kolkata national prelims antaragni-2014 grand finale
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Researched and Conducted by:
Somnath Chanda
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RULES
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RoundsRounds
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• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries 5 Each question carries 5
marks.marks.• Full house ensure 5 bonus. Full house ensure 5 bonus.
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Unique way of paying tribute…..to whom?Unique way of paying tribute…..to whom?
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As a tribute to which Bharat Ratna awardee, this As a tribute to which Bharat Ratna awardee, this particular Kancheepuram Saree shade was named particular Kancheepuram Saree shade was named
after? after?
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This is Google’s tribute to which math-genius?This is Google’s tribute to which math-genius?
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As a tribute to which former As a tribute to which former ‘Orioles’ family ‘Orioles’ family member’member’, the MLB team Baltimore Orioles will , the MLB team Baltimore Orioles will
wear a name patch on the right jersey sleeve wear a name patch on the right jersey sleeve throughout the 2014 season? throughout the 2014 season?
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Originally, these eco-friendly footwears are Originally, these eco-friendly footwears are supposed to be maroon in colour and have been supposed to be maroon in colour and have been
designed in a bid to make innovative use of mats. designed in a bid to make innovative use of mats. Now readily available in a wide range of hues and Now readily available in a wide range of hues and designs, some even decorated with glitter, beads designs, some even decorated with glitter, beads
and shells are named after which spiritual guru as a and shells are named after which spiritual guru as a tribute to him? tribute to him? (Vis – next slide) (Vis – next slide)
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Unique way of paying tribute…..to whom?Unique way of paying tribute…..to whom?
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Ayrton SennaAyrton Senna
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As a tribute to which Bharat Ratna awardee, this As a tribute to which Bharat Ratna awardee, this particular Kancheepuram Saree shade was named particular Kancheepuram Saree shade was named
after? after?
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M S SubbulaxmiM S Subbulaxmi
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This is Google’s tribute to which math-genius?This is Google’s tribute to which math-genius?
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Leonhard EulerLeonhard Euler
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As a tribute to which former As a tribute to which former ‘Orioles’ family ‘Orioles’ family member’member’, the MLB team Baltimore Orioles will , the MLB team Baltimore Orioles will
wear a name patch on the right jersey sleeve wear a name patch on the right jersey sleeve throughout the 2014 season? throughout the 2014 season?
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Tom ClancyTom Clancy
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Originally, these eco-friendly footwears are Originally, these eco-friendly footwears are supposed to be maroon in colour and have been supposed to be maroon in colour and have been
designed in a bid to make innovative use of mats. designed in a bid to make innovative use of mats. Now readily available in a wide range of hues and Now readily available in a wide range of hues and designs, some even decorated with glitter, beads designs, some even decorated with glitter, beads
and shells are named after which spiritual guru as a and shells are named after which spiritual guru as a tribute to him? tribute to him? (Vis – next slide) (Vis – next slide)
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Osho ChappalOsho Chappal
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• 20 questions. 20 questions. • Infinite Bounce. Infinite Bounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally QM’s Half points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion. discretion.
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• Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5 questions out of 20.
• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)
-10 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)
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It all started in December 1959 in a room in the It all started in December 1959 in a room in the canteen building of the Harcourt Butler canteen building of the Harcourt Butler
Technological Institute at Agricultural Gardens. In Technological Institute at Agricultural Gardens. In 1963, it moved to its present location, on the Grand 1963, it moved to its present location, on the Grand Trunk Road near the village of Kalyanpur. Two of Trunk Road near the village of Kalyanpur. Two of
the noted names associated with it, are – NR the noted names associated with it, are – NR Narayana Murthy & D. Subbarao. Narayana Murthy & D. Subbarao.
What is it?What is it?
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IIT-KIIT-K
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The lengthy process starts with the buying of The lengthy process starts with the buying of Jayadhar Cotton, a local variety cultivated in south Jayadhar Cotton, a local variety cultivated in south India. The raw cotton is then deseeded and further India. The raw cotton is then deseeded and further
processed to make yarn. After going through 18 processed to make yarn. After going through 18 different quality checks, the weight of the final different quality checks, the weight of the final
product is set to be more than 220 gm per metre.product is set to be more than 220 gm per metre.
What is being made thus?What is being made thus?
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Indian National FlagIndian National Flag
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‘‘Years’ is a musical project by artist Bartholomaus Years’ is a musical project by artist Bartholomaus Traubeck, for which he modified an existing Traubeck, for which he modified an existing
record player to play his special record player to play his special ‘records’‘records’. The . The player is then hooked up to a computer and a player is then hooked up to a computer and a
software interprets and converts the sounds of the software interprets and converts the sounds of the record into something record into something
more musical. more musical.
What is so special about these What is so special about these ‘records’‘records’??
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Cross sections of trees/tree ringsCross sections of trees/tree rings
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This country was, once, considered to have one of This country was, once, considered to have one of the best trained naval forces in the world. Post the best trained naval forces in the world. Post
1991, it operated from foreign ports in Yemen and 1991, it operated from foreign ports in Yemen and Djibouti. In 1993, Yemen expelled its vessels and Djibouti. In 1993, Yemen expelled its vessels and in 1996 Djibouti seized the ships on account of in 1996 Djibouti seized the ships on account of pending dues. But later that year, the Navy was pending dues. But later that year, the Navy was
formally disbanded. formally disbanded.
Which country is this? What led to this amazing Which country is this? What led to this amazing downfall of its Navy?downfall of its Navy?
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Ethiopia Ethiopia In 1991, once Eritrea became a country, In 1991, once Eritrea became a country,
Ethiopia lost access to the sea.Ethiopia lost access to the sea.
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During their tour to USA in 1932, Australian During their tour to USA in 1932, Australian team played more than 50 matches within 4 team played more than 50 matches within 4
months. months.
In the pop culture history, why their match In the pop culture history, why their match against New York West Indians hold a special against New York West Indians hold a special
place?place?(Incomplete scorecard – next slide)(Incomplete scorecard – next slide)
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Walt Disney was in process of creating a Walt Disney was in process of creating a friend for Mickey Mouse, when he read the friend for Mickey Mouse, when he read the
match report that Donald Bradman was match report that Donald Bradman was out for a duck. And the name Donald out for a duck. And the name Donald Duck came to him for the character.Duck came to him for the character.
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Elucidate the connection.Elucidate the connection.
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East India CompanyEast India Company
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The 2014-General Election in South Africa is The 2014-General Election in South Africa is kind-of-historic in nature. kind-of-historic in nature.
What evocative name What evocative name (which will surely remind (which will surely remind you about a book and a subsequent 1966 movie)you about a book and a subsequent 1966 movie)
have the Govt. given this election due to a have the Govt. given this election due to a certain trait that many voters in it shared? certain trait that many voters in it shared?
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Born Free ElectionBorn Free Election
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The poster of which The poster of which foreign production foreign production
was heavily inspired was heavily inspired from this particular from this particular poster of Shammi poster of Shammi
Kapoor’s ‘Kapoor’s ‘JungleeJunglee’?’?
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For Your Eyes OnlyFor Your Eyes Only
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All the products of the company founded by this All the products of the company founded by this gentleman is named to honour the zodiac sign of gentleman is named to honour the zodiac sign of
his birth. his birth. (he was born on April 28, 1916)(he was born on April 28, 1916)
Name this famous company.Name this famous company.
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LamborghiniLamborghini
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According to OED, it is generally said to have According to OED, it is generally said to have been created by the chef of Louis Francois been created by the chef of Louis Francois
Armand du Plessis in 1756 to celebrate the French Armand du Plessis in 1756 to celebrate the French victory over the British forces at the Port of Mahon victory over the British forces at the Port of Mahon
(in Balearic Islands, Spain). (in Balearic Islands, Spain).
Which dish? Which dish?
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MayonnaiseMayonnaise
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Identify the male voice.Identify the male voice.
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Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
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As per FISA (International Rowing As per FISA (International Rowing Federation), it is said that rowers have Federation), it is said that rowers have
tremendous respect for their fellow tremendous respect for their fellow competitors. To reach the victory ceremony is competitors. To reach the victory ceremony is
considered to be a great achievement. considered to be a great achievement.
These are said to be the reasons behind which These are said to be the reasons behind which traditional practice, being followed till date? traditional practice, being followed till date?
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There is no podium when the There is no podium when the rowers get their medals.rowers get their medals.
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Built by a team led by microrobotics Built by a team led by microrobotics engineers Sam Felton and Robert Wood at engineers Sam Felton and Robert Wood at
Harvard University, the working principle of Harvard University, the working principle of this robot is inspired from what?this robot is inspired from what?
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OrigamiOrigami
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Trigram, comprising of the pictured symbols, Trigram, comprising of the pictured symbols, is a philosophical concept in ancient China. is a philosophical concept in ancient China.
Amongst the group of eight, where would you Amongst the group of eight, where would you find these four trigrams? find these four trigrams?
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Flag of South KoreaFlag of South Korea
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During a battle against the Asuras, King During a battle against the Asuras, King Dasaratha fought valiantly for the Devas. In one Dasaratha fought valiantly for the Devas. In one particular moment, the brave charioteer saved particular moment, the brave charioteer saved Dasaratha’s life. The king got impressed and Dasaratha’s life. The king got impressed and
promised to something in return which had a far-promised to something in return which had a far-reaching effect in the years to come.reaching effect in the years to come.
Put funda.Put funda.
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Kaikeyi was his charioteer and he Kaikeyi was his charioteer and he promised to grant two boons.promised to grant two boons.
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It is a short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fittingIt is a short, sometimes sleeveless, loose-fittingnightgown intended as nightwear for women. Itnightgown intended as nightwear for women. It
is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, appliques, and is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, appliques, and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. The ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. The
name was popularized by the 1956 movie name was popularized by the 1956 movie starring Carroll Baker in the title role as a 19-year-starring Carroll Baker in the title role as a 19-year-
old girl. old girl.
What is it?What is it?(vis - next slide)(vis - next slide)
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Baby DollBaby Doll
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The purported origin of this term comes from The purported origin of this term comes from an ancient Roman military tradition of an ancient Roman military tradition of
punishing large groups of soldiers guilty of a punishing large groups of soldiers guilty of a capital offense (e.g. mutiny) by having them capital offense (e.g. mutiny) by having them
kill a tenth of their number (selected by kill a tenth of their number (selected by drawing lots).drawing lots).
What is the term?What is the term?
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DecimateDecimate
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A-3
With which ‘With which ‘3-word 3-word termterm’ would you ’ would you
famously associate famously associate the designer and his the designer and his
muse?muse?
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Little Black DressLittle Black Dress
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InamInam, a Tamil film written, directed and , a Tamil film written, directed and produced by Santosh Sivan and produced by Santosh Sivan and Madras CafeMadras Cafe, a , a hindi movie directed by Shoojit Sarcar --- both hindi movie directed by Shoojit Sarcar --- both
released in 2013, pay tribute to the basic released in 2013, pay tribute to the basic storyline in an unique way.storyline in an unique way.
How?How?
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Map of Sri Lanka in their postersMap of Sri Lanka in their posters
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In cricket, 1st ball dismissal for 0 is known as In cricket, 1st ball dismissal for 0 is known as Golden Duck. Similarly, Silver Duck & Bronze Golden Duck. Similarly, Silver Duck & Bronze Ducks are dismissal for 0 in 2Ducks are dismissal for 0 in 2ndnd & 3 & 3rdrd deliveries, deliveries,
respectively.respectively.
But how would any batsman achieve a But how would any batsman achieve a Diamond Duck? Diamond Duck?
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Getting out without facing a ballGetting out without facing a ball
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X, the wife of Karthikeya, is said to protect little X, the wife of Karthikeya, is said to protect little babies from harm. Born from one-sixth part of babies from harm. Born from one-sixth part of
Mulprakriti, she is the ‘Manasputri’ of Brahma. X Mulprakriti, she is the ‘Manasputri’ of Brahma. X is worshipped on the sixth day after the birth of a is worshipped on the sixth day after the birth of a child and is propitiated for the good health of the child and is propitiated for the good health of the child. Interestingly, X’s image has been found on child. Interestingly, X’s image has been found on
coins dating back to the Kushan era.coins dating back to the Kushan era.
Identify X.Identify X.
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ShashthiShashthi
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Connect the countries shown in this map with a Connect the countries shown in this map with a single word. single word.
(Clue – next slide)(Clue – next slide)
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Clue –Clue –
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AlpineAlpine
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Inspired by the Warrior Games, a similar event Inspired by the Warrior Games, a similar event held in the USA, X Games is an International held in the USA, X Games is an International
Paralympic style multi-sport event designed for Paralympic style multi-sport event designed for the wounded soldiers. Patronised by Prince Harry, the wounded soldiers. Patronised by Prince Harry,
the 1the 1stst edition will take place at London edition will take place at London in Sep, 2014.in Sep, 2014.
After which work of literature (X), this sporting After which work of literature (X), this sporting event has been named?event has been named?
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Invictus GamesInvictus Games
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* 8 questions. * Non exhaustive clues. * Attempt for the THEME answer can be made after every clue.* Marks for the Theme answer -- shown on slides. * Marks for individual answer – 10.
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Rameshchandra Gangaram, best known for the Rameshchandra Gangaram, best known for the bowling figures of 32-27-5-0 with a record 21 bowling figures of 32-27-5-0 with a record 21
consecutive maiden overs in a test against England in consecutive maiden overs in a test against England in 1963-64, got his most famous nickname for the curious 1963-64, got his most famous nickname for the curious
reason that he used to wear loincloths instead of reason that he used to wear loincloths instead of modern underwear like a famous Indian. modern underwear like a famous Indian.
Who was that famous Indian?Who was that famous Indian?
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The Insider,The Insider, first published in 1998, was the debut first published in 1998, was the debut novel of X and it created a storm when excerpts novel of X and it created a storm when excerpts
from the original manuscript were published in the from the original manuscript were published in the launch issue of the Outlook magazine in 1995. The launch issue of the Outlook magazine in 1995. The book, which follows a man’s rise through the ranks book, which follows a man’s rise through the ranks of Indian politics, resembled events from X’s own of Indian politics, resembled events from X’s own
life. life.
Identify X who once used to write under the Identify X who once used to write under the pseudonym ‘Insider’. pseudonym ‘Insider’.
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Smile Train is the world’s largest charity that Smile Train is the world’s largest charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft provides corrective surgery for children with cleft
lips and palates.lips and palates.
In 2011, who became Smile Train’s In 2011, who became Smile Train’s first goodwill ambassador?first goodwill ambassador?
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The clues lead to a horrific incident. Whom do you The clues lead to a horrific incident. Whom do you connect with the clues?connect with the clues?
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Instituted in 1954, National Film Award for Best Instituted in 1954, National Film Award for Best Children’s Film is one of the National Film Children’s Film is one of the National Film
Awards presented annually. Some of the previous Awards presented annually. Some of the previous winning movies are – Safed Hathi, Joy Baba winning movies are – Safed Hathi, Joy Baba Felunath, Damu and The Blue Umbrella. Felunath, Damu and The Blue Umbrella.
As a producer, who received this award for the As a producer, who received this award for the year 2011 for a movie where principal characters year 2011 for a movie where principal characters are named ‘Silencer’, ‘Aflatoon’ & ‘Shaolin’? are named ‘Silencer’, ‘Aflatoon’ & ‘Shaolin’?
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What is the missing word in this movie poster?What is the missing word in this movie poster?
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The annual face-off by two teams, an otherwise The annual face-off by two teams, an otherwise dull affair, has recently been given a new lease of dull affair, has recently been given a new lease of
life because of the inclusion of X in one of the life because of the inclusion of X in one of the teams. The teams compete for a trophy, named teams. The teams compete for a trophy, named
after this elderly gentleman after this elderly gentleman (vis).(vis).
Just identify X.Just identify X.
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Only three actors have won three National Film Only three actors have won three National Film Awards as Best Actor. Two of them are –Awards as Best Actor. Two of them are –
Who is the third one in this elite list?Who is the third one in this elite list?
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Rameshchandra Gangaram, best known for the Rameshchandra Gangaram, best known for the bowling figures of 32-27-5-0 with a record 21 bowling figures of 32-27-5-0 with a record 21
consecutive maiden overs in a test against England in consecutive maiden overs in a test against England in 1963-64, got his most famous nickname for the curious 1963-64, got his most famous nickname for the curious
reason that he used to wear loincloths instead of reason that he used to wear loincloths instead of modern underwear like a famous Indian. modern underwear like a famous Indian.
Who was that famous Indian?Who was that famous Indian?
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Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi
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The Insider,The Insider, first published in 1998, was the debut first published in 1998, was the debut novel of X and it created a storm when excerpts novel of X and it created a storm when excerpts
from the original manuscript were published in the from the original manuscript were published in the launch issue of the Outlook magazine in 1995. The launch issue of the Outlook magazine in 1995. The book, which follows a man’s rise through the ranks book, which follows a man’s rise through the ranks of Indian politics, resembled events from X’s own of Indian politics, resembled events from X’s own
life. life.
Identify X who once used to write under the Identify X who once used to write under the pseudonym ‘Insider’. pseudonym ‘Insider’.
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P.V. Narasimha RaoP.V. Narasimha Rao
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Smile Train is the world’s largest charity that Smile Train is the world’s largest charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft provides corrective surgery for children with cleft
lips and palates.lips and palates.
In 2011, who became Smile Train’s In 2011, who became Smile Train’s first goodwill ambassador?first goodwill ambassador?
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Aishwarya RaiAishwarya Rai
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The clues lead to a horrific incident. Whom do you The clues lead to a horrific incident. Whom do you connect with the clues?connect with the clues?
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Indira GandhiIndira Gandhi
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Instituted in 1954, National Film Award for Best Instituted in 1954, National Film Award for Best Children’s Film is one of the National Film Children’s Film is one of the National Film
Awards presented annually. Some of the previous Awards presented annually. Some of the previous winning movies are – Safed Hathi, Joy Baba winning movies are – Safed Hathi, Joy Baba Felunath, Damu and The Blue Umbrella. Felunath, Damu and The Blue Umbrella.
As a producer, who received this award for the As a producer, who received this award for the year 2011 for a movie where principal characters year 2011 for a movie where principal characters are named ‘Silencer’, ‘Aflatoon’ & ‘Shaolin’? are named ‘Silencer’, ‘Aflatoon’ & ‘Shaolin’?
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Salman KhanSalman Khan
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What is the missing word in this movie poster?What is the missing word in this movie poster?
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Shahrukh KhanShahrukh Khan
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The annual face-off by two teams, an otherwise The annual face-off by two teams, an otherwise dull affair, has recently been given a new lease of dull affair, has recently been given a new lease of
life because of the inclusion of X in one of the life because of the inclusion of X in one of the teams. The teams compete for a trophy, named teams. The teams compete for a trophy, named
after this elderly gentleman after this elderly gentleman (vis).(vis).
Just identify X.Just identify X.
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Sachin TendulkarSachin Tendulkar
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Only three actors have won three National Film Only three actors have won three National Film Awards as Best Actor. Two of them are –Awards as Best Actor. Two of them are –
Who is the third one in this elite list?Who is the third one in this elite list?
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Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan
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Indians at the ‘Madame Tussaud’Indians at the ‘Madame Tussaud’
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• 5 questions. • Written Round. • Each question carries 5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 bonus.
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‘ ‘United Passions’ – a new film about the formation of United Passions’ – a new film about the formation of FIFA was premiered at Cannes-2014. Who is being FIFA was premiered at Cannes-2014. Who is being
portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in that movie?portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in that movie?
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Whom did Pierre Niney portray in this 2014 Whom did Pierre Niney portray in this 2014 French biopic? French biopic?
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As per Rotten Tomatoes, this 1991 film holds an 84% As per Rotten Tomatoes, this 1991 film holds an 84% ‘fresh’ rating, with the consensus, ‘‘fresh’ rating, with the consensus, ‘As history, it’s As history, it’s
dubious, but as filmmaking it’s electric, cramming a dubious, but as filmmaking it’s electric, cramming a ton of information into its three-hour runtime making ton of information into its three-hour runtime making
great use of its outstanding castgreat use of its outstanding cast’. ’.
Whom did Gary Oldman portray in that movie?Whom did Gary Oldman portray in that movie?(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)
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Whom did Stephen Fry play in this 1997 Whom did Stephen Fry play in this 1997 British biopic, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning British biopic, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning
1987 biography by Richard Ellmann?1987 biography by Richard Ellmann?
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Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was the founder-Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was the founder-Editor-in-Chief of the erstwhile tabloid, ‘Blitz’. Editor-in-Chief of the erstwhile tabloid, ‘Blitz’.
Who is going to portray him in a forthcoming Who is going to portray him in a forthcoming movie production, based on historian Gyan movie production, based on historian Gyan
Prakash’s book Prakash’s book Mumbai FablesMumbai Fables??
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‘ ‘United Passions’ – a new film about the formation of United Passions’ – a new film about the formation of FIFA was premiered at Cannes-2014. Who is being FIFA was premiered at Cannes-2014. Who is being
portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in that movie?portrayed by Gerard Depardieu in that movie?
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Jules RimetJules Rimet
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Whom did Pierre Niney portray in this 2014 Whom did Pierre Niney portray in this 2014 French biopic? French biopic?
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Yves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent
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As per Rotten Tomatoes, this 1991 film holds an 84% As per Rotten Tomatoes, this 1991 film holds an 84% ‘fresh’ rating, with the consensus, ‘‘fresh’ rating, with the consensus, ‘As history, it’s As history, it’s
dubious, but as filmmaking it’s electric, cramming a dubious, but as filmmaking it’s electric, cramming a ton of information into its three-hour runtime making ton of information into its three-hour runtime making
great use of its outstanding castgreat use of its outstanding cast’. ’.
Whom did Gary Oldman portray in that movie?Whom did Gary Oldman portray in that movie?(Bigger vis – next slide)(Bigger vis – next slide)
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Lee Harvey OswaldLee Harvey Oswald
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Whom did Stephen Fry play in this 1997 Whom did Stephen Fry play in this 1997 British biopic, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning British biopic, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning
1987 biography by Richard Ellmann?1987 biography by Richard Ellmann?
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Oscar WildeOscar Wilde
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Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was the founder-Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was the founder-Editor-in-Chief of the erstwhile tabloid, ‘Blitz’. Editor-in-Chief of the erstwhile tabloid, ‘Blitz’.
Who is going to portray him in a forthcoming Who is going to portray him in a forthcoming movie production, based on historian Gyan movie production, based on historian Gyan
Prakash’s book Prakash’s book Mumbai FablesMumbai Fables??
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Karan JoharKaran Johar
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• 20 questions. 20 questions. • Infinite Bounce. Infinite Bounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally QM’s Half points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion. discretion.
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• Every team will get the chance to pounce any 5 questions out of 20.
• Score : +10 (for a correct answer)
• -10 (for a wrong or incomplete answer)
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In the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessful In the 1978 Filmfare Awards, the unsuccessful nominees in a particular category were ----- nominees in a particular category were -----
- Asrani : - Asrani : Chala Murari Hero BanneChala Murari Hero Banne - Bhusan Bangali : - Bhusan Bangali : KinaraKinara - Shanker Shesh : - Shanker Shesh : GharaondaGharaonda - Raju Saigal : - Raju Saigal : Doosra AadmiDoosra Aadmi
Who won that award?Who won that award?
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Sharat Chandra ChattopadhyaySharat Chandra Chattopadhyay
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X’s mother Susan played cricket for India. X’s X’s mother Susan played cricket for India. X’s grandmother was a state-level athlete. Paternal grandmother was a state-level athlete. Paternal
grandfather was a Services Nationals High Jump grandfather was a Services Nationals High Jump champion. Maternal grandfather was a seasoned champion. Maternal grandfather was a seasoned
basketball player. X’s fiancee also represents India basketball player. X’s fiancee also represents India in sporting arena, though currently out of the in sporting arena, though currently out of the
national side. national side.
Who is X(a recent newsmaker)? Who is X(a recent newsmaker)?
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Dipika PallikalDipika Pallikal
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Winner of the 1974 Eurovision Contest, it is said to Winner of the 1974 Eurovision Contest, it is said to be the quintessential Eurovision song. At the 50th be the quintessential Eurovision song. At the 50th
anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song anniversary celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in Contest in 2005, it was chosen as the best song in
the competition’s history. the competition’s history.
Who sang it?Who sang it?
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ABBAABBA
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Originally conceived as a sequence of short Originally conceived as a sequence of short stories, but later reworked into a novel, stories, but later reworked into a novel, ‘We Will ‘We Will Meet in August’Meet in August’ is going to be published soon. is going to be published soon.
Two portions of the novel have appeared in print Two portions of the novel have appeared in print already, both framed as short stories. One was already, both framed as short stories. One was
published in the Spanish newspaper El País , and published in the Spanish newspaper El País , and the other was printed in The New Yorker in 1999.the other was printed in The New Yorker in 1999.
What is so special about the novel?What is so special about the novel?
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Posthumous novel of Posthumous novel of Gabriel Garcia MarquezGabriel Garcia Marquez
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What in the world of fiction might have What in the world of fiction might have inadvertently been named after this woolly plant inadvertently been named after this woolly plant
found abunduntly across the sandy and rocky found abunduntly across the sandy and rocky terrains of the USA? terrains of the USA?
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryWizardry
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A-4
The Parker Pen Company, was in partnership with The Parker Pen Company, was in partnership with a company in south India by the name of TTK. a company in south India by the name of TTK.
But then they wanted to expand their business in But then they wanted to expand their business in India and tied-up with the India and tied-up with the
Chellaram family. Chellaram family.
With which brand-name, very well known till date, With which brand-name, very well known till date, the new venture was launched?the new venture was launched?
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ChelparkChelpark
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Mithilesh Kumar Shrivastava started off by doing Mithilesh Kumar Shrivastava started off by doing cheque and bank frauds, but went on to sell the Taj cheque and bank frauds, but went on to sell the Taj
Mahal and the Indian Parliament, that too, with Mahal and the Indian Parliament, that too, with people in it. He had been to jail nine times and people in it. He had been to jail nine times and
escaped eight times. In 1996, at the ripe age of 84, he escaped eight times. In 1996, at the ripe age of 84, he managed to escape from the clutches of police for the managed to escape from the clutches of police for the last time while being transported to the hospital from last time while being transported to the hospital from
jail. Known as the ‘Original ___’, his life story has jail. Known as the ‘Original ___’, his life story has already been told in the silver screen once.already been told in the silver screen once.
Why his name has again come into news in the recent Why his name has again come into news in the recent times? times?
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He was called the He was called the Original NatwarlalOriginal Natwarlal
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It is the only train of the Indian Railways, named It is the only train of the Indian Railways, named after one of the literary creations (published in after one of the literary creations (published in
1922) of the National Poet of 1922) of the National Poet of one of our neighbouring countries. one of our neighbouring countries.
Name the train.Name the train.
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Agni Veena ExpressAgni Veena Express
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Other than the Best Picture Oscar Award, what is Other than the Best Picture Oscar Award, what is the other commonality between these movies?the other commonality between these movies?
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Stage-to-Film adaptations Stage-to-Film adaptations
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Created by mixologist Mal Spence, the X Cocktail Created by mixologist Mal Spence, the X Cocktail contains 71 exotic ingredients, more than any contains 71 exotic ingredients, more than any
other cocktails in the world. Some of the other cocktails in the world. Some of the ingredients are – cloves (Tanzania), dragon fruit ingredients are – cloves (Tanzania), dragon fruit (Belize), sugar cane (Guyana), papaya (Rwanda), (Belize), sugar cane (Guyana), papaya (Rwanda), guava leaf (Dominica), wild strawberry (Scotland), guava leaf (Dominica), wild strawberry (Scotland),
saffron (Pakistan) and mangosteen (India). saffron (Pakistan) and mangosteen (India).
What this cocktail is all about? What this cocktail is all about?
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Commonwealth CocktailCommonwealth Cocktail
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This flag was used during the Home Rule This flag was used during the Home Rule Movement in India in the early part of twentieth Movement in India in the early part of twentieth
century. The red and green horizontal stripes century. The red and green horizontal stripes represented the Hindu and Muslim populations, represented the Hindu and Muslim populations,
respectively. The Union Jack signified the respectively. The Union Jack signified the Dominion status that the movement sought to Dominion status that the movement sought to
achieve.achieve.
What was the funda What was the funda behind the 7 stars?behind the 7 stars?
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SaptarshimandalSaptarshimandal
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The 1The 1stst song, sung by Nazriya Nazim is from the song, sung by Nazriya Nazim is from the 2014 movie ‘Bangalore Days’. The 22014 movie ‘Bangalore Days’. The 2ndnd song, which song, which
is clearly the inspiration behind the Malayalam is clearly the inspiration behind the Malayalam song, is titled song, is titled ‘Quelqu’un m’a dit’‘Quelqu’un m’a dit’ (Someone Told (Someone Told
Me), from the 2003 debut album of the singer. Me), from the 2003 debut album of the singer.
Identify the singer of the 2Identify the singer of the 2ndnd song. song.
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Carla BruniCarla Bruni
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On the left is Polly On the left is Polly Thompson. On Thompson. On
the right is the right is Poornima Poornima Pakvasa. Pakvasa.
Who is at the Who is at the centre?centre?
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Hellen KellerHellen Keller
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This 1968 photograph, one of the most well known This 1968 photograph, one of the most well known war photos of all time, was near-exactly replicated war photos of all time, was near-exactly replicated
in some way after a few years. in some way after a few years.
Put funda.Put funda.
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Poster of PlatoonPoster of Platoon
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According to Hindu mythology, Apasmāra According to Hindu mythology, Apasmāra (vis) (vis) was a dwarf, who represented epilepsy. He could was a dwarf, who represented epilepsy. He could be tamed but not be killed, as killing him would be tamed but not be killed, as killing him would
mean attaining knowledge without dedication and mean attaining knowledge without dedication and hard work. hard work.
Where have we all seen Where have we all seen (or not seen) (or not seen) him?him?
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At the foot of Nataraja AvatarAt the foot of Nataraja Avatar
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A slogan became quite popular during the A slogan became quite popular during the campaigning days of 1998 General Elections. It campaigning days of 1998 General Elections. It said --“Hai re Lucknow kya hua teri shaan ko, said --“Hai re Lucknow kya hua teri shaan ko,
Ek brahmachari ke khilaaf khada kar diya Umrao Ek brahmachari ke khilaaf khada kar diya Umrao Jaan ko”.Jaan ko”.
Which two political rivals were being talked about Which two political rivals were being talked about in that slogan?in that slogan?
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A. B. Bajpayee & Mujaffar AliA. B. Bajpayee & Mujaffar Ali
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Identify this 27 year old titular character of Identify this 27 year old titular character of Shahan Zaidi’s English-language graphic Shahan Zaidi’s English-language graphic
novel who is creating a lot of hue-and-cry. Inspired novel who is creating a lot of hue-and-cry. Inspired by female-focused movies such as Shekar by female-focused movies such as Shekar
Kapur’s Bandit Queen(1995) and Tarantino’s Kill Kapur’s Bandit Queen(1995) and Tarantino’s Kill Bill (2003), she wields a gun in her right hand and Bill (2003), she wields a gun in her right hand and
a sword in her left. a sword in her left.
Name her. Name her. (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Bloody NasreenBloody Nasreen
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““They were quite mischievous, jumping all over They were quite mischievous, jumping all over my equipment. One hit the button. The sound got my equipment. One hit the button. The sound got
his attention and he kept pressing it. At first it his attention and he kept pressing it. At first it scared the rest of them away but they soon came scared the rest of them away but they soon came
back – it was amazing to watch”, back – it was amazing to watch”, said a gentleman said a gentleman about his experiences in an Indonesian national about his experiences in an Indonesian national
park in July, 2011. Afterward, he found something park in July, 2011. Afterward, he found something on his memory card, which is creating a lot of on his memory card, which is creating a lot of
news recently.news recently.
What’s the issue?What’s the issue?
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Monkey SelfieMonkey Selfie
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What has been edited out in this AMUL topical?What has been edited out in this AMUL topical?
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NatwarNatwar
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Orange County Blue Star is an American Orange County Blue Star is an American soccer team which plays in the USL Premier soccer team which plays in the USL Premier
Development League (PDL). In 2003, the club Development League (PDL). In 2003, the club suddenly came into media attention because of one suddenly came into media attention because of one
of its foreign recruit named Jay Goppingen, who of its foreign recruit named Jay Goppingen, who played eight games and scored five goals for them.played eight games and scored five goals for them.
How do we better know Jay Goppingen?How do we better know Jay Goppingen?
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Jurgen KlinsmannJurgen Klinsmann
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In 1976, when H R F Keating wrote In 1976, when H R F Keating wrote Filmi, Filmi, Filmi, Filmi, Inspector GhoteInspector Ghote - his tenth mystery novel featuring - his tenth mystery novel featuring
the detective work of Inspector Ganesh Ghote of the detective work of Inspector Ganesh Ghote of the Bombay police force -- little did he know that the Bombay police force -- little did he know that 25 years later the OED would credit him with first 25 years later the OED would credit him with first
using a word.using a word.
Which word is this?Which word is this?
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BollywoodBollywood
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This gentleman was once charged with the theft of This gentleman was once charged with the theft of an Yogini idol from a town near Jabalpur. He was an Yogini idol from a town near Jabalpur. He was then immediately contacted by the great scholar then immediately contacted by the great scholar
Madan Mohan Malviya, who offered him a post of a Madan Mohan Malviya, who offered him a post of a Professor and the HoD at the BHU from 1928–30. Professor and the HoD at the BHU from 1928–30.
Just before his death on 23 May 1930, a British judge Just before his death on 23 May 1930, a British judge cleared him of all charges. cleared him of all charges.
Why should we all remember Why should we all remember him? him?
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Discovered Mohenjo-DaroDiscovered Mohenjo-Daro
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George Bernard Shaw once jocularly stated that George Bernard Shaw once jocularly stated that each word of his is worth a dollar. One curious each word of his is worth a dollar. One curious woman sent him one dollar and asked him to woman sent him one dollar and asked him to
sent her a suitable word in return. sent her a suitable word in return.
Which word was sent by GBS to that lady?Which word was sent by GBS to that lady?
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ThanksThanks
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