1. 1. Rules * 26 questions. * A-Z Format. * Each question carries 1 mark. * Star-marked questions (i.e, A, E, I, O & U) will be counted to break the ties. * Every decision of the QM is final.
2. 2. Who is the subject of this poem titled A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky? A boat beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July. .. A quiz by Somnath Chanda A Prahelika - 2016
3. 3. This is the depiction of whom by the noted painter Ganesh Pyne? A quiz by Somnath Chanda B Prahelika - 2016
4. 4. Representing the mute millions of the country, he just evolved out of the numerous people and faces. Interestingly, he didnt speak even when he went abroad, to England with Ministers in 1957. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda C Prahelika - 2016
5. 5. Where can you find two metal heads, each the height of a double-decker bus, made by Storm Thorgerson and kept in a field infront of the Ely Cathedral? A quiz by Somnath Chanda D Prahelika - 2016
6. 6. Arising from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura, this goddess was given a boon that anyone who does or observes something in her honour will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha. Which goddess? A quiz by Somnath Chanda E Prahelika - 2016
7. 7. San Francisco Giants, one of the popular teams in MLB, have won 23 National League pennants and appeared in 20 World Series competitions. Earlier known as the New York Gothams and New York Giants, their rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing rivalries in American sports. During the late 40s, who reluctantly turned down a fairly lucrative offer from them and turned to his other love? The rest is history. A quiz by Somnath Chanda F Prahelika - 2016
8. 8. A converted-Catholic, he fought in the Eighty Years War on the side of Catholic Spain against Protestant Dutch reformers in the Low Countries. He is sometimes referred to as the last man to enter English Parliament with honest intentions. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda G Prahelika - 2016
9. 9. As a perfect example of Colourblind Casting, well known actor Noma Dumezweni is going to play which popular character who is known for her brown eyes, frizzy hairs and sharp intellect? A quiz by Somnath Chanda H Prahelika - 2016
10. 10. In 1875, because of complications arising from tuberculosis, one of Xs legs had to be amputated. Immediately after the surgery, he was told that his other leg would also require a similar treatment. Xs leg was saved from amputation by the distinguished scientist Joseph Lister. While recovering, X was moved to write a few lines for which he is still remembered. How do we better know these lines? A quiz by Somnath Chanda I Prahelika - 2016
11. 11. As an aftermath of a highly debatable govt. dictum, all these quirky-gadgets were proposed by the netizens to make whom a little sanskari? * The Binding Thread : This sacred steel thread not only looks hot on the chest but can also be used for climbing or squeezing the life out of enemies. * The Boom Bhajan : Double-tapping the phone blows the ear-drums. * The Lota of the Lord : A waterproof lota with a hidden radio transmitter to signal the Ashram. A quiz by Somnath Chanda J Prahelika - 2016
12. 12. Both Carlsbad, New Mexico and Carlsbad, California take their names from the English name of an European city, which is famous for its hot springs, plums and the high-quality glass manufacturing company Moser though its biggest claim to fame is for something else. Which city is this? A quiz by Somnath Chanda K Prahelika - 2016
13. 13. Its oldest variant dates back to the time of the Chola Empire when it was given to travelers and warriors as a symbol of good luck. The origin was more because of the medicinal properties that the ingredients used rather than its common use. These were given to teenage girls to maintain their hormonal balance. In fact treatment, led to the discovery of some of the popular varieties including methi and makhana. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda L Prahelika - 2016
14. 14. Which famous Indian, from the world of sports, find a special mention in the lyrics of this hit no. from a recent potboiler? A quiz by Somnath Chanda M Prahelika - 2016
15. 15. It states that if equilateral triangles are constructed on the sides of any triangle, either all outward or all inward, the centres of those equilateral triangles themselves form an equilateral triangle. The difference in area of these two triangles equals the area of the original triangle. Though some have suggested that it may just date back to W. Rutherfords 1825 question published in The Ladies Diary, it is more popularly attributed to whom? (vis next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016
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17. 17. During a school cricket match when X went out to bat without wearing his pads, umpires were pretty reluctant to allow him as they were unsure regarding the LBW decision. His other interests included rugby also. The career-changing moment came after a severe knee injury which he picked up during a game of rugby. Who is being talked about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda O Prahelika - 2016
18. 18. Which Palme dOr winning venture was originally named after this fairly popular 1920s comic book series? A quiz by Somnath Chanda P Prahelika - 2016
19. 19. Charlie Cheever said : Something that probably was two syllables long ideally something you could spell after hearing it. A word that wasnt commonly used by anything else, so you could search for it easily and not get false positives. Which name did he ultimately select for his start-up? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Q Prahelika - 2016
20. 20. This Google Doodle is a tribute to which unsung hero? A quiz by Somnath Chanda R Prahelika - 2016
21. 21. According to legend, what was constructed by Chandra Deva (the Moon God) as a thanksgiving gesture after Lord Shiva cured him of his illness which was caused by Daksha Prajapatis curse? (bigger vis next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016
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23. 23. Just few days before Djokers revealation, Buzzfeed published an expose on match fixing in tennis. The title of the article was a wordplay on an essential piece of equipment used in tennis. What was the apt title of the article? A quiz by Somnath Chanda T Prahelika - 2016
24. 24. It was first recommended by The Royal Commission under the Chairmanship of Lord Lee, in 1924. It started functioning on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker. It was given a Constitutional status with promulgation of Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda U Prahelika - 2016
25. 25. Asteroid 1671 Chaika is named after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. Whose radio call name was Chaika? A quiz by Somnath Chanda V Prahelika - 2016
26. 26. Touted to be the Rolling Stone of Technology, it made its debut at the Macworld Conference on Jan 2, 1993. What was founded with backing from software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson? A quiz by Somnath Chanda W Prahelika - 2016
27. 27. Which foreigner or guest was found responsible for "drunkenness" in deep-sea divers by American physician Albert R. Behnke Jr. in 1939? A quiz by Somnath Chanda X Prahelika - 2016
28. 28. Gurdeep Deep Roy (born Mohinder Purba), sometimes credited as Roy Deep, is a Kenyan-born Indian actor, stuntman, and puppeteer. His filmography included - The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Flash Gordon, Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Hook. His filmography included another very important role for which he was not given any credit. Which role? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Y Prahelika - 2016
29. 29. In 1947, scientists researching yellow fever studied a monkey which developed a strange fever. They isolated a transmissible agent from its serum and named it after the place of discovery. The United States documented its first case of mother to fetus transmission on 15 January 2016. What is it named? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Z Prahelika - 2016
30. 30. Who is the subject of this poem titled A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky? A boat beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July. .. A quiz by Somnath Chanda A Prahelika - 2016
31. 31. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 A Alice Pleasance Liddell
32. 32. This is the depiction of whom by the noted painter Ganesh Pyne? A quiz by Somnath Chanda B Prahelika - 2016
33. 33. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 B Banalata Sen
34. 34. Representing the mute millions of the country, he just evolved out of the numerous people and faces. Interestingly, he didnt speak even when he went abroad, to England with Ministers in 1957. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda C Prahelika - 2016
35. 35. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 C Common Man
36. 36. Where can you find two metal heads, each the height of a double-decker bus, made by Storm Thorgerson and kept in a field infront of the Ely Cathedral? A quiz by Somnath Chanda D Prahelika - 2016
37. 37. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 D Division Bell album cover
38. 38. Arising from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura, this goddess was given a boon that anyone who does or observes something in her honour will be freed of their sins and will attain Moksha. Which goddess? A quiz by Somnath Chanda E Prahelika - 2016
39. 39. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 E Ekadashi
40. 40. San Francisco Giants, one of the popular teams in MLB, have won 23 National League pennants and appeared in 20 World Series competitions. Earlier known as the New York Gothams and New York Giants, their rivalry with the Dodgers is one of the longest-standing rivalries in American sports. During the late 40s, who reluctantly turned down a fairly lucrative offer from them and turned to his other love? The rest is history. A quiz by Somnath Chanda F Prahelika - 2016
41. 41. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 F Fidel Castro
42. 42. A converted-Catholic, he fought in the Eighty Years War on the side of Catholic Spain against Protestant Dutch reformers in the Low Countries. He is sometimes referred to as the last man to enter English Parliament with honest intentions. Who? A quiz by Somnath Chanda G Prahelika - 2016
43. 43. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 G Guy Fawkes
44. 44. As a perfect example of Colourblind Casting, well known actor Noma Dumezweni is going to play which popular character who is known for her brown eyes, frizzy hairs and sharp intellect? A quiz by Somnath Chanda H Prahelika - 2016
45. 45. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 H Hermione Granger
46. 46. In 1875, because of complications arising from tuberculosis, one of Xs legs had to be amputated. Immediately after the surgery, he was told that his other leg would also require a similar treatment. Xs leg was saved from amputation by the distinguished scientist Joseph Lister. While recovering, X was moved to write a few lines for which he is still remembered. How do we better know these lines? A quiz by Somnath Chanda I Prahelika - 2016
47. 47. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 I Invictus
48. 48. As an aftermath of a highly debatable govt. dictum, all these quirky-gadgets were proposed by the netizens to make whom a little sanskari? * The Binding Thread : This sacred steel thread not only looks hot on the chest but can also be used for climbing or squeezing the life out of enemies. * The Boom Bhajan : Double-tapping the phone blows the ear-drums. * The Lota of the Lord : A waterproof lota with a hidden radio transmitter to signal the Ashram. A quiz by Somnath Chanda J Prahelika - 2016
49. 49. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 J James Bond
50. 50. Both Carlsbad, New Mexico and Carlsbad, California take their names from the English name of an European city, which is famous for its hot springs, plums and the high-quality glass manufacturing company Moser though its biggest claim to fame is for something else. Which city is this? A quiz by Somnath Chanda K Prahelika - 2016
51. 51. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 K Karlovy Vary
52. 52. Its oldest variant dates back to the time of the Chola Empire when it was given to travelers and warriors as a symbol of good luck. The origin was more because of the medicinal properties that the ingredients used rather than its common use. These were given to teenage girls to maintain their hormonal balance. In fact treatment, led to the discovery of some of the popular varieties including methi and makhana. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda L Prahelika - 2016
53. 53. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 L Laddoo
54. 54. Which famous Indian, from the world of sports, find a special mention in the lyrics of this hit no. from a recent potboiler? A quiz by Somnath Chanda M Prahelika - 2016
55. 55. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 M
56. 56. It states that if equilateral triangles are constructed on the sides of any triangle, either all outward or all inward, the centres of those equilateral triangles themselves form an equilateral triangle. The difference in area of these two triangles equals the area of the original triangle. Though some have suggested that it may just date back to W. Rutherfords 1825 question published in The Ladies Diary, it is more popularly attributed to whom? (vis next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016
57. 57. A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Prahelika - 2016
58. 58. A quiz by Somnath Chanda N Napoleon Bonaparte Prahelika - 2016
59. 59. During a school cricket match when X went out to bat without wearing his pads, umpires were pretty reluctant to allow him as they were unsure regarding the LBW decision. His other interests included rugby also. The career-changing moment came after a severe knee injury which he picked up during a game of rugby. Who is being talked about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda O Prahelika - 2016
60. 60. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 O Oscar Pistorius
61. 61. Which Palme dOr winning venture was originally named after this fairly popular 1920s comic book series? A quiz by Somnath Chanda P Prahelika - 2016
62. 62. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 P Pulp Fiction
63. 63. Charlie Cheever said : Something that probably was two syllables long ideally something you could spell after hearing it. A word that wasnt commonly used by anything else, so you could search for it easily and not get false positives. Which name did he ultimately select for his start-up? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Q Prahelika - 2016
64. 64. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Q Quora
65. 65. This Google Doodle is a tribute to which unsung hero? A quiz by Somnath Chanda R Prahelika - 2016
66. 66. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 R Rosalind Franklin
67. 67. According to legend, what was constructed by Chandra Deva (the Moon God) as a thanksgiving gesture after Lord Shiva cured him of his illness which was caused by Daksha Prajapatis curse? (bigger vis next slide) A quiz by Somnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016
68. 68. A quiz by Somnath Chanda S Prahelika - 2016
69. 69. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 S Somnath Temple
70. 70. Just few days before Djokers revealation, Buzzfeed published an expose on match fixing in tennis. The title of the article was a wordplay on an essential piece of equipment used in tennis. What was the apt title of the article? A quiz by Somnath Chanda T Prahelika - 2016
71. 71. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 T Tennis Racket
72. 72. It was first recommended by The Royal Commission under the Chairmanship of Lord Lee, in 1924. It started functioning on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker. It was given a Constitutional status with promulgation of Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. What am I talking about? A quiz by Somnath Chanda U Prahelika - 2016
73. 73. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 U UPSC
74. 74. Asteroid 1671 Chaika is named after the radio call name of someone. The word Chaika literally means a seagull in Russian, Bulgarian and several other Slavic languages. Whose radio call name was Chaika? A quiz by Somnath Chanda V Prahelika - 2016
75. 75. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 V Valentina Tereshkova
76. 76. Touted to be the Rolling Stone of Technology, it made its debut at the Macworld Conference on Jan 2, 1993. What was founded with backing from software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson? A quiz by Somnath Chanda W Prahelika - 2016
77. 77. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 W Wired
78. 78. Which foreigner or guest was found responsible for "drunkenness" in deep-sea divers by American physician Albert R. Behnke Jr. in 1939? A quiz by Somnath Chanda X Prahelika - 2016
79. 79. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 X Xenon
80. 80. Gurdeep Deep Roy (born Mohinder Purba), sometimes credited as Roy Deep, is a Kenyan-born Indian actor, stuntman, and puppeteer. His filmography included - The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Flash Gordon, Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Hook. His filmography included another very important role for which he was not given any credit. Which role? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Y Prahelika - 2016
81. 81. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Y Yoda
82. 82. In 1947, scientists researching yellow fever studied a monkey which developed a strange fever. They isolated a transmissible agent from its serum and named it after the place of discovery. The United States documented its first case of mother to fetus transmission on 15 January 2016. What is it named? A quiz by Somnath Chanda Z Prahelika - 2016
83. 83. A quiz by Somnath ChandaPrahelika - 2016 Z Zika