Politics Quiz Finals- El Dorado 2022

Politics Quiz Finals-El Dorado 2022

1. Politics Quiz Finals Conquiztadors x Department of Pol Sci, SVC

2. 4 rounds: Written Round 1- 4 questions Dry Round 1- 8 questions Written Round 2- 4 Questions Dry Round 2-8 Questions Format

3. Theme: Shitpost P olitical Parties 4 Questions +10 for each answer Send all answers in the respective WhatsApp groups at once Written Round 1

4. In the 1960s, a Canadian physician established a satirical political party in Montreal. Over the years, it gained notoriety for its absurd campaigns and promises. The choice of name for the party is a reference to what the founder believed were a common characteristic among all politicians- thick-skinned, short-sighted and mean-tempered, among others. The party officially disbanded in 2001 and was soon revived. This time around, they prefixed the name of the party to allude to the fact that this was a new iteration. It also doubled up as a reference to a character from the world of entertainment which had first become popular two years prior. What was the party named after? What was the name prefixed with? Q1

5. Praful Desai is a social worker turned activist from Vadodra who was known for filing RTIs to seek answers from the government on issues concerning public welfare. Disheartened by the state of politics and the lack of awareness among people, in 2012, he decided to become a watchman for the people and give everyone a wake-up call by forming a political party, which he gave a fitting two-word name. What did he name the party? Q2

6. When asked the reasoning behind the name, the individual replied it was because of their anti-abortion stance. They replied-”the connection point to the ________ Party is dealing with life and pro-life. Because these are kids that are now gonna get a chance to have_________ (s)”. Which party? Q3

7. Protest votes have led to shitty political parties to garner some votes in elections despite clearly having no intention to assume responsibility. Named after a beloved character, the ______ ____ party has been around in Sweden for over 20 years and has been a favorite of the people fed up with other politicians and their empty promises. Which character? Q4

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9. In the 1960s, a Canadian physician established a satirical political party in Montreal. Over the years, it gained notoriety for its absurd campaigns and promises. The choice of name for the party is a reference to what the founder believed were a common characteristic among all politicians- thick-skinned, short-sighted and mean-tempered, among others. The party officially disbanded in 2001 and was soon revived. This time around, they prefixed the name of the party to allude to the fact that this was a new iteration. It also doubled up as a reference to a character from the world of entertainment which had first become popular two years prior. What was the party named after? What was the name prefixed with? Q1

10. Rhinoceros Party and Neo (neorhino.ca)

11. Praful Desai is a social worker turned activist from Vadodra who was known for filing RTIs to seek answers from the government on issues concerning public welfare. Disheartened by the state of politics and the lack of awareness among people, in 2012, he decided to become a watchman for the people and give everyone a wake-up call by forming a political party, which he gave a fitting two-word name. What did he name the party? Q2

12. Jagte Raho Party

13. When asked the reasoning behind the name, the individual replied it was because of their anti-abortion stance. They replied-”the connection point to the ________ Party is dealing with life and pro-life. Because these are kids that are now gonna get a chance to have_________ (s)”. Which party? Q3

14. Birthday Party by Ye

15. Protest votes have led to shitty political parties to garner some votes in elections despite clearly having no intention to assume responsibility. Named after a beloved character, the __ __ party has been around in Sweden for over 20 years and has been a favorite of the people fed up with other politicians and their empty promises. Which character? Q4

16. Donald Duck Party

17. 8 Questions Clockwise +10 on Direct and Bounce +10/-5 on Pounce To pounce text on the respective WhatsApp groups Dry Round 1

18. An unsuccessful attempt in the past to repeal this rule was in the 70s when Bella Abzug tried to bring her signature style to the venue. However, she was stopped from doing so by the House Doorkeeper (a now abolished post). A few years ago, the rule was amended following the election of Ilhan Omar. What rule is this? Q1

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20. United States House of Representatives ban on head covering

21. This Eastern Bloc country saw a significant decrease in birth rates post-liberal policies. This concerned the leaders, which led them to pass laws that banned women from contraception as well as abortion. To enforce the laws, society was strictly controlled. Contraceptives disappeared from the shelves, and all women were forced to be monitored monthly by a gynecologist. Any detected pregnancies were followed until birth. Secret police kept a close eye on hospital procedures. This is supposed to have been one of the inspirations for a work of literature written in the last century. What work? Q2

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23. The Handmaid’s Tale

24. Shown here is a sculpture from the Liberation War Museum, Dhaka. Someone is being commemorated in this sculpture for their active role in the 70s which helped the world know more about the humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh. Who ? Q3 9812309128399

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26. George Harrison, Concert for Bangladesh

27. In different cultures across the world, important occasions are traditionally celebrated with special food. A couple of chefs from Cordon Bleu, London came up with a recipe of chicken to commemorate something significant in the early 1950s and named it __________ Chicken (10). A little less than 70 years after the said incident, competitions were conducted to come up with the recipe for a celebratory pudding, named ________ Pudding, the result of which is to be revealed later this year. Fill in both the blanks. Q4

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29. Coronation Chicken and Platinum Pudding

30. The location served as the site for multiple historic and consequential events. Many people have noted certain similarities in them. Most important of this was the lack of strategic thinking and unpreparedness to an impending problem. This led to the coining of a certain term- ‘_______ Syndrome’ that is used in modern day politics when leaders exhibit actions similar to those involved in the aforementioned engagements. What syndrome is this? Q5

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32. Panipat Syndrome

33. In the 1950s, Pakistan saw numerous interventions by the army in civilian affairs. The army went a step ahead and proceeded to clean up the city, paint public buildings, repair roads, pull down unauthorized structures and plant trees. Then, having performed all these long neglected civic tasks, the army quietly withdrew, leaving Lahore looking as clean and well-ordered as an army cantonment. So when the martial law was imposed in the country, people welcomed the decision by saying ‘Pakistan mein ab toh _________ ho gaya’. FITB. Q6

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35. Pakistan mein ab toh mashallah ho gaya

36. The director of this commercially acclaimed movie explained that the one of the inspiration for the project is a deeply emotive subject for him. He was referring to an important political decision taken about 8 years ago that resulted out of years of pressure. The director said he wanted to tell a story about two people from different regions but with similar culture, uniting rather than fighting. Which movie and what political decision from last decade was one of the inspiration? Q7

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38. RRR and Bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh

39. One of the names for the Eastern Chipmunk shown here is “Suisse” in French. One explanation for this is the striped pattern, which reminded people of the uniform of special armed forces of a small European nation. Which armed forces? Q8 912381230

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41. Pontifical Swiss Guard

42. Theme: Protests 4 Questions +10 for each answer Send all answers in the respective WhatsApp groups at once Written Round 2

43. Shown on the next slide are a group of people protesting against an important development that took place in the country last year. They are seen building barricades across the road using women’s clothing and items because of the belief that the police would be seen weaker if they walk beneath them. Which development? Q1

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45. This mixed media installation vocalizes the artist's activism at the Delhi-based gallery Anant Art's booth in the year 2020. He pays ode to a group of people. This installation is the sculptural assemblage of a comb, juicer, microphone, typewriter, photo frames. The idea is these objects are required to keep the protest running-microphone to unite the voices, ink to transcribe these voices, and then put them in writing on placards and on walls. Identify whom the artist was paying the tribute to. Q2

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47. An unlikely person made an appearance in the Pro-democracy protests that took place in this region a few years ago. When the authorities were outlawing slogans and cracking down on dissent, activists turned to this person as they believed that authorities will not charge them with subverting state power if they borrow slogans and images from them. Which protest and whose slogans were used? Q3

48. A couple of decades ago, a peculiar movement began in this European nation against the increasing pressures of capitalism and consumerism. The name of the movement prefixed the word ‘Yo’ which means ‘I’, to the name of a famous fashion brand. The result was a word which summed up the philosophy of the movement. Cool designs such as a “jacket of a thousand pockets,” in which all the many pockets were interconnected, were introduced by this movement, which would help people in carrying out a certain task. What was this movement all about/ What were they asking people to do? Q4

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50. Shown on the next slide are a group of people protesting against an important development that took place in the country last year. They are seen building barricades across the road using women’s clothing and items because of the belief that the police would be seen weaker if they walk beneath them. Which development? Q1

51. Movement against the military coup in Myanmar.

52. This mixed media installation vocalizes the artist's activism at the Delhi-based gallery Anant Art's booth in the year 2020. He pays ode to a group of people. This installation is the sculptural assemblage of a comb, juicer, microphone, typewriter, photo frames. The idea is these objects are required to keep the protest running-microphone to unite the voices, ink to transcribe these voices, and then put them in writing on placards and on walls. Identify whom the artist was paying the tribute to. Q2

53. Women of Shaheen Bagh

54. An unlikely person made an appearance in the Pro-democracy protests that took place in this region a few years ago. When the authorities were outlawing slogans and cracking down on dissent, activists turned to this person as they believed that authorities will not charge them with subverting state power if they borrow slogans and images from them. Which protest and whose slogans were used? Q3

55. 2019-20 Hong Kong Protests and Mao Zedong

56. A couple of decades ago, a peculiar movement began in this European nation against the increasing pressures of capitalism and consumerism. The name of the movement prefixed the word ‘Yo’ which means ‘I’, to the name of a famous fashion brand. The result was a word which summed up the philosophy of the movement. Cool designs such as a “jacket of a thousand pockets,” in which all the many pockets were interconnected, were introduced by this movement, which would help people in carrying out a certain task. What was this movement all about/ What were they asking people to do? Q4

57. Yomango (I Steal) - Shoplifting movement

58. Dry Round 2 8 Questions Anti-clockwise +10 on Direct and Bounce +10/-5 on Pounce To pounce text on the respective WhatsApp groups

59. This American tune ranks as one of the most popular in Colonial times, during the Revolutionary War and well after it. It was the original carrier of American patriotism. This song, now popular as a children’s song, was actually written by British soldiers mocking their American counterparts during the Revolutionary War, but Americans took up the tune, ironically to toss it back in the Brits’ Faces. A word in the song often creates a misinterpretation of the song because the word refers to a food item. In actuality, it rather refers to a fashion trend that began in the 1760s among aristocratic British men. What is this song? And what is the specific word in the song? Q1

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61. To be “macaroni” was to be sophisticated, upper class, and worldly. In “Yankee Doodle,” then, the British were mocking what they perceived as the Americans' lack of class Yankee Doodle, Macaroni

62. A protracted rift between two senior Indian politicians concluded with a bitter split. The newly formed party adopted a fitting logo, given the state's golden history associated with something. When the new logo was revealed, the party declared that the only thing left for them to do is to make _____. What logo did the new party choose? FITB. Q2

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64. Hockey stick and ball, Goals

65. A few years back, amid an important event, an international fast food chain came up with the ____ meal- a meal which comprised a strange combination of dishes. The entire idea behind this was to make people realize that one runs the risk of getting unpleasant outcomes when one doesn't choose for themselves. The campaign is very close to the company's values, since the company hails from a country with a dark history with the issue in question. FITB and identify the company. Q3

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67. Undemocratic Meal, Nandos

68. One of the most important persons in Indian intelligence was also a well-regarded mentor to several successful students. This group of students were therefore called _______ (7), a pun on the name of the person and a group of animal herders from the other side of the Pacific. ID the person. What were the group of students called? Q4

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70. RN Kao and Kaoboys

71. In politics, this term refers to coded messages that may sound harmless to some people but also communicates something more insidious to a section of the audience. It is the use of language which appears normal to the majority but communicates specific things to intended audiences. This term is named after an object invented by Victorian Era Polymath- Sir Francis Galton which has a similar function. What term/object is this? Q5

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73. Dog Whistle

74. Krishna Pal Yadav contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from this constituency, defeating a stalwart by over 1 lakh votes. Once considered very close, they parted ways with him in 2018. Commenting on the electoral battle, the stalwart’s wife had said, “People who once took selfies with him are now contesting against him”. Identify the politician who suffered a shocking defeat in 2019? Q6

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76. Jyotiraditya Scindia

77. Shown on the next slide is an ad by Louis Vuitton. Shot by photographer Annie Leibovitz, the ads focus on travel which is a core value for the company that started in 1854 as a trunk-maker The model’s (blanked out) openness to such high-end luxury products makes their presence an interesting choice, given the legacy they had inherited. Who is the person shown in the ad? Also identify the location in the background. Q7

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80. Gorbachev and Berlin Wall

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82. People from Palakkad district in Kerala have a special theory regarding the origin story of a particular decision. The story goes that an individual visited the temple in the late 70s shown in the visual and took inspiration from it. Story behind what change is being talked about here? Q8

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84. Indian National Congress changing from the cow and calf logo to using Hand as their electoral symbol.