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Rules * 26 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (all the vowel ones, i.e – A, E, I, O & U) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

The album ‘Samvedna’ was released The album ‘Samvedna’ was released with much fanfare in 2002. Composed with much fanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, the songs sung by by Ravindra Jain, the songs sung by

Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.Which noted alumni of DAV College, Which noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur was credited as the lyricist? Kanpur was credited as the lyricist?

A

The 2015 Booker-winning novel by The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James - Marlon James - ‘A Brief History of ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’Seven Killings’, talks about a very , talks about a very

turbulent time in the Carribean Islands turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the guns flooded in and CIA when the guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence. Topping agents took up residence. Topping

these all, there was also an attempted these all, there was also an attempted assassination of a person who once assassination of a person who once

brought the PM and opposition leader brought the PM and opposition leader together to call for an end to political together to call for an end to political

violence in that region. violence in that region. Who was that person?Who was that person?

B

Otaram Dewasi, a Otaram Dewasi, a member of the member of the

Rajasthan Legislative Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, is very Assembly, is very

highly revered in the highly revered in the Rabaris community Rabaris community

and they address him and they address him as ‘Bhopajj’ or as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’. He has ‘priest’. He has recently been recently been

appointed Rajasthan’s appointed Rajasthan’s MIC of __ Affairs, thus MIC of __ Affairs, thus becoming India’s first becoming India’s first

__ Minister. __ Minister. Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

C

Started as a protected area, it was Started as a protected area, it was initially created to ensure clean initially created to ensure clean

drinking water supply for the nearby drinking water supply for the nearby city. It was finally upgraded and city. It was finally upgraded and

declared a National Park in the year declared a National Park in the year 1981.1981.

Which National Park is this whose Which National Park is this whose name literally means ‘ten villages’?name literally means ‘ten villages’?

D

A recently-discovered lobster-like A recently-discovered lobster-like creature that lived 500 million years creature that lived 500 million years ago, has been named as a tribute to ago, has been named as a tribute to

which movie character?which movie character?(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I (Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the pair of isolated claws in the first saw the pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species I could not fossil records of this species I could not

help but think of…..)help but think of…..)  

  

E

Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, it was built in the shape of a in Urdu, it was built in the shape of a scorpion with two stings spread out scorpion with two stings spread out

as wings.as wings.Which architectural marvel, also Which architectural marvel, also given recognition by the Indian given recognition by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?Railways, is being talked about?

F

The previous one, with slight The previous one, with slight modifications between 1999 and 2013, modifications between 1999 and 2013,

was designed by using the Catull was designed by using the Catull typeface, an old style serif typeface typeface, an old style serif typeface designed by Gustav Jaeger for the designed by Gustav Jaeger for the

Berthold Type Foundry in 1982. The Berthold Type Foundry in 1982. The current one uses the sans-serif current one uses the sans-serif

typeface. typeface. What is being described? What is being described?

G

  These are some of the These are some of the Behind the scene Behind the scene photos at the camera rehearsal of which photos at the camera rehearsal of which

hit 2015 play?   hit 2015 play?  

H

Photographer-photo editor-writer Photographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’s latest novel Rachel Hulin’s latest novel ‘Hey Harry ‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’ Hey Matilda’ focuses on 30-something focuses on 30-something

twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, who exchange details of their daily who exchange details of their daily

lives in a series of emails.lives in a series of emails.What is so unique about the novel?What is so unique about the novel?

I

Some of the sample set of answers and Some of the sample set of answers and questions discussed among the couple – questions discussed among the couple –

Merv & Jullian Griffin during a flight Merv & Jullian Griffin during a flight from Duluth to New York, are – ‘5,280’ : from Duluth to New York, are – ‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful

Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.address’.

Which popular venture came out of this Which popular venture came out of this on-plane quizzing session? on-plane quizzing session?

J

Which National Award winner has Which National Award winner has recently turned designer for a limited recently turned designer for a limited edition line of the Vero Moda Marquee edition line of the Vero Moda Marquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with the themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep the themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royal Enchantment, Red Velvet Lake, Royal Enchantment, Red Velvet

and Gold Rush?and Gold Rush?

K

According to some sources, this According to some sources, this European city got its name from the European city got its name from the

Greek hero Ulysses. Others say that it Greek hero Ulysses. Others say that it got its name from the Phoenician got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alis Ubo’, meaning ‘good phrase ‘Alis Ubo’, meaning ‘good

harbour’. harbour’. Which city is this? Which city is this?

L

As per legend, once two brothers As per legend, once two brothers Rambh and Karambh did penance to Rambh and Karambh did penance to please Agni and Varun respectively. please Agni and Varun respectively.

Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile and killed Karambh, while Rambh and killed Karambh, while Rambh

successfully completed his penance. successfully completed his penance. He received a boon from Agni which He received a boon from Agni which allowed him to obtain an extremely allowed him to obtain an extremely

powerful son who would rule over the powerful son who would rule over the three worlds in this universe. three worlds in this universe. Who was the son of Rambh?Who was the son of Rambh?

M

Which country has decided to switch Which country has decided to switch to a new time zone, turning its clock to a new time zone, turning its clock

back by 30 minutes to mark its back by 30 minutes to mark its liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese rule at the end of WWII?Japanese rule at the end of WWII?

N

During the 2During the 2ndnd leg of the QF match of leg of the QF match of European Cup Winners’ Cup played European Cup Winners’ Cup played

between Arsenal & Torino FC at between Arsenal & Torino FC at Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard

Arsenal fan was rumoured to be present Arsenal fan was rumoured to be present at the ground. The author of this at the ground. The author of this

person’s biography has confirmed this. person’s biography has confirmed this. Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?

O

The smallest regiment of the Indian The smallest regiment of the Indian Army and also its oldest, was raised in Army and also its oldest, was raised in

1773 at Benares by the then 1773 at Benares by the then Governor, Warren Hastings. Governor, Warren Hastings.

Christened originally as ‘The Guard of Christened originally as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200 jawans Moguls’, it has less than 200 jawans and all of them are at least six feet and all of them are at least six feet

tall.tall.Which elite regiment is this?Which elite regiment is this?

P

Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases in the world, it was Corps bases in the world, it was

originally named Potomac after the originally named Potomac after the Potomac river. The present name X is Potomac river. The present name X is

derived from the name of a Doeg derived from the name of a Doeg village recorded by English colonists as village recorded by English colonists as Pamacocack. After coming into public Pamacocack. After coming into public

domain during the days of ‘The X-domain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it again came into news very Files’, it again came into news very

recently. recently. What is X? What is X?

Q

Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term, especially in the USA, it replaced term, especially in the USA, it replaced the offensive term ‘Race Music’. Writer-the offensive term ‘Race Music’. Writer-

Producer Robert Palmer defined this Producer Robert Palmer defined this new term as new term as a ‘catch all term referring a ‘catch all term referring to any music that was made by and for to any music that was made by and for

Black Americans’. Black Americans’. What?What?

R

Who designed Who designed this highly this highly acclaimed acclaimed

award, award, recently in recently in news for news for wrong wrong

reasons?reasons?

S

* Only singer to put out three * Only singer to put out three albums that have each sold over a albums that have each sold over a million copies.million copies. * Only artiste to have been named * Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the Year’ at the Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards. Music Awards. * Youngest artiste to win the Album * Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year Grammy in 2010.of the Year Grammy in 2010.

Who is this hitmaker? Who is this hitmaker?

T

The national motto of the Republic of The national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua is Nicaragua is En Dios Confiamos. En Dios Confiamos.

This particular phrase, in its translated This particular phrase, in its translated form, is more famously associated with form, is more famously associated with

which entity?which entity?

U

The popular song used in this ad is The popular song used in this ad is taken from the soundtrack of which taken from the soundtrack of which

hit movie?hit movie?

V

Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won the Best Overall Mobile App award won the Best Overall Mobile App award

at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox and beating the likes of Dropbox and

Flipboard. Flipboard. Which app is this?Which app is this?

W

Former police officer Karima Former police officer Karima Shapandar was a human programmed Shapandar was a human programmed to seek out and destroy humans. But to seek out and destroy humans. But eventually she was disassembled to eventually she was disassembled to

return to her human state but allowed return to her human state but allowed to retain part of her superpowers. to retain part of her superpowers.

She was the first Indian female She was the first Indian female character in the ___ series which character in the ___ series which

spawned several movie adaptations spawned several movie adaptations also.also.

Fill in the blank. Fill in the blank.

X

According to the According to the founder – ‘the reason founder – ‘the reason behind the name was behind the name was his firm belief that X’s his firm belief that X’s differentiation begins differentiation begins with its service and with its service and trust. The name also trust. The name also represent their true represent their true spirit of becoming a spirit of becoming a

high quality, customer-high quality, customer-centric, service driven, centric, service driven, Indian organisation of Indian organisation of

its type.’its type.’What is being talked What is being talked

about? about?

Y

Johnston McCulley noticed that Johnston McCulley noticed that there was a growing readership for there was a growing readership for Westerns and historical adventure Westerns and historical adventure novels. He decided to combine both novels. He decided to combine both

these genres to make it more these genres to make it more profitable.profitable.

Who, first featured in the All-Story Who, first featured in the All-Story Weekly between August & Weekly between August & September 1919, was thus September 1919, was thus

introduced? introduced?

Z

The album ‘Samvedna’ was released The album ‘Samvedna’ was released with much fanfare in 2002. Composed with much fanfare in 2002. Composed by Ravindra Jain, the songs sung by by Ravindra Jain, the songs sung by

Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.Jagjit Singh were hugely appreciated.Which noted alumni of DAV College, Which noted alumni of DAV College, Kanpur was credited as the lyricist? Kanpur was credited as the lyricist?

A

A

Atal Behari Atal Behari VajpayeeVajpayee

The 2015 Booker-winning novel by The 2015 Booker-winning novel by Marlon James - Marlon James - ‘A Brief History of ‘A Brief History of Seven Killings’Seven Killings’, talks about a very , talks about a very

turbulent time in the Carribean Islands turbulent time in the Carribean Islands when the guns flooded in and CIA when the guns flooded in and CIA agents took up residence. Topping agents took up residence. Topping

these all, there was also an attempted these all, there was also an attempted assassination of a person who once assassination of a person who once

brought the PM and opposition leader brought the PM and opposition leader together to call for an end to political together to call for an end to political

violence in that region. violence in that region. Who was that person?Who was that person?

B

B

Bob MarleyBob Marley

Otaram Dewasi, a Otaram Dewasi, a member of the member of the

Rajasthan Legislative Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, is very Assembly, is very

highly revered in the highly revered in the Rabaris community Rabaris community

and they address him and they address him as ‘Bhopajj’ or as ‘Bhopajj’ or ‘priest’. He has ‘priest’. He has recently been recently been

appointed Rajasthan’s appointed Rajasthan’s MIC of __ Affairs, thus MIC of __ Affairs, thus becoming India’s first becoming India’s first

__ Minister. __ Minister. Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

C

C

CowCow

Started as a protected area, it was Started as a protected area, it was initially created to ensure clean initially created to ensure clean

drinking water supply for the nearby drinking water supply for the nearby city. It was finally upgraded and city. It was finally upgraded and

declared a National Park in the year declared a National Park in the year 1981.1981.

Which National Park is this whose Which National Park is this whose name literally means ‘ten villages’?name literally means ‘ten villages’?

D

D

Dachigam National Dachigam National ParkPark

A recently-discovered lobster-like A recently-discovered lobster-like creature that lived 500 million years creature that lived 500 million years ago, has been named as a tribute to ago, has been named as a tribute to

which movie character?which movie character?(Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I (Lead researcher David Legg said: 'When I first saw the pair of isolated claws in the first saw the pair of isolated claws in the fossil records of this species I could not fossil records of this species I could not

help but think of…..)help but think of…..)  

  

E

E

Edward Edward ScissorhandsScissorhands

Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ Literally meaning ‘Mirror of the Sky’ in Urdu, it was built in the shape of a in Urdu, it was built in the shape of a scorpion with two stings spread out scorpion with two stings spread out

as wings.as wings.Which architectural marvel, also Which architectural marvel, also given recognition by the Indian given recognition by the Indian Railways, is being talked about?Railways, is being talked about?

F

F

Falaknuma Falaknuma PalacePalace

The previous one, with slight The previous one, with slight modifications between 1999 and 2013, modifications between 1999 and 2013,

was designed by using the Catull was designed by using the Catull typeface, an old style serif typeface typeface, an old style serif typeface designed by Gustav Jaeger for the designed by Gustav Jaeger for the

Berthold Type Foundry in 1982. The Berthold Type Foundry in 1982. The current one uses the sans-serif current one uses the sans-serif

typeface. typeface. What is being described? What is being described?

G

G

Google LogoGoogle Logo

  These are some of the These are some of the Behind the scene Behind the scene photos at the camera rehearsal of which photos at the camera rehearsal of which

hit 2015 play?   hit 2015 play?  

H

H

HamletHamlet

Photographer-photo editor-writer Photographer-photo editor-writer Rachel Hulin’s latest novel Rachel Hulin’s latest novel ‘Hey Harry ‘Hey Harry Hey Matilda’ Hey Matilda’ focuses on 30-something focuses on 30-something

twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, twins Matilda and Harry Goodman, who exchange details of their daily who exchange details of their daily

lives in a series of emails.lives in a series of emails.What is so unique about the novel?What is so unique about the novel?

I

I

Instagram Instagram NovelNovel

Some of the sample set of answers and Some of the sample set of answers and questions discussed among the couple – questions discussed among the couple –

Merv & Jullian Griffin during a flight Merv & Jullian Griffin during a flight from Duluth to New York, are – ‘5,280’ : from Duluth to New York, are – ‘5,280’ : ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful ‘How many feet in a mile?’ & ‘79 Wistful

Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s Vista’ : ‘Fibber and Mollie McGee’s address’.address’.

Which popular venture came out of this Which popular venture came out of this on-plane quizzing session? on-plane quizzing session?

J

J

JeopardyJeopardy

Which National Award winner has Which National Award winner has recently turned designer for a limited recently turned designer for a limited edition line of the Vero Moda Marquee edition line of the Vero Moda Marquee Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with Autumn-Winter 2015 Collection, with the themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep the themes – Dandelion Dreams, Deep Lake, Royal Enchantment, Red Velvet Lake, Royal Enchantment, Red Velvet

and Gold Rush?and Gold Rush?

K

K

Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut

According to some sources, this According to some sources, this European city got its name from the European city got its name from the

Greek hero Ulysses. Others say that it Greek hero Ulysses. Others say that it got its name from the Phoenician got its name from the Phoenician phrase ‘Alis Ubo’, meaning ‘good phrase ‘Alis Ubo’, meaning ‘good

harbour’. harbour’. Which city is this? Which city is this?

L

L

LisbonLisbon

As per legend, once two brothers As per legend, once two brothers Rambh and Karambh did penance to Rambh and Karambh did penance to please Agni and Varun respectively. please Agni and Varun respectively.

Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile Lord Indra took disguise of a crocodile and killed Karambh, while Rambh and killed Karambh, while Rambh

successfully completed his penance. successfully completed his penance. He received a boon from Agni which He received a boon from Agni which

would allow him to obtain an extremely would allow him to obtain an extremely powerful son who would rule over the powerful son who would rule over the

three worlds in this universe. three worlds in this universe. Who was the son of Rambh?Who was the son of Rambh?

M

M

MahishasurMahishasur

Which country has decided to switch Which country has decided to switch to a new time zone, turning its clock to a new time zone, turning its clock

back by 30 minutes to mark its back by 30 minutes to mark its liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ liberation from the ‘imperialistic’ Japanese rule at the end of WWII?Japanese rule at the end of WWII?

N

N

North North KoreaKorea

During the 2During the 2ndnd leg of the QF match of leg of the QF match of European Cup Winners’ Cup played European Cup Winners’ Cup played

between Arsenal & Torino FC at between Arsenal & Torino FC at Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard Highbury on Mar 15, 1994, a die-hard

Arsenal fan was rumoured to be present Arsenal fan was rumoured to be present at the ground. The author of this at the ground. The author of this

person’s biography has confirmed this. person’s biography has confirmed this. Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?Who was this Gunners’ fanatic?

O

O

Osama Bin LadenOsama Bin Laden

The smallest regiment of the Indian The smallest regiment of the Indian Army and also its oldest, was raised in Army and also its oldest, was raised in

1773 at Benares by the then 1773 at Benares by the then Governor, Warren Hastings. Governor, Warren Hastings.

Christened originally as ‘The Guard of Christened originally as ‘The Guard of Moguls’, it has less than 200 jawans Moguls’, it has less than 200 jawans and all of them are at least six feet and all of them are at least six feet

tall.tall.Which elite regiment is this?Which elite regiment is this?

P

P

President’s President’s BodyguardBodyguard

Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Site of one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps bases in the world, it was Corps bases in the world, it was

originally named Potomac after the originally named Potomac after the Potomac river. The present name X is Potomac river. The present name X is

derived from the name of a Doeg derived from the name of a Doeg village recorded by English colonists as village recorded by English colonists as Pamacocack. After coming into public Pamacocack. After coming into public

domain during the days of ‘The X-domain during the days of ‘The X-Files’, it again came into news very Files’, it again came into news very

recently. recently. What is X? What is X?

Q

Q

QuanticQuanticoo

Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing Coined in 1948 as a musical marketing term, especially in the USA, it replaced term, especially in the USA, it replaced the offensive term ‘Race Music’. Writer-the offensive term ‘Race Music’. Writer-

Producer Robert Palmer defined this Producer Robert Palmer defined this new term as new term as a ‘catch all term referring a ‘catch all term referring to any music that was made by and for to any music that was made by and for

Black Americans’. Black Americans’. What?What?

R

R

Rhythm & Rhythm & BluesBlues

Who designed Who designed this highly this highly acclaimed acclaimed

award, award, recently in recently in news for news for wrong wrong

reasons?reasons?

S

S

Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray

* Only singer to put out three * Only singer to put out three albums that have each sold over a albums that have each sold over a million copies.million copies. * Only artiste to have been named * Only artiste to have been named ‘Woman of the Year’ at the Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ at the Billboard Music Awards. Music Awards. * Youngest artiste to win the Album * Youngest artiste to win the Album of the Year Grammy in 2010.of the Year Grammy in 2010.

Who is this hitmaker? Who is this hitmaker?

T

T

Taylor Taylor SwiftSwift

The national motto of the Republic of The national motto of the Republic of Nicaragua is Nicaragua is En Dios Confiamos. En Dios Confiamos.

This particular phrase, in its translated This particular phrase, in its translated form, is more famously associated with form, is more famously associated with

which entity?which entity?

U

U

USAUSA

The popular song used in this ad is The popular song used in this ad is taken from the soundtrack of which taken from the soundtrack of which

hit movie?hit movie?

V

V

ViswatmViswatmaa

Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app Formerly known as ‘Freemap’, this app won the Best Overall Mobile App award won the Best Overall Mobile App award

at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, at the 2013 Mobile World Congress, beating the likes of Dropbox and beating the likes of Dropbox and

Flipboard. Flipboard. Which app is this?Which app is this?

W

W

WazeWaze

Former police officer Karima Former police officer Karima Shapandar was a human programmed Shapandar was a human programmed to seek out and destroy humans. But to seek out and destroy humans. But eventually she was disassembled to eventually she was disassembled to

return to her human state but allowed return to her human state but allowed to retain part of her superpowers. to retain part of her superpowers.

She was the first Indian female She was the first Indian female character in the ___ series which character in the ___ series which

spawned several movie adaptations spawned several movie adaptations also.also.

Fill in the blank. Fill in the blank.

X

X

X-MenX-Men

According to the According to the founder – ‘the reason founder – ‘the reason behind the name was behind the name was his firm belief that X’s his firm belief that X’s differentiation begins differentiation begins with its service and with its service and trust. The name also trust. The name also represent their true represent their true spirit of becoming a spirit of becoming a

high quality, customer-high quality, customer-centric, service driven, centric, service driven, Indian organisation of Indian organisation of

its type.’its type.’What is being talked What is being talked

about? about?

Y

Y

Yes Yes BankBank

Johnston McCulley noticed that Johnston McCulley noticed that there was a growing readership for there was a growing readership for Westerns and historical adventure Westerns and historical adventure novels. He decided to combine both novels. He decided to combine both

these genres to make it more these genres to make it more profitable.profitable.

Who, first featured in the All-Story Who, first featured in the All-Story Weekly between August & Weekly between August & September 1919, was thus September 1919, was thus

introduced? introduced?

Z

Z

ZorroZorro