GREY CELLS 2024 PRELIMS - Inter School Quiz

This is the question-and-answer set of the prelims of Grey Cells - an Inter School Quiz conducted by Pragya in collaboration with Ecstasia, the annual cultural fest of UEM Kolkata. The genre of the quiz was general.

1. Grey Cells

2. Indrojeet Nayek Drisana Bhattacharyya
Abhranil Poddar
Meet the QMs
Currently a 2nd year student
who is being academically
challenged by a demanding
subject.
Currently a 2nd year
engineering student
studying computer science.
A cat mom and a bookworm.
In third year of B. Tech CSE
programme.
Enjoys hosting quizzes.
Gamer on the side.

3. Prelims

4. Rules
Total 20 questions, Each answer carries 1 marks, if
a question has two parts each part will have 1
marks
1.
Question 1,5,10,15,20 are star questions and will
come in use in case of a tie
2.
Hints will be provided on request and there will be
a block system
3.
QMs' are undisputable during the quiz and their
decision is final
4.
Any person using any kind of unfair means such as
googling , prompting or cheating ,if found, will be
immediately disqualified
5.

5. The Albert Hall named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Concert Albert
was established in 1876. It was here that, on the advice of Rabindranath Tagore,
Netaji made several plans for the Quit India Movement. Tell me the name
Albert Hall currently goes by.
1

6. When you think "star-crossed lovers" you think of them. The love story of
these popular Shakespearean characters were given a happy ending in a
2008 song by a widely popular singer-songwriter. ID the names of these star-
crossed lovers and the singer.
2

7. The Department of Space is an Indian government department responsible
for administration of the Indian space programme. It manages several Indian
agencies and institutes related to space exploration and technologies. It is
headed by a Space Secretary, who reports directly to the Minister of Space.
Who currently heads the Ministry of Space in India ?
3

8. Recently, Bill gates came to India for Mukesh Ambani's son's wedding. During
his trip he visited a very popular Chaiwala in Nagpur who is known for his
unique hairstyle, outfit which resembles jack sparrow . Bill gates posted a reel
on his Instagram page with him which went viral instantly. Name this famous
Chaiwala ( single word name) .
4

9. Identify this famous personality.
5

10. Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from a crucial place in
france in 1940, was a pivotal event in World War II. Over 330,000 troops were
rescued by a fleet of boats, saving them from German capture. Despite leaving
behind equipment, the operation boosted Allied morale and demonstrated
their resilience. This event inspired a war themed movie from a very famous
Hollywood director. Give me the name of the movie.
6

11. What is the name of the story written by Narayan Gangopadhyay, inspired by
Pranab Kumar Mukhopadhyay's childhood memory of blowing up a big kite
during Vishwakarma Puja and Narayan babu jokingly asking if he flew away
with the kite?
7

12. The predecessor of which sporting term came from the Old French nonper
(from non, "not" and per, "equal"), meaning "one who is requested to act as
arbiter of a dispute between two people", or that the arbiter is not paired with
anyone in the dispute?
8

13. This widely popular Japanese manga series by Fujiko F. Fujio has been a
household name all across the world. The protagonist travels back a century
to help solve various hilarious problems. Name the series.
9

14. An app owned by one97 communications recently saw a huge downfall when
government banned one of its products due to money laundering concerns
and hundreds of crores of questionable dealings. The founder of the app, Vijay
Shekhar Sharma resigned from the chairman position due to this backlash.
Give me the name of the app.
10

15. One of the most famous comets, it returns every 75 to 76 years and will
return in 2061. Which one?
11

16. Connect their special geographical position.
Lesotho
San Marino
Vatican City
12

17. After the invention of telephones in
1876, Thomas Alva Edison suggested
the word __________ to start a conversation. What
word?
13

18. A popular fairytale is said to be inspired from the story of terrifying Eros and
his beautiful mortal wife Psyche who was later called the Goddess of the
Soul.
Identify the fairytale that has two widely popular movie adaptions.
14

19. The twentieth and last ruler of Mughal dynasty was the second son and
succesor to his father , Akbar II. He was a titular emperor and his authority
was limited to only the walled city of old Delhi ( Shahajahanabad). Due to his
involvement in 1857 Indian rebellion, the British deposed him and exiled
him to rangoon( mayanmar) where he died in 1862. What was his name ?
15

20. Which sport is played on an oval-shaped, 500 feet (150 m) long and 180 feet
(55 m) wide pitch, with a small central circle approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) in
diameter by three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper and one Seeker?
16

21. X is a widely used product in many households. It is made of a compound that is capable
of paralyzing the nervous system and chlorine pathway of cell membrane leading to
death. Hence, it perfectly serves the purpose for which it is used. X’s Indian manufacturer
branded it as X since the procedure of application and functionality of it resembles an
incident from Indian mythology.
Identify the product X.
17

22. This country has something unique about its national flag. The red in the
flag stands for courage, and is also color of the rhododendron, the national
flower. The flag's blue border signifies peace. The curved moon on the flag
is a symbol of the peaceful and calm nature of the people, while the sun
represents the aggressiveness. Which country's flag and why is it unique?
18

23. Kabaddi is said to have existed in the Indian subcontinent since prehistoric
times. The modern version of the game was played all over India and some
parts of South Asia from 1930. Though it's mostly played in India in the form
of "Pro kabaddi" and world cup, it is the national sports of a country in the
Indian subcontinent. Name the country.
19

24. In which country is this located?
20

26. The Chiranjibis are the immortals in Indian Mythology. One of them is Ved
Vyasa, name his work of literature that is popular across India.
21

28. Answers

29. The Albert Hall named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Concert Albert
was established in 1876. It was here that, on the advice of Rabindranath Tagore,
Netaji made several plans for the Quit India Movement. Tell me the name
Albert Hall currently goes by.
1

30. INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE

31. When you think "star-crossed lovers" you think of them. The love story of
these popular Shakespearean characters were given a happy ending in a
2008 song by a widely popular singer-songwriter. ID the names of these star-
crossed lovers and the singer.
2

32. ROMEO AND JULIET TAYLOR SWIFT

33. The Department of Space is an Indian government department responsible
for administration of the Indian space programme. It manages several Indian
agencies and institutes related to space exploration and technologies. It is
headed by a Space Secretary, who reports directly to the Minister of Space.
Who currently heads the Ministry of Space in India ?
3

34. NARENDRA MODI

35. Recently, Bill gates came to India for Mukesh Ambani's son's wedding. During
his trip he visited a very popular Chaiwala in Nagpur who is known for his
unique hairstyle, outfit which resembles jack sparrow . Bill gates posted a reel
on his Instagram page with him which went viral instantly. Name this famous
Chaiwala ( single word name) .
4

36. DOLLY CHAIWALA

37. Identify this famous personality.
5

38. RABINDRANATH TAGORE

39. Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from a crucial place in
france in 1940, was a pivotal event in World War II. Over 330,000 troops were
rescued by a fleet of boats, saving them from German capture. Despite leaving
behind equipment, the operation boosted Allied morale and demonstrated
their resilience. This event inspired a war themed movie from a very famous
Hollywood director. Give me the name of the movie.
6

40. DUNKIRK

41. What is the name of the story written by Narayan Gangopadhyay, inspired by
Pranab Kumar Mukhopadhyay's childhood memory of blowing up a big kite
during Vishwakarma Puja and Narayan babu jokingly asking if he flew away
with the kite?
7

42. DHAUS (TENIDA)

43. The predecessor of which sporting term came from the Old French nonper
(from non, "not" and per, "equal"), meaning "one who is requested to act as
arbiter of a dispute between two people", or that the arbiter is not paired with
anyone in the dispute?
8

44. UMPIRE

45. This widely popular Japanese manga series by Fujiko F. Fujio has been a
household name all across the world. The protagonist travels back a century
to help solve various hilarious problems. Name the series.
9

46. DORAEMON

47. An app owned by one97 communications recently saw a huge downfall when
government banned one of its products due to money laundering concerns
and hundreds of crores of questionable dealings. The founder of the app, Vijay
Shekhar Sharma resigned from the chairman position due to this backlash.
Give me the name of the app.
10

48. PAYTM

49. One of the most famous comets, it returns every 75 to 76 years and will
return in 2061. Which one?
11

50. HALLEY’S COMET

51. Connect their special geographical position.
Lesotho
San Marino
Vatican City
12

52. ENCLAVES/ COUNTRIES THAT ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY ANOTHER
COUNTRY

53. After the invention of telephones in
1876, Thomas Alva Edison suggested
the word __________ to start a conversation. What
word?
13

54. “HELLO”

55. A popular fairytale is said to be inspired from the story of terrifying Eros and
his beautiful mortal wife Psyche who was later called the Goddess of the
Soul.
Identify the fairytale that has two widely popular movie adaptions.
14

56. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

57. The twentieth and last ruler of Mughal dynasty was the second son and
succesor to his father , Akbar II. He was a titular emperor and his authority
was limited to only the walled city of old Delhi ( Shahajahanabad). Due to his
involvement in 1857 Indian rebellion, the British deposed him and exiled
him to rangoon( mayanmar) where he died in 1862. What was his name ?
15

58. BAHADUR SHAH II

59. Which sport is played on an oval-shaped, 500 feet (150 m) long and 180 feet
(55 m) wide pitch, with a small central circle approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) in
diameter by three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper and one Seeker?
16

60. QUIDDITCH

61. X is a widely used product in many households. It is made of a compound that is capable
of paralyzing the nervous system and chlorine pathway of cell membrane leading to
death. Hence, it perfectly serves the purpose for which it is used. X’s Indian manufacturer
branded it as X since the procedure of application and functionality of it resembles an
incident from Indian mythology.
Identify the product X.
17

62. LAKSHMAN REKHA

63. This country has something unique about its national flag. The red in the
flag stands for courage, and is also color of the rhododendron, the national
flower. The flag's blue border signifies peace. The curved moon on the flag
is a symbol of the peaceful and calm nature of the people, while the sun
represents the aggressiveness. Which country's flag and why is it unique?
18

64. NEPAL’S FLAG IS THE ONLY NATIONAL FLAG IN THE WORLD THAT IS NOT
RECTANGULAR IN SHAPE

65. Kabaddi is said to have existed in the Indian subcontinent since prehistoric
times. The modern version of the game was played all over India and some
parts of South Asia from 1930. Though it's mostly played in India in the form
of "Pro kabaddi" and world cup, it is the national sports of a country in the
Indian subcontinent. Name the country.
19

66. BANGLADESH

67. In which country is this located?
20

68. VATICAN CITY

69. The Chiranjibis are the immortals in Indian Mythology. One of them is Ved
Vyasa, name his work of literature that is popular across India.
21

70. MAHABHARAT

71. Thanks For
Participating