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The Quiz Club of Jadavpur University, ENQUIRY,presentsINQUIZITION 2016

The Annual Inter-college Freshers Quiz

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FormatTotal 30 questionsSet 1 by Arpan Saha : 5 questionsSet 2 by Balagopal Menon : 8 questionsSet 3 by Dwaipayan Choudhury : 8 questionsSet 4 by Krishnadev Roy : 9 questions

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General Rules+10 for every correct answer on pounce.-10 for every incorrect answer on pounce.Infinite BounceLimited Pounce (10)No negatives on a direct or on bounce.Quizmasters decision is final.INQUIZITION 2016

SET 15 questions

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1.This is a drawing of the Sosibios Vase, by X, dated 1819. This vase was part of the famous Parthenon Marbles or Elgin Marbles.X was especially enamoured by this particular piece and went on to immortalise it.Identify X.

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John Keats ; Ode on a Grecian Urn

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2.A X is a literary device, that is at times, a bad literary practice, as more often than not, it is caused due to writers block. The writer often tries to introduce a new plot element towards the end of the story to allow the heroes to defeat the villains. Or even just to bring about impossible things in the plot.The earliest practitioners include Homer and Alexander Pope. Some famous examples include Sir Walter Scotts novel Ivanhoe, in which the protagonist, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, although weakened strikes a weak, half-hearted blow to Sir Brian de Bois Gilbert in a duel to the death. The blow proves fatal for Sir Brian, although no explanation is given. Another famous example from current times is the concept of the Deathly Hallows introduced by J.K. Rowling in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. What is X ?INQUIZITION 2016

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Deus ex Machina (Divine Machinery)

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3.The Greek root pheles, refers to aid, advantage, help. By adding the negative prefix anos, we get Anopheles, meaning useless.Carrying this train of thought forward, Xs name means helpful, advantageous, in Greek.X is also the name of a moon of Uranus.Identify X.INQUIZITION 2016

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Ophelia

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4.Name the monument and event depicted.

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Churning of the Cosmic Ocean or Kshirsagar-manthan or Samudra Manthan, Angkor Vat, Kampuchea.

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5.Among Hemendrakumar Roys translations of English novels, a certain and are particularly famous.The first is one of the best known examples of the Victorian horror genre, that spawned dozens of film (including one featuring Gary Oldman in the titular role) adaptations and numerous spin-offs. The second has given rise to numerous speculations from critics, many suggesting the entire novel might be a result of a state of drug-induced vision. Though initially treated as essentially a childrens novel, today it is read as a classic, even taught at certain universities.For full points, name both.INQUIZITION 2016

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Bram Stokers Dracula andLewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland

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SET 28 questions

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1.Released from 1991-2000, it is a series made by Electronic Arts and its title is based on a slang term for severe friction burns that might occur during a motorcycle accident.As of 2016, it is supposed to be revamped as a story-based game, centered on an outlaw motorcycle club, set in the fictional city of Ashen.What is being talked of here?

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RoadRash

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2.Born to Aditi and Kashyapa, X is considered to be the twelfth of the Adityas and is the first human avatara of the Treta Yug (the Second Age).Also known as Upendra (the younger brother of Indra) and Trivikrama (one who strided over the three worlds Swarg, Bhoomi, Patala in three steps), Xs name means dwarf in Sanskrit.The Thrikkakara Temple in Kerala and the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram are dedicated to X.According to Hindu mythology, who is X?

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Vamana

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3.Designed in 1932 by British freelance designer George Carwardine, the Terry Anglepoise Lamp is one of the few products to still retain its iconic British design (though as of today, China almost exclusively manufactures it).In the 1980 novel, Midnights Children by Salman Rushdie, Saleem, the protagonist, makes constant references to the lamp under the light of which he writes his experiences.The mechanism of what is supposed to have influenced the concept of this lamp (though this idea is still contended)?Picture on next slide.INQUIZITION 2016

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The mechanism of the Human Arm

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4.The following is an extract from a recent short story, titled The Arrangements, written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for the New York Times:Great. Did you see the polls, honey? Can you believe this? His voice had an ebullient pitch. He still did not entirely believe this was happening his lead in the polls, the new veneer of being taken seriously. She could tell from the disbelieving urgency of his actions, and from the way he flipped through cable channels and scanned newspapers for his name. Remember I told you: You will win, she said. She always tried to sound casually believing, as if the polls were merely incidental, and her faith had conjured his victory. But she was as startled by his rise as he was.Who or what is the basis for this story?

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The relationship between Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump

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5.The following slides contain illustrations of the work Y by __________, done to commemorate the authors 400th birth anniversary.The illustrations are taken from a 1946 edition of Y. Done by X, these watercolours and black-and-white sketches are considered to be the best visual take on the classic. Identify X and Y. Pictures on next slides.INQUIZITION 2016

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X: Salvador DaliY: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

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6.Originally (for as early as the late 19th century), it was literally a metal bar running across the full width, or even wider, and even surrounding the equipment, that triggered the carriage advance without also firing any of the type-bars towards the plates.Later on, it gradually shrank and developed into the current more ergonomic form as a wide, centrally located but otherwise apparently normal "key.As of today, it is found in the lowermost row, significantly wider than the others of its kind.What is being described here?

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The Space bar key

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7.X is a specific variety of ______, sometimes known as the King of ______.Produced almost exclusively in the regions of Bologna, Modena and Mantua, under the European law, simulations of this product is prohibited in trading in the EEA (European Economic Area).Its name is believed to be the designation of its origin.What is X, a common ingredient of soups, pasta dishes and salads?

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X: Parmesan Cheese(Parmigiano-Reggiano)

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8.Born in 1799 in Lyme Regis, Dorset --- as a child, Mary Anning used to supplement her familys income by digging up fossils and selling them on the shore.By the age of 10, she had learnt to spot, collect, label and catalogue fossils belonging to the Jurassic Age. At the age of 12, she and her brother discovered an Ichthyosaur skull and subsequently, she unearthed the rest of the skeleton.In 1823, Anning discovered the remains of the Plesiosaur. In 1908, Terry Sullivan, in recounting her story, coined a phrase, which became instantly popular. Even though over time the true meaning of the phrase has been lost, it still remains the most famous means of commemorating her in popular culture.What did Terry Sullivan create, using her life story as a basis?INQUIZITION 2016

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The tongue twister, She Sells Seashells on the Sea Shore.

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SET 38 questions

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1.On 2nd December, 2015 it was reported that a certain phenomena with an outreach of almost 1.6 million people, did not take place for the first time in the 137 years since its inception in 1878.Long back, the phenomena was initiated by four law students- P. V. Rangachariar,T. T. Rangachariar, D. Kesava Rao Pantulu andN. Subba Rao Pantulu;a school teacher G. Subramania Iyer and a college lecturer M. Veeraraghavachariar.What did not take place for the first time since 1878 and why ?

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The Hindu could not be published due to the havocs of Chennai flood

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2. 1. Benjamin Franklin (US founding father) 2. Alexander Hamilton (first US Secretary of Treasury) 3. John Marshall (US Supreme Court Chief Justice, 1801-1835) 4. Salmon Chase (US Secretary of Treasury, 1861-1864) 5. Susan B. Anthony (American suffragist) 6. Sacagawea (Lemhi Shoshone interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition)

Exhaustive and exclusive list of what ?

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Non-Presidents who have appeared on US currency

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3.8. Amul girl depicting what ?

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Leakage of Panama Papers

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4.On a snowy Paris evening in 2008, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp got into a little trouble. So they came up with a simple ideatap a button and solve the problem so that people are relieved of such problems which often happen on a regular basis. What started in San Fransisco in 2010 has spread over to 507 cities worldwide by 2016. Garett remarked, Whether its a sandwich, or a package, we use technology to give people what they want, when they want it. Delivering your ice cream, your valentine roses, your pizza on demand and even your pack of gumFor cities, the simple idea helps strengthen local economies, and make streets safer. The initiative taken by Garrett and Travis has become so popular that many economists envisage the idea to be the next $100 billion thing. What is the simple idea that Travis & Garrett came up with ?

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UBER

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5.X was asked, If you had time and money to embark upon a great adventure, what would it be? The following score sheet is the result of a stunning answer X put forward, which came to be one of the high scoring averages of a striking 9.6Identify X and also state the event where this person was graded.

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Sushmita SenEvent: Miss Universe 1994

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6.Google Doodle portraying which Day ?

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Bastille Day, July 14

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7.X is presently the Associate Vice President at GMR Sports, the company that runs Delhi Daredevils.The ex-Delhi fast bowler was one of the finest Indian pacers. In 75 first class matches, he took 212 wickets with an economy rate of 3.25, six 5-wicket hauls, along with an average of 25.35, which is still amongst the elite of Indian bowling.X has played for three different Ranji teams- Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Railways. However, X has been scripted in the history of the sport for an entirely a different reason. Identify X and what is that uncommon reason ? (Image follows)

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Sunil ValsonHe was part of the Indian squad which lifted the 1983 Cricket World Cup.However, he is the only cricketer in the history of Cricket to lift the trophy without playing a single game for his national side.

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8.Veteran actor Shri Indravadan Purohit bade adieu to the silver screen as he passed away on 28th September, 2014.The actor was last seen on SAB TVs popular show Baal Veer where he played the role of Dooba Dooba 2.The actor has been a part of the entertainment world for almost 50 years. However, he will be always remembered for playing an iconic role in the film industry.Which role am I talking about?

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The role of Jadoo

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SET 49 questions

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1.Association for Indian Development (AID) is a secular charity organisation based in USA that works towards promoting "sustainable, equitable and just development.Ravi Kuchimanchi founded AID while working for his PhD in Physics at the University of Maryland, USA.Aravinda Pillalamarri was brought up in the U.S, and has been working with AID since 1995. It is reported that it was at AID that Ravi and Aravinda met.In 1998, upon the completion of her Master's degree in South Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Ravi and Arvinda moved to India to work full-time on several AID projects. Among other AID projects, the couple developed a pedal power generator to light remote, off-the-grid village schools in Bilgaon- a remote town in Maharashtra located on Udai, a tributary of river Narmada- that had not seen electricity even after 55 years of independence.How has this story of giving back to society been immortalized through pop culture?INQUIZITION 2016

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The film Swades was thus inspired

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2.A_______, inarchitecture, is a tall tower on a building, topped by aspireand often incorporating abelfryand other components. They are very common on Christian churches andcathedralsand the use of the term generally connotes a religious structure.X is an event that originated in Ireland in the 18th century. Horses and riders raced from one town's _______ to the next. The _______s were used as markers due to their visibility over long distances. Along the way runners inevitably had to jump streams and low stone walls separating estates.Using the above blank, make a portmanteau word, X, that is a common sight in any event involving athletics.INQUIZITION 2016

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Steeplechase

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3.X, meaning new crop, is aharvest celebration usually celebrated with food, dance and music in Bangladesh and West Bengal. It is a festival of food where many local preparations ofBengali cuisineare cooked and offered.The festival is celebrated with amelawhich are called the X mela. This festival is different from other ones as villagers and locals from both the major religions join the celebration with equal participation.Identify X that has a certain political connotation with respect to our state.INQUIZITION 2016

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Nabanna

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4.The Tenderloins is an American comedy troupe. They began in 1999 as a liveimprov comedyandsketch comedytroupe. All four members went to the same high school in Staten Island together, where they met.The Tenderloins, together, have done numerous live shows, online comedy sketches. They also had their first stint with television in 2008.However, in 2011 the troupe decided to start something that increased their popularity manifold and is the reason behind their fame in India.What ?INQUIZITION 2016

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Impractical Jokers

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5.The Latin word for door- specifically the front door or entrance to a building- is janus, which gives us our January. The gatekeeper of the janus was the _______.Over time, keeping watch over the door transformed to keeping it tidy or carrying out maintenance and security duties.Fill in the blank.INQUIZITION 2016

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Janitor

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6.The story goes that in 1979, Chris Haney,a picture editor at the Montreal Gazette and his friend Scott Abbott, a sports journalist for The Canadian Press were drinking beer and playing a game of Scrabble when they found certain pieces of the game missing. This is when they decided to invent their own game.Time magazine once called it "the biggest phenomenon in game history" of which 100 million copies had been sold in 26 countries and in at least 17 languages, with estimated sales of $2 billion.There have been more than 50 special editions of the game including the Star Wars Classic Trilogy Collector's Edition, The Rolling Stones Edition, the Baby Boomer Edition, the Power Rangers 20th Anniversary Edition.What iconic game am I talking about that would surely interest a lot of us present here today ?INQUIZITION 2016

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Trivial Pursuit

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7.X is something that caught the worlds attention earlier this year. According to newspaper Morgunblai, X has no association whatsoever with a particular countrys ______ roots, but the Scottish Premier League.In 2014, football club Stjarnan went on a fairytale Europa League qualifying campaign which ended in a playoff defeat to Inter Milan.Along the way they met Motherwell, dismissing them 5-4 on aggregate. And it was during the initial 2-2 draw in Fir Park that the club was first introduced to X.From here, their mesmerised fan group brought X home and subsequently introduced it to the national team fan group.What is X ?INQUIZITION 2016

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The Viking Chant

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8.In military slang, a _____ ___ involves gathering troops into formation outdoors for review by a commander or some visiting dignitary. The process takes several hours, most of it spent milling around and thus being freed from other work.The sense of _____ ___ in ordinary civilian language as a day off or a lark comes from the comparative ease that the exercise brings to soldiers.Fill in the blanks.INQUIZITION 2016

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To have a Field Day

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9.In the next slide you will hear the prelude to a song that was part of a 2011 film.The song had become quite popular at the time of its release.However, very recently, social media started talking about this track because of something completely irrelevant to music.What triggered such a sudden increase in interest in what had been a song that was forgotten by many?INQUIZITION 2016

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Mexican Synchronized Swimming duo performed their routine at Rio 2016 to Aila Re Aila from Khatta Meetha

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Thats all for this year!Like and Follow the Enquiry page for regular updates.https://www.facebook.com/TheJUQuizClub/

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