Quizzomaniac 2022 General Quiz - Prelims Q&A

This quiz was hosted on 15th May 2022 as a part of Phoenix, the technology festival of the Future Institute of Engineering and Management (FIEM). It was an open-to-all general quiz with alphabetical prelims. The top 10 teams qualified to the finals. The highest score in this prelims was 16 and the cutoff was 6.

1. Rules There are 26 questions, answers in alphabetical order Each question has +1, no negative marking Top 10 teams with highest scores go through to finals If there is a tie, star questions, Vowel questions and top drop methods will be respectively used as tie breakers QM’s decision is final, and all rules are subject to his discretion. No electronic devices to be used during quiz rounds, except watches and pacemakers.

2. A 'Inspire' is an English language online magazine first published in June 2010. This magazine is a brand-building tool for the publishing "organization". It is mainly targeted at young British and American readers and provides translated messages from this organization’s founder. It also sometimes carries instructions to carry out activities which this organization is famous for. Which organization publishes this magazine?

3. B This term was first formally used in the 1950s by the National Party of South Africa. It was also popular in erstwhile Namibia, which was then under South African control and was called South West Africa. It referred to a piece of land that was officially set aside to segregate the black-skinned communities of South Africa until apartheid was abolished in 1994. The term means "land of the blacks". Give me the term.

4. C This island nation in the Mediterranean sea is currently engaged in a stand-off with another NATO country, which has been trying to take over the island citing demographic reasons. Owing to its shape, strategic importance and former British occupation, the island nation is often called an Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier. Name the island country

5. D Identify the company which ran this advert upon the rebranding of Facebook to Meta.

6. E E is a footballer who plays as a defender for the Ivory Coast national team and helped them win the AFCON in 2015. He grew up selling illicit cigarettes and cheap mobile phones on the streets of Bingerville. However, his life turned within a span of months when he was selected to play for the youth teams of Spanish clubs like Espanyol and Villarreal, and finally in a major English football club. Name E.

7. F “ I am 20” is an 18 minute documentary by director S.N.S Sastry. It was commissioned in 1967 by a govt-run organisation, and highlights some interviews of 20 year olds, exactly 20 years after independence. The documentary has garnered praise as it highlights the similarities, yet the differences in the social fabric of India over the times. Identify the government organisation which commissioned this documentary

8. G Name the first movie made in colour, to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.

9. H This ad jingle was penned in 2015 by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and music was composed by Amit Trivedi. It became extremely viral all over India, at a time when social media was a luxury. The telecommunications company for which the ad jingle was created, later merged with one of its competitors, and is now the third largest mobile network in India. Identify the song/ad jingle.

10. I He is a Kashmiri footballer who currently plays for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL. He made history in 2016 by becoming the first Indian to sign for a professional La Liga team, when he signed for the youth team of CD Leganes. He has formerly represented FC Goa at the AFC Champions League, and has also played in the Indian football team. Identify him.

11. J Very few people in history have played internationally for both Germany and England since the late 20th century. Identify this player who is touted as one of the future superstars of the German team as well as of Bayern Munich.

12. K The movie "Shorgul" was released in 2016. Although it sank without a trace at the box office, the only somewhat point of remembrance was a song sung by Arijit Singh named "Tere Bina". What was also unique about the song was its lyricist, who is also a celebrated politician and judicial member. Identify the lyricist.

13. L Name the country that connects the 4 images

14. M In most international sporting events, teams from Taiwan are referred to as Chinese Taipei. In that context, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team has a commonly used nickname which is also shared by a folk heroine. Disney in 2020 created a live-action movie of the same name, which had a budget of about $200 Million. Give me the name of the folk heroine.

15. N Which Indian city is known as the “Wine Capital of India” due to the high number of wineries and vineyards in the city ?

16. O He is a 2-time former Chief Minister of Kerala, and the only Indian CM to be awarded for public service by the United Nations. Formerly the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, he has been a Congress MLA for 50+ years upto even today. He was also Leader of the Opposition in Kerala on some occasions . Identify him.

17. P P is the most irresistible and destructive weapon of Kali and Shiva, discharged by the mind, the eyes and the bow. It destroys the target completely and holds the power of annihilating human creations and vanquishing all beings. P was used by Arjun to kill Jayadratha and by Lakshman to kill Meghnad. What is P?

18. Q This graph shows the frequency of usage of a particular word in English Literature from 1800 to 2019. This word came into limelight in 2020 for a different reason worldwide, and strikes “fear” into our hearts even today. Identify the word.

19. R The Western World thought it was impossible to substitute lard and tallow in the soap-making process. But in 1919, Ardeshir Godrej launched the world’s first pure-vegetarian soap, made from vegetable oil extracts. The brand was pitched as cruelty-free and a “Swadeshi alternative” to foreign soaps. Naturally, it worked for Indians who anyway were deeply sensitive about the animal lard. This paved the way to the rise of the “Godrej No 1” soap which was a massive success. Which famous proponent of the Swadeshi movement was the brand ambassador of these soaps in print ads in the early 20th century?

20. S He is a famous Indian golfer who started his journey from the age of 10 at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Tollygunge, Kolkata. A 2-time winner of the Hero Indian Open, most of his success has been in India. He has also represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He is celebrating his 44th birthday today. Identify him.

21. T Connect them to a 2014 English film.

22. U 15th August is also the Independence day of Bahrain, the 2 Koreas and Liechtenstein, besides India. But exactly 10 days later, another country celebrates its independence day too ( called “Dia de la independencia” ). A former Spanish, English and Portuguese colony, they now call themselves an Oriental Republic (“Banda Oriental”) and have the longest national anthem in the world. Identify the country.

23. V Lord Hanuman once saw Goddess Sita applying V, to which in curiosity he asked her the reason for applying V. Goddess Sita answered that it was related to Lord Ram. Since, Lord Hanuman ardently worshipped Lord Ram, so on learning the reason, Lord Hanuman applied V all over his body to show the mammoth devotion he had towards Lord Ram. Nowadays, we see V being associated with several festivals like Durga Puja etc. Identify V.

24. W The person who tweeted this is the CEO of Zanmai Labs Pvt Limited, which is headquartered in Mumbai. Identify their most famous brand, which is the market leader in its segment in India.

25. X This Twitter conversation has been a source of memes and social media activity around this time in 2020. What content was in the 2nd tweet by Elon which was the source of all the memes ? (Exact = 2 points, context = 1 point)

26. Y The turn of the new year 2022 has triggered errors in Microsoft Exchange mail servers, causing millions of emails around the world to not get sent and staying stuck on queues, even causing entire servers to crash. Around the same time, issues were also detected in the car clocks of Honda and Acura cars which auto- reset to dates 20 years ago. The digital community has dubbed this phenomenon with a particular acronym, similar to something that was expected to be observed in the beginning of this century. Identify the term given to the current phenomenon.

27. Z Here are some of the brands owned by Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. ( Inditex ). The one blanked out is one of their oldest and most popular brands, with presence in Kolkata too. Identify the brand blanked out.

28. A 'Inspire' is an English language online magazine first published in June 2010. This magazine is a brand-building tool for the publishing "organization". It is mainly targeted at young British, Arabian and American readers and provides translated messages from this organization’s founder. It also sometimes carries instructions to carry out radical activities which this organization is famous for. Which organization publishes this magazine?

29. A Al- Qaeda

30. B This term was first formally used in the 1950s by the National Party of South Africa. It was also popular in erstwhile Namibia, which was then under South African control and was called South West Africa. It referred to a piece of land that was officially set aside to segregate the black-skinned communities of South Africa until apartheid was abolished in 1994. The term means "land of the blacks". Give me the term.

31. B Bantustan

32. C This island nation in the Mediterranean sea is currently engaged in a stand-off with another NATO country, which has been trying to take over the island citing demographic reasons. Owing to its shape, strategic importance and former British occupation, the island nation is often called an Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier. Name the island country

33. C Cyprus

34. D Identify the company which ran this advert upon the rebranding of Facebook to Meta.

35. D Durex

36. E E is a footballer who plays as a defender for the Ivory Coast national team and helped them win the AFCON in 2015. He grew up selling illicit cigarettes and cheap mobile phones on the streets of Bingerville. However, his life turned within a span of months when he was selected to play for the youth teams of Spanish clubs like Espanyol and Villarreal, and finally in a major English football club. Name E.

37. E Eric Bailly

38. F “ I am 20” is an 18 minute documentary by director S.N.S Sastry. It was commissioned in 1967 by a govt-run organisation, and highlights some interviews of 20 year olds, exactly 20 years after independence. The documentary has garnered praise as it highlights the similarities, yet the differences in the social fabric of India over the times. Identify the government organisation which commissioned this documentary

39. F Films Division

40. G Name the first movie made in colour, to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.

41. G Gone with the Wind

42. H This ad jingle was penned in 2015 by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and music was composed by Amit Trivedi. It became extremely viral all over India, at a time when social media was a luxury. The telecommunications company for which the ad jingle was created, later merged with one of its competitors, and is now the third largest mobile network in India. Identify the song/ad jingle.

43. H Hello Honey Bunny

44. I He is a Kashmiri footballer who currently plays for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL. He made history in 2016 by becoming the first Indian player to sign for a professional La Liga club. He has formerly represented FC Goa at the AFC Champions League, and has also played in the Indian football team. Identify him.

45. I Ishan Pandita

46. J Very few footballers in history have played internationally for both Germany and England since the late 20th century. Identify this player who is touted as one of the future superstars of the German team as well as of Bayern Munich.

47. J Jamal Musiala

48. K The movie "Shorgul" was released in 2016. Although it sank without a trace at the box office, the only somewhat point of remembrance was a song sung by Arijit Singh named "Tere Bina". What was also unique about the song was its lyricist, who is also a celebrated politician and judicial member. Identify the lyricist.

49. K Kapil Sibal

50. L Name the country that connects the 4 images

51. L Lebanon

52. M In most international sporting events, teams from Taiwan are referred to as Chinese Taipei. In that context, the Chinese Taipei women’s football team has a commonly used nickname which is also shared by a folk heroine. Disney in 2020 created a live-action movie of the same name, which had a budget of about $200 Million. Give me the name of the folk heroine.

53. M Mulan

54. N Which Indian city is known as the “Wine Capital of India” due to the high number of wineries and vineyards in the city ?

55. N Nashik

56. O He is a 2-time former Chief Minister of Kerala, and the only Indian CM to be awarded for public service by the United Nations. Formerly the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, he has been a Congress MLA for 50+ years upto even today. He was also Leader of the Opposition in Kerala on some occasions. Identify him.

57. O Oommen Chandy

58. P P is the most irresistible and destructive weapon of Kali and Shiva, discharged by the mind, the eyes and the bow. It destroys the target completely and holds the power of annihilating human creations and vanquishing all beings. P was used by Arjun to kill Jayadratha and by Lakshman to kill Meghnad. What is P?

59. P Pashupatastra

60. Q This graph shows the frequency of usage of a particular word in English Literature from 1800 to 2019. This word came into limelight “again” in 2020 for a different reason worldwide, and strikes “fear” into our hearts even today. Identify the word.

61. Q Quarantine

62. R The Western World thought it was impossible to substitute lard and tallow in the soap-making process. But in 1919, Ardeshir Godrej launched the world’s first pure-vegetarian soap, made from vegetable oil extracts. The brand was pitched as cruelty-free and a “Swadeshi alternative” to foreign soaps. Naturally, it worked for Indians who anyway were deeply sensitive about the animal lard. This paved the way to the rise of the “Godrej No 1” soap which was a massive success. Which famous proponent of the Swadeshi movement was the brand ambassador of these soaps in print ads?

63. R Rabindranath Tagore / Rashbehari Bose

64. S He is a famous Indian golfer who started his journey from the age of 10 at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Tollygunge, Kolkata. A 2-time winner of the Hero Indian Open, most of his success has been in India. He has also represented India at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He is celebrating his 44th birthday today. Identify him.

65. S Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia

66. T Connect them to a 2014 English film.

67. T Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

68. U 15th August is also the Independence day of Bahrain, the 2 Koreas and Liechtenstein, besides India. But exactly 10 days later, another country celebrates its independence day too ( called “Dia de la independencia” ). A former Spanish, English and Portuguese colony, they now call themselves an Oriental Republic (“Banda Oriental”) and have the longest national anthem in the world. Identify the country.

69. U Uruguay

70. V Lord Hanuman once saw Goddess Sita applying V, to which in curiosity he asked her the reason for applying V. Goddess Sita answered that it was related to Lord Ram. Since, Lord Hanuman ardently worshipped Lord Ram, so on learning the reason, Lord Hanuman applied V all over his body to show the mammoth devotion he had towards Lord Ram. Nowadays, we see V being associated with several festivals like Durga Puja etc. Identify V. (Hindi / Bangla name will do too)

71. V Vermillion (Shidur/sindoor will be accepted too)

72. W The person who tweeted this is the CEO of Zanmai Labs Pvt Limited, which is headquartered in Mumbai. Identify their most famous service, which is the market leader in its segment in India.

73. W WazirX

74. X This Twitter conversation has been a source of memes and social media activity around this time in 2020. What content was in the 2nd tweet by Elon which was the source of all the memes ? (Exact / context )

75. X X Æ A-12 Musk Elon Musk’s son’s name

76. Y The turn of the new year 2022 has triggered errors in Microsoft Exchange mail servers, causing millions of emails around the world to not get sent and staying stuck on queues, even causing entire servers to crash. Around the same time, issues were also detected in the car clocks of Honda and Acura cars which auto-reset to dates 20 years ago. The digital community has dubbed this phenomenon with a particular acronym, similar to something that was expected to be observed in the beginning of this century. Identify the term given to the current phenomenon.

77. Y Y2K22

78. Z Here are some of the brands owned by Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. ( Inditex ). The one blanked out is one of their oldest and most popular brands, with presence in Kolkata too. Identify the brand blanked out.

79. Z Zara