Fresher Cooker (Freshers) Prelims @ Ashoka!

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2. fresher
cooker quiz
Jazbaa x
Ashoka Quizzing Initiative
prelims

3. Rules
➢20 Questions. Each Question is worth 1 point
➢No Negatives. Feel free to Take Guesses
➢4,8,12,16,20 are starred (*) for tie breaks. Sudden Death if ties persist.
➢For questions with parts, part points as indicated are applicable
➢Write in CAPITAL LETTERS
➢Any use of electronic devices or the internet will lead to direct
disqualification
➢Top 8 Teams qualify for the finals

4. Use Intranet Not Internet

5. ALL THE BEST

6. 1. Welcome
According to a local legend, X was formerly known as Sonprastha
which then became Swarnprastha and later was changed to
Swarnpath. Today we know this as X.
In the Mahabharata, X then known as Sonprashta was one of the
five Prastha’s demanded by the Pandavas. The other four Prasthas
were Vanprastha, Vyaghraprastha , Tilprastha and Indraprastha
(Delhi).
What is X?

7. 2.
Tuntum Esporte Club is a small Brazilian football club based out of the
town of Tuntum that was founded after the pandemic in 2021 and plays
in the 4th division league. Due to the name of the football club, X
became interested in sponsoring the club because of the way the name
of the club sounded.
X believed the sonic branding would work and appeal to the youth
worldwide.
Who is the sponsor of Tuntum?

8. 3.
In the Amazon Prime documentary series ‘The Test’ , X revealed his
routine of performing certain actions in a particular order which helps
him to focus better. One of his teammates commented on his
unorthodox way of playing saying “The leave is always fun”.
In the words of X, his routine is as follows : “I think it’s, left pad right
pad, box, tap in the middle- behind my foot lookout, good to go”.
Who is X?

9. 4*.
Designed by John Pasche from the Royal College of Art, the logo of a
band was originally called ‘Tongue and Lips’ but is popularly known as
___ ____. It was said to be inspired by a band member’s lips and his
interest in the Hindu Goddess Samhara Kali who is the goddess of
death, destruction and doomsday.
Which band’s logo was inspired by Kali?

10. 4*.

11. 5.
Russian Arm is a gyro-stabilized
camera mounted on the roof of a
car used in car chase sequences.
Last year, the manufacturer based
in Kyiv announced a new name in
honour of its origin country and
their heroic fight against their
neighbour.
What is the new punny name of the
Russian Arm? (Spelling Matters)

12. 6.
This is a subcontinental twist to
the world's favourite cocktail
and is aptly named Bloody
Meenakshi, or _____ Mary.
What Indian dish is mixed with
Vodka to give this drink its local
flavour?

13. 7.
Addie Leonard was a Civil
Engineering student at Georgia
Tech and to celebrate her
graduation, she decided to
create these images as a tribute.
What did Addie recreate?

14. 8*.
The Sierra de la Plata ("Silver Mountains") was a mythical source of
silver in the interior of South America. The legend began in the early
16th century when castaways from an expedition heard native stories of
a mountain of silver in an inland region ruled by the so-called White
King.
None of these legends were proven but these "silvery" stories were the
basis for the naming of which country?
Think chemistry.

15. 9.
Identify both these well-spoken gentlemen.

16. 10. Connect (non-exhaustive)

17. 11.
Who was made an honorary member of the Bradford City Supporters’ Club
because of the huge boost he gave to the sales of the club scarves since his
arrival in 2002?

18. 12*.
BTS released a song called ‘134340’ in 2018 as a part of their “Love Yourself:
Tear” album which describes a sad relationship breaking apart.
The following is one verse from the song that describes the ‘breakup’ :
“If only I could, I wanted to ask you
Why did you do that to me back then? Why did you kick me out?
Without a name to myself, I still revolve around you
Our goodbye is colorless, that unchanging color”
Why is the song called 134340 or Which breakup the song is alluding to?

19. 13.
Ernest Khalimov is a Russian bodybuilder and menswear model. Ernest's
popularity grew after being featured as a model in the ‘Sleek N Tears’ art project
based on male beauty, created by the Russian photographer Krista Sudmalis.
Images from this photoshoot, which may or may not have been photoshopped,
gave birth to a meme.
Which meme is this man the face of?

20. 13.

21. 14.
An American footwear company in collaboration with a museum in Amsterdam
released a new lineup of shoes as a tribute to the artist after whom the museum
is named. Name the footwear brand and the artist (0.5+0.5)

22. 15.
In an recent ad campaign, Fi, a neobank
hired a celebrity to help their users find
the perfect Mutual Fund for them.
She says just like her other field of
work, mutual funds are investments for
one's future and need to be picked
carefully.
Who is this Indian celebrity?

23. 16.*
At the time of his retirement from the NHL in 1999, X held 40 regular season
records, 15 playoff records and 6 all star records. He is the leading point
scorer in NHL history, with more assists than any other player.
After his retirement, the NHL retired his jersey number 99 league wide,
making him the only player to receive this honour.
Who is X?

24. 16.

25. 17.
This is a spider whose scientific name is
Poecilotheria metallica and is
predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh.
It is an endangered species and is known
for its sapphire colour. Due to its bright
colours and beautiful looks, it is
commonly known as _______ tarantula.
Which other creature’s name fills the
blank?

26. 18.
The City Palace in ______ is an iconic
tourist destination. The palace has four
gates representing the four seasons.
Among them, the green gate depicts the
spring season and is a dedication to Lord
Ganesha.
The Green Gate is seen on the cover of a
famous literary work that is the retelling
of Mahabharata from Draupadi’s
perspective.
Which Literary work?
Which city?

27. 19.
Spotify India changed their DP
on social media to the image of
which everyday Indian product
due to its striking resemblance
with Spotify’s Logo?

28. 20*.
The logo of an organisation of the Government of India was adapted from an
Ashokan period of relic of 3rd Century B.C and shows Hamsa, the swan, a
symbol for the pursuit of knowledge.
The three intertwined swans symbolises the three major aspects of the
organisation : Research,Training and Education.
Which Organisation?

29. 20.

30. Answers Coming Up

32. 1. Welcome
According to a local legend, X was formerly known as Sonprastha
which then became Swarnprastha and later was changed to
Swarnpath. Today we know this as X.
In the Mahabharata, X then known as Sonprashta was one of the
five Prastha’s demanded by the Pandavas. The other four Prasthas
were Vanprastha, Vyaghraprastha , Tilprastha and Indraprastha
(Delhi).
What is X?

33. Answer

34. 2.
Tuntum Esporte Club is a small Brazilian football club based out of the
town of Tuntum that was founded after the pandemic in 2021 and plays
in the 4th division league. Due to the name of the football club, X
became interested in sponsoring the club because of the way the name
of the club sounded.
X believed the sonic branding would work and appeal to the youth
worldwide.
Who is the sponsor of Tuntum?

35. Answer

36. 3.
In the Amazon Prime documentary series ‘The Test’ , X revealed his
routine of performing certain actions in a particular order which helps
him to focus better. One of his teammates commented on his
unorthodox way of playing saying “The leave is always fun”.
In the words of X, his routine is as follows : “I think it’s, left pad right
pad, box, tap in the middle- behind my foot lookout, good to go”.
Who is X?

37. Answer
Steve Smith

38. 4*.
Designed by John Pasche from the Royal College of Art, the logo of a
band was originally called ‘Tongue and Lips’ but is popularly known as
___ ____. It was said to be inspired by a band member’s lips and his
interest in the Hindu Goddess Samhara Kali who is the goddess of
death, destruction and doomsday.
Which band’s logo was inspired by Kali?

39. 4*.

40. Answer
Rolling Stones

41. 5.
Russian Arm is a gyro-stabilized
camera mounted on the roof of a
car used in car chase sequences.
Last year, the manufacturer based
in Kyiv announced a new name in
honour of its origin country and
their heroic fight against their
neighbour.
What is the new punny name of the
Russian Arm? (Spelling Matters)

42. Answer
U-Crane

43. 6.
This is a subcontinental twist to
the world's favourite cocktail
and is aptly named Bloody
Meenakshi, or _____ Mary.
What Indian dish is mixed with
Vodka to give this drink its local
flavour?

44. Answer
Rasam

45. 7.
Addie Leonard was a Civil
Engineering student at Georgia
Tech and to celebrate her
graduation, she decided to
create these images as a tribute.
What did Addie recreate?

46. Answer
Taylor Swift’s Album Covers

47. 8*.
The Sierra de la Plata ("Silver Mountains") was a mythical source of
silver in the interior of South America. The legend began in the early
16th century when castaways from an expedition heard native stories of
a mountain of silver in an inland region ruled by the so-called White
King.
None of these legends were proven but these "silvery" stories were the
basis for the naming of which country?
Think chemistry.

48. Answer
Argentina

49. 9.
Identify both these well-spoken gentlemen.

50. Answer
Peter Drury and Harsha Bhogle

51. 10. Connect (non-exhaustive)

52. Answer
Paan-Masala Multiverse

53. 11.
Who was made an honorary member of the Bradford City Supporters’ Club
because of the huge boost he gave to the sales of the club scarves since his
arrival in 2002?

54. Answer
Harry Potter

55. 12*.
BTS released a song called ‘134340’ in 2018 as a part of their “Love Yourself:
Tear” album which describes a sad relationship breaking apart.
The following is one verse from the song that describes the ‘breakup’ :
“If only I could, I wanted to ask you
Why did you do that to me back then? Why did you kick me out?
Without a name to myself, I still revolve around you
Our goodbye is colorless, that unchanging color”
Why is the song called 134340 or Which breakup the song is alluding to?

56. Answer
Pluto being removed from the solar system

57. 13.
Ernest Khalimov is a Russian bodybuilder and menswear model. Ernest's
popularity grew after being featured as a model in the ‘Sleek N Tears’ art project
based on male beauty, created by the Russian photographer Krista Sudmalis.
Images from this photoshoot, which may or may not have been photoshopped,
gave birth to a meme.
Which meme is this man the face of?

58. 13.

59. Answer
GigaChad

60. 14.
An American footwear company in collaboration with a museum in Amsterdam
released a new lineup of shoes as a tribute to the artist after whom the museum
is named. Name the footwear brand and the artist (0.5+0.5)

61. Answer
Vans and Vincent Van Gogh

62. 15.
In an recent ad campaign, Fi, a neobank
hired a celebrity to help their users find
the perfect Mutual Fund for them.
She says just like her other field of
work, mutual funds are investments for
one's future and need to be picked
carefully.
Who is this Indian celebrity?

63. Answer
Sima Taparia / Sima Aunty
from Mumbai

64. 16.*
At the time of his retirement from the NHL in 1999, X held 40 regular season
records, 15 playoff records and 6 all star records. He is the leading point
scorer in NHL history, with more assists than any other player.
After his retirement, the NHL retired his jersey number 99 league wide,
making him the only player to receive this honour.
Who is X?

65. 16.

66. Answer
Wayne Gretzky

67. 17.
This is a spider whose scientific name is
Poecilotheria metallica and is
predominantly found in Andhra Pradesh.
It is an endangered species and is known
for its sapphire colour. Due to its bright
colours and beautiful looks, it is
commonly known as _______ tarantula.
Which other creature’s name fills the
blank?

68. Answer
Peacock tarantula

69. 18.
The City Palace in ______ is an iconic
tourist destination. The palace has four
gates representing the four seasons.
Among them, the green gate depicts the
spring season and is a dedication to Lord
Ganesha.
The Green Gate is seen on the cover of a
famous literary work that is the retelling
of Mahabharata from Draupadi’s
perspective.
Which Literary work?
Which city is this palace in?

70. Answer
The Palace of Illusions
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
And Jaipur

71. 19.
Spotify India changed their DP
on social media to the image of
which everyday Indian product
due to its striking resemblance
with Spotify’s Logo?

72. Answer
GoodDay Biscuit

73. 20*.
The logo of an organisation of the Government of India was adapted from an Ashokan
period of relic of 3rd Century B.C and shows Hamsa, the swan, a symbol for the
pursuit of knowledge.
The three intertwined swans symbolises the three major aspects of the organisation :
Research,Training and Education.
Which Organisation?

74. 20.

75. Answer
NCERT
cbse kids ought to have gotten this

77. Kashyap don’t go forward

78. Kashyap don’t go forward
Extras

79. extra.
Eileen Grey created the Bibendum chair as a
feminist response to Le Corbusier's 'Grand
Confort'. She was inspired by the mascot of French
Company that was started by two brothers.
The mascot that inspired this is an Oscar winner
and originally appeared as a beer-drinking,
cigar-smoking, overweight character, but by the
1920s he'd slimmed down and toned down for a
family image. The mascot has also made
appearances in the Asterix comics. One could
associate the company with restaurants.
Which company ?

80. Answer
Michelin

81. extra.
The book ‘Accidently X’ compiles photographs of idiosyncratic and quirky
destinations that look straight out of the works by X.
What started as a catalogue of visually striking destinations turned into a vivid
kaleidoscope of locations that have the same elements - symmetry, subdued pastel
hues, straight-on perspective and the quirky charm that has makes this person's body
of work so distinct visually.
Take a look at the following of images and identify X.

82. 18.

83. Answer
Wes Anderson

84. 15.
Since 1971, two nations have been “fighting” the ‘Whiskey War’ to settle claims over
Hans Island somewhere close to the north pole. In 1984, soldiers from one nation
visited the island, hoisted their flag and left a bottle of whiskey for their enemies. To
retaliate, a minister from the other country left behind a bottle of Schnapps and a
letter which read “Velkommen til den danske ø”.
The minor border dispute was often considered humorous between the two nations,
with diplomats displaying good humour and the war ended in 2022.
Which two nations who are part of the founding members of NATO fought this 50
year long war?

85. Answer
Denmark and Canada

86. 6.
On 2nd January 1954, three men from Tamil Nadu became the first three
awardees of the Bharat Ratna.
●The first was the founder of the Swaraj Party and the home minister in
Nehru’s first cabinet. He was also the first and only Indian to be the
Governor-General of India. (A)
●The second was India’s first Vice-President and his birthday is observed as
“Teacher’s Day” in India. (B)
●The third was the first Indian Director of IISc and the first Asian to win a
Nobel Prize in the Sciences. He was also awarded the Lenin Peace Prize. (C)
Name all three of the awardees. (0.5 for 2 , 1 for all 3)

87. Answer
A - C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji)
B - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
C - C V Raman

88. 9.
In a Vanity Fair video Rian Johnson, the director of the Knives Out series, breaks
down a scene from one of his murder mystery films and spills out a secret that could
screw him on his next mystery film. He said that Apple allows for the iPhones to be
used in movies but a certain type of characters are not allowed to use it on camera.
He says that every single director who has that type of a character in their movie
wants to kill him for letting out their secret.
An article from WIRED in 2002 pointed out that certain type of characters weren’t
allowed to use the Mac as well.
Who/What set of people are not allowed to use Apple products on camera?

89. Answer
Villains/Bad Guys/ Negative roles / Antagonists (any other synonym)

90. 19. Adverts from?

91. Answer
Cred