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Quiz of 30.12.02
By Arijit Mukhopadhyay and Pradipta Ray
Dry Rounds
    By Pradipta Ray
  1. What did Bill Clinton describe as �the most wondrous map ever produced� ?
    A : The map of the human genome
  2. If Cynthia Cooper, Coleen Rowley and Sherron Watkins were the most recent, who was the first?
    A : Charles Lindbergh (1927), Time Person of the Year
  3. New Delhi has the most recent underground railway ( 24 Dec 2002 ). Which is the only city to have two distinct underground railway systems?
    A : Berlin � the U-Bahn and the S-Bahn.
  4. Mattel�s case against this music group was turned down by the US courts since the judge concluded that Janis Joplin did not have an understanding with Mercedes Benz when she crooned � Oh Lord ! Wont you buy me a Mercedes Benz�.
    A : Aqua � Barbie Girl
  5. What is the point on the Earth�s surface at or directly below a nuclear detonation site called in Secret Service jargon?
    A : Ground Zero
  6. Valentina Tereshkova : Sally Ride :: Yuri Gagarin : ??
    A : John Glenn � first man sent by the US to outer space.
  7. What came into being as a result of an early 1930s ad campaign of Coca Cola by commercial illustrator Haddon Sundblom ?
    A : The red robe of Santa Claus was cemented � though not started .
  8. The Bhils of MP use a weapon in a certain manner traceable to Mahabharata lore. What ? They draw their bows with their middle finger, like Ekalavya in Mahabharata.
  9. Which cartoon�s name is a combination of Yale slang for an amiable fool and the author�s roommate�s name?
    A : Doonesbury = Doone + Pilsbury
  10. Chinese being an ideographic language, new fangled common nouns are often represented as something similar rather than phonetically. This device, when it first came to China was seen only with big shots and hence called �Big Boss Brother�. Now that it is more popular, it is known by a more conventional name. What device?
    A : The cellphone.
  11. � Where should one use perfume? a young woman asked. Wherever one wants to be kissed � I said. � Quote by ?
    A : Coco Chanel
  12. If the Bourda Oval is in Georgetown, the Kennington Oval in London, the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, where is the Bradman Oval situated?
    A : Bowral
  13. The original poem was : � The wind is mild, the sun is warm � The water is clean, the vegetation lush � which was shortened to the single word wind-water, and has now entered the English language. What word?
    A : Feng Shui
  14. In which British tax haven are 11 of Dhirubhai Ambani�s companies registered?
    A : Isle of Man
  15. The inventor of the periscope was not allowed to patent his device. Why?
    A : An accurate description of the periscope already existed in �20,000 Leagues Under The Sea�
  16. Baseball diamonds were so arranged that the batter faces the east to avoid looking into the setting sun. In his usual stance, his left hand points to the South. This has introduced which sporting term?
    A : Southpaw.
  17. What were the first lines of the book �Paul Clifford� (1830) by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton ?
    A : � It was a dark and stormy night �
  18. What is the Star Trek curse?
    A : Odd numbered Star Trek movies are flops, even numbered ones are good.
  19. America became independent in 200 BC according to Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes fame. Why?
    A : Calvin was born in 1976 AD. That makes 1776 200 years Before Calvin.
  20. The mathematician and cricket lover G.H. Hardy used to categorize the best mathematical proofs in the X class. Later, he met Ramanujan and claimed that some proofs are even better and in the Y class. Identify X and Y.
    A : X � Hobbes. Y- Bradman.
  21. To whom is the �Pierre de Coubertin Award� given by the United Nations? ( workable )
    A : To sources of conspicuous acts of sportsmanship.
  22. J.D. Salinger has not allowed republishing of any of his short stories post 1960 for a very odd reason. Why?
    A : He wants the stories to die a natural death.
  23. The most common male figure�s picture to be printed in the 19 th century The Times was that of Sherlock Holmes. Who was the second most common figure?
    A : W.G. Grace.
    By Arijit Mukhopadhyay
  1. In 2001 John Koegh of Australia filed a patent for "Circular transportation facilitation device". What is this?
    A : wheel
  2. The IOC allows logos to be displayed on only one place on an athlete. Where?
    A : on the shoes
  3. Which famous music personality formed the film production company "Handmade" in 1979 with Dennis O' Brien?
    A : George Harrison
  4. In Delhi college slang what are "g-jabs" and "c-bats"?
    A : Gulabjamuns and Chana Baturas
  5. In earlier medieval times who was a "town crier"?
    A : one who gave the day's news
  6. Which Kolkata street is named after a literary character?
    A : Swarnalata St.
  7. VISUAL----------Mithali Raj
  8. Why is the town of Uttarkashi called so?
    A : The Ganga flows from the south to the north here
  9. What was launched in 1929 by the London Rubber company and derived its name from the qualities of "durability, reliability and excellence"?
    A : Durex condoms.
  10. What does the word "Buzkashi" mean?
    A : Goat-dragging
  11. Who owns the multimedia entertainment company called "First Serve Entertainment"?
    A : Vijay Amritraj
  12. To the discoverer the first specimen a piece of cork was found to be made up of small rectangular parts which resembled a monk's living space. So he named his discovery after the word for a monk's living place. What scientific discovery are we talking about?
    A : Anton von Liuenhoek; the cell
  13. What is Christianity's holiest shrine?
    A : Church of Nativity
  14. Who is the first player in cricket history to provide sponsorship for his own bat with his first book?
    A : Michael Bevan
  15. Which legendary music group derived its name from a Aldous Huxley book released in 1954 which dealt with halucinnic drugs?
    A : The Doors
  16. Who is making her film debut in Pamela Rook's "Dance Like a Man"?
    A : Anoushka Shankar
  17. VISUAL--------------Sherlock Holmes
  18. In recent court cases what is the "Viagra Defense"?
    A : They say that their hostile behaviour was due to the effects of Viagra
  19. Which magazine's name comes from French for "of good air"? In the Middle Ages, people's health was judged partly by how they smelled. A person who gave off "good air" was presumed healthier and happier.
    A : Debonair
  20. Elton John claims that he started making his collection of sunglasses in memory of a certain singer. Who?
    A : Buddy Holly
  21. Which award has been instituted by the Union Of Japanese Scientists and Engineers for quality control in corporate industry?
    A : Deming Prize
  22. The winner of which event gets the "Claret Jug"?
    A : British Open Golf
  23. The value of a diamond is decided on 4 c's. Two of them are carat and clarity. What are the other 2?
    A : cost and cut
  24. What is common to Abar Khabo, Dilkhosh, Rose-Cream, Basant Bahar and Baadshah?
    A : flavors of rasogolla
  25. VISUAL--------Vatican
  26. In USA what is nicknamed the "Bubble Anthem"?
    A : sound made by water boiling in a kettle
  27. After whom is the Delhi Metro Rail named?
    A : Rajiv Gandhi
  28. What unique cricketing first is held by Amay Khurasia?
    A : First cricketer to be dope-tested
  29. What in technology is "MMS"?
    A : Multimedia messaging service
  30. This sign means maggot in Hungarian ,little dog in Russian ,and worm in Thai. What is it?
    A : '@' sign
  31. Neil O' Brien conducted the first Open Quiz in Kolkata in 1967 at the Christ the King Parish Church. In whose memory was this quiz organised?
    A : Eddie Hyde
  32. If DINKIE is "Double Income no Kids" who is a "SINBAD"?
    A : Single Income No Boyfriend Absolutely Desperate
  33. VISUAL------------Vilas Rao Desmukh
  34. Who is going to host this year's Oscar ceremony?
    A : Steve Martin
  35. Subedar Khudad Khan was the first Indian recipient of which award?
    A : Victoria Cross
  36. A movie called "Jajantaram Majantaram" is going to be made starring Jaaved Jaffrey. He is going to play the role of a famous children's character. Whom?
    A : Lemuel Gulliver
  37. Which brand recently won a court case challenging their name change to "Altria Group"?
    A : Philip Morris
  38. Who are nicknamed the "Sandwich Generation"?
    A : The middle-aged people rearing their children and also taking care of their older generation
  39. Which country changed its name because it was tired of being placed permanently between Italy and Jamaica in international gatherings?
    A : Ivory Coast
  40. Three games are being touted to be removed from the Beijing Games. Which three?
    A : Modern Pentathlon, softball and baseball
  41. Which countries name in the native language means "Big Village"?
    A : Canada
  42. Which famous music personality after being disallowed entry in a club for not being properly dressed released an album whose name was in protest to this incident? Name the album also.
    A : Phil Collins; No Jacket required
  43. VISUAL--------------Basil D' Oliviera
  44. In literature how is Edmund Danton more well known?
    A : Count of Monte Cristo
  45. Who owns Maverick Records with Guy Oseary?
    A : Madonna
  46. Which literary work is nicknamed the "Monalisa of English Literature"?
    A : Wuthering Heights
  47. Which Kolkata speciality earlier everpresent during festivals and Indian sports victories was invented by Annapurna Das and that was named after the nickname that Annapurna Das got from her locality?
    A : Chocolate Bomb (Burima)
Thematic Round : Thugs and Crooks
    By Pradipta Ray
  1. The standard advice that �Bugsy� Siegel gave his followers, was � � When in a tight spot, marry.� Why?
    A : According to laws of several US states, wives aren�t allowed to testify against their husbands. Hence it became common practice to marry the witness. [ if possible ;) ]
  2. He declared himself King of Scotland, Arch Enemy of the Israel, and wanted a war with a neighbouring country to be settled by means of a boxing match between the two heads of state, with Mohammad Ali as the referee. Who is he?
    A : Idi Amin.
  3. How do we better know the team of Parker and Minnow, perhaps the only real life duo to have made the transition from a proper noun to a common noun phrase ?
    A : Bonnie and Clyde.
  4. � Revolutionize yourself to revolutionize humanity.� � catchline associated with which group?
    A : The Raelians.
  5. When X was asked why he wanted to see the back of Y, X replied �But he tried to kill my papa�. Identify X and Y.
    A : X � George W. Bush, Y- Saddam Hussein
  6. Sitter of the quiz. Picture of what ?

    A : Valentine�s Day Massacre.
    By Arijit Mukhopadhyay
  1. Who is referred in Egypt as " Muhammed Haider"?
    A : Adolf Hitler
  2. What was the nickname given to the famous criminal Robert Stroud in Alcatraz prison for his exceptional ability? Burt Lancaster portrayed him in a 1962 movie.
    A : The Birdman of Alcatraz
  3. Which famous personality being portrayed by Jackie Shroff in the movie �Bottomline� was nicknamed �The Serpent�?
    A : Charles Sobhraj
  4. How do we know Sabri al-Banna in the world of international terrorism?
    A : Abu Nidal
  5. Connect: 1)Polly Nichols 2) Annie Chapman 3) Elizabeth Stride 4) Catharine Eddowes 5) Mary Jane Kelly.
    A : Jack The Ripper
  6. In Kolkata there was a street named Fancy Lane. Why was it so named?
    A : Biplabi Nandakumar was hanged there (faansi->fancy)
Visuals
By Pradipta Ray
1 Identify the movie from the movie poster.-->
2 This Ancient wonder of the world is being grandly rebuilt by the local government after having been razed to dust thousands of years ago. What? -->
3 In Memoriam. Who is she? -->
4 Seminal 1970s ad campaign. Of ? -->
5 Google celebrates birthdays of famous artists with logos created in homage to their art. Identify the missing artist. -->

6 Identify the artist whose self portrait is given -->
Answers:
  1. East is East.
  2. The library at Alexandria
  3. Princess Margaret
  4. Volkswagen Beatle.
  5. Andy Warhol
  6. Frida Kahlo � �The two Fridas�.

By Arijit Mukhopadhyay
1-->Who is she?
2-->Identify
3-->
Answers :
  1. Tanya Grotter
  2. JRR Tolkien
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