the terminal quiz
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this is one of the weekly quizzes conducted by Q-frat. The quiz master was Vartika pandey (II CSE)TRANSCRIPT
THE TERMINAL QUIZ…………
1. 'X' is a word taken from the name of Y (in the picture),a British statesman who was so fond of gambling that he was reluctant to get up from the table for a meal. Instead he asked for something which we call 'X' now.Identify X and Y.
2.Manufactured at the HAL , Bengaluru, this is one of India’s first indigenous combat helicopters, ‘ DHRUV ’.It is a two seater pilot helicopter capable of multiway navigation .Currently it is not used for the purpose it was actually made for ….What purpose does it serve now ?? What its squadron called ???
3. Identify the logo .
4. According to the Greek Mythology, He lends the origin of an English word which means something that is mockingly out of reach. A chemical element which due to its difficulty of isolating the pure metal from the ore also got its name thus. Who is being depicted in the image below?
5. David Zincavage asserts that a very popular phrase ‘X’ (of Scottish origin) "Inimicus animo” is a Latin verse that translates as "enemy of the soul."The second line uses "nigger" and this goes to early depictions of the devil as black, as opposed to the modern red.The phrase says ,If you catch the devil by its ‘Y’, it won't cause his cloven hoof any pain. If, you've pinched a human's Y instead, he'll yelp.What are X and Y?
6. IDENTIFY THE MOVIE .
7.Find the connect….
8.Tom Swift is the protagonist in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. Most of the various series focus on Tom’s inventions, a number of which anticipated actual inventions. X was a NASA researcher who developed the tool/weapon Y in 1969. By 1974, X had completed the device, which he named after his childhood hero Tom Swift(specifically the book Z).
9. Ad for what ??
10.CONNECT ………… 1.F*CK 2.FART 3.BACKDOOR 4.TAMPON 5.BAKWAAS
11.X participated in a magnum opus reality show which led to him being a youth icon , despite his enormous fame he was defeated by Y who turned out to be the winner of that particular season of the show .When X released his first album it went out to be a US biilboard and Vh1 chart acer completely surpassing the popularity of Y . X was later also called on the very same show as a mentor judge .Identify X( singer of this song ) and Y.
12.What is the Inspiration of these dolls ??
13.If Lateral epicondilitis is "tennis elbow" and Medial epicondilitis is "golfer's elbow"...then what is Olecranon bursitis...??
14. Ad for what ?
15. The December 31, 1999 issue of the TIME magazine named Albert Einstein the Person of the Century. It also named two persons as the runners up. One was Franklin D. Roosevelt. Who was the other?
16.Associate this picture with a world famous beverage brand.
17. What term was introduced in the Wall Street Journal editorials starting on 20 November 2002, referring to Americans who pay no federal income tax because their income level is below the tax line?
18.Meryl Streep has received 15 Academy Award nominations, but won only twice. For which films and respective categories did she win?
19. IDENTIFY
20.In 1908, a pub owner from Leeds, Yorkshire, by the name of Foot Anakin was taken to court for allowing this ‘game’ in his establishment, because games of chance in public houses were earlier prohibited by legislation. He challenged this ruling by challenging one of the court officials to a game. The court official failed to win and so, the judge deemed it to be a game of skill rather than a game of chance. This ruling arguably was a turning point in the game's growth.Which game are we talking about?
21.Identify the movie.
22. .Hanna spray-painted "X Smells Like Y" on X's apartment wall. Y was the name of a deodorant; Hanna joked that Y smelled like it. Y, unaware of this, initially interpreted the slogan as having a revolutionary meaning and titled the song Z after it.X, Y and Z?
23. WHATS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS DOODLE ??
*24. Identify the song and its Lyricist .
25."Lipsmackinthirstquenchinacetastinmotivatingoodbuzzincooltalkinhighwalkinfastlivinevergivincolfizzin" IDENTIFY THE ADVERTISER ??
ANSWERS . . . . .
1. 'X' is a word taken from the name of Y (in the picture),a British statesman who was so fond of gambling that he was reluctant to get up from the table for a meal. Instead he asked for something which we call 'X' now.Identify X and Y.
1. X—JOHN MONTAGU – 4th EARL OF SANDWICH.
Y – SANDWICH.
2.Manufactured at the HAL , Bengaluru, this is Indira’s first indigenous combat helicopters DHRUV .It is a two seater pilot helicopter capable of mulyiway navigation .Currently it is used not for the pupose it was actually made….What purpose does it serve now ?? What its squardon called ???
2. Aerobatics , Sarang.
3. Identify the logo .
United Nations Climate Change Conference at Cancun,Mexico 2010
3.
4. According to the Greek Mythology, He lends the origin of an English word which means something that is mockingly out of reach. A chemical element which due to its difficulty of isolating the pure metal from the ore also got its name thus. Who is being depicted in the image below?
4.TANTALUS who lends his name to the element tantalum and the english word TANTALIZE .
5. David Zincavage asserts that a very popular phrase ‘X’ (of Scottish origin) "Inimicus animo” is a Latin verse that translates as "enemy of the soul."The second line uses "nigger" and this goes to early depictions of the devil as black, as opposed to the modern red.The phrase says ,If you catch the devil by its ‘Y’, it won't cause his cloven hoof any pain. If, instead, you've pinched a human's Y instead, he'll yelp.What are X and Y?
5. X is eenie meenie miny moe, and Y is Toe .
6. IDENTIFY THE MOVIE .
6. OMKARA
7.Find the connect….
7.The "Mr. Monopoly" character that appears on the game boxes and the Chance and Community Chest cards (originally named Rich Uncle Pennybags) is based on J. P. Morgan
8.Tom Swift is the protagonist in five series, totaling over 100 volumes, of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. Most of the various series focus on Tom’s inventions, a number of which anticipated actual inventions. X was a NASA researcher who developed the tool/weapon Y in 1969. By 1974, X had completed the device, which he named after his childhood hero Tom Swift(specifically the book Z).
8. X is Jack Cover . Y is Taser (an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles ) Z is “Thomas Swift and his electric rifle”
9. Ad for what ??
ARIEL.
9.
10.CONNECT ………… 1.F**CK 2.FART 3.BACKDOOR 4.TAMPON 5.BAKWAAS
10.THESE WORDS ARE BANNED FROM PAKISTAN SMSes .
11.X participated in a magnum opus reality show which led to him being a youth icon , despite his enormous fame he was defeated by Y who turned out to be the winner of that particular season of the show .When X released his first album it went out to be a US biilboard and Vh1 chart acer completely surpassing the popularity of Y . X was later also called on the very same show as a mentor judge .Identify X( singer of this song ) and Y.
11. X- ADAM LAMBERT Y-KRIS ALLEN .
12.What is the Inspiration of these dolls ??
12 .Malia and Sasha Obama dolls
13.If Lateral epicondilitis is "tennis elbow" and Medial epicondilitis is "golfer's elbow"...then what is Olecranon bursitis...??
13.Student’s or bakers elbow
14. Ad for what ?
14. 24/7 Drive thru
15. The December 31, 1999 issue of the TIME magazine named Albert Einstein the Person of the Century. It also named two persons as the runners up. One was Franklin D. Roosevelt. Who was the other?
15. M.K.GANDHI
16.Associate this picture with a world famous beverage brand.
16.Civet Coffee (Lopi Kuwak) - the ultimate gourmet coffee
17. What term was introduced in the Wall Street Journal editorials starting on 20 November 2002, referring to Americans who pay no federal income tax because their income level is below the tax line?
17.Lucky duckies
18.Meryl Streep has received 15 Academy Award nominations, but won only twice. For which films and respective categories did she win?
18. Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs Kramer (1979) and Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice (1982)
19. IDENTIFY
19.Faribroz Sahba –the architect of Baha ‘i House of Worship, New Delhi.
20.In 1908, a pub owner from Leeds, Yorkshire, by the name of Foot Anakin was taken to court for allowing this game in his establishment, because games of chance in public houses were earlier prohibited by legislation. He challenged this ruling by challenging one of the court officials to a game. The court official failed to win and so, the judge deemed it to be a game of skill rather than a game of chance. This ruling arguably was a turning point in the game's growth.Which game are we talking about?
20. DARTS
21.Identify the movie.
21.
22. .Hanna spray-painted "X Smells Like Y" on X's apartment wall. Y was the name of a deodorant; Hanna joked that Y smelled like it. Y, unaware of this, initially interpreted the slogan as having a revolutionary meaning and titled the song Z after it.X, Y and Z?
22. X-Kurt Cobain . Y-TEEN SPIRIT . Z-Smells like Teen Spirit.
23. Whats special about this doodle ??
23. If you visit Google's homepage when you are signed in and it's your birthday, you'll see a special doodle that links to your Google profile,but it wont be on the universal google homepage.
24. Identify the song and its Lyricist & Composer.
24.THE HARRY POTTER THEME SONG – “ DOUBLE TROUBLE ” FROM THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN. THE COMPOSER IS JOHN WILLIAMS LYRICIST –WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
25."Lipsmackinthirstquenchinacetastinmotivatingoodbuzzincooltalkinhighwalkinfastlivinevergivincolfizzin"
AD FOR WHAT ??
25.Pepsi cola
BEST OF LUCK !