A set tailored for both quizzing and non quizzing audience. A part of Reverberance 2023 consisting of questions from the broad topics of cartoons , crimes and travel.
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The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Rules
1. Teams of 3 or less.
2. Make sure all your team members are from the same
team (Rohit/Mukul/Gopesh/Jayant).
3. Write you team members name and which team you
belong to on the paper.
4. Make sure to sit enough distance away from other teams
such that nobody hears your answers.
5. If anybody is found cheating then the action will be taken
against their whole team.
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The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Rules
1. Each question is for 1 point and if there are multiple
parts,it will be divided equally.
2. There are a total of 30 questions.
3. Questions that have an image following it ,would be
indicated with a camera icon at the top of the slide.
4. Spellings don't matter as long as Anirudh doesn’t
become Anuradha
5. Don’t leave any questions blank there are no negatives,
Brownie points for creative answers and will be used for
tie breakers.
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Q1
The mangaka of one of the most popular new generation manga
which received an overtly hyped and well-accepted anime
adaptation in 2022 has heavily drawn inspiration from various art
forms, with there being multiple references to popular paintings in
his work. The following image shows one of the parallels drawn.
Identify his work and the painting.
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Q2
In Hamelin, stands an old house with an inscription, proof that the childhood
tale we heard was an actual event. It reads: “A.D. 1284 — on the 26th of June
— the day of St. John and St. Paul — 130 <redacted> — born in Hamelin —
were led out of the town and disappeared forever.
There are many contradictory theories to what happened, one among them
states that the <redacted> might have succumbed to the precursor of the
black death, while some others hint they might have gotten caught up in
the dancing plague. However it stands that this grim tale was something
that really did take place
Identify the tale.
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Q3
In the late 19th century Almon Strowger an undertaker was frustrated
as he was constantly losing customers to his rival considering his
wife worked at the telephone exchange and whenever someone
called to request for his services she would put the call through to
her husband.
To counter this Strowger came up with an invention and when hid
new system made its debut, he bragged that his exchanges were
“girl-less, cuss-less, out-of-order-less, and wait-less.”
What did he invent?
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Q4
BOB THE BUILDER GOT FINGERED IN JAPAN , read a headline when the
show was introduced in Japan. The japanese version had a subtle
change in how the character looked compared to the global
release. This stemmed from the fact that a particular characteristic
of Bob was how a certain community widely feared and dreaded in
the japan was recognized. To make sure that Bob The Builder was
not considered to be associated with such a group a change was
made.
Identify the change and community/group.
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Q5
Located in Andhra Pradesh 120kms from Anantpur, within one of
India’s driest regions is Thimmamma Marrimanu. Being over 550
years old and spreading over 5acres with a circumference of over
860metres, it entered the guinness world record books. It has been
worshipped for centuries and has become a symbol of eternal life
and resurrection, particularly revered by Hindus and fulfills its role as
an apt metaphor for our nation.
What is Thimamma Marrimanu?
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Q6
Greyhound cross Zeus ,a puppy was left alone for just ten minutes
before he sparked an explosion so powerful it shattered double-
glazed windows, blew through floorboards and set a sofa on fire.He
had chewed through a can of deodorant and blown up his owners’
house after that.The blast caused £2,000 of damage but Zeus, along
with five other pets in the house, escaped uninjured.
This incident was covered in the news with a witty headline.
______ ____
A reference to a charismatic cartoon character and an addition of a
letter to the word.
Give the Headline.
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Q7
A recent film on X, a very different take on the beloved 1926 creation of A.A. Milne,
was banned in China due to it being used by dissidents to mock President Xi
Jinping owing to their similarity.
This comparison first went viral in 2013 after a tweet was made comparing Xi
Jinping and Obama taking a walk to the portly X and X’s tall, lanky friend.
The comparison became popular once again in 2014 when Xi Jinping and Shinzo
Abe were likened to X and X’s pessimistic, gloomy friend (another one).
ID X.
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Q8
In 2012, Nissan won a lucrative 1 Billion $ bid to become the “<redacted> of
Tomorrow” and replace the “existing fleet”. The Nissan NV200 van was the
model chosen for this task joining storied names such as Darracq, DeSoto,
Checker, Coronet, Caprice and more.
However, it hasn’t gone according to plan since due to massive backlash
and there remain a variety of cars in use today.
"Look, Nissan is a good company. And the NV200 is not a bad car. If it turns
out that people like it, then great.," Ethan Gerber, an attorney for the
<redacted> Association told Automotive News. "But why can't we have
competition? Why did the city think there had to be exclusivity? It stifles
competition and stops innovation."
What was the task the Nissan NV200 was chosen for?
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Q9
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a
technique called Nightshade, that artists can use to embed
invisible “poison” in their work. The tool, called Nightshade,
changes an image’s pixels in a way that humans can’t detect.
This is to prevent a sort of “crime”, currently a matter of debate due
to rapid technological progress in a certain field.
Give the purpose of the “poison”.
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Q10
Last week during halloween,A twitter user exclaimed “The _______
arc is real” posting the following video. A reference to an arc of a
really popular anime.
Name the show/ place
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Q11
The wireless telegraph was one of the greatest inventions of the late 19th-
early 20th century, revolutionizing transcontinental communication.
Strangely however, it didn’t exactly get off to a hot start.
Guglielmo Marconi - the Father of the radio wave-based wireless telegraph -
was struggling to find investors and the public in general did not see the
need of the wireless telegraph. Marconi desperately needed an opportunity
to show the usefulness of his invention to the world.
And he chillingly got it soon enough, gaining worldwide attention soon as
his invention saved numerous lives in an incident that would’ve otherwise
have left none.
What incident?
How did it save lives?
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Q12
This particular case emerged as a baffling mystery, with initial signs
pointing towards a mass homicide. Eerie handwritten notes and
strange symbols at the crime scene hinted at a spiritual odyssey
turned sinister. The incident sent shockwaves across the nation, quickly
becoming a media focal point.
This complex case, a tangle of spiritual and psychological elements,
proved a formidable challenge for the police. The profound complexity
of the case captured the public imagination, ultimately inspiring a
Netflix series. This series delved into the dark corridors of the human
mind, presenting a riveting exploration of the extremes of belief and the
harrowing impact of fervent ideologies on reality.
ID the Incident
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Q13
This American animated television series stands as one of Disney Channel's
most triumphant franchises, surpassing even 'Kim Possible' to become the
channel's longest-running show.
One standout character in this series, 'X,' is renowned for his enigmatic
behavior, bearing an uncanny resemblance to the Man of Steel himself in
the way they both maintain dual identities, marked by the addition of a
distinctive accessory.
The show's primary antagonist is subtly hinted to be of German origin and
leads a nefarious corporation with grand schemes that are repeatedly
thwarted by the tenacious 'X.' Notably, 'X' holds the distinction of being the
sole character to appear in every single episode of the series.
ID the character X
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Q14
Back in the 1880’s, a young woman’s body was recovered from river
seine. The morgue pathologist transfixed by the girl’s countenance
had a death mask made, which went on to gain immense
popularity and over the course of the century became an
household item.
Around 80 years later, this mask would eventually be used by
physician Peter and former toy-maker Laerdal to model their life
size Resusci Anne. Thus L'Inconnue de la Seine ended up with the
most kissed lips in history.
What did Peter and Laerdal create?
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Q15
There has been a rise in the number of illegal spycam crimes in Japan. These
crimes target women and involve taking their pictures without their
knowledge or consent.
Due to the growing issue, Japanese cell phone vendors have come up with a
self-imposed industry regulation to combat this by making it impossible to
do something on their phones. This ensures that nobody is able to take
discreet photos and any attempt to do so would result in his immediate
discovery and capture.
What can you not do on these cellphones in Japan?
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Q16
In an 1988 episode of Alvin and the Chipmunks, the chipmunks are
invited to the “<redacted> of iron” to play rock n roll in a concert of
“freedom” and are ecstatic as their music bridges the divide and
literally breaks down the boundary separating people. However
Alvin is then awakened and he sadly states "it was just a dream, but
it doesn't have to be." Something that comes true 11 months later.
What incident was being depicted in the show which eventually
did happen?
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Q17
Beautiful architecture isn't always about "styles". Sometimes it just happens by
accident.
In the 16th century, Amsterdam was becoming a commercial hub. As trade
increased and the population grew, there was naturally greater competition for
space on the waterfront because trade was all by boat.
In response, the government issued a building tax on all properties built on the
waterfront.
Then, as now, people wanted to save money. So they simply built houses in a way
that minimized the taxes they had to pay.
What we see in the 21st century as charming rows of idiosyncratic Dutch houses
arrayed along the pretty canals of Amsterdam was merely the obvious and
practical response to tax law.
What did this new law impose a tax on?
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Q18
Close to home!
In 1989, India witnessed a deeply unsettling episode of communal
violence in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. During this distressing
period, a gruesome massacre occurred, and the perpetrators went
to extraordinary lengths to dispose of the bodies and conceal the
evidence in an eerie and clandestine manner.
This sinister episode acquired an unusual name, somewhat
reminiscent of the symbol of a relatively obscure political party.
Image follows
What was this massacre named as?
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Q19
The 1992 classic Aladdin’ character design is said to be inspired from
a young X’s look in <redacted>. X’s confidence, cockiness, his
sheepish grin , bold and daring actions made him the perfect
candidate to model Aladdin out of. X reprised his role as the
protagonist in <redacted>’s sequel in 2022 which went to on to be
the top grossing movie of the year.
Identify X.
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Q20
Located in Holmdel, New Jersey,this water tower was built in Bell
Labs to recognize the momentous achievement of the invention of
X in 1947. Considering the invention’s potential to completely
revolutionize the world, this water tower was dedicated to it, a
metaphor that the invention could become as important as water.
80 years down the line , this particular invention has indeed become
the backbone of the modern world.
Identify the invention
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Q21
The capital city of Iran, Tehran, has a huge population of people and cars, well beyond
the city’s limits.
This has led to extensive restrictions, with heavy fines imposed on those who break the
rules.
Outside the central zone is the X zone, which is applicable on 6 days of the week except
Friday on which everyone is allowed to enter.
To get around these restrictions, the people have shown remarkable ingenuity to come
up with ways of breaking all these rules. One of the methods makes use of the heavy
rush of roadside pedestrians and scooter riders, some of who making a living off this, as
“human shields” to avoid being caught.
ID X, which is a method of traffic reduction most Indians would be aware of due to it
being used sporadically over the last few years in a city and is making a comeback
next week.
What exactly do these “human shields” do(and ID X)?
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Q22
Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a perplexing neurological condition where
one hand appears to act on its own, eluding conscious control. The
afflicted individual may feel like a bystander, observing their hand
autonomously interacting with the world around them, often leading
to moments where their cooperative hand must intervene to restore
control.
The peculiar essence of AHS was cleverly mirrored in a character from a
2014 anime. This anime's name ingeniously alludes to the notion of an
intrusive, self-aware presence, drawing a striking analogy to the
enigmatic and unsettling syndrome.
ID Anime series.
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Q23
The statue of this ancient figure in his hometown of sinope(modern
day turkey) was erected in 2006 stirring a controversy and the
right-leaning turks protested against this installation, as the person’s
ideology and search for an honest man was an insult to the people
of sinope.
However the mayor defended that this person despite being from
‘another nation’ was born in Sinope, was important to promote the
region, he humorously asserted his decision that when even the
“Great” admired his conduct, we can do this much too.
Identify this figure embroiled in controversies even after death.
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Q24
In the 2000’s A group of 168 members were out having fun at the
millennium dome housing a diamond exhibition of a particular
company worth $800M including the Millenium Star . It so happened
that 4 of them belonged to a criminal gang who managed to carry out
a masterful heist and escaped using a speed boat.
However their plan was thwarted as the police had already received a
tip-off and had planned to capture them red handed.
This incident was depicted in an iconic Sun News headline a play on the
phrase
I’M ONLY ____ ___ ___ _____
Identify the headline a pun on the company hosting the exhibition.
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Q25
Method 1 :
Keep your heels of the chair
Balance on the balls of your feet
Lean forward and put your weight on your thighs.
OR
Method 2:
Put your feet flat on the chair.
Rest your rear end on the back of the chair.
Lean forward to help keep your balance.
What are these methods describing?
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Q26
The 1916 Zoning Resolution in New York City was a former zoning code which
forced buildings to reduce their shadows at street level by employing
setbacks.
Subsequent iconic buildings of the Art Deco style in the following years all
adhered to this code.
In architecture, the informal reference to such buildings with many distinct
tiers, each set back from the one below is the X style.
ID X.
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Q27
X was an infamous Indian bandit and poacher who operated in Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka. He was notorious for his brutal beheadings of police officers and
informants, which added to his terrifying reputation.
His extensive knowledge of the forests and a network of loyal followers enabled
him to evade law enforcement for many years.
In 2004, a special task force successfully tracked down X in a forest hideout in
Tamil Nadu. A firefight ensued, resulting in X’s death, ending his reign of terror and
marking a significant victory for law enforcement.
ID X.
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Q28
At first, this enigmatic phenomenon was ascribed to the mysterious "X
syndrome." However, upon her capture, observers recounted a startling
transformation in her once-regal hair, which gradually lost their colour due
to the overwhelming stress she endured in jail, culminating in her untimely
demise.
This intriguing occurrence served as a poignant source of inspiration for a
2014 anime, where the central protagonist found himself thrust into a
crucible of extreme duress, resulting in an astonishing transformation of his
hair to a striking shade of white. Symbolically, this metamorphosis mirrored
the profound upheaval in the protagonist's life, as he transitioned from a
timid and innocent individual to his eventual ghastly self.
ID X and the anime.
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Q2
9
Hugh Ferriss is one of the most important architects in history - without ever
having designed a building.
He worked with the major architects of the 1920s and 30s, imagining their
buildings for them and ushering in a new age for skyscraper architecture.
However Ferriss was an unusual draftsman. He did not merely draw the
"facts" of a building — its size, materials, proportions, and location - but
rather, he used intense chiaroscuro (contrast of light and shadow) to create
moody, atmospheric, highly artistic visions.
What did these visions also inspire?
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Q30
In a rather unfortunate (fortunate?) fashion, a man in South Florida
inadvertently led to his and his accomplices’ arrest for first-degree murder.
The concept of X, is a rather annoying chance occurrence we all face from
time to time, is a growing problem in our hyper-connected world with
certain vendors even adding special features to make it easier to
<redacted> in emergencies.
While the police are usually bemused by this, in this rare instance X helped
them nab the killer as he did it right before he committed the crime leading
to an easy arrest with ample evidence.
What is X?
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Q1
The mangaka of one of the most popular new generation manga
which received an overtly hyped and well-accepted anime
adaptation in 2022 has heavily drawn inspiration from various art
forms, with there being multiple references to popular paintings in
his work. The following image shows one of the parallels drawn.
Identify his work and the painting.
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A1
Chainsaw Man
Napoleon crossing the alps
REVERB
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Q2
In Hamelin, stands an old house with an inscription, proof that the childhood
tale we heard was an actual event. It reads: “A.D. 1284 — on the 26th of June
— the day of St. John and St. Paul — 130 <redacted> — born in Hamelin —
were led out of the town and disappeared forever.
There are many contradictory theories to what happened, one among them
states that the <redacted> might have succumbed to the precursor of the
black death, while some others hint they might have gotten caught up in
the dancing plague. However it stands that this grim tale was something
that really did take place
Identify the tale.
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Q3
In the late 19th century Almon Strowger an undertaker was frustrated
as he was constantly losing customers to his rival considering his
wife worked at the telephone exchange and whenever someone
called to request for his services she would put the call through to
her husband.
To counter this Strowger came up with an invention and when hid
new system made its debut, he bragged that his exchanges were
“girl-less, cuss-less, out-of-order-less, and wait-less.”
What did he invent?
51. The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A3
REVERB
Strowger switch and
the rotary dial
The first automatic
telephone exchange
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Q4
BOB THE BUILDER GOT FINGERED IN JAPAN , read a headline when the
show was introduced in Japan. The japanese version had a subtle
change in how the character looked compared to the global
release. This stemmed from the fact that a particular characteristic
of Bob was how a certain community widely feared and dreaded in
the japan was recognized. To make sure that Bob The Builder was
not considered to be associated with such a group a change was
made.
Identify the change and community/group.
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A4
REVERB
Bob The Builder in
Japan had 5
fingers.
The yakuza were
infamous for having
4 fingers
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Q5
Located in Andhra Pradesh 120kms from Anantpur, within one of
India’s driest regions is Thimmamma Marrimanu. Being over 550
years old and spreading over 5acres with a circumference of over
860metres, it entered the guinness world record books. It has been
worshipped for centuries and has become a symbol of eternal life
and resurrection, particularly revered by Hindus and fulfills its role as
an apt metaphor for our nation.
What is Thimamma Marrimanu?
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A5
REVERB
A banyan tree
The world’s largest
single tree canopy
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Q6
Greyhound cross Zeus ,a puppy was left alone for just ten minutes
before he sparked an explosion so powerful it shattered double-
glazed windows, blew through floorboards and set a sofa on fire.He
had chewed through a can of deodorant and blown up his owners’
house after that.The blast caused £2,000 of damage but Zeus, along
with five other pets in the house, escaped uninjured.
This incident was covered in the news with a witty headline.
______ ____
A reference to a charismatic cartoon character and an addition of a
letter to the word.
Give the Headline.
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Q7
A recent film on X, a very different take on the beloved 1926 creation of A.A. Milne,
was banned in China due to it being used by dissidents to mock President Xi
Jinping owing to their similarity.
This comparison first went viral in 2013 after a tweet was made comparing Xi
Jinping and Obama taking a walk to the portly X and X’s tall, lanky friend.
The comparison became popular once again in 2014 when Xi Jinping and Shinzo
Abe were likened to X and X’s pessimistic, gloomy friend (another one).
ID X.
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Q8
In 2012, Nissan won a lucrative 1 Billion $ bid to become the “<redacted> of
Tomorrow” and replace the “existing fleet”. The Nissan NV200 van was the
model chosen for this task joining storied names such as Darracq, DeSoto,
Checker, Coronet, Caprice and more.
However, it hasn’t gone according to plan since due to massive backlash
and there remain a variety of cars in use today.
"Look, Nissan is a good company. And the NV200 is not a bad car. If it turns
out that people like it, then great.," Ethan Gerber, an attorney for the
<redacted> Association told Automotive News. "But why can't we have
competition? Why did the city think there had to be exclusivity? It stifles
competition and stops innovation."
What was the task the Nissan NV200 was chosen for?
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A8
Becoming the new
New York City Taxi
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Q9
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a
technique called Nightshade, that artists can use to embed
invisible “poison” in their work. The tool, called Nightshade,
changes an image’s pixels in a way that humans can’t detect.
This is to prevent a sort of “crime”, currently a matter of debate due
to rapid technological progress in a certain field.
Give the purpose of the “poison”.
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A9
REVERB
To prevent Ai
scraping
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Q10
Last week during halloween,A twitter user exclaimed “The _______
arc is real” posting the following video. A reference to an arc of a
really popular anime.
Name the show/ place
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Q11
The wireless telegraph was one of the greatest inventions of the late 19th-
early 20th century, revolutionizing transcontinental communication.
Strangely however, it didn’t exactly get off to a hot start.
Guglielmo Marconi - the Father of the radio wave-based wireless telegraph -
was struggling to find investors and the public in general did not see the
need of the wireless telegraph. Marconi desperately needed an opportunity
to show the usefulness of his invention to the world.
And he chillingly got it soon enough, gaining worldwide attention soon as
his invention saved numerous lives in an incident that would’ve otherwise
have left none.
What incident?
How did it save lives?
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A11
REVERB
TITANIC SINKING
The crew was able to
send a distress signal
via the telegraph to a
nearby ship which
responded and saved
300 passengers on
the life boats.
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Q12
This particular case emerged as a baffling mystery, with initial signs
pointing towards a mass homicide. Eerie handwritten notes and
strange symbols at the crime scene hinted at a spiritual odyssey
turned sinister. The incident sent shockwaves across the nation, quickly
becoming a media focal point.
This complex case, a tangle of spiritual and psychological elements,
proved a formidable challenge for the police. The profound complexity
of the case captured the public imagination, ultimately inspiring a
Netflix series. This series delved into the dark corridors of the human
mind, presenting a riveting exploration of the extremes of belief and the
harrowing impact of fervent ideologies on reality.
ID the Incident
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A12
REVERB
The Burari Incident
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Q13
This American animated television series stands as one of Disney Channel's
most triumphant franchises, surpassing even 'Kim Possible' to become the
channel's longest-running show.
One standout character in this series, 'X,' is renowned for his enigmatic
behavior, bearing an uncanny resemblance to the Man of Steel himself in
the way they both maintain dual identities, marked by the addition of a
distinctive accessory.
The show's primary antagonist is subtly hinted to be of German origin and
leads a nefarious corporation with grand schemes that are repeatedly
thwarted by the tenacious 'X.' Notably, 'X' holds the distinction of being the
sole character to appear in every single episode of the series.
ID the character X
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A13
REVERB
Perry The Platypus
From Phineas and
Ferb
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Q14
Back in the 1880’s, a young woman’s body was recovered from river
seine. The morgue pathologist transfixed by the girl’s countenance
had a death mask made, which went on to gain immense
popularity and over the course of the century became an
household item.
Around 80 years later, this mask would eventually be used by
physician Peter and former toy-maker Laerdal to model their life
size Resusci Anne. Thus L'Inconnue de la Seine ended up with the
most kissed lips in history.
What did Peter and Laerdal create?
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Q15
There has been a rise in the number of illegal spycam crimes in Japan. These
crimes target women and involve taking their pictures without their
knowledge or consent.
Due to the growing issue, Japanese cell phone vendors have come up with a
self-imposed industry regulation to combat this by making it impossible to
do something on their phones. This ensures that nobody is able to take
discreet photos and any attempt to do so would result in his immediate
discovery and capture.
What can you not do on these cellphones in Japan?
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A15
YOU CANNOT TURN OFF THE SHUTTER
SOUND ON PHONE CAMERAS
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Q16
In an 1988 episode of Alvin and the Chipmunks, the chipmunks are
invited to the “<redacted> of iron” to play rock n roll in a concert of
“freedom” and are ecstatic as their music bridges the divide and
literally breaks down the boundary separating people. However
Alvin is then awakened and he sadly states "it was just a dream, but
it doesn't have to be." Something that comes true 11 months later.
What incident was being depicted in the show which eventually
did happen?
80. The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A16
REVERB
Fall of
Berlin Wall
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Q17
Beautiful architecture isn't always about "styles". Sometimes it just happens by
accident.
In the 16th century, Amsterdam was becoming a commercial hub. As trade
increased and the population grew, there was naturally greater competition for
space on the waterfront because trade was all by boat.
In response, the government issued a building tax on all properties built on the
waterfront.
Then, as now, people wanted to save money. So they simply built houses in a way
that minimized the taxes they had to pay.
What we see in the 21st century as charming rows of idiosyncratic Dutch houses
arrayed along the pretty canals of Amsterdam was merely the obvious and
practical response to tax law.
What did this new law impose a tax on?
82. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A17
THE NEW PROPERTY
TAX WAS
PROPORTIONAL TO
THE WIDTH OF THE
HOUSE’S FRONTAGE
ON THE WATER
83. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q18
Close to home!
In 1989, India witnessed a deeply unsettling episode of communal
violence in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. During this distressing
period, a gruesome massacre occurred, and the perpetrators went
to extraordinary lengths to dispose of the bodies and conceal the
evidence in an eerie and clandestine manner.
This sinister episode acquired an unusual name, somewhat
reminiscent of the symbol of a relatively obscure political party.
Image follows
What was this massacre named as?
85. The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A18
REVERB
Cauliflower
/Cabbage
Massacre
86. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q19
The 1992 classic Aladdin’ character design is said to be inspired from
a young X’s look in <redacted>. X’s confidence, cockiness, his
sheepish grin , bold and daring actions made him the perfect
candidate to model Aladdin out of. X reprised his role as the
protagonist in <redacted>’s sequel in 2022 which went to on to be
the top grossing movie of the year.
Identify X.
88. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q20
Located in Holmdel, New Jersey,this water tower was built in Bell
Labs to recognize the momentous achievement of the invention of
X in 1947. Considering the invention’s potential to completely
revolutionize the world, this water tower was dedicated to it, a
metaphor that the invention could become as important as water.
80 years down the line , this particular invention has indeed become
the backbone of the modern world.
Identify the invention
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Q21
The capital city of Iran, Tehran, has a huge population of people and cars, well beyond
the city’s limits.
This has led to extensive restrictions, with heavy fines imposed on those who break the
rules.
Outside the central zone is the X zone, which is applicable on 6 days of the week except
Friday on which everyone is allowed to enter.
To get around these restrictions, the people have shown remarkable ingenuity to come
up with ways of breaking all these rules. One of the methods makes use of the heavy
rush of roadside pedestrians and scooter riders, some of who making a living off this, as
“human shields” to avoid being caught.
ID X, which is a method of traffic reduction most Indians would be aware of due to it
being used sporadically over the last few years in a city and is making a comeback
next week.
What exactly do these “human shields” do(and ID X)?
92. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A21
X - ODD/EVEN ZONE
BLOCKING NUMBER PLATES
FROM VIEW OF THE CCTV
93. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q22
Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a perplexing neurological condition where
one hand appears to act on its own, eluding conscious control. The
afflicted individual may feel like a bystander, observing their hand
autonomously interacting with the world around them, often leading
to moments where their cooperative hand must intervene to restore
control.
The peculiar essence of AHS was cleverly mirrored in a character from a
2014 anime. This anime's name ingeniously alludes to the notion of an
intrusive, self-aware presence, drawing a striking analogy to the
enigmatic and unsettling syndrome.
ID Anime series.
95. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q23
The statue of this ancient figure in his hometown of sinope(modern
day turkey) was erected in 2006 stirring a controversy and the
right-leaning turks protested against this installation, as the person’s
ideology and search for an honest man was an insult to the people
of sinope.
However the mayor defended that this person despite being from
‘another nation’ was born in Sinope, was important to promote the
region, he humorously asserted his decision that when even the
“Great” admired his conduct, we can do this much too.
Identify this figure embroiled in controversies even after death.
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Q24
In the 2000’s A group of 168 members were out having fun at the
millennium dome housing a diamond exhibition of a particular
company worth $800M including the Millenium Star . It so happened
that 4 of them belonged to a criminal gang who managed to carry out
a masterful heist and escaped using a speed boat.
However their plan was thwarted as the police had already received a
tip-off and had planned to capture them red handed.
This incident was depicted in an iconic Sun News headline a play on the
phrase
I’M ONLY ____ ___ ___ _____
Identify the headline a pun on the company hosting the exhibition.
99. The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A24
REVERB
I’M only here for
De Beers
Meaning only
there for the fun
100. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q25
Method 1 :
Keep your heels of the chair
Balance on the balls of your feet
Lean forward and put your weight on your thighs.
OR
Method 2:
Put your feet flat on the chair.
Rest your rear end on the back of the chair.
Lean forward to help keep your balance.
What are these methods describing?
102. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q26
The 1916 Zoning Resolution in New York City was a former zoning code which
forced buildings to reduce their shadows at street level by employing
setbacks.
Subsequent iconic buildings of the Art Deco style in the following years all
adhered to this code.
In architecture, the informal reference to such buildings with many distinct
tiers, each set back from the one below is the X style.
ID X.
105. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q27
X was an infamous Indian bandit and poacher who operated in Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka. He was notorious for his brutal beheadings of police officers and
informants, which added to his terrifying reputation.
His extensive knowledge of the forests and a network of loyal followers enabled
him to evade law enforcement for many years.
In 2004, a special task force successfully tracked down X in a forest hideout in
Tamil Nadu. A firefight ensued, resulting in X’s death, ending his reign of terror and
marking a significant victory for law enforcement.
ID X.
107. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q28
At first, this enigmatic phenomenon was ascribed to the mysterious "X
syndrome." However, upon her capture, observers recounted a startling
transformation in her once-regal hair, which gradually lost their colour due
to the overwhelming stress she endured in jail, culminating in her untimely
demise.
This intriguing occurrence served as a poignant source of inspiration for a
2014 anime, where the central protagonist found himself thrust into a
crucible of extreme duress, resulting in an astonishing transformation of his
hair to a striking shade of white. Symbolically, this metamorphosis mirrored
the profound upheaval in the protagonist's life, as he transitioned from a
timid and innocent individual to his eventual ghastly self.
ID X and the anime.
108. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A28
Marie Antoinette
Tokyo Ghoul
(Ken Kaneki)
109. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q2
9
Hugh Ferriss is one of the most important architects in history - without ever
having designed a building.
He worked with the major architects of the 1920s and 30s, imagining their
buildings for them and ushering in a new age for skyscraper architecture.
However Ferriss was an unusual draftsman. He did not merely draw the
"facts" of a building — its size, materials, proportions, and location - but
rather, he used intense chiaroscuro (contrast of light and shadow) to create
moody, atmospheric, highly artistic visions.
What did these visions also inspire?
112. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
Q30
In a rather unfortunate (fortunate?) fashion, a man in South Florida
inadvertently led to his and his accomplices’ arrest for first-degree murder.
The concept of X, is a rather annoying chance occurrence we all face from
time to time, is a growing problem in our hyper-connected world with
certain vendors even adding special features to make it easier to
<redacted> in emergencies.
While the police are usually bemused by this, in this rare instance X helped
them nab the killer as he did it right before he committed the crime leading
to an easy arrest with ample evidence.
What is X?
113. REVERB The 30 C-T-C Quiz
A30
X : BUTT-DIAL
Accidentally calling 911 when your phone is in the
pocket.