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The Sports & Entertainment Quiz

Quizmaster: Paras Rishi

PRELIMS ROUND

1. “X” was a theatrical film designed by Walt Disney Imagineering that focused on the balance between technological expansion & the protection of the environment.

“X” also shares the name with 22nd episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series.

A German Jazz pianist – Bill Evans released an album named “X” in 1974.

Simply identify “X”.

SYMBIOSIS

2. Credits on all Bond films finish with which same four words. What is the phrase?

"James Bond will return”

3. Identify the song from Pictogram

Highway to Hell

4. The concept X based on the founder’s hobby of collecting insects and tadpoles. These “X” can be collected and were split into 17 categories which were all interconnected by a complex rock-paper-scissor relationship. “X” posseses the ability to undergo metamorphosis and transform into a new species.

Identify the TV Show: X.

Pokemon

5. “X” is a word used by “Y” to accompany his jokes and pranks. Y’s ability to surprise people with jokes is rooted by his inability to recognize sarcasm and his inability to recognize when he is being too harsh in certain situations. This leads to a natural assumption, he is able to easily interject pranks or jokes into conversations.

Identify X

BAZZINGAA!!

6. Connect to a popular Sport.

GOLF!

7. Benson Flynn, Wesson, North, Yardley, Andrew Russell (Captain), Harrison, Brooks, Willis, Burton and Smith.

What is so special about this Cricket XI?

LAGAAN!

8. Simpsons tribute to whom?

The Beatles!

9. What is explained in the following image?

Reverse Swing

10. Identify the Band

JAL

11. What “proud feat” have the following cricketers achieved? TEST CRICKET: Hansie Cronje (SA), Ujesh Ranchod (ZIM), Ruwan Kalpage (SL), Mark Ealham (ENG), Neil Johnson (ZIM), Jacob Oram (NZL), Monty Panesar (ENG), Cameron White (AUS), Peter Siddle (AUS), Peter George (AUS) Andy McKay (NZL)ODI: Craig Matthews (SA), Sultan Zarawani (UAE), Mohammad Rafique (BAN), Manzoor Akhtar (PAK), Mluleki Nkala (ZIM), Scott Styris (NZL), Mushfiqur Rahman (BAN), Asim Saeed (UAE), Roger Whelan (IRE)

Debut wicket was “Sachin Tendulkar”

12. In soccer or European football, a player is ______ when an opponent kicks the ball between his or her legs. According to Peter Seddon's Football Talk: The Language & Folklore of the World's Greatest Game, the verb is listed in the Oxford English Dictionary as "arising in the 1870s which in Victorian slang came to mean 'to be tricked or deceived, especially in a manner which makes the victim look foolish.

Nutmeg

13. Which Olympic Sport?

Triathlon

14. In Formula 1, what does the Red-Yellow stripped flag convey to the drivers?

Debris, fluid, or oil on track

15. X is a multinational banking group. It was formed in 1999 from the merger of 2 banks, both of which in turn had previously amalgamated 3 important banks in the country, along with other minor entities.It is the 7th largest financial institution in the Western world with a market capitalization of over 61 billion Euros & the second largest bank of its country. The bank has recently focused on overseas expansion, now operates in 40 country.The bank enjoys a dominant position in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. It also has a strong presence in Southern European countries, and has now expanded into the US and Asia.

We know this bank very regularly, thanks to its title sponsorship of a particular sporting tournament.

Identify X

BBVA LA LIGA

16. Connect.

27 CLUB

17. CONNECT

Stockholm Syndrome

18. Amul Ad tribute to whom?

Satnam Singh Bhamara

19. What did this obituary lead to?

The Ashes

20. It is a fantasy adventure novel by Yann Martel published in 2001. The protagonist, Piscine Molitor Patel, an Indian boy from Pondicherry, explores issues of spirituality and practicality from an early age. He is raised a Hindu, but as a fourteen-year-old he is introduced to Christianity and Islam, and starts to follow all three religions as he "just wants to love God." He tries to understand God through the lens of each religion and comes to recognize benefits in each one. Which novel?

Life of Pi

SPENT QUIZ: FINAL ROAD

Point Blank Shots

Rules:1. Total 12 Questions2. +10 points for each correct answer. (Direct or passed)3. Questions will go Clockwise4. No negative marking/ No part points

1. “XY” brand of deodorants suddenly became a rage in the early 90s, largely due to the fact they were inadvertently featured in 1991 rock song which went on to become one of the most popular songs ever

However, its popularity slowly faded away and today it is a very low-selling product.What is this product and why the rage?

And the answer is….

Teen Spirit

2. 742 Evergreen Terrace is a well known address in pop culture. Who resides at this address?

And the answer is….

The Simpsons

3. “X” can be defined as the (positive) relationship between inequality and intergenerational social immobility in several countries around the world.

It has gained international fame in recent years due to 2013 Hollywood movie which also won 2 Oscars.

Hint: On the next slide

And the answer is….

The Great Gatsby Curve

4. Imagine Peace Tower is a memorial in Iceland. It consists of a tall tower of light, projected from a white stone monument that has the words "Imagine Peace" carved into it in 24 languages.

It is a tribute to whom?

And the answer is….

John Lennon

5. Poster for?

And the answer is….

6. The Golden ____ Awards, like Hollywood's Golden Raspberry Awards are a satirical take on Bollywood that award the worst performances in Hindi cinema each year. Created by Random Magazine, winners are selected each year by an online poll and receive an award in the shape of a golden ____. The popular Award categories include Bawra Ho Gaya Hai Award, Most Atrocious Lyrics, Worst Lead Actors etc.

And the answer is….

7. X has composed music for the following Marathi movies under the pseudonym of Anand Ghan:1960- Ram Ram Pavhana1963- Maratha Ttuka Melvava1963- Mohityanchi Manjula1965- Sadhi Manase (She also won the Best Music Director for this movie)1969- Tambadi Mati

Who are we talking about? 

And the answer is….

Lata Mangeshkar

8. “X” was launched on August 12, 1998, as a spare-time project by Senh Duong. His goal in creating X was "to create a site where people can get access to reviews from a variety of critics in the U.S." As a fan of Jackie Chan, Duong was inspired to create the website after collecting all the reviews of Chan's movies as they were being published in the United States. The first movie whose reviews were featured on “X” was Your Friends & Neighbors. The website was an immediate success, receiving mentions by Yahoo!, Netscape, and USA Today within the first week of its launch. What is ‘X’ ?

And the answer is….

9. About who did Gulzar say “Baad Muddat ke phir mili ho tum, Yeh jo thodi si bhar gayi ho tum, Yeh vajan tum pe accha lagta hai”

And the answer is….

About remodeled Filmfare Statuette which is heavier than the one he won before

10. He started off as a chemical engineer but decided to be a stand-up comedian. He failed miserably. He then participated in a heist that goes horribly wrong. He then lost his wife and kid, who fall into a vat of chemicals. What happens after that?

And the answer is….

He becomes the JOKER!

11. This word has yiddish origins which means – insolence, cheeky or audacity. Although usually used in a negative context, it is also often interpreted as amount of courage, mettle or ardor that an individual has.

What’s the good word, which gained prominence in India due to its repetitive use in a 2014 super hit Bollywood film?

And the answer is….

Chutzpah (pronounced: Hootz-pah)

12. Identify the person:1. Born in Uganda and currently stays in

San Francisco2. Proud owner of a Lamborghini3. His bungalow has heated swimming pool

and has maple wood flooring4. Vice President of Rockledge Corporation.

Chatur Ramalingam

Pictorial Round: IDENTIFY THE MOVIE!

Rules:

1. Total 6 Direct Questions. Anti-clockwise

2. Questions do not PASS3. Direct Question: +10 for correct

answer4. UNLIMITED POUNCE: +10 for correct

answer. “Pounce Lost” if any team answers wrong on pounce

5. Pounce open for 5 seconds6. No negatives

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TIME FOR SCORES AT THE END ROUND 2

SCENE 3 TAKE 2

Rules:

1. Total 6 Direct Questions. Clockwise2. Questions do not PASS3. A question can be attempted only once

(with or without hint)4. Direct Question: +10 for Correct answer5. +5 for Correct answer after taking Hint6. No negatives

1. The name given to this “fictional character” first seen in a 2015 movie in Latin means Fierce/Untamed King due to the fact that it is erratically destructive and has a murderous nature. How do we know it as ?

HINT: Simon Masrani

And the answer is….

Indominus Rex

2. Who founded Hyde Park Entertainment in 1999-one of the leading independent entertainment companies in Hollywood today. It has produced over 100 films including, Antitrust, Walking Tall and Bringing Down the House, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance?

Indian born naturalized American citizen. He has also serves as the CEO of National Geographic Movies. He was recently awarded the Soul of India Award.

HINT: His brother is Indian Davis Cup Team’s non-playing Captain

And the answer is….

Ashok Amritraj

3. The Red-capped Manakin is a bird which is probably best known for it’s unusual shuffles rapidly backwards across a branch

This bird is famous because this motion is very similar to a speedy ________.

He is also the only bird known to do this motion.

HINT: Thriller

And the answer is….

Moonwalk!

4. What is odd about this picture?

HINT: The Rules!

And the answer is….

Rule 1: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB

5. This song was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 & was one of the 22 protest songs written during the Swadeshi period of Indian Freedom Movement

Along with “Amar Shonar Bangla” it became of the key anthems of the Anti-Partition Movement in Bengal Presidency & was recorded by Gurudev himself around that time. What song?

HINT: 2012 Bollywood mystery thriller movie.

And the answer is….

Ekla Cholo Re

6. What was created by Chris McMillan for sitcom became very popular among women?

It was widely imitated when the series was aired and is still very popular.

The actress who made it popular dislikes it, and considers it to be the ugliest one in that category that she has ever seen.

Identify the actress or the style.

HINT: Song- I’ll be there for you!

And the answer is….

Rachel/Jennifer Anniston’s Hairstyle in FRIENDS

Audience QuestionIdentify the movie?

And the answer is….

12 Angry MenEk Ruka Hua Faisla (also accepted)

Can we have the scores?

OFFSIDE TRAP!

Rules:1. Total 12 Questions on INFINITE BOUNCE2. +10 points for each correct answer. (Direct or passed)3. INFINITE POUNCE: +10/-10 points4. Pounce open for 5 seconds5. Questions will go Anti-clockwise6. No negative marking. No part points

1. Whose comment led to this famous controversy?

And the answer is….

2. The latest recipient of this trophy are the Kumarakam Vembanad Club Group captained by Jawahar Thayankari. It is conducted on the second Saturday of August every year and is a famous tourist attraction. Which Indian sporting event?

And the answer is….

Nehru Trophy Boat Race

3. Identify the Logo

And the answer is….

DAKAR RALLY

4. One of the these Legends is Michael Phelps. Identify the other.

And the answer is….

Mark Spitz

5. Put funda!

And the answer is….

Illustration represents the Football Team playingRED: Bayern. BLUE: 1860 Munich. WHITE: German National Team

6. Who is awarded the “Polka Doted Jersey” at Tour De France race?

And the answer is….

The winner of the King of the Mountain/ The highest points winner while climbing the mountains

7. According to the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger was sent from the battlefield to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle (in which he had just fought). It is said that he ran the entire distance of 25.4 miles without stopping and burst into the assembly to inform about Greek victory before collapsing and dying. What did this incident originate?

And the answer is….

Marathon Race

8. Who is the 3rd person in this list? (exhaustible)

And the answer is….

Giorgio ChielliniFunda: People bitten by Suarez

9. What is this a list of?

1988 = Hacksaw Jim Duggan 1989 = Big John Studd 1990 = Hulk Hogan 1991 = Hulk Hogan 1992 = Ric Flair 1993 = Yokozuna 1994 = Lex Luger / Bret Hart 1995 = Shawn Michaels 1996 = Shawn Michaels 1997 = Steve Austin 1998 = Steve Austin 1999 = Vince McMahon 2000 = The Rock2001 = Steve Austin

2002 = Triple H 2003 = Brock Lesnar 2004 = Chris Benoit 2005 = Batista 2006 = Rey Mysterio 2007 = Undertaker 2008 = John Cena 2009 = Randy Orton 2010 = Edge 2011 = Alberto Del Rio 2012 = Sheamus 2013 = John Cena 2014 = Batista 2015 = Roman Reigns

And the answer is….

Royal Rumble Winners

10.

David Ferrer (Tennis) Walter Samuel (Football) Cricket

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And the answer is….

All nicknamed “The Wall”

11. The phrase originates from a pre-match TV show/discussion before a Manchester City vs Everton match. The two gentlemen involved in the discussions were Richard Keys and Andy Gray.Richard Keys asked Andy Gray about 2010 Ballon d’Or nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. While he was all praise for the Argentine superstar Messi, Andy was of opinion that although Messi scores at will in LaLiga in Spain, he would struggle to score against teams in EPL.Since then this phrase has been used widely to represent difficulty of EPL and sometimes even just to emphasize the difficult conditions for a travelling team.Which phrase?

And the answer is….

Could Messi do it on a cold, wet Tuesday night in Stoke?

12. X was an aviator and a fighter pilot and was famous for his solo flight across the Mediterranean without stopping. He fell victim to enemy fire during WWI. An annual event is named after him in the world of sports. ID X.

And the answer is….

Rolland Garros (French Open)

LATERAL THINKING ROUND

Rules:

1. Total 6 Direct Questions. Clockwise.2. +10 for correct answer on Direct/Pass3. No negative

1.

And the answer is….

SPIDERMAN VILLAINSRhinoDr. OctaviousLizardScorpionBlack Panther(T’Chala)

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English Football Clubs Nicknames

Cottagers – Fulham Tricky Trees - Nottingham Forest Toffees - EvertonMagpies – Newcastle UnitedHammers - West Ham United

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Century in the World Cup Final

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They feature on FIFA 16 Covers

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Names of Ninja TurtlesLeonardo (Leo)Michealangelo (Mikey)Donatello (Donny)Raphael (Raph)

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ACTORS TO HAVE PLAYED BHAGAT SINGH IN HINDI CINEMA

TIE BREAKER!A bartender A military veteran An elderly gentleman A guest at a graduation party A security guard at the Smithsonian Institution A mental ward patient A beauty pageant judge What’s this a Non-Exhaustive list of ?

And the answer is….

Cameo Roles by Stan Lee in various Marvel Movies (AntMan, Avengers : Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Captain America : The Winter Soldier, Thor : The Dark World, Iron Man 3)