2. Rules
* 26 questions, following A-Z format.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (all the vowels, i.e – A, E, I, O
& U) will be counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.
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4.
5. Scholars say thatScholars say that The Canterbury TalesThe Canterbury Tales (1392) by (1392) by
Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer mentioned it for the first timementioned it for the first time. Some. Some
historians say that thehistorians say that the Roman festival of HilariaRoman festival of Hilaria startedstarted
it. Others say that theit. Others say that the week-long New-Year’s Dayweek-long New-Year’s Day
celebrationcelebration starting from March-end in most of thestarting from March-end in most of the
European cities during the Middle Ages, was theEuropean cities during the Middle Ages, was the
reason behind it’s supposed origin.reason behind it’s supposed origin.
WhatWhat is being talked about?is being talked about?
A
6. During the fag end of the 16During the fag end of the 16thth
century, acentury, a religiousreligious
conversion-movementconversion-movement started in thisstarted in this port cityport city. With. With
time, the population of that particular religiontime, the population of that particular religion
increased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Armyincreased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Army
Captain namedCaptain named Pedro TavaresPedro Tavares obtained the permissionobtained the permission
toto build somethingbuild something in that area which gainedin that area which gained iconiciconic
statusstatus in the days to come. Thein the days to come. The original one was burntoriginal one was burnt
down around 1632down around 1632 and a newer one was built over theand a newer one was built over the
ruin in 1660.ruin in 1660.
How do weHow do we know the structure betterknow the structure better??
B
7. Once, theOnce, the Maharaja of Cossimbazar -Maharaja of Cossimbazar -
Manindrachandra NandiManindrachandra Nandi ordered the royal chef, Patalordered the royal chef, Patal
Ustad, to make anUstad, to make an unique sweet-dishunique sweet-dish. After some. After some
thought, he came up with the dish, which immediatelythought, he came up with the dish, which immediately
caught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it alsocaught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it also
became a part of thebecame a part of the bengali phrasebengali phrase, meaning, meaning ‘getting‘getting
astonished’astonished’..
Which is that sweet dish?Which is that sweet dish?
C
8. As per research scholars, thisAs per research scholars, this
gentleman got hisgentleman got his popularpopular
nicknamenickname from the fact thatfrom the fact that
he used tohe used to practicepractice a lota lot
under theunder the moonlit skymoonlit sky..
Who was he?Who was he?
(Clue – The nickname ultimately(Clue – The nickname ultimately
became a part of his name)became a part of his name)
D
9. Very much part of theVery much part of the culture of Bengalculture of Bengal and alsoand also
synonymous to asynonymous to a particular group of peopleparticular group of people, this is also, this is also
known asknown as GopichandGopichand oror GopijantraGopijantra..
What is being talked about? What is being talked about?
E
11. Reminiscent of aReminiscent of a horrific incidenthorrific incident which took placewhich took place
more thanmore than 40 years ago40 years ago, this particular, this particular ‘artefact’‘artefact’
featured in this Instagram postfeatured in this Instagram post (vis)(vis) by hollywood actorby hollywood actor
Patrick J. Adams, becamePatrick J. Adams, became hugely popularhugely popular in this part ofin this part of
the world for a completely different reason. In fact, itthe world for a completely different reason. In fact, it
has been given a nickname -has been given a nickname - ____ Plane____ Plane because ofbecause of
thatthat popular connectionpopular connection..
Just,Just, fill infill in the blank.the blank.
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
G
13. Hailing from aHailing from a poor agricultural familypoor agricultural family in Betadurin Betadur
village, his parents and three brothers learnt to live withvillage, his parents and three brothers learnt to live with
whatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His dayswhatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days
ofof struggle during his childhood yearsstruggle during his childhood years didn’t deter himdidn’t deter him
to chaseto chase his dream of serving the nationhis dream of serving the nation. After being. After being
rejected eight times, he gotrejected eight times, he got
ninth-time-luckyninth-time-lucky in the selection trial.in the selection trial.
Identify thisIdentify this braveheartbraveheart who was named afterwho was named after one ofone of
the most popular figures of Indian mythologythe most popular figures of Indian mythology..
H
14. 18 year old18 year old SulaimanSulaiman is takingis taking
babysteps into the world of politicsbabysteps into the world of politics
by helpingby helping his ‘mama’ - Zachis ‘mama’ - Zac
GoldsmithGoldsmith who is running forwho is running for
London MayorLondon Mayor as the Conservativeas the Conservative
candidate.candidate.
Identify hisIdentify his fatherfather who is presently awho is presently a
much more familiar namemuch more familiar name in thein the
world of politics.world of politics.
I
15. Where would you find theseWhere would you find these highly scientifichighly scientific
instrumentsinstruments – Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra– Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra
Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?
(I am not looking for a particular city, but a complex or an area)(I am not looking for a particular city, but a complex or an area)
J
16. Originally titledOriginally titled ‘Amma’‘Amma’, this, this
hugely popular venture was alsohugely popular venture was also
dubbed in Sinhalese (titleddubbed in Sinhalese (titled
Maha GedaraMaha Gedara,, meaning ‘Bigmeaning ‘Big
House’) and Dari languages forHouse’) and Dari languages for
the international audiences.the international audiences.
WhichWhich popular venture, whosepopular venture, whose
name sounds pretty similar toname sounds pretty similar to
this Sanjay Khan starrer familythis Sanjay Khan starrer family
drama of the 1970sdrama of the 1970s (vis)(vis), is this?, is this?
K
17. This is the model of anThis is the model of an architectural marvelarchitectural marvel thatthat hashas
been given recognition in thebeen given recognition in the 19941994 edition ofedition of
Encyclopaedia BritannicaEncyclopaedia Britannica,, ‘as an outstanding‘as an outstanding
achievement of the time’achievement of the time’..
WhatWhat is it?is it?
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L
19. What do you get from thisWhat do you get from this chronological progressionchronological progression??
M
b X
20. Former wife of Naresh MishraFormer wife of Naresh Mishra had a very brief buthad a very brief but
prettypretty eventful career in modellingeventful career in modelling. The aspiring. The aspiring
actress had done several modelling assignments. Someactress had done several modelling assignments. Some
of them were forof them were for VaporexVaporex,, Binaca toothpasteBinaca toothpaste,, BenzerBenzer
dress materialsdress materials,, Besto detergent powderBesto detergent powder & Sur Sangam& Sur Sangam
Stores, Ghatkopar.Stores, Ghatkopar.
Who?Who?
N
21. Broadcasted on theBroadcasted on the HalloweenHalloween, 1938, the, 1938, the news bulletinnews bulletin
causedcaused widespread uproarwidespread uproar. Hitler later labelled it as the. Hitler later labelled it as the
‘‘evidence of decadence and the corrupt condition ofevidence of decadence and the corrupt condition of
democracydemocracy’. Though his infamous episode caused X to’. Though his infamous episode caused X to
lose longtime fanslose longtime fans, it garnered X a new and larger fan, it garnered X a new and larger fan
base, as well asbase, as well as critical acclaimcritical acclaim andand lucrativelucrative
professional contractsprofessional contracts in his profession.in his profession.
WhoWho was X? was X?
O
22. WhichWhich Barisal-bornBarisal-born poet-lyricist-social activistpoet-lyricist-social activist wrote, wrote,
composed and alsocomposed and also sang the original versionsang the original version of thisof this
iconic song?iconic song?
P
23. WhoseWhose love affairlove affair with thewith the world of entertainmentworld of entertainment
started during hisstarted during his internshipinternship yearsyears at theat the
establishmentestablishment, shown in this map?, shown in this map?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
Q
25. In an effort toIn an effort to promote maths to kidspromote maths to kids who might bewho might be
watching the game, the national team recently replacedwatching the game, the national team recently replaced
the numbers on their shirts with formulas. So,the numbers on their shirts with formulas. So, 66
becomes 2x3becomes 2x3 andand 23 becomes 46÷223 becomes 46÷2 and so on.and so on.
Which team is this?Which team is this?
R
26. Soumen ChakiSoumen Chaki, a sports-fanatic, along with, a sports-fanatic, along with Subir DeySubir Dey
had taken an initiative and planned the whole process.had taken an initiative and planned the whole process.
BasicallyBasically an western conceptan western concept, their, their creationscreations, more, more
thanthan 10,00010,000 in number, made their stunningin number, made their stunning debut ondebut on
March 11, 2016March 11, 2016..
WhomWhom did they try to pay their respect with theirdid they try to pay their respect with their
creations?creations?
S
27. Though nothing much is known about the royal ladyThough nothing much is known about the royal lady
Gauhar Ara BegumGauhar Ara Begum, she was said to be, she was said to be indirectlyindirectly
responsibleresponsible for the construction of afor the construction of a noted landmarknoted landmark
whose construction-cost would roughly be aroundwhose construction-cost would roughly be around
52.8 billion rupees in monetary values in 2015.52.8 billion rupees in monetary values in 2015.
WhichWhich landmark is that?landmark is that?
T
28. Identify thisIdentify this ladylady featuredfeatured
in thisin this hindu-mythhindu-myth basedbased
digital art panel depictingdigital art panel depicting
thethe aftermathaftermath of aof a bitterbitter
altercation between aaltercation between a
father-son duofather-son duo..
U
29. Translating to theTranslating to the ‘City of Victory’‘City of Victory’, this area was ruled, this area was ruled
by different by different Hindu emperors of KalingaHindu emperors of Kalinga. Interestingly,. Interestingly,
the history of this area is linked with the historythe history of this area is linked with the history
of of LondonLondon, specifically the movement to provide, specifically the movement to provide
drinking fountainsdrinking fountains. But, the sports fanatics know this. But, the sports fanatics know this
city forcity for an individualan individual who, till date, is thewho, till date, is the only Indian toonly Indian to
get the Knighthood in his fieldget the Knighthood in his field..
Which area is this? Which area is this?
V
30. WhichWhich mode of dismissalmode of dismissal, pretty, pretty rarerare in any form ofin any form of
cricket, has been mentioned in the next dialogue?cricket, has been mentioned in the next dialogue?
W
31. The company, known asThe company, known as Shan ChuanShan Chuan in China, wasin China, was
established in 2011 with the vision to provideestablished in 2011 with the vision to provide betterbetter
connectivityconnectivity to the world. In 2013, it got it’sto the world. In 2013, it got it’s presentpresent
namename, which truly reflect their, which truly reflect their mode of operationmode of operation..
Which start-up,Which start-up, founded by two Indiansfounded by two Indians along withalong with
Sahil Blochla, is this?Sahil Blochla, is this?
X
32. ThisThis Indian geographical entityIndian geographical entity was referred to aswas referred to as
‘‘LoamesLoames’ by the Ancient Greeks. The Romans used to’ by the Ancient Greeks. The Romans used to
mention it as ‘mention it as ‘JomanesJomanes’.’.
Name thisName this ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother whowho
has come into news in the recent past.has come into news in the recent past.
Y
33. Bateleur EagleBateleur Eagle (A) or a variety of(A) or a variety of Fish EagleFish Eagle (B) are(B) are
said to be the origin of thesaid to be the origin of the ‘_____ Bird’‘_____ Bird’, national, national
emblem of _____.emblem of _____.
Just fill in the blank with the name ofJust fill in the blank with the name of a countrya country wherewhere
this avian species can be found on theirthis avian species can be found on their national flagnational flag,,
national sealnational seal and also onand also on their currencytheir currency..
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
Z
37. Scholars say thatScholars say that The Canterbury TalesThe Canterbury Tales (1392) by (1392) by
Geoffrey Chaucer Geoffrey Chaucer mentioned it for the first timementioned it for the first time. Some. Some
historians say that thehistorians say that the Roman festival of HilariaRoman festival of Hilaria startedstarted
it. Others say that theit. Others say that the week-long New-Year’s Dayweek-long New-Year’s Day
celebrationcelebration starting from March-end in most of thestarting from March-end in most of the
European cities during the Middle Ages, was theEuropean cities during the Middle Ages, was the
reason behind it’s supposed origin.reason behind it’s supposed origin.
WhatWhat is being talked about?is being talked about?
A
39. During the fag end of the 16During the fag end of the 16thth
century, acentury, a religiousreligious
conversion-movementconversion-movement started in thisstarted in this port cityport city. With. With
time, the population of that particular religiontime, the population of that particular religion
increased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Armyincreased manifold. Within a few year’s time, an Army
Captain namedCaptain named Pedro TavaresPedro Tavares obtained the permissionobtained the permission
toto build somethingbuild something in that area which gainedin that area which gained iconiciconic
statusstatus in the days to come. Thein the days to come. The original one was burntoriginal one was burnt
down around 1632down around 1632 and a newer one was built over theand a newer one was built over the
ruin in 1660.ruin in 1660.
How do weHow do we know the structure betterknow the structure better??
B
41. Once, theOnce, the Maharaja of Cossimbazar -Maharaja of Cossimbazar -
Manindrachandra NandiManindrachandra Nandi ordered the royal chef, Patalordered the royal chef, Patal
Ustad, to make anUstad, to make an unique sweet-dishunique sweet-dish. After some. After some
thought, he came up with the dish, which immediatelythought, he came up with the dish, which immediately
caught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it alsocaught the fancy of the locals. In the later years, it also
became a part of thebecame a part of the bengali phrasebengali phrase, meaning, meaning ‘getting‘getting
astonished’astonished’..
Which is that sweet dish?Which is that sweet dish?
C
43. As per research scholars, thisAs per research scholars, this
gentleman got hisgentleman got his popularpopular
nicknamenickname from the fact thatfrom the fact that
he used tohe used to practicepractice a lota lot
under theunder the moonlit skymoonlit sky..
Who was he?Who was he?
(Clue – The nickname ultimately(Clue – The nickname ultimately
became a part of his name)became a part of his name)
D
45. Very much part of theVery much part of the culture of Bengalculture of Bengal and alsoand also
synonymous to asynonymous to a particular group of peopleparticular group of people, this is also, this is also
known asknown as GopichandGopichand oror GopijantraGopijantra..
What is being talked about? What is being talked about?
E
49. Reminiscent of aReminiscent of a horrific incidenthorrific incident which took placewhich took place
more thanmore than 40 years ago40 years ago, this particular, this particular ‘artefact’‘artefact’
featured in this Instagram postfeatured in this Instagram post (vis)(vis) by hollywood actorby hollywood actor
Patrick J. Adams, becamePatrick J. Adams, became hugely popularhugely popular in this part ofin this part of
the world for a completely different reason. In fact, itthe world for a completely different reason. In fact, it
has been given a nickname -has been given a nickname - ____ Plane____ Plane because ofbecause of
thatthat popular connectionpopular connection..
Just,Just, fill infill in the blank.the blank.
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
G
52. Hailing from aHailing from a poor agricultural familypoor agricultural family in Betadurin Betadur
village, his parents and three brothers learnt to live withvillage, his parents and three brothers learnt to live with
whatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His dayswhatever they produced on their 1.5 acre land. His days
ofof struggle during his childhood yearsstruggle during his childhood years didn’t deter himdidn’t deter him
to chaseto chase his dream of serving the nationhis dream of serving the nation. After being. After being
rejected eight times, he gotrejected eight times, he got
ninth-time-luckyninth-time-lucky in the selection trial.in the selection trial.
Identify thisIdentify this braveheartbraveheart who was named afterwho was named after one ofone of
the most popular figures of Indian mythologythe most popular figures of Indian mythology..
H
54. 18 year old18 year old SulaimanSulaiman is takingis taking
babysteps into the world of politicsbabysteps into the world of politics
by helpingby helping his ‘mama’ - Zachis ‘mama’ - Zac
GoldsmithGoldsmith who is running forwho is running for
London MayorLondon Mayor as the Conservativeas the Conservative
candidate.candidate.
Identify hisIdentify his fatherfather who is presently awho is presently a
much more familiar namemuch more familiar name in thein the
world of politics.world of politics.
I
56. Where would you find theseWhere would you find these highly scientifichighly scientific
instrumentsinstruments – Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra– Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, Misra
Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?Yantra, Shasthamasa Yantra and Ram Yantras?
(I am not looking for a particular city, but a complex or an area)(I am not looking for a particular city, but a complex or an area)
J
58. Originally titledOriginally titled ‘Amma’‘Amma’, this, this
hugely popular venture was alsohugely popular venture was also
dubbed in Sinhalese (titleddubbed in Sinhalese (titled
Maha GedaraMaha Gedara,, meaning ‘Bigmeaning ‘Big
House’) and Dari languages forHouse’) and Dari languages for
the international audiences.the international audiences.
WhichWhich popular venture, whosepopular venture, whose
name sounds pretty similar toname sounds pretty similar to
this Sanjay Khan starrer familythis Sanjay Khan starrer family
drama of the 1970sdrama of the 1970s (vis)(vis), is this?, is this?
K
60. This is the model of anThis is the model of an architectural marvelarchitectural marvel thatthat hashas
been given recognition in thebeen given recognition in the 19941994 edition ofedition of
Encyclopaedia BritannicaEncyclopaedia Britannica,, ‘as an outstanding‘as an outstanding
achievement of the time’achievement of the time’..
WhatWhat is it?is it?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
L
65. Former wife of Naresh MishraFormer wife of Naresh Mishra had a very brief buthad a very brief but
prettypretty eventful career in modellingeventful career in modelling. The aspiring. The aspiring
actress had done several modelling assignments. Someactress had done several modelling assignments. Some
of them were forof them were for VaporexVaporex,, Binaca toothpasteBinaca toothpaste,, BenzerBenzer
dress materialsdress materials,, Besto detergent powderBesto detergent powder & Sur Sangam& Sur Sangam
Stores, Ghatkopar.Stores, Ghatkopar.
Who?Who?
N
67. Broadcasted on theBroadcasted on the HalloweenHalloween, 1938, the, 1938, the news bulletinnews bulletin
causedcaused widespread uproarwidespread uproar. Hitler later labelled it as the. Hitler later labelled it as the
‘‘evidence of decadence and the corrupt condition ofevidence of decadence and the corrupt condition of
democracydemocracy’. Though his infamous episode caused X to’. Though his infamous episode caused X to
lose longtime fanslose longtime fans, it garnered X a new and larger fan, it garnered X a new and larger fan
base, as well asbase, as well as critical acclaimcritical acclaim andand lucrativelucrative
professional contractsprofessional contracts in his profession.in his profession.
WhoWho was X? was X?
O
69. WhichWhich Barisal-bornBarisal-born poet-lyricist-social activistpoet-lyricist-social activist wrote, wrote,
composed and alsocomposed and also sang the original versionsang the original version of thisof this
iconic song?iconic song?
P
71. WhoseWhose love affairlove affair with thewith the world of entertainmentworld of entertainment
started during hisstarted during his internshipinternship yearsyears at theat the
establishmentestablishment, shown in this map?, shown in this map?
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
Q
74. In an effort toIn an effort to promote maths to kidspromote maths to kids who might bewho might be
watching the game, the national team recently replacedwatching the game, the national team recently replaced
the numbers on their shirts with formulas. So,the numbers on their shirts with formulas. So, 66
becomes 2x3becomes 2x3 andand 23 becomes 46÷223 becomes 46÷2 and so on.and so on.
Which team is this?Which team is this?
R
76. Soumen ChakiSoumen Chaki, a sports-fanatic, along with, a sports-fanatic, along with Subir DeySubir Dey
had taken an initiative and planned the whole process.had taken an initiative and planned the whole process.
BasicallyBasically an western conceptan western concept, their, their creationscreations, more, more
thanthan 10,00010,000 in number, made their stunningin number, made their stunning debut ondebut on
March 11, 2016March 11, 2016..
WhomWhom did they try to pay their respect with theirdid they try to pay their respect with their
creations?creations?
S
78. Though nothing much is known about the royal ladyThough nothing much is known about the royal lady
Gauhar Ara BegumGauhar Ara Begum, she was said to be, she was said to be indirectlyindirectly
responsibleresponsible for the construction of afor the construction of a noted landmarknoted landmark
whose construction-cost would roughly be aroundwhose construction-cost would roughly be around
52.8 billion rupees in monetary values in 2015.52.8 billion rupees in monetary values in 2015.
WhichWhich landmark is that?landmark is that?
T
80. Identify thisIdentify this ladylady featuredfeatured
in thisin this hindu-mythhindu-myth basedbased
digital art panel depictingdigital art panel depicting
thethe aftermathaftermath of aof a bitterbitter
altercation between aaltercation between a
father-son duofather-son duo..
U
82. Translating to theTranslating to the ‘City of Victory’‘City of Victory’, this area was ruled, this area was ruled
by different by different Hindu emperors of KalingaHindu emperors of Kalinga. Interestingly,. Interestingly,
the history of this area is linked with the historythe history of this area is linked with the history
of of LondonLondon, specifically the movement to provide, specifically the movement to provide
drinking fountainsdrinking fountains. But, the sports fanatics know this. But, the sports fanatics know this
city forcity for an individualan individual who, till date, is thewho, till date, is the only Indian toonly Indian to
get the Knighthood in his fieldget the Knighthood in his field..
Which area is this? Which area is this?
V
84. WhichWhich mode of dismissalmode of dismissal, pretty, pretty rarerare in any form ofin any form of
cricket, has been mentioned in the next dialogue?cricket, has been mentioned in the next dialogue?
W
85. Wide Ball pe Hit WicketWide Ball pe Hit Wicket
w
86. The company, known asThe company, known as Shan ChuanShan Chuan in China, wasin China, was
established in 2011 with the vision to provideestablished in 2011 with the vision to provide betterbetter
connectivityconnectivity to the world. In 2013, it got it’sto the world. In 2013, it got it’s presentpresent
namename, which truly reflect their, which truly reflect their mode of operationmode of operation..
Which start-up,Which start-up, founded by two Indiansfounded by two Indians along withalong with
Sahil Blochla, is this?Sahil Blochla, is this?
X
88. ThisThis Indian geographical entityIndian geographical entity was referred to aswas referred to as
‘‘LoamesLoames’ by the Ancient Greeks. The Romans used to’ by the Ancient Greeks. The Romans used to
mention it as ‘mention it as ‘JomanesJomanes’.’.
Name thisName this ‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother‘sister’ of a not-so-welcome’ brother whowho
has come into news in the recent past.has come into news in the recent past.
Y
90. Bateleur EagleBateleur Eagle (A) or a variety of(A) or a variety of Fish EagleFish Eagle (B) are(B) are
said to be the origin of thesaid to be the origin of the ‘_____ Bird’‘_____ Bird’, national, national
emblem of _____.emblem of _____.
Just fill in the blank with the name ofJust fill in the blank with the name of a countrya country wherewhere
this avian species can be found on theirthis avian species can be found on their national flagnational flag,,
national sealnational seal and also onand also on their currencytheir currency..
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
Z