The India Quiz 2014 @ XIMB Conducted by XQuizzite : The Quizzing Association of XIMB

1. The India Quiz – Prelims
14/8/2014
XQuizzite :The Knowledge Committee of XIMB, XUB

2. 1) ID X
The game of X was created in India by the 13th century
poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called 'Mokshapat'.
The game was played with cowrie shells and dies. In time,
the game underwent several modifications, but its
meaning remained the same, i.e. good deeds take people to
heaven and evil to a cycle of re-births.

3. 1)
Snakes & Ladders

4. 2) ID X
X is referenced to in the 1998 Hindi film Earth directed by Deepa
Mehta. The film portrays the main characters listening to X on the
radio, against the backdrop of the Hindu-Muslim riots following
the Partition of India. This provides an
interesting juxtaposition between the realities of Partition and the
optimism that followed Independence.

5. 2)
Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech.

6. 3)* Where and in what context did this rather strange and
unexpected grouping happen?
Allies : India, Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia
Opponents: Russia, China, Brazil

7. 3)
India’s veto of the Final Trade Agreement (FTA) at the
WTO on 31 July, 2014.

8. 4) What word?
In 1976, when H R F Keating wrote Filmi, Filmi, Inspector
Ghote - his tenth mystery novel featuring the detective work of
Inspector Ganesh Ghote of the Bombay police force -- little did
he know that 25 years later the Oxford English Dictionary would
credit him with first using this word?

9. 4)
Bollywood

10. 5) Where is this beautiful airport?

11. 5)
Agatti Island Airport, Lakshadweep

12. 6) What/Why?
‘Jallikattu’ is a ritual practiced in Tamil Nadu as part of the
Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day.
However, in May 2014 The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
banned this ritual. Why/What is Jallikattu?

13. 6)
Bull-fighting sport played in Rural Tamil Nadu. Human
deaths were a common occurrence.

14. 7) ID X
X is a popular bi-monthly magazine for children published since
1968 by the Delhi Press Group.
Founded by Vishwa Nath, it has been conducting a story writing
contest for children since 2008 and remains one of the three most
popular children’s magazines.

15. 7)
Champak

16. 8) Which city?
The name of which Indian city is because of the numerous
Banyan trees it houses?
It’s name translates to ‘In the heart of the Banyan Tree’.

17. 8)
Vadodara

18. 9) What changes?
5th November 2011 was declared a state holiday by the state
government in Bhubaneswar.
This was to celebrate the formalization of two significant changes
by Presidential approval. Name any one.

19. 9)
Orissa -> Odisha
Oriya -> Odia

20. 10) Why?
If all goes to plan, 24 September 2014 is going to be a historic
and proud day for the country.
Why?
No, Himesh Bhai isn’t releasing another movie that day.

21. 10)
Mars Orbital Insertion (MOI) of the Mars Orbiter Mission
(MOM)

22. 11) ID X & Y
X featured on the cover of TIME magazine which read ‘This man is
busting Wall Street’.
He is known to have prosecuted international terrorists, politicians,
organized crime rings etc.
He was included in TIME’s ‘100 most influential’ and Bloomberg’s ‘50
most influential’ lists.
He was in the eye of a storm for a recent diplomatic standoff, ‘Y’.

23. 11)
Preet Bharara & Devyani Khobragade stand-off

24. 12) Said who for what?
"He is drunk and he is singing. But the director wanted the
lines to be really funny. I did not know how to write a
song about a guy who has just been dumped in a funny
way. I did not think. It just came to me.”
Who said this and what is being talked about?

25. 12)
Dhanush – Why this Kolaveri Di?

26. 13)* Connect

27. 13)
Only countries with no NRIs

28. 14) Identify
Which was India’s first 24 hour news channel and the
production house that produced it?
No part marks, we need both.

29. 14)
Star News - NDTV

30. 15)* What has been blacked out?

31. 15)
RIP Robin Williams
(1951-2014)

32. Round 1 – Infinite Bounce
 Pounce
 +10,-0 on direct
 +10,-5 on pounce

33. 1) Connect

34. 1) Connect

35. Mumbai Dabbawalas

36. 2)
X worked as a librarian for more than 30 years. During
his career he gave away all his salary for charity. He
worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He
even donated his pension amount of about 1 million.
He is the first person in the world to spend his entire
earning for a social cause. In recognition of his service
USA govt honoured him “Man of the Millennium”
award. He received the sum of 30 crores as part of this
award which he distributed entirely for the needy as
usual Name X.

37. 2)
X worked as a librarian for more than 30 years. During
his career he gave away all his salary for charity. He
worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He
even donated his pension amount of about 1 million.
He is the first person in the world to spend his entire
earning for a social cause. In recognition of his service
USA govt honoured him “Man of the Millennium”
award. He received the sum of 30 crores as part of this
award which he distributed entirely for the needy as
usual Name X.

38. Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram

39. 3) He holds the Limca Book of Records for the most qualified person in
the country.
Began as a Medical Doctor (MBBS and MD) he did his Law (LL.B.) with
Post-graduation in International Law (LL.M.) and his Masters in
Business Administration (DBM and MBA) and in Journalism (B.Journ).
He did his Masters in ten subjects. M.A. (Public Administration ; M.A.
(Sociology) ; M.A. (Economics); M.A. (Sanskrit); M.A. (History);
M.A.(English Literature); M.A. (Philosophy); M.A. (Political Science) ;
M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology); M.A
(Psychology). He got his D. Litt(Doctor of Letters) in Sanskrit , the
highest of any Degree in a University. Most of his Degrees are with First
Merit and he has obtained 28 Gold Medals. Between 1972 and 1990
he has written 42 University Examinations each ever summer and
every winter.
Name this Genius.

40. 3) He holds the Limca Book of Records for the most qualified person in
the country.
Began as a Medical Doctor (MBBS and MD) he did his Law (LL.B.) with
Post-graduation in International Law (LL.M.) and his Masters in
Business Administration (DBM and MBA) and in Journalism (B.Journ).
He did his Masters in ten subjects. M.A. (Public Administration ; M.A.
(Sociology) ; M.A. (Economics); M.A. (Sanskrit); M.A. (History);
M.A.(English Literature); M.A. (Philosophy); M.A. (Political Science) ;
M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology); M.A
(Psychology). He got his D. Litt(Doctor of Letters) in Sanskrit , the
highest of any Degree in a University. Most of his Degrees are with First
Merit and he has obtained 28 Gold Medals. Between 1972 and 1990
he has written 42 University Examinations each ever summer and
every winter.
Name this Genius.

41. Shrikant Jichkar

42. 4)
X was instrumental in the formation of GOOGLE.
when Larry Page and Sergey Brin met him at Stanford, he was
impressed by their passion so without thinking much he
handed them a cheque of 500,000 dollars. When Google went
public, he became one of the richest guys in the world. Apart
from this, he has also sold his company Y to Amazon and has
founded many other ventures. Currently, he devotes a
majority of his time to philanthropic causes in India, especially
in the education sector.
Name X and Y

43. 4)
X was instrumental in the formation of GOOGLE.
when Larry Page and Sergey Brin met him at Stanford, he was
impressed by their passion so without thinking much he
handed them a cheque of 500,000 dollars. When Google went
public, he became one of the richest guys in the world. Apart
from this, he has also sold his company Y to Amazon and has
founded many other ventures. Currently, he devotes a
majority of his time to philanthropic causes in India, especially
in the education sector.
Name X and Y

44. X = Ram Shriram, Y= Junglee

45. 5)
The X World Cup was first played in 2004. So far 6 World Cup
tournaments have been held. And India has managed win all Six.
The same X world cup in women category was first played in 2012
which India won later India retained the title in 2013 by defeating the
debutant New Zealand
Name the Sport X.

46. 5)
The X World Cup was first played in 2004. So far 6 World Cup
tournaments have been held. And India has managed win all Six.
The same X world cup in women category was first played in 2012
which India won later India retained the title in 2013 by defeating the
debutant New Zealand
Name the Sport X.

47. Kabaddi

48. 6) Name the City

49. 6) Name the City

50. Nagpur

51. 7) Which Oscar winner Actor’s birth Name is
Krishna Pandit Bhanji

52. 7) Which Oscar winner Actor’s birth Name is
Krishna Pandit Bhanji

53. Ben Kingsley

54. 8)
The X is an iconic Indian Railway – a marvel
of indigenous engineering. It recently
featured on Channel 5 (BBC) series ‘Chris
Tarrant’s Extreme Railways’.

55. 8)
The X is an iconic Indian Railway – a marvel
of indigenous engineering. It recently
featured on Channel 5 (BBC) series ‘Chris
Tarrant’s Extreme Railways’.

56. Konkan Railways

57. 9) He is usually referred to by the title The Maestro
(literally “master”) or as Isaignani (meaning musical
genius). He is a gold medallist in classical guitar from
the Trinity College of Music. He is the first Asian to
compose a full symphony performed by the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra. Born as Ganadesikan in a
Tamil family in Pannaipuram, TN, who is this musician
regarded as one of India’s best composers ?

58. 9) He is usually referred to by the title The Maestro
(literally “master”) or as Isaignani (meaning musical
genius). He is a gold medallist in classical guitar from
the Trinity College of Music. He is the first Asian to
compose a full symphony performed by the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra. Born as Ganadesikan in a
Tamil family in Pannaipuram, TN, who is this musician
regarded as one of India’s best composers ?

59. IIayaraja

60. 10) Identify X?
Puneet Agarwal, a second generation Indian
living in UK, started X.
Since it came under a list of illegal activities, the
Indian government banned X. This led to
widespread criticism of the action by libertarian
section of the journalists like Amit Varma and
also an online movement to save X.
It is rumored that Ram Gopal Verma is planning
a flick on X.

61. 10) Identify X?
Puneet Agarwal, a second generation Indian
living in UK, started X.
Since it came under a list of illegal activities, the
Indian government banned X. This led to
widespread criticism of the action by libertarian
section of the journalists like Amit Varma and
also an online movement to save X.
It is rumored that Ram Gopal Verma is planning
a flick on X.

62. 10)
Savita Bhabhi and The Save Savita Campaign

63. 11) Identify X?
This is the world's highest cricket ground.
Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch
is 2444 meters above sea level.
Where is it located?

64. 11) Identify X?
This is the world's highest cricket ground.
Built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop, this cricket pitch
is 2444 meters above sea level.
Where is it located?

65. 11)
Chail, Himachal Pradesh

66. 12) What is the missing number in this
progression?
5, 1, 3, 2, X, 1/2

67. 12) What is the missing number in this
progression?
5, 1, 3, 2, X, 1/2

68. 12)
2020
The numbers in Chetan Bhagat’s novels

69. 13) By what name, derived from the ‘fragrance’ of her
body, was Satyavati, the lady in this Raja Ravi Varma
painting, also known?

70. 13) By what name, derived from the ‘fragrance’ of her
body, was Satyavati, the lady in this Raja Ravi Varma
painting, also known?

71. 13)
‘Matsyagandha’

72. 14) Why?
The village of ‘Turtuk’ along with five other
Ladakhi/Balti villages in J&K are the closest one
can get to Pakistan without going to Pakistan.
Why?

73. 14) Why?
The village of ‘Turtuk’ along with five other
Ladakhi/Balti villages in J&K are the closest one
can get to Pakistan without going to Pakistan.
Why?

74. 14)
Villages became part of India after change in LoC after
1971 war.

75. Long Connect

76. (+100,-50)
1) Identify the deity.
The temple is shown
alongside.

77. (+100,-50)
1) Identify the deity.
The temple is shown
alongside.

78. Mumba Devi

79. (+80,-40)
2) In 1962, X’s owner visited the Seville
ranch of Don Eduardo Miura, a renowned
breeder of a certain animal.
The owner, was so impressed by the
majestic Miura animals that he decided to
adopt a Y as the emblem for the auto
company he would soon found.
Identify X and Y.

80. (+80,-40)
2) In 1962, X’s owner visited the Seville
ranch of Don Eduardo Miura, a renowned
breeder of a certain animal.
The owner, was so impressed by the
majestic Miura animals that he decided to
adopt a Y as the emblem for the auto
company he would soon found.
Identify X and Y.

81. X – Lamborghini, Y - Bull
Use Y for the theme

82. (+60,-30)
3) The X is a series of comedy films
featuring an inept French police
detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
The series began in 1963.
The role was originated by, and is most
closely associated with, Peter Sellers.
Identify X.

83. (+60,-30)
3) The X is a series of comedy films
featuring an inept French police
detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau.
The series began in 1963.
The role was originated by, and is most
closely associated with, Peter Sellers.
Identify X.

84. Pink Panther

85. (+50,-25)
4) Connect

86. (+50,-25)
4) Connect

87. Pirates
1. Maps of Caribbean countries
2. Directors of Pirates of the Caribbean series.
Gore Verbinski – First three movies.
Rob Marshall – Fourth movie.
3. Present Day World Piracy Map

88. (+40,-20)
5) In the July-September quarter of 2010,
Emami saw sales of a certain product of
theirs increase by 35% because of
something that happened in the Hindi film
industry.
Which film and what about the film was
attributed for this extraordinary increase ?

89. (+40,-20)
5) In the July-September quarter of 2010,
Emami saw sales of a certain product of
theirs increase by 35% because of
something that happened in the Hindi film
industry.
Which film and what about the film was
attributed for this extraordinary increase ?

90. Dabanng, ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’
The product was Zandu Balm.

91. (+30,-15)
6) Connect
Mozart 25th Symphony,
Third Movement

92. (+30,-15)
6) Connect
Mozart 25th Symphony,
Third Movement

93. Titan
• Oliver Kahn – Nicknamed ‘Der Titan’
• Movie poster of Remembering the Titans
• The music for Titan watches is adapted from Mozart’s
25th Symphony, Third Movement.

94. (+20,-10)
7) Connect

95. (+20,-10)
7) Connect

96. Warrior
• Logo of Golden State Warriors – A team in the NBA
• Tom Hardy plays the lead in ‘Warrior’
• Late WWE Hall of Fame wrestler The Ultimate
Warrior

97. (+10,-0)
8) The name X came from cantonment.
The name derived from English word
‘Platoon’ i.e. a group of soldiers which is
about 11 in case of an infantry platoon.
It is today more loosely used to denote a
group of people.

98. (+10,-0)
8) The name X came from cantonment.
The name derived from English word
‘Platoon’ i.e. a group of soldiers which is
about 11 in case of an infantry platoon.
It is today more loosely used to denote a
group of people.

99. Paltan

100. Connections
1. Mumba
2. Bull
3. Pink Panther
4. Pirates
5. Dabang
6. Titan
7. Warrior
8. Paltan

101. Theme
Teams in the Pro Kabaddi League
1. U Mumba
2. Bengaluru Bulls
3. Jaipur Pink Panthers
4. Patna Pirates
5. Dabang Delhi
6. Telugu Titans
7. Bengal Warriors
8. Puneri Paltan