Theme Quiz Prelims

Theme quiz
Prelims
Quiz Master
Somnath Chanda
Culfest - 2019
NIT Jamshedpur

PRELIMSPRELIMS
Rules
* 25 Questions
* Q. 1 – 20 : 1 pointers & Q. 21 – 25 : 2 pointers
* No negatives
* Q. 1 & multiples of 5 (i.e, 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25) are
star-marked questions and will be used to break
the ties
* All decisions of the QM are final and binding
* All the very best……..

|| q. 1 |||| q. 1 ||
Theme Quiz, Culfest ‘19Theme Quiz, Culfest ‘19 Quiz Master : Somnath ChandaQuiz Master : Somnath Chanda
As an antidote to epilepsy, this type of white-metal
keys were once pretty commonly sold in Germany,
Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. But with time, it’s got
associated with something else and used as a gift to be
given on a very special day.
After whom this key is named?

|| q. 2 |||| q. 2 ||
Concerned over the poor financial condition of the
company, Governor General Lord Bentinck called for
an auction. Seth Laxmichand, an influential banker of
Mathura, emerged as the highest bidder. But his
winning bid of Rs. 2 lakhs was deemed too low and
the entire process was repeated. Laxmichand again
topped it with an offer of Rs. 7 Lakhs. The fear of
communal riots ultimately stopped the entire process.
For what the entire auction was arranged?

|| q. 3 |||| q. 3 ||
The real identity was totally shrouded in mystery.
Some of the probable answers were – an English
nobleman, one of the King’s sons or the King’s elder
brother. The 1990’s screen venture hinted that it was
actually the King’s identical twin. The most likely
candidate was a valet named Eustache Dauger. The
‘metallic epithet’ associated with that person was
actually a figment of imagination by Voltaire.
How is he popularly known to us?

|| q. 4 |||| q. 4 ||
Co-founded in 1837 by John B. Young in Brooklyn as a
‘stationery and fancy goods emporium’, this
company’s first mail order catalog was known as the
‘Blue Book’. Presently, this well known company, made
more famous by some movies, has made a shade of
blue almost synonymous with its identity.
Identify the company.

|| q. 5 |||| q. 5 ||
Exact number is not known. Kept in ancient Chinese
stone sarcophagus, one is at the Aga Khan Palace,
Pune and another is found at the Self-Realization
Fellowship Lake Shrine in Los Angeles, California. An
SBI-vault in Kolkata revealed a third that needed a
court order. A fourth one even found in South Africa.
What are we talking about?

|| q. 6 |||| q. 6 ||
Kheda had no motor-car service at that time. Only this
particular service was available for the travellers from
the local railway station to places like Belapur,
Naopur, Fatehgarh and another nearby destination.
For Belapur, the charge was only Rs. 2.
Who used to enjoy a certain kind-of monopoly for
providing that particular service?

|| q. 7 |||| q. 7 ||
In 1811, Johann Schweigger proposed the name of a
newly inducted member of a family. But ultimately, the
name proposed by Humphrey Davy was finally
chosen for that member considering it’s yellow-
greenish complexion and it’s supposed elder’s name.
As a compenstaion, Schweigger’s name was assigned
for the entire family.
Which family?

|| q. 8 |||| q. 8 ||
This copper or silver token, minted during the 18th
century, was inscribed with the words ‘money taken’
on the obverse.
For what purpose, money, according to the social
status of the denizens, were taken in the first place?

|| q. 9 |||| q. 9 ||
A particular ‘news bulletin’ on Halloween-1938
caused huge uproar. Hitler labelled it as the ‘evidence of
decadence and the corrupt condition of democracy’.
Though this infamous episode caused X to lose some
dedicated fans, it garnered X a new and larger fan
base, as well as critical acclaim and also some lucrative
professional assignments.
What was that incident?

|| q. 10 |||| q. 10 ||
Around 800 years ago, this secluded place was used
as a venue to hand over and discuss over something by
a group of 40 angry men to their ruler which gained
iconic status with due course of time. Few years ago, a
grand ceremony was hosted there to commemorate
that earlier event.
What ‘great’ entity was handed there?

|| q. 10 |||| q. 10 ||

|| q. 11 |||| q. 11 ||
Symbolically representing the creation of world, this
musical instrument was also found in copper coins
regulated in the tribal society at Kosambi (modern
Allahabad district) during the post-Mauryan period.
Identify the instrument,, created to produce spiritual
sounds by which the whole universe has been created.

|| q. 12 |||| q. 12 ||
The earliest record of this event has been dated back
to 467 BC. According to different sources, it has been
associated with numerous significant historical events,
including - the Birth of Christ, the Norman Invasion of
Britain, the Invasion of Genghis Khan towards West,
Siege of Belgrade (Ottoman Invasion of Hungary) and
the Xinhai Revolution that brought down the Qing
Dynasty.
What is the connecting link?

|| q. 13 |||| q. 13 ||
Gabrielle’s proficiency at sewing was seen from her
days at orphanage. Also a part-time cabaret dancer, she
realized that her musical talent was not worthwhile.
She had a few ‘relationaships’ with powerful peoples
like
French ex-cavalry officer Etienne Balsan, Captain
Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel, Duke of Westminster, German
Diplomat Hans Gunther von Dincklage and others.
How do we better know Gabrielle?

|| q. 14 |||| q. 14 ||
Regarded as the Father of Modern Hindi Literature as
well as Hindi theatre, he was born in Varanasi in 1850.
Influenced by the Bengal Renaissance, he started
writing at the age of 15. In recognition to his services he
was given a title literally translating to ‘moon of India’,
at a public meeting by scholars of Kashi in 1880.
Who?

|| q. 15 |||| q. 15 ||
Designed by noted American artist David Best, the
120m long installation, featuring around 190
miniature models, was delibarately destroyed on
Sep 4, 2016 at 8.30 p.m. as part of the grand finale of
an annual London festival. It was watched live by huge
no. of people.
What was the issue?

|| q. 15 |||| q. 15 ||

|| q. 16 |||| q. 16 ||
Introduced into the celebrity hairdresser Antoine’s
Paris salon around 1909, the bobbed hairstyle created
an immediate impact. The year 1909 also played an
important role to establish X’s role (supposedly the
inspiration) behind this hairstyle. WWI allied soldiers
later carry X’s image with them in the battlefield. In
fact, the style got an informal name also - ‘Coupe a la X’.
Who was X?

|| q. 16 |||| q. 16 ||

|| Q. 17 |||| Q. 17 ||
This print-ad for Jai-
Hind Amla
Goonnidhi ___ ___,
featuring these noted
Indians, raised
eyebrows for
obvious reasons. The
selection was done in
jest because of a
certain
commonality.
Just fill in the blanks.

|| Q. 18 |||| Q. 18 ||
Found in Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Hindu and Aztek
mythology, the Ouroboros is an ancient symbol which
represents the cyclical nature of things. Plato credited
the origin of life in the universe to such a creature.
How did it famously unlock one of the great scientific
puzzles of the nineteenth century, through a dream?

|| Q. 19 |||| Q. 19 ||
The Hargrove Couple - John and his wife Rosalea
started Southern Maid Donuts in Dallas, Texas, in
1937. The company became one of the first sponsors of
Louisiana Hayride when it began in the Spring of
1948. Few years later, a 19-year old guitar picker
from Memphis, started playing his guitar at the
Hayride and was quickly introduced to SMD.
Who was this guitarist whose only commercial
endorsement was done for his favorite donut?

|| Q. 20 |||| Q. 20 ||
Raj Narain, popularly known as
‘Lokbandhu’, was an Indian
freedom fighter and
politician. His victory in a legal
case had a far reaching effect
in the democratic system of
India during the mid-1970s.
In 1977, which major ‘upset’
(other than winning that case)
did this colourful-but-
eccentric person cause?

|| Q. 21 |||| Q. 21 ||
The original native dialect of the Mughal emperors,
this language later contributed greatly to the evolution
of Hindustani. As per the record, Babur’s memoir -
Baburnama (in Persian) was originally written in the
form of diaries in that language.
a) Which language was that?
b) Which celebrated Urdu author of the last century
kept alive that language through her name?

|| Q. 22 |||| Q. 22 ||
During it’s formative years, it faced huge criticism
from several quarters, most notably from the
‘Committee of Three Hundred’. Later on, it was
decided to dismantle it in 1909, but was allowed to
remain, with all it’s glory, as it proved pretty useful for
communication purposes and scientific
experiments. And the rest is history.
a) What is being talked about?
b) What’s the funda behind the naming of this
Committee of Three Hundred?

|| Q. 23 |||| Q. 23 ||
During their travel from East towards North India via
the Grand Trunk Road, the Mughal caravans used to
stop at a particular place and take rest for the night.
The place had a number of inns which actually
accounted for the name of this place.
a) Which important place is this?
A mysterious event that took place on 11 Feb 1968,
resulted in it’s latest change of identity.
b) How do we know this place presently?

|| Q. 24 |||| Q. 24 ||
The first great long distance runner from his country, he
was the first man to win a gold in 5000m, 10000m and
the Marathon in the Olympics. This vegetarian
bricklayer was known as ‘Hannes the Mighty’, but was
more famously called the Original _______ _____ which was
also used for several other sportsmen from different
disciplines.
a)Identify the two-word term.
b)Presently, who is being addressed with this epithet?

|| Q. 25 |||| Q. 25 ||
Following is an extract from an interview with a
lady named Pamela -- “I strongly believe that they were
essentially two lonely people. His wife was dead, his
sister was posted abroad, his daughter was either
looking after her husband or was away with the
women’s movement. I think he was very alone and my
mother was a very introvert character herself.
Suddenly, they found they were two, who would
communicate with each other.”
a) Who was the gentleman mentioned in the quote?
b) How this city was associated with him?

|| Q. 1 |||| Q. 1 ||
As an antidote to epilepsy, this type of white-metal
keys were once pretty commonly sold in Germany,
Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. But with time, it’s got
associated with something else and used as a gift to be
given on a very special day.
After whom this key is named?

|| A. 1 |||| A. 1 ||
St. ValentineSt. Valentine

|| Q. 2 |||| Q. 2 ||
Concerned over the poor financial condition of the
company, Governor General Lord Bentinck called for
an auction. Seth Laxmichand, an influential banker of
Mathura, emerged as the highest bidder. But his
winning bid of Rs. 2 lakhs was deemed too low and
the entire process was repeated. Laxmichand again
topped it with an offer of Rs. 7 Lakhs. The fear of
communal riots ultimately stopped the entire process.
For what the entire auction was arranged?

|| A. 2 |||| A. 2 ||
Taj MahalTaj Mahal

|| Q. 3 |||| Q. 3 ||
The real identity was totally shrouded in mystery.
Some of the probable answers were – an English
nobleman, one of the King’s sons or the King’s elder
brother. The 1990’s screen venture hinted that it was
actually the King’s identical twin. The most likely
candidate was a valet named Eustache Dauger. The
‘metallic epithet’ associated with that person was
actually a figment of imagination by Voltaire.
How is he popularly known to us?

|| A. 3 |||| A. 3 ||
The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask

|| Q. 4 |||| Q. 4 ||
Co-founded in 1837 by John B. Young in Brooklyn as a
‘stationery and fancy goods emporium’, this
company’s first mail order catalog was known as the
‘Blue Book’. Presently, this well known company, made
more famous by some movies, has made a shade of
blue almost synonymous with its identity.
Identify the company.

|| A. 4 |||| A. 4 ||
Tiffany’sTiffany’s

|| Q. 5 |||| Q. 5 ||
Exact number is not known. Kept in ancient Chinese
stone sarcophagus, one is at the Aga Khan Palace,
Pune and another is found at the Self-Realization
Fellowship Lake Shrine in Los Angeles, California. An
SBI-vault in Kolkata revealed a third that needed a
court order. A fourth one even found in South Africa.
What are we talking about?

|| A. 5 |||| A. 5 ||
Ashes of GandhijiAshes of Gandhiji

|| Q. 6 |||| Q. 6 ||
Kheda had no motor-car service at that time. Only this
particular service was available for the travellers from
the local railway station to places like Belapur,
Naopur, Fatehgarh and another nearby destination.
For Belapur, the charge was only Rs. 2.
Who used to enjoy a certain kind-of monopoly for
providing that particular service?

|| A. 6 |||| A. 6 ||
__________

|| Q. 7 |||| Q. 7 ||
In 1811, Johann Schweigger proposed the name of a
newly inducted member of a family. But ultimately, the
name proposed by Humphrey Davy was finally
chosen for that member considering it’s yellow-
greenish complexion and it’s supposed elder’s name. As
a compenstaion, Schweigger’s name was assigned for
the entire family.
Which family?

|| A. 7 |||| A. 7 ||
HalogenHalogen

|| Q. 8 |||| Q. 8 ||
Them Quiz, Culfest ‘19Them Quiz, Culfest ‘19 Quiz Master : Somnath ChandaQuiz Master : Somnath Chanda
This copper or silver token, minted during the 18th
century, was inscribed with the words ‘money taken’
on the obverse.
For what purpose, money, according to the social
status of the denizens, were taken in the first place?

|| A. 8 |||| A. 8 ||
Beard TaxBeard Tax

|| Q. 9 |||| Q. 9 ||
A particular ‘news bulletin’ on Halloween-1938
caused huge uproar. Hitler labelled it as the ‘evidence of
decadence and the corrupt condition of democracy’.
Though this infamous episode caused X to lose some
dedicated fans, it garnered X a new and larger fan
base, as well as critical acclaim and also some lucrative
professional assignments.
What was that incident?

|| A. 9 |||| A. 9 ||
Orson Welles’ radio broadcast ofOrson Welles’ radio broadcast of
The War of the WorldsThe War of the Worlds

|| Q. 10 |||| Q. 10 ||
Around 800 years ago, this secluded place was used
as a venue to hand over and discuss over something by
a group of 40 angry men to their ruler which gained
iconic status with due course of time. Few years ago, a
grand ceremony was hosted there to commemorate
that earlier event.
What ‘great’ entity was handed there?

|| Q. 10 |||| Q. 10 ||

|| A. 10 |||| A. 10 ||
Magna CartaMagna Carta

|| Q. 11 |||| Q. 11 ||
Symbolically representing the creation of world, this
musical instrument was also found in copper coins
regulated in the tribal society at Kosambi (modern
Allahabad district) during the post-Mauryan period.
Identify the instrument,, created to produce spiritual
sounds by which the whole universe has been created.

|| A. 11 |||| A. 11 ||
DamruDamru

|| Q. 12 |||| Q. 12 ||
The earliest record of this event has been dated back
to 467 BC. According to different sources, it has been
associated with numerous significant historical events,
including - the Birth of Christ, the Norman Invasion of
Britain, the Invasion of Genghis Khan towards West,
Siege of Belgrade (Ottoman Invasion of Hungary) and
the Xinhai Revolution that brought down the Qing
Dynasty.
What is the connecting link?

|| A. 12 |||| A. 12 ||
Sighting of Halley’s CometSighting of Halley’s Comet

|| Q. 13 |||| Q. 13 ||
Gabrielle’s proficiency at sewing was seen from her
days at orphanage. Also a part-time cabaret dancer, she
realized that her musical talent was not worthwhile.
She had a few ‘relationaships’ with powerful peoples
like
French ex-cavalry officer Etienne Balsan, Captain
Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel, Duke of Westminster, German
Diplomat Hans Gunther von Dincklage and others.
How do we better know Gabrielle?

|| A. 13 |||| A. 13 ||
Coco ChanelCoco Chanel

|| Q. 14 |||| Q. 14 ||
Regarded as the Father of Modern Hindi Literature as
well as Hindi theatre, he was born in Varanasi in 1850.
Influenced by the Bengal Renaissance, he started
writing at the age of 15. In recognition to his services he
was given a title literally translating to ‘moon of India’,
at a public meeting by scholars of Kashi in 1880.
Who?

|| A. 14 |||| A. 14 ||
Bharatendu HarishchandraBharatendu Harishchandra

|| Q. 15 |||| Q. 15 ||
Designed by noted American artist David Best, the
120m long installation, featuring around 190
miniature models, was delibarately destroyed on
Sep 4, 2016 at 8.30 p.m. as part of the grand finale of
an annual London festival. It was watched live by huge
no. of people.
What was the issue?

|| Q. 15 |||| Q. 15 ||

|| A. 15 |||| A. 15 ||
350350thth
Year of the Great Fire of LondonYear of the Great Fire of London

|| Q. 16 |||| Q. 16 ||
Introduced into the celebrity hairdresser Antoine’s
Paris salon around 1909, the bobbed hairstyle created
an immediate impact. The year 1909 also played an
important role to establish X’s role (supposedly the
inspiration) behind this hairstyle. WWI allied soldiers
later carry X’s image with them in the battlefield. In
fact, the style got an informal name also - ‘Coupe a la X’.
Who was X?

|| Q. 16 |||| Q. 16 ||

|| A. 16 |||| A. 16 ||
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc

|| A. 17 |||| A. 17 ||
Hair OilHair Oil

|| A. 18 |||| A. 18 ||
Kekule discovered the structure of BenzeneKekule discovered the structure of Benzene

|| A. 19 |||| A. 19 ||
ElvisElvis

|| A. 20 |||| A. 20 ||
Raj Narain defeated the Indian PM Indira GandhiRaj Narain defeated the Indian PM Indira Gandhi
in the General Electionin the General Election

|| A. 21 |||| A. 21 ||
a) Chaghatai/ Jagataia) Chaghatai/ Jagatai

|| A. 21 |||| A. 21 ||
b) Ismat Chughtaib) Ismat Chughtai

|| A. 22 |||| A. 22 ||
a) Eiffel Tower & b) 300 = @ one member per metrea) Eiffel Tower & b) 300 = @ one member per metre

|| A. 23 |||| A. 23 ||
a) Mughalsarai Jn.a) Mughalsarai Jn.

|| A. 23 |||| A. 23 ||
b) Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.b) Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn.

|| A. 24 |||| A. 24 ||
a) Flying Finna) Flying Finn

|| A. 24 |||| A. 24 ||
b) Valteri Bottasb) Valteri Bottas

|| A. 25 |||| A. 25 ||
a) Jawaharlal Nehrua) Jawaharlal Nehru

|| A. 25 |||| A. 25 ||
b) The Rose from the Rose Garden, Jubilee Park inb) The Rose from the Rose Garden, Jubilee Park in
his pockethis pocket

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