INQUIZZITIVE - 2016

Grand FinaleGrand FinaleResearched and Conducted by:

Somnath Chanda

organised byDepartment of Electrical Engineering

Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University

Thanks to……..

RoundsRounds

Round1

• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5

bonus. bonus.

What is the most glaring mistake shown in this What is the most glaring mistake shown in this iconic scene from Sholay?iconic scene from Sholay?

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Water tank in a Water tank in a village-without-electricityvillage-without-electricity

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What is What is wrong wrong

with this wax with this wax statue, statue,

unveiled at unveiled at the SCG on the SCG on

April April 20, 2013, just 20, 2013, just

a few a few days before days before

Sachin’s 40th Sachin’s 40th birthday?birthday?

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Probably the Probably the most most

famous famous error in US error in US philately, philately,

what is what is wrongwrong

with this with this stamp featustamp featu

ring ring the image of the image of the Curtiss the Curtiss

JN-JN-4 airplane4 airplane

? ? 

3What is What is wrongly wrongly

stated in stated in this this

Asterix Asterix story?story?

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  Norman Norman Rockwell’s Rockwell’s

classic classic painting painting People People Reading Stock Reading Stock

ExchangeExchange, was one , was one of of

the many covers he the many covers he had had

drawn for The drawn for The Saturday Saturday

Evening Post. Evening Post. Spot the mistake Spot the mistake

in this in this painting.painting.

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  Spot the Spot the mistake in mistake in this 2010 this 2010 released released

stamp which is stamp which is said said

to be the to be the largest run largest run

of an error on a of an error on a postage stamp.postage stamp.

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What is What is wrong wrong

with this wax with this wax statue, statue,

unveiled at unveiled at the SCG on the SCG on

April April 20, 2013, just 20, 2013, just

a few a few days before days before

Sachin’s 40th Sachin’s 40th birthday?birthday?

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The jersey was of Indian T-20 The jersey was of Indian T-20 World World

Cup team whereas Sachin was Cup team whereas Sachin was never never

part of that teampart of that team

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Probably the Probably the most most

famous famous error in US error in US philately, philately,

what is what is wrongwrong

with this with this stamp featustamp featu

ring ring the image of the image of the Curtiss the Curtiss

JN-JN-4 airplane4 airplane

? ? 

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The plane is invertedThe plane is inverted

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stated in stated in this this

Asterix Asterix story?story?

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Circus Maximus was used for Circus Maximus was used for Chariot Chariot

racing and not for Gladiatoral racing and not for Gladiatoral CombatCombat

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  Norman Norman Rockwell’s Rockwell’s

classic classic painting painting People People Reading Stock Reading Stock

ExchangeExchange, was one , was one of of

the many covers he the many covers he had had

drawn for The drawn for The Saturday Saturday

Evening Post. Evening Post. Spot the mistake Spot the mistake

in this in this painting.painting.

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Three LegsThree Legs

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  Spot the Spot the mistake in mistake in this 2010 this 2010 released released

stamp which is stamp which is said said

to be the to be the largest run largest run

of an error on a of an error on a postage stamp.postage stamp.

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Wrong Statue was usedWrong Statue was used

Round2

• 13 questions. 13 questions. • Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally Half points, if any, is totally

QM’s discretion. QM’s discretion.

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As per Merriam-Webster, this word As per Merriam-Webster, this word reportedly used reportedly used

for the first time in 1818, has been for the first time in 1818, has been derived in derived in

English from the French word English from the French word ‘revenir’, meaning ‘revenir’, meaning

‘‘to return’. Used to denote someone to return’. Used to denote someone who returns who returns

after death or a long absence, it may after death or a long absence, it may prove to be a little different this time prove to be a little different this time

for a thespian.for a thespian.What is the good word?What is the good word?

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RevenantRevenant

After 26 years, a special contingent of 36 After 26 years, a special contingent of 36 members of the Indian Army contingent members of the Indian Army contingent marched down Rajpath during the 67marched down Rajpath during the 67thth

Republic Day Parade. The troop have won a Republic Day Parade. The troop have won a Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Cards and six the Army Staff Commendation Cards and six Vice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Vice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation

Cards. Cards. What is so special about this army unit?What is so special about this army unit?

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K-9 Unit / Dog SquadK-9 Unit / Dog Squad

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This particular exercise done sometime inThis particular exercise done sometime inJanuary, 2016 drew fierce criticism from January, 2016 drew fierce criticism from different quarters. A noted critic, Vittorio different quarters. A noted critic, Vittorio

Sgarbi said that the decision had been Sgarbi said that the decision had been taken by ‘ignorant goats’ to humiliate the taken by ‘ignorant goats’ to humiliate the

national treasures. national treasures. What this whole exercise was all about?What this whole exercise was all about?

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Italy has covered up ancient nudeItaly has covered up ancient nudestatues ahead of Iranian Presidentstatues ahead of Iranian President

Hassan Rouhani's official visit to RomeHassan Rouhani's official visit to Rome

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Identify this lady, who, Identify this lady, who, at the age of 24, at the age of 24,

covered covered Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Dwight D. Eisenhower’s

Presidential Presidential inauguration as the inauguration as the

‘‘Inquiring Camera Girl’ Inquiring Camera Girl’ for the for the Washington Washington

Times-HeraldTimes-Herald..

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Jacqueline Bouvier, later Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisJacqueline Bouvier, later Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

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How did this number titled ‘Coming Home’, the How did this number titled ‘Coming Home’, the most popular song from the now-defunct group most popular song from the now-defunct group

Dirty Money’s first album Dirty Money’s first album Last Train to Paris Last Train to Paris recently came back to public memory?recently came back to public memory?

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The Archaeological Survey of India, along with The Archaeological Survey of India, along with the respective govt. authority has selected the respective govt. authority has selected

these these six World Heritage sites – Stone Chariot of six World Heritage sites – Stone Chariot of Hampi, Red Fort of Delhi, Sun Temple of Hampi, Red Fort of Delhi, Sun Temple of Konark, Taj Mahal, Churches of Goa and Konark, Taj Mahal, Churches of Goa and

Padmapani Painting in AjantaCaves. Padmapani Painting in AjantaCaves. What is special about these chosen six?What is special about these chosen six?

(Clue – Think in ascending order)

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To be featured in the new set of currency To be featured in the new set of currency notes of the denomination of Rs. 10, notes of the denomination of Rs. 10,

Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 respectivelyRs. 1000 respectively

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It happened for the only time in the It happened for the only time in the history….what was David Niven talking about?history….what was David Niven talking about?

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The pic. showing Maj. The pic. showing Maj. Gen. Syed El Edroos Gen. Syed El Edroos

(at right) and Maj. Gen. (at right) and Maj. Gen. (later Army Chief) (later Army Chief)

Joyanto Nath Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri, marked the Chaudhuri, marked the end of which ‘chapter’ end of which ‘chapter’

of modern history?of modern history?

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Operation Polo Operation Polo (El Edroos was the Commander of the Hyderabad State Forces of the Nizam)

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When he was ordered to create a new When he was ordered to create a new ‘mental ‘mental

exercise’ for the "Fun" section of a exercise’ for the "Fun" section of a newspaper, he newspaper, he

created something based on a puzzle created something based on a puzzle from his from his

childhood days called ‘Magic Squares’. childhood days called ‘Magic Squares’. What did the gentleman in the pic. What did the gentleman in the pic.

who was also who was also honoured with a Google doodle in honoured with a Google doodle in

2013, create?2013, create?

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Crossword PuzzleCrossword Puzzle

Lawyer Thakur Chandan Kumar Singh grabbed Lawyer Thakur Chandan Kumar Singh grabbed headlines after filing a complaint-case against headlines after filing a complaint-case against X and X’s family members in the court of Chief X and X’s family members in the court of Chief

Judicial Magistrate in Sitamarhi, Bihar. But in all Judicial Magistrate in Sitamarhi, Bihar. But in all likelihood, his case may be get dismissed for want likelihood, his case may be get dismissed for want of jurisdiction, since Sitamarhi, UP is said to be of jurisdiction, since Sitamarhi, UP is said to be

the place where the actual action took place.the place where the actual action took place.What is he complaining about?What is he complaining about?

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Domestic Violence case against RamaDomestic Violence case against Rama

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A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playing A qualified gymnastics teacher, he had a playing career while supplementing his income by career while supplementing his income by

coaching coaching high-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke high-school gymnastics teams. In 2007, he broke his ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault his ankle and fibula after attempting to pole vault

at at a reunion of his old sporting academy. Presently, in a reunion of his old sporting academy. Presently, in the ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very the ‘hot seat’, he is literally feeling the heat very

badly.badly.Who is being talked about?Who is being talked about?

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Louis Van GaalLouis Van Gaal

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In an essay published in January 2015 on Project In an essay published in January 2015 on Project Syndicate, Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Syndicate, Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google, wrote : Google, wrote : ‘At the time (early 2000), it was ‘At the time (early 2000), it was the most popular search query we had ever seen. the most popular search query we had ever seen.

But we had no surefire way of getting users But we had no surefire way of getting users exactly what they wanted : ………….’. exactly what they wanted : ………….’. As a result, As a result, Schmidt said, “Google Image Search was born”.Schmidt said, “Google Image Search was born”.Exactly, what the users were searching at that Exactly, what the users were searching at that

time?time?

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Green Versace dress of Jennifer LopezGreen Versace dress of Jennifer Lopez

Terming the whole Terming the whole exercise an eyewash to exercise an eyewash to

deceive the Indian deceive the Indian press, Naseeruddin press, Naseeruddin

Shah became lucky to Shah became lucky to get the opportunity get the opportunity twice, many years twice, many years

later.later.What was he referring What was he referring

to?to?(Clue – the visual)

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Screen tested for Richard Screen tested for Richard Attenborough’s Attenborough’s GandhiGandhi

(A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 (A) became a naturalized Russian citizen in 2008 and represented the Russian team in the 2008 and and represented the Russian team in the 2008 and

2012 Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.2012 Olympics. She won Bronze in 2008 Games.(B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the (B), nicknamed ‘Lady Magic’, won a Silver with the

US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. US team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. How would you connect these two ladies?How would you connect these two ladies?

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A B

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A B

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Female Coaches in NBAFemale Coaches in NBA(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)(Becky Hammon & Nancy Liberman)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 is a 1984Japanese animated fantasy adventure film written Japanese animated fantasy adventure film written

and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his own 1982 manga of the same name. own 1982 manga of the same name.

Why this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline, Why this film, set on a post-apocalyptic timeline, has come into news in the recent times?has come into news in the recent times?

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Heavily referenced in Heavily referenced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Round3

• 8 questions. 8 questions. • Written Written

Round.Round.• Differential Differential

Scoring.Scoring.

* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 16 - if 1 team gets it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 14 - if 2 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 12 - if 3 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 10 - if 4 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 08 - if 5 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 06 - if 6 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 04 - if 7 teams get it right* 02 - if all the teams get it * 02 - if all the teams get it

rightright

One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant

energy energy of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged film in his laboratory. Though, much of his early film in his laboratory. Though, much of his early research — hundreds of invention models, plans, research — hundreds of invention models, plans, notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of

the photography-plates survived. the photography-plates survived. Identify this genius.Identify this genius.

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William Whewell was consulted over some new William Whewell was consulted over some new names to explain the fact that when an names to explain the fact that when an

electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move, to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move, the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte, the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,

on the West side or the way which the sun sets.on the West side or the way which the sun sets.What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’ What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’

was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?

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Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the President of the Royal Society, which invention President of the Royal Society, which invention by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery or isolation of the chemical elements - sodium or isolation of the chemical elements - sodium

(1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron  (1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron 

(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808), (1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808), and magnesium (1808)?and magnesium (1808)?

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In honour of which Danish physicist, this In honour of which Danish physicist, this particular doodle was released by Google?particular doodle was released by Google?

(Looking for the surname)(Looking for the surname)

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This young painter was commisioned to do a This young painter was commisioned to do a painting when a horse messenger delivered a letter painting when a horse messenger delivered a letter

from his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isfrom his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isconvalescent’. The next day he received a letter convalescent’. The next day he received a letter

from from his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the time he arrived, his wife had already been buried. time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.

Heartbroken, he decided to do something. Heartbroken, he decided to do something. What resulted?What resulted?

(vis of the self portrait – next slide)

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A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a name for her brothers’ stage performance after name for her brothers’ stage performance after watching something on a sewing machine. The watching something on a sewing machine. The brothers felt that this name symbolised their brothers felt that this name symbolised their

raw raw energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on

stage. stage. Which ‘name’ was thus coined? Which ‘name’ was thus coined? 

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Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best remembered for his discoveries of several alkali remembered for his discoveries of several alkali

and and alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety

Lamp. Lamp. But as per Sir Humphrey himself, But as per Sir Humphrey himself, whatwhat//whowho was was

his most important discovery?his most important discovery?

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The single most important technique in Digital The single most important technique in Digital Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of

combining two signals to form a third signal. combining two signals to form a third signal. Using Using

the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems are are

described by a signal called the impulse response.described by a signal called the impulse response.Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

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One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad One the many ventures of this archetypal ‘mad scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant scientist’ was the investigation of the radiant

energy energy of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged of ‘invisible’ kinds after he had noticed damaged film in his laboratory. Though, much of his early film in his laboratory. Though, much of his early research — hundreds of invention models, plans, research — hundreds of invention models, plans, notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of notes, photographs — were lost in fire, a few of

the photography-plates survived. the photography-plates survived. Identify this genius.Identify this genius.

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Nikola TeslaNikola Tesla

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William Whewell was consulted over some new William Whewell was consulted over some new names to explain the fact that when an names to explain the fact that when an

electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current electrolytic cell is oriented so that electric current traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East traverses the electrolyte in a direction ‘from East to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move, to West’ or that in which the sun appears to move, the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte, the ___ is where the current leaves the electrolyte,

on the West side or the way which the sun sets.on the West side or the way which the sun sets.What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’ What 7-letter word which literally means ‘descent’

was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?was thus coined in 1834 by Whewell?

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CathodeCathode

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Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the Reported in 1800 in a two-part letter to the President of the Royal Society, which invention President of the Royal Society, which invention by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery by an Italian enabled a rapid series of discovery or isolation of the chemical elements - sodium or isolation of the chemical elements - sodium

(1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron  (1807), potassium (1807), calcium (1808), boron 

(1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808), (1808), barium (1808), strontium (1808), and magnesium (1808)?and magnesium (1808)?

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Voltaic Pile / Voltaic CellVoltaic Pile / Voltaic Cell

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In honour of which Danish physicist, this In honour of which Danish physicist, this particular doodle was released by Google?particular doodle was released by Google?

(Looking for the surname)(Looking for the surname)

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OerstedOersted

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This young painter was commisioned to do a This young painter was commisioned to do a painting when a horse messenger delivered a letter painting when a horse messenger delivered a letter

from his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isfrom his father that read, ‘Your dear wife isconvalescent’. The next day he received a letter convalescent’. The next day he received a letter

from from his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the his father detailing his wife’s sudden death. By the time he arrived, his wife had already been buried. time he arrived, his wife had already been buried.

Heartbroken, he decided to do something. Heartbroken, he decided to do something. What resulted?What resulted?

(vis of the self portrait – next slide)

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Morse Code was inventedMorse Code was invented

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A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a A young lady named Margaret hastily proposed a name for her brothers’ stage performance after name for her brothers’ stage performance after watching something on a sewing machine. The watching something on a sewing machine. The brothers felt that this name symbolised their brothers felt that this name symbolised their

raw raw energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on energy and ‘high voltage’ performances on

stage. stage. Which ‘name’ was thus coined? Which ‘name’ was thus coined? 

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AC/DCAC/DC

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Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best Sir Humphrey Davy, the famous inventor, is best remembered for his discoveries of several alkali remembered for his discoveries of several alkali

and and alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety alkaline earth metals and obviously, the Safety

Lamp. Lamp. But as per Sir Humphrey himself, But as per Sir Humphrey himself, whatwhat//whowho was was

his most important discovery?his most important discovery?

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Michael FaradayMichael Faraday

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The single most important technique in Digital The single most important technique in Digital Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of Signal Processing, ____ is a mathematical way of

combining two signals to form a third signal. combining two signals to form a third signal. Using Using

the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems the strategy of impulse decomposition, systems are are

described by a signal called the impulse response.described by a signal called the impulse response.Fill in the blank.Fill in the blank.

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ConvolutionConvolution

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Round4

• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

5 marks.5 marks.• Full house ensure 5 Full house ensure 5

bonus. bonus.

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Brandy Chastain’s moment of Brandy Chastain’s moment of madnessmadness

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Dr. StrangeloveDr. Strangelove

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Beckham-Simeone incidentBeckham-Simeone incident

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JungleeJunglee

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Raja Ravi Verma PaintingsRaja Ravi Verma Paintings

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Esquire Cover of Md. AliEsquire Cover of Md. Ali

Round5

• 13 questions. 13 questions. • Infinite Bounce + PounceInfinite Bounce + Pounce• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally Half points, if any, is totally

QM’s discretion. QM’s discretion.

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In his brief career for Scotland he In his brief career for Scotland he scored a zero in scored a zero in

his 2his 2ndnd match against the visiting match against the visiting Pakistan team Pakistan team (vis), ,

but later went on to score three but later went on to score three centuries also. centuries also.

Identify the cricketer who is presently Identify the cricketer who is presently enjoying his enjoying his

22ndnd innings innings in his career. in his career. (vis of the scorecard – next slide)

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Rahul DravidRahul Dravid

The daughter of a senior journalist of The The daughter of a senior journalist of The Hindustan Times, this one-time model’s Hindustan Times, this one-time model’s

aspirations were cut short by her own aspirations were cut short by her own marriage-marriage-

related issues and she was forced by related issues and she was forced by circumstances to change the track of circumstances to change the track of

her life. The rest is history.her life. The rest is history.

Who?Who?(vis – next slide)

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Neerja BhanotNeerja Bhanot

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Named after ‘Maa Manglagauri Mandir’ Named after ‘Maa Manglagauri Mandir’ in Gaya in Gaya

where most of the where most of the membersmembers//shareholdersshareholders have have

plied their trade for years, it was plied their trade for years, it was founded in 2015. founded in 2015.

The office bearers - Raj Kumar Manjhi The office bearers - Raj Kumar Manjhi (Manager), (Manager),

Malati Devi (Secretary) & Nagina Devi Malati Devi (Secretary) & Nagina Devi (Treasurer) (Treasurer)

said that its way of functioning is said that its way of functioning is totally governed totally governed

by the members by constituting the by the members by constituting the rules and rules and

regulations according to their needs. regulations according to their needs.

What is being talked about?What is being talked about?

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Mangla Bank Mangla Bank (A bank by beggars for beggars)(A bank by beggars for beggars)

3In his acceptance speech after receiving In his acceptance speech after receiving

the Golden the Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor award for Globe Best Supporting Actor award for

‘Creed’, ‘Creed’, Stallone thanked his friend X for being Stallone thanked his friend X for being

the best the best friend he’ve ever had. friend he’ve ever had. “Yes, I have long “Yes, I have long conversations ... with X. And every now conversations ... with X. And every now

and then, and then, there’s …a little piece of it that makes there’s …a little piece of it that makes

it onto the it onto the film”,film”, he added. he added.

Who is Stallone’s best friend?Who is Stallone’s best friend?

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Rocky BalboaRocky Balboa

What is so What is so unusual about unusual about the signing of the signing of the 22-year old the 22-year old

David David Bytheway, Bytheway,

one of the one of the world’s best world’s best ‘‘players’, by players’, by

VfL Wolfsburg?VfL Wolfsburg?

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Signed him as their official Fifa gamerSigned him as their official Fifa gamer

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What is so unusual about the choice of What is so unusual about the choice of this item-this item-

girl of this foot-tapping number?girl of this foot-tapping number?

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Divya Kumar, the director herself Divya Kumar, the director herself appeared as the item-girlappeared as the item-girl

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  Luis Pena, a professor of Luis Pena, a professor of opthamology and native opthamology and native

of Santiago, Chile decided to pay of Santiago, Chile decided to pay tribute to tribute to

someone who spent a week during his someone who spent a week during his famous famous

endeavour in Santiago. Made by 2,024-endeavour in Santiago. Made by 2,024-piece of piece of

Lego bricks, it’s already got the Lego bricks, it’s already got the approval of the approval of the

Smithsonian Magazine.Smithsonian Magazine.What did he create?What did he create?

(vis of part of the model – next slide)

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HMS BeagleHMS Beagle

After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-After years of toiling in theatre and then in ad-world, the big break came through a music video. world, the big break came through a music video.

It happened because of his college friend Shantanu It happened because of his college friend Shantanu Moitra who was also the music composer of the Moitra who was also the music composer of the album. During research, he got to know about a album. During research, he got to know about a

fiesty lady who left her abusive husband and fiesty lady who left her abusive husband and bought bought

a truck after learning to drive. She regularly drove a truck after learning to drive. She regularly drove between Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised her between Ahmedabad and Rajkot and raised her

daughter on her own.daughter on her own.Which music video was thus made?Which music video was thus made?

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Designed by artist Jamie Phillips, Designed by artist Jamie Phillips, these entities are these entities are

released, along with the more popular released, along with the more popular ones, in 2016 ones, in 2016

as part of the Fashionista range.as part of the Fashionista range.Put funda.Put funda.

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Makeover of KenMakeover of Ken

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This Greek sculpture from 100 BC, This Greek sculpture from 100 BC, named ‘Grave named ‘Grave

Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Attendant’, Attendant’,

is currently on display at the J. Paul is currently on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Getty Museum in

Malibu, California. Malibu, California. Why the tech-savvy researchers are Why the tech-savvy researchers are

taking huge taking huge amount of interest to this statue off amount of interest to this statue off

late? late? (bigger vis – next slide)

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Use of LaptopUse of Laptop

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Very popular among the Russian Very popular among the Russian diaspora, this 4:20 diaspora, this 4:20

min long creation, originally created for min long creation, originally created for something something

which refer to which refer to ‘a confidence trickster’‘a confidence trickster’, is , is the common the common

element in all these holly-productions?element in all these holly-productions?

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Mera Joota Hai JapaniMera Joota Hai Japani

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The small Norwegian town Rjukan is The small Norwegian town Rjukan is once known for once known for

the world’s biggest hydro-electricity the world’s biggest hydro-electricity power plant at the power plant at the

100-metre Rjukanfossen waterfall. The 100-metre Rjukanfossen waterfall. The town’s founder, town’s founder,

noted engineer  Sam Eyde, pioneered noted engineer  Sam Eyde, pioneered new new

technologies to produce saltpetre and technologies to produce saltpetre and hydrogen hydrogen

through industrial processes. through industrial processes. Which recent tech-innovation, an unique Which recent tech-innovation, an unique

solution to solution to an eternal obstacle, is bringing a lot of an eternal obstacle, is bringing a lot of

joy to joy to the town dwellers? the town dwellers?

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Installations of mirrors to reflect Installations of mirrors to reflect the sunlight the sunlight

In 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward In 1981, a very stubborn gentleman Edward James James

was told something by a hot-headed 22-year-was told something by a hot-headed 22-year-old old

which went on to be used in the lyrics of pop which went on to be used in the lyrics of pop numbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and numbers, film dialogues, tv-commercials and

more more famously in the title of a book that topped famously in the title of a book that topped

the New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 years the New York Times Bestsellers charts 21 years later. later.

What was, supposedly, being told to James in What was, supposedly, being told to James in front of a sell-out crowd?front of a sell-out crowd?

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You Cannot Be SeriousYou Cannot Be Serious

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With the recent proposal of ‘shutting With the recent proposal of ‘shutting down’ to down’ to

repair two century-old commuter repair two century-old commuter bridges, the local bridges, the local

authority is hoping for a huge tourism authority is hoping for a huge tourism boost. boost.

Something similar was done in 1969 Something similar was done in 1969 when when

bucketful of coins and two corpses bucketful of coins and two corpses were were

discovered as a result. discovered as a result. What has been proposed to be done What has been proposed to be done

from August to December, 2016? from August to December, 2016?

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Shutdown of Niagara FallsShutdown of Niagara Falls

Thanks to……..

Designed by Nandalal Bose, the lamp represents Designed by Nandalal Bose, the lamp represents knowledge. Its three flames represent knowledge. Its three flames represent

Intellectual Intellectual Training, Cultivation of Emotions and Training, Cultivation of Emotions and

Imagination and Spiritual Development. The Imagination and Spiritual Development. The lotus lotus

petals encircling the lamp represent Fine Arts petals encircling the lamp represent Fine Arts and and

Culture. Culture. Where would you find it?Where would you find it?

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JU LogoJU Logo

Reigning European Champion Fan Hui was Reigning European Champion Fan Hui was comprehensively beaten in a match. His comprehensively beaten in a match. His

opponent (X) used novel self-learning opponent (X) used novel self-learning strategies strategies

and displayed higher level of intelligence than and displayed higher level of intelligence than X’s predecessors. X is now set to meet World X’s predecessors. X is now set to meet World Champion Lee Sedol in March for an ultimate Champion Lee Sedol in March for an ultimate

showdown. showdown. Which game is being talked about?Which game is being talked about?

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GoGo

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The opening track The opening track LonamatiLonamati has a synth arpeggio has a synth arpeggio pattern running throughout that is the app Figure pattern running throughout that is the app Figure made by Propellerhead. The second no. which is made by Propellerhead. The second no. which is the title track of the album has a synth sequence the title track of the album has a synth sequence at the very end interlude which is from the iPad at the very end interlude which is from the iPad

app GarageBand. Another no. app GarageBand. Another no. Jokhon Moner KoneJokhon Moner Kone has a synth pad right through from the has a synth pad right through from the

app Alchemy.app Alchemy.Which group is behind this high-tech album?Which group is behind this high-tech album?

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KrosswindzKrosswindz

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After 26 years, a special contingent of 36 After 26 years, a special contingent of 36 members of the Indian Army contingent members of the Indian Army contingent marched down Rajpath during the 67marched down Rajpath during the 67thth

Republic Day Parade. The troop have won a Republic Day Parade. The troop have won a Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, 143 Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Cards and six the Army Staff Commendation Cards and six Vice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Vice Chief of the Army Staff Commendation

Cards. Cards. What is so special about this army unit?What is so special about this army unit?

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K-9 Unit / Dog SquadK-9 Unit / Dog Squad

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