..It’s a parody of ……..

40. It all started on 4It all started on 4thth
Mar, 1992. Since then itMar, 1992. Since then it
happened 4 more times, after pretty regularhappened 4 more times, after pretty regular
intervals, precisely on 9intervals, precisely on 9thth
Mar, 1996;Mar, 1996;
88thth
Jun, 1999; 1Jun, 1999; 1stst
Mar, 2003 and 30Mar, 2003 and 30thth
Mar, 2011.Mar, 2011.
Few more hours will decide whether there willFew more hours will decide whether there will
be any addition to this list or not.be any addition to this list or not.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
1

41. 1
India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups

42. 2 According to theAccording to the
mythological stories,mythological stories,
what was Bheemawhat was Bheema
looking for in the junglelooking for in the jungle
when he met Hanumanwhen he met Hanuman
disguised as an olddisguised as an old
monkey? monkey?

43. 2
Brahma KamalBrahma Kamal

44. 3 This 2014 film, made on a budget ofThis 2014 film, made on a budget of
$ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the$ 165 million, had 5 Oscar-winners in the
principal cast. It was filmed under the workingprincipal cast. It was filmed under the working
title “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’stitle “Flora’s Letter”, named after the director’s
daughter Floradaughter Flora (vis).(vis).
Identify theIdentify the
superhit movie.superhit movie.

45. 3
InterstellarInterstellar

46. 4
Who are the only father-son duo to winWho are the only father-son duo to win
Filmfare RD Burman Award for NewFilmfare RD Burman Award for New
Music Talent?Music Talent?
(Son won in 2014)(Son won in 2014)

47. 4
Shankar & Siddharth MahadevanShankar & Siddharth Mahadevan

48. Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand?Whose skull is Hamlet holding in his hand?5

49. YorickYorick
5

50. 6 The blue, yellow and red tricolor is the nationalThe blue, yellow and red tricolor is the national
flag of both Chad and Romania, but whichflag of both Chad and Romania, but which
country, one of the world’s smallest, uses thecountry, one of the world’s smallest, uses the
same flag with addition of the coat of armssame flag with addition of the coat of arms
shown in the photograph?shown in the photograph?

51. 6
AndorraAndorra

52. A competition, organised by the then NawabA competition, organised by the then Nawab
of Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderlyof Lucknow, was won by an one-handed elderly
gentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winninggentleman named Haji Morad Ali. His winning
entry involved 160 ingredients, includingentry involved 160 ingredients, including
sandalwood.sandalwood.
What was the winning entry?What was the winning entry?
7

53. 7
Tunday KebabTunday Kebab

54. Rajasthan police has recently detained NeerajRajasthan police has recently detained Neeraj
Kumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor withKumar Sharma, a 45 year old contractor with
the local electricity board, in connection withthe local electricity board, in connection with
anti-social activity on a newly completedanti-social activity on a newly completed
project connecting Bhagat Singh Circle toproject connecting Bhagat Singh Circle to
Agrasen Circle.Agrasen Circle.
What was the issue? What was the issue?
8

55. 8He wroteHe wrote
NathuramNathuram
Godse's name atGodse's name at
the newlythe newly
constructedconstructed
flyover inflyover in
Alwar town.Alwar town.

56. 9
The model OQ-2 by the RadioplaneThe model OQ-2 by the Radioplane
Company was the first mass-produced UAV inCompany was the first mass-produced UAV in
the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,the USA. A follow-on version, the OQ-3,
became the most widely used target aircraftbecame the most widely used target aircraft
during WWII.during WWII.
Which employee of that company, thenWhich employee of that company, then
working as an assembler at the Van Nuysworking as an assembler at the Van Nuys
Airport factory in the Los Angeles, was said toAirport factory in the Los Angeles, was said to
bebe ‘discovered’‘discovered’ by a photographer namedby a photographer named
David Conover? David Conover?

57. 9
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe

58. 1
0
Identify the singer of this melodious BengaliIdentify the singer of this melodious Bengali
number. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishorenumber. (Song – ‘Ore Mon Pagol’…..a Kishore
Kumar no. –Kumar no. – link removedlink removed))

59. Sanjay ManjrekarSanjay Manjrekar
1
0

60. 1
1
What was the most noteworthy contribution,What was the most noteworthy contribution,
in the world of pop-culture, of this famousin the world of pop-culture, of this famous
opera singer of the 1950-60’s?opera singer of the 1950-60’s? (link removed)(link removed)

61. Bianca Castafiore was modelled afterBianca Castafiore was modelled after
Maria CallasMaria Callas
1
1

62. 1
2
Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-Few months earlier, an amateur detective-cum-
author named Russell Edwards created aauthor named Russell Edwards created a
sensation by claiming that the person, associatedsensation by claiming that the person, associated
with a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaronwith a century-old unsolved mystery, was Aaron
Kosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. HeKosminski, a 23-year old Polish immigrant. He
reached this conclusion after testing DNA fromreached this conclusion after testing DNA from
a blood-stained shawl.a blood-stained shawl.
Which mysterious case did Edwards claim toWhich mysterious case did Edwards claim to
have solved?have solved?
(Vis of the book cover – next slide)(Vis of the book cover – next slide)

63. 1
2

64. Jack The RipperJack The Ripper
1
2

65. 1
3
What breed of dog will you find on theWhat breed of dog will you find on the
logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?logo of the Hush Puppies Shoes?

66. Basset HoundBasset Hound
1
3

67. 1
4
Who made his / her debut as a lyricist in thisWho made his / her debut as a lyricist in this
2014 bolly-song?2014 bolly-song? (link removed)(link removed)

68. Farah KhanFarah Khan
1
4

69. 1
5
The seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, TimThe seven losing finalists were – Jack Ma, Tim
Cook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, RogerCook, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Barzani, Roger
Goodell, Taylor Swift and The FergusonGoodell, Taylor Swift and The Ferguson
Protestors.Protestors.
Who won?Who won?

70. The Ebola FightersThe Ebola Fighters
1
5

71. 1
6
With which well known character, from theWith which well known character, from the
world of literature, would you associate theseworld of literature, would you associate these
three actors?three actors?

72. Maghanlal MeghrajMaghanlal Meghraj
1
6

73. 1
7
These are all print ads of …….These are all print ads of …….

74. Penguin Audio BooksPenguin Audio Books
1
7

75. 1
8
Associated with a very important period ofAssociated with a very important period of
Independence Movement of India, this songIndependence Movement of India, this song
was included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in thewas included as ‘Utho Utho Hey Bharat’ in the
film ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has beenfilm ‘Bharat Milaap’ (1942). It has been
presented in three 2013-bollywood movies,presented in three 2013-bollywood movies,
albeit in different ways.albeit in different ways.
What song is being talked about?What song is being talked about?
(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)(Posters of the 2013 bolly-movies – next slide)

76. 1
8

77. ‘‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’
1
8

78. 1
9
Born in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 andBorn in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Block no. 12 and
house no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his familyhouse no 32, X is the 3rd generation in his family
profession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used toprofession. X’s grandfather Nazir Ahmed used to
cater to almost all the heavyweights among Indiancater to almost all the heavyweights among Indian
and British politicians, including Jawaharlaland British politicians, including Jawaharlal
Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.Nehru and Lord Mountbatten.
Identify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-likeIdentify X, whose idea to create a ‘McDonald-like
biz-entity’ has now became a reality.biz-entity’ has now became a reality.

79. Jawed HabibJawed Habib
1
9

80. 2
0 For which ghastlyFor which ghastly
incident of recent times,incident of recent times,
this well-known characterthis well-known character
(vis) came into news?(vis) came into news?

81. Charlie Hedbo AttackCharlie Hedbo Attack
2
0

82. 2
1 13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee13 year old Indian-origin kid Shubham Banerjee
has recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngesthas recently become the Silicon Valley’s youngest
entrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, withentrepreneur by launching Braigo Labs, with
assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.assistance from the tech giant Intel Corp.
The company name is actually coined after fusingThe company name is actually coined after fusing
which two words, reflecting the functioning of thewhich two words, reflecting the functioning of the
company?company?

83. Braille & LegoBraille & Lego
2
1

84. 2
2
Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?Who is the latest entrant in this elite list?

85. Steven FinnSteven Finn
2
2

86. 2
3 Whom do you get from the clues?Whom do you get from the clues?

87. Kiran BediKiran Bedi
2
3

88. The connecting link between these two notedThe connecting link between these two noted
Indians is also associated with the world of sports,Indians is also associated with the world of sports,
a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.a brand of wine and also with the world of doctors.
Identify that connecting linkIdentify that connecting link..
2
4

89. 20202020
2
4

90. 2
5
Good old days…..this superhit song from aGood old days…..this superhit song from a
‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which‘cult’ bengali movie is actually based on which
yesteryears’ song?yesteryears’ song?

91.
2
5

92. 2
6
If we consider chronological progression, theIf we consider chronological progression, the
top spot was once held bytop spot was once held by No. 5No. 5.. The CardThe Card
PlayersPlayers got the top billing on April, 2011. Butgot the top billing on April, 2011. But
recently,recently, The Card PlayersThe Card Players was dethroned bywas dethroned by
whom/what?whom/what?

93. When Will You Marry? by GauguinWhen Will You Marry? by Gauguin
2
6

94. 2
7
Starting from 2015, Chhatisgarh governmentStarting from 2015, Chhatisgarh government
has started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ onhas started to celebrate ‘Matru Pitru Diwas’ on
1414thth
of Feb, to counter theof Feb, to counter the ‘menace of‘menace of
Valentine’s Day’.Valentine’s Day’.
Which highly controversial person hasWhich highly controversial person has
originally proposed this ideaoriginally proposed this idea
around two years ago?around two years ago?

95. Asaram BapuAsaram Bapu
2
7

96. 2
8
Carnegie Mellon University successfullyCarnegie Mellon University successfully
implemented the first prototype of thisimplemented the first prototype of this
application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.application at its Pittsburgh Campus in 1993.
But the term through which it is knownBut the term through which it is known
worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999worldwide, was first commercially used in 1999
by a brand-consulting firm calledby a brand-consulting firm called
Inter Brand Corporation.Inter Brand Corporation.
Which very-much-in-news application is beingWhich very-much-in-news application is being
talked about?talked about?

97. Wi FiWi Fi
2
8

98. 2
9
Brazil, the largest country in South America,Brazil, the largest country in South America,
borders all other South Americanborders all other South American
countries except two.countries except two.
Name both the countries. Name both the countries.

99. Ecuador & ChileEcuador & Chile
2
9

100. 3
0
It’s a parody of ……..It’s a parody of ……..

101. Fifty Shades of GreyFifty Shades of Grey
3
0