Elimination Round

Rules * 26 questions.* A-Z Format.* 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.

A

Starting the quiz with chants of Starting the quiz with chants of Rama….taken from Rama….taken from

the soundtrack of the the soundtrack of the Grand Theft Auto: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Liberty City

StoriesStories, which noted BHU-alumni , which noted BHU-alumni created thiscreated this

musical piece titled ‘Raghupati’?  musical piece titled ‘Raghupati’? 

B

The stage-version made its West The stage-version made its West End and world End and world

premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidst 2015 amidst

much fanfare.much fanfare.What is it based on? What is it based on?

c

Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put this recently put this

beautiful lady in the frontpage of the beautiful lady in the frontpage of the newspapers? newspapers?

D

After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is on. As Bond is on. As

per the speculation, several bigshots, per the speculation, several bigshots, including – including –

Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be

interested. interested. Among the hopefuls, there is one Among the hopefuls, there is one

candidate who is candidate who is taking babysteps in the world of movies taking babysteps in the world of movies

but already is but already is a veteran in terms of brand a veteran in terms of brand

endorsements.endorsements.Who?Who?

E

The inaugural event in 2014 finished in The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and so the a tie and so the

Cup was shared between the teams. But Cup was shared between the teams. But the second the second

edition was won by this team with edition was won by this team with complete complete

dominance (5½ - 18½). dominance (5½ - 18½). Either name the trophy or the victorious Either name the trophy or the victorious

team.team.(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

E

F

* A 1912 American silent film written and * A 1912 American silent film written and directed by D. W. Griffith starring Mary directed by D. W. Griffith starring Mary Pickford;Pickford;

* A 1938 Soviet film directed by Lev * A 1938 Soviet film directed by Lev Arnshtam;Arnshtam;

* A 1971 British film with a soundtrack * A 1971 British film with a soundtrack by Elton John and Bernie Taupin which by Elton John and Bernie Taupin which was nominated for a Golden Globe was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best English-Language Award for Best English-Language Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe Awards….Awards….All these movies, and few more, share All these movies, and few more, share

their name withtheir name withwhich iconic venture, that is enjoying its which iconic venture, that is enjoying its

fair share of fair share of re-runs after having completed a glorious re-runs after having completed a glorious

decade?decade?

G

In the mid 1990’s, Wayne David In the mid 1990’s, Wayne David Michaels performed Michaels performed

a 220 m bungee jump at the Verzasca a 220 m bungee jump at the Verzasca Dam inDam in

Switzerland which set the record for the Switzerland which set the record for the highest bungee jump off a fixed highest bungee jump off a fixed

structure. structure. Where can you see this particular feat Where can you see this particular feat

being being performed?performed?

H

Known as the Owlerton Stadium until Known as the Owlerton Stadium until 1914, it got its 1914, it got its

new identity from the newly created new identity from the newly created parliamentary parliamentary

constituency. On 4 February 1914, constituency. On 4 February 1914, during a match during a match

between the hosts and Notts County, a between the hosts and Notts County, a new wall new wall

collapsed and caused 70 injuries and collapsed and caused 70 injuries and also the match also the match

had to be suspended. This minor had to be suspended. This minor accident was not accident was not

the only headline associated with it.the only headline associated with it.Identify the arena which came into Identify the arena which came into

bigger news bigger news much later. much later.

I

This is the screenshot of a site that This is the screenshot of a site that documents the documents the

history of Earth after a certain incident. history of Earth after a certain incident. It explains It explains

how humanity has spent the next how humanity has spent the next twenty years twenty years

preparing for the next such incident to preparing for the next such incident to happen.happen.

For the promotion of which movie, this For the promotion of which movie, this site was site was

created?created?

J

According to legend, this game was According to legend, this game was once used by brides to choose their once used by brides to choose their

would-be grooms. Literally translates to would-be grooms. Literally translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also ‘a package of coins’, this game also found its mention in a seal from the found its mention in a seal from the

Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.Which game/sport? Which game/sport?

K

Originally written for this 1973-movie Originally written for this 1973-movie (vis)(vis), the song , the song

was later added to another movie to was later added to another movie to slow down the slow down the

pace and to add some kind of calming pace and to add some kind of calming effect. effect.

Which cult-song is this?Which cult-song is this?

L

A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playing career while supplementing a playing career while supplementing his income by coaching high-school his income by coaching high-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke

his ankle and fibula after attempting to his ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault at a reunion of his old pole vault at a reunion of his old

sporting academy. Presently, in the ‘hot sporting academy. Presently, in the ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very

badly.badly.Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

M

This quirky fort This quirky fort (vis)(vis), built by Man , built by Man Singh I (one of the Navaratnas of Singh I (one of the Navaratnas of Akbar’s court) for his grandsonAkbar’s court) for his grandson

Madho Singh I, has been portrayed in Madho Singh I, has been portrayed in two movies of the recent times. One of two movies of the recent times. One of

the movie’s title sounds like any the movie’s title sounds like any tourism company ad. The other one, tourism company ad. The other one,

depicting the prowess of an ‘almighty’, depicting the prowess of an ‘almighty’, tried to break a few myths associated tried to break a few myths associated with this place by showing it in the with this place by showing it in the

movie.movie.Identify the second movie. Identify the second movie.

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

M

N

An instrumental piece from the musical An instrumental piece from the musical score of the 1971 film score of the 1971 film Bless the Beasts Bless the Beasts

and Childrenand Children, ‘Cotton’s , ‘Cotton’s Dream’ became associated with X after Dream’ became associated with X after cinematographer Robert Riger used it cinematographer Robert Riger used it

to highlight X’s moves on the television to highlight X’s moves on the television programme ABC’s Wide World Of programme ABC’s Wide World Of

Sports. It became a top-ten single in Sports. It became a top-ten single in the fall of 1976, and the the fall of 1976, and the

composers, later renamed it ‘X’s composers, later renamed it ‘X’s Theme’ in X’s honour. Theme’ in X’s honour.

Who is X?Who is X?

O

After noticing the lack After noticing the lack of flavours from Ben & of flavours from Ben &

Jerry’s honouring Jerry’s honouring some noted some noted

personalities, personalities, writer Amanda writer Amanda

McCall took it as a McCall took it as a challenge to create challenge to create her own “feminist” her own “feminist” flavours for them flavours for them

instead.  instead.  Whom did she pay Whom did she pay

tribute to through this tribute to through this flavour? flavour?

P

In 2014, Los Angeles-In 2014, Los Angeles-based artist Plastic based artist Plastic Jesus has generated Jesus has generated great interest with great interest with this creation, an this creation, an

eight-foot replica of eight-foot replica of the famous Oscar the famous Oscar trophy injecting trophy injecting

heroin into its arm. heroin into its arm. Which Oscar-winner’s Which Oscar-winner’s

death inspired that death inspired that statue?statue?

Q

In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.

R

Identify the structure common to both Identify the structure common to both the logos. the logos.

S

This evergreen R.D. Burman This evergreen R.D. Burman composition is composition is

originally part of which movie’s originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?soundtrack?

T

Ishita, a popular tv actress, known for Ishita, a popular tv actress, known for her role in the her role in the

serial serial Ek Ghar BanaungaEk Ghar Banaunga, made her , made her bollywood debut bollywood debut

in 2015-movie in 2015-movie DrishyamDrishyam. . Name her elder sister, a former Miss Name her elder sister, a former Miss

India, who is India, who is currently enjoying a long break from currently enjoying a long break from

the filmdom.the filmdom.

U

It started on March 24, 1991 when It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Snuka

couldn’t counter the Tombstone couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It Piledriver. It

happened for the last time on April 7, happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when 2013 when

another Tombstone Piledriver finished another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance the resistance

of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did the the

unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described described

by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shocking shocking

result since the Montreal Screwjob’.result since the Montreal Screwjob’.Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

V

As revealed recently, ‘what’ is said to be As revealed recently, ‘what’ is said to be responsible responsible

for this run-out?for this run-out?

W

A sort of a globetrotter since his A sort of a globetrotter since his childhood, Cameron childhood, Cameron

Jibril Thomaz lived in Germany, the UK Jibril Thomaz lived in Germany, the UK and Japan and Japan

before settling in Pittsburgh. The first before settling in Pittsburgh. The first part of his part of his

name, he is familiar with, comes from name, he is familiar with, comes from the fact that he the fact that he

was pretty good at everything he did was pretty good at everything he did during his during his

childhood. The second part comes from childhood. The second part comes from an Arabic word meaning ‘successor’.an Arabic word meaning ‘successor’.

Who is this entertainer?Who is this entertainer?

X

If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the the

‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil is Nancufil is

termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun is Azmoun is

known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed which ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed

as the ‘Alpine’ version?as the ‘Alpine’ version?

Y

The last man from his country to win the The last man from his country to win the singles title singles title

in his country’s Grand Slam event, which in his country’s Grand Slam event, which popular popular

player of the ’80s was nicknamed ‘Le player of the ’80s was nicknamed ‘Le Mozart Noir’ Mozart Noir’

— — The Black Mozart, The Black Mozart, for his silky smooth for his silky smooth style of style of play?play?

Z

The media coined the term The media coined the term ZaylamZaylam because of the because of the

British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months later, it months later, it

became became ZigiZigi because of Gigi Hadid, the because of Gigi Hadid, the daughter of daughter of

a Jordanian-American real estate a Jordanian-American real estate developer.developer.

Who is the common factor behind all Who is the common factor behind all these coinages? these coinages?

A

Starting the quiz with chants of Starting the quiz with chants of Rama….taken from Rama….taken from

the soundtrack of the the soundtrack of the Grand Theft Auto: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Liberty City

StoriesStories, which noted BHU-alumni , which noted BHU-alumni created thiscreated this

musical piece titled ‘Raghupati’?  musical piece titled ‘Raghupati’? 

Ananda ShankarAnanda Shankar

A

B

The stage-version made its West The stage-version made its West End and world End and world

premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in May 2015 amidst 2015 amidst

much fanfare.much fanfare.What is it based on? What is it based on?

Bend It Like BeckhamBend It Like Beckham

B

c

Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ Which self proclaimed ‘World Boss’ recently put this recently put this

beautiful lady in the frontpage of the beautiful lady in the frontpage of the newspapers? newspapers?

C

Chris GayleChris Gayle

D

After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James After Daniel Craig, hunt for next James Bond is on. As Bond is on. As

per the speculation, several bigshots, per the speculation, several bigshots, including – including –

Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Damian Lewis, Idris Alba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be Ejiofor and Tom Hardy, are said to be

interested. interested. Among the hopefuls, there is one Among the hopefuls, there is one

candidate who is candidate who is taking babysteps in the world of movies taking babysteps in the world of movies

but already is but already is a veteran in terms of brand a veteran in terms of brand

endorsements.endorsements.Who?Who?

David BeckhamDavid Beckham

D

E

The inaugural event in 2014 finished in The inaugural event in 2014 finished in a tie and so the a tie and so the

Cup was shared between the teams. But Cup was shared between the teams. But the second the second

edition was won by this team with edition was won by this team with complete complete

dominance (5½ - 18½). dominance (5½ - 18½). Either name the trophy or the victorious Either name the trophy or the victorious

team.team.(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)

E

EurAsia Cup / Europian TeamEurAsia Cup / Europian Team

E

F

* A 1912 American silent film written and * A 1912 American silent film written and directed by D. W. Griffith starring Mary directed by D. W. Griffith starring Mary Pickford;Pickford;

* A 1938 Soviet film directed by Lev * A 1938 Soviet film directed by Lev Arnshtam;Arnshtam;

* A 1971 British film with a soundtrack * A 1971 British film with a soundtrack by Elton John and Bernie Taupin which by Elton John and Bernie Taupin which was nominated for a Golden Globe was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best English-Language Award for Best English-Language Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe Foreign Film at the 1972 Golden Globe Awards….Awards….All these movies, and few more, share All these movies, and few more, share

their name withtheir name withwhich iconic venture, that is enjoying its which iconic venture, that is enjoying its

fair share of fair share of re-runs after having completed a glorious re-runs after having completed a glorious

decade?decade?

FriendsFriends

F

G

In the mid 1990’s, Wayne David In the mid 1990’s, Wayne David Michaels performed Michaels performed

a 220 m bungee jump at the Verzasca a 220 m bungee jump at the Verzasca Dam inDam in

Switzerland which set the record for the Switzerland which set the record for the highest bungee jump off a fixed highest bungee jump off a fixed

structure. structure. Where can you see this particular feat Where can you see this particular feat

being being performed?performed?

GoldeneyeGoldeneye

G

H

Known as the Owlerton Stadium until Known as the Owlerton Stadium until 1914, it got its 1914, it got its

new identity from the newly created new identity from the newly created parliamentary parliamentary

constituency. On 4 February 1914, constituency. On 4 February 1914, during a match during a match

between the hosts and Notts County, a between the hosts and Notts County, a new wall new wall

collapsed and caused 70 injuries and collapsed and caused 70 injuries and also the match also the match

had to be suspended. This minor had to be suspended. This minor accident was not accident was not

the only headline associated with it.the only headline associated with it.Identify the arena which came into Identify the arena which came into

bigger news bigger news much later. much later.

HillsboroughHillsborough

H

I

This is the screenshot of a site that This is the screenshot of a site that documents the documents the

history of Earth after a certain incident. history of Earth after a certain incident. It explains It explains

how humanity has spent the next how humanity has spent the next twenty years twenty years

preparing for the next such incident to preparing for the next such incident to happen.happen.

For the promotion of which movie, this For the promotion of which movie, this site was site was

created?created?

Independence DayIndependence Day

I

J

According to legend, this game was According to legend, this game was once used by brides to choose their once used by brides to choose their

would-be grooms. Literally translates to would-be grooms. Literally translates to ‘a package of coins’, this game also ‘a package of coins’, this game also found its mention in a seal from the found its mention in a seal from the

Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization.Which game/sport? Which game/sport?

JallikattuJallikattu

J

K

Originally written for this 1973-movie Originally written for this 1973-movie (vis)(vis), the song , the song

was later added to another movie to was later added to another movie to slow down the slow down the

pace and to add some kind of calming pace and to add some kind of calming effect. effect.

Which cult-song is this?Which cult-song is this?

K

L

A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playing career while supplementing a playing career while supplementing his income by coaching high-school his income by coaching high-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke

his ankle and fibula after attempting to his ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault at a reunion of his old pole vault at a reunion of his old

sporting academy. Presently, in the ‘hot sporting academy. Presently, in the ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very

badly.badly.Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

Louis Van GaalLouis Van Gaal

L

M

This quirky fort This quirky fort (vis)(vis), built by Man , built by Man Singh I (one of the Navaratnas of Singh I (one of the Navaratnas of Akbar’s court) for his grandsonAkbar’s court) for his grandson

Madho Singh I, has been portrayed in Madho Singh I, has been portrayed in two movies of the recent times. One of two movies of the recent times. One of

the movie’s title sounds like any the movie’s title sounds like any tourism company ad. The other one, tourism company ad. The other one,

depicting the prowess of an ‘almighty’, depicting the prowess of an ‘almighty’, tried to break a few myths associated tried to break a few myths associated with this place by showing it in the with this place by showing it in the

movie.movie.Identify the second movie. Identify the second movie.

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

M

MSG-2 : The MessengerMSG-2 : The Messenger

M

N

An instrumental piece from the musical An instrumental piece from the musical score of the 1971 film score of the 1971 film Bless the Beasts Bless the Beasts

and Childrenand Children, ‘Cotton’s , ‘Cotton’s Dream’ became associated with X after Dream’ became associated with X after cinematographer Robert Riger used it cinematographer Robert Riger used it

to highlight X’s moves on the television to highlight X’s moves on the television programme ABC’s Wide World Of programme ABC’s Wide World Of

Sports. It became a top-ten single in Sports. It became a top-ten single in the fall of 1976, and the the fall of 1976, and the

composers, later renamed it ‘X’s composers, later renamed it ‘X’s Theme’ in X’s honour. Theme’ in X’s honour.

Who is X?Who is X?

Nadia ComaneciNadia Comaneci

N

O

After noticing the lack After noticing the lack of flavours from Ben & of flavours from Ben &

Jerry’s honouring Jerry’s honouring some noted some noted

personalities, personalities, writer Amanda writer Amanda

McCall took it as a McCall took it as a challenge to create challenge to create her own “feminist” her own “feminist” flavours for them flavours for them

instead.  instead.  Whom did she pay Whom did she pay

tribute to through this tribute to through this flavour? flavour?

Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey

O

P

In 2014, Los Angeles-In 2014, Los Angeles-based artist Plastic based artist Plastic Jesus has generated Jesus has generated great interest with great interest with this creation, an this creation, an

eight-foot replica of eight-foot replica of the famous Oscar the famous Oscar trophy injecting trophy injecting

heroin into its arm. heroin into its arm. Which Oscar-winner’s Which Oscar-winner’s

death inspired that death inspired that statue?statue?

Phillip Seymour HoffmanPhillip Seymour Hoffman

P

Q

In this particular list, just identify Q.In this particular list, just identify Q.

Q

QuanticoQuantico

R

Identify the structure common to both Identify the structure common to both the logos. the logos.

R

Rumi DarwazaRumi Darwaza

S

This evergreen R.D. Burman This evergreen R.D. Burman composition is composition is

originally part of which movie’s originally part of which movie’s soundtrack?soundtrack?

S

T

Ishita, a popular tv actress, known for Ishita, a popular tv actress, known for her role in the her role in the

serial serial Ek Ghar BanaungaEk Ghar Banaunga, made her , made her bollywood debut bollywood debut

in 2015-movie in 2015-movie DrishyamDrishyam. . Name her elder sister, a former Miss Name her elder sister, a former Miss

India, who is India, who is currently enjoying a long break from currently enjoying a long break from

the filmdom.the filmdom.

Tanushree DuttaTanushree Dutta

T

U

It started on March 24, 1991 when It started on March 24, 1991 when Jimmy Snuka Jimmy Snuka

couldn’t counter the Tombstone couldn’t counter the Tombstone Piledriver. It Piledriver. It

happened for the last time on April 7, happened for the last time on April 7, 2013 when 2013 when

another Tombstone Piledriver finished another Tombstone Piledriver finished the resistance the resistance

of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did of CM Punk. Finally, Brock Lesner did the the

unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was unthinkable on April 6, 2014 which was described described

by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most by Sports Illustrated as being ‘the most shocking shocking

result since the Montreal Screwjob’.result since the Montreal Screwjob’.Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

UndertakerUndertaker

U

V

As revealed recently, ‘what’ is said to be As revealed recently, ‘what’ is said to be responsible responsible

for this run-out?for this run-out?

ViagraViagra

V

W

A sort of a globetrotter since his A sort of a globetrotter since his childhood, Cameron childhood, Cameron

Jibril Thomaz lived in Germany, the UK Jibril Thomaz lived in Germany, the UK and Japan and Japan

before settling in Pittsburgh. The first before settling in Pittsburgh. The first part of his part of his

name, he is familiar with, comes from name, he is familiar with, comes from the fact that he the fact that he

was pretty good at everything he did was pretty good at everything he did during his during his

childhood. The second part comes from childhood. The second part comes from an Arabic word meaning ‘successor’.an Arabic word meaning ‘successor’.

Who is this entertainer?Who is this entertainer?

Wiz KhalifaWiz Khalifa

W

X

If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be If Lorenzo Insigne is considered to be the the

‘‘Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Italian’ version, 10-year old Claudio Nancufil is Nancufil is

termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar termed as the ‘Snow’ version & Sardar Azmoun is Azmoun is

known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then known as the ‘Iranian’ version, then which ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed which ‘magic dwarf’ is lovingly dubbed

as the ‘Alpine’ version?as the ‘Alpine’ version?

Xherdan ShaquiriXherdan Shaquiri

X

Y

The last man from his country to win the The last man from his country to win the singles title singles title

in his country’s Grand Slam event, which in his country’s Grand Slam event, which popular popular

player of the ’80s was nicknamed ‘Le player of the ’80s was nicknamed ‘Le Mozart Noir’ Mozart Noir’

— — The Black Mozart, The Black Mozart, for his silky smooth for his silky smooth style of style of play?play?

Yannick NoahYannick Noah

Y

Z

The media coined the term The media coined the term ZaylamZaylam because of the because of the

British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few British-Indian lady Neelam Gill. Few months later, it months later, it

became became ZigiZigi because of Gigi Hadid, the because of Gigi Hadid, the daughter of daughter of

a Jordanian-American real estate a Jordanian-American real estate developer.developer.

Who is the common factor behind all Who is the common factor behind all these coinages? these coinages?

Zayn MalikZayn Malik

Z