Grand finale

Research, Presentation & ConductionSomnath ChandabyGrand Finale

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Format of the QuizWritten Round.(5)

Mixed Bag.(15)

A/V Round.(8)

Written Round II.(5)

Mixed Bag II.(15)

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Round 1

Written

5 questions. Each question carries 5 marks.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

What the round is all about????* Some iconic works/person/movies and other projects has been parodied.

* You have to identify the entities associated with each of these parody works.

IIThis cookbook discusses the recipies of dishes with enticing names like Dripping Thighs, Sticky Chicken Fingers, Mustard-Spanked Chicken and many more.

Just guess the title of this book which parodies another bestseller from a different genre. Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIFifty Shades of ChickenQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIAbkhazia,apartially-recognised stateon the eastern coast of theBlack Sea, issued this stamp in1994 parodying which political philosophy?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIMud and Sand (1922) is asilent filmstarringStan Laurel where he portrays a matador named Rhubarb Vaselino.

Which Americansilentdrama film, released few months earlier, has been parodied in this movie? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIIdentify the maestro whose one of the iconic works has been parodied by this fan-art titled The Super Kiss.Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIThe cover of this 2008-album by rapperTech N9ne is a parody of which iconic album cover? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIDuring the 2012-Oscar Ceremony, whom did Jim Rash, the winner for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Descendants, famously parody?

Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIAbkhazia,apartially-recognised stateon the eastern coast of theBlack Sea, issued this stamp in1994 parodying which political philosophy?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIMarxism-LeninismQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIMud and Sand (1922) is asilent filmstarringStan Laurel where he portrays a matador named Rhubarb Vaselino.

Which Americansilentdrama film, released few months earlier, has been parodied in this movie? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIBlood and SandQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIIdentify the maestro whose one of the iconic works has been parodied by this fan-art titled The Super Kiss.Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIGustav KlimtQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIThe cover of this 2008-album by rapperTech N9ne is a parody of which iconic album cover? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIMJs ThrillerQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIDuring the 2012-Oscar Ceremony, whom did Jim Rash, the winner for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Descendants, famously parody?


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IIAnjelina JolieQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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Round 2

Mixed Bag

15 questions. Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Score - IB : +10/0

- IP : +10/-05

IIWhere would you find all these components together?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIIIFTQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIWhen Brian Kennedy, current President of California-based Cali-Fame was given the orders in early 2016 to mass manufacture a particular product, his initial statement towards his mainly Latino-Mexican staff force was, Were not political. Were here to work.

Identify this highly visible product, which have inspiredhipster fashion trends, Halloween costumes, and even ashort-lived rumor that theywere actually made in China. Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IITrump HatsQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIThis Biblical quote from Isaiah 21:6 -- For thus hath the Lord said unto me, ___ ___ ___ ___, let him declare what he seeth gained prominence around July, 2015.

Why?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIGo Set A WatchmanQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIIUPAC has recently named the four new elements. Three of them are :Moscovium (Mc), for the element 115 after MoscowTennessine (Ts), for the element 117 after Tennessie, andOganesson (Og), for the element 118 after Yuri Oganessian.

After whom or what, the fourth one, i.e. Nihonium (Nh), for the element 113, has been named?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIJapan(Nihon is one of the two ways to say Japan in Japanese, and literally mean the Land of Rising Sun) Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIThis play written by Urdu playwright Imtiaz Ali Taj is all set to come alive on stage once again, courtesy famous director Feroze Abbas Khan. To handle the costliest Hindi theatre production ever done, necessary permissions from in-the-news business house Shapoorji Pallonji had been taken.

Which play is this?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIMughal-e-AzamQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIThis is the incomplete scorecard of an ODI played between Aus & SL. Among the trivia hunters and statisticians, this ODI has a very unique significance.

What is so special about this ODI?(bigger vis next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Prelims)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Prelims)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIOnly Boxing Day ODIQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Prelims)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIMasterminded by Scooter Braun, the manager of Justin Bieber, this single released during the recent winter holiday season is already going up in the popularity charts.

This is the debut single of which budding performer?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6

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IICruz BeckhamQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6

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IIIt all began in 2006 when Chen Yan, a shopkeeper by profession, took part in a show on Southeast Television. Her increasing popularity meant that her remuneration increased from 2,000 Yuan ($330), to five figures per performance. Though she never talks during performances, her audience always seems to love her. Her family life got greatly affected because of all this activities.

She is the only female to perform which role? (vis - next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi7

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IIQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi7

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IIShe is China's first and only female impersonator of Mao.(That's the reason her husband feels awkward sleeping with her as he feels he is sleeping with Chairman Mao)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi7

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IIIn his acceptance speech after receiving the Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor award for Creed, Stallone thanked his friend X for being the best friend heve ever had. Yes, I have long conversations ... with X. And every now and then, theres a little piece of it that makes it onto the film, he added.

Who is Stallones best friend?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIRocky BalboaQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIWhich amateur chess player devised a chess-variant in his most well known work where one would find these following different pieces Rabble, Spearmen, Crossbowmen, Light Horse, Heavy Horse, Trebuchet, Catapult, Dragon, Elephant & King?

Who is that chess player?Which game is this?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi8

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IIGeorge R.R. Martin & Cyvasse Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi8

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IIIn a strange coincidence, among the 37 pairs of brothers present at that very venue, 23 sets of brothers died. Only one full set of brothers, Kenneth and Russell Warriner, survived. The only father-and-son pair, Thomas Free and his son William Free, were also died.

Though members of the same family often used to work together, U.S. officials attempted to discourage the practice after this particular incident. However, no official regulations were established.

Which unfortunate incident was that?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi9

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IIPearl Harbour BombingQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi9

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IIAfter a number of attempts to create a cartoon character to help make the name Coke official noted commercial artist Haddon Sundblom, already famous for creating theSanta Claus image, created an enduring advertising image of a little boy. Though he was phased out of ads by 1957-58, his name has been kept alive by Coca Cola in a different way since 1961.

Whats his name?(vis - next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi10

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IISpriteQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi10

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IIThe word, defined as marked by the intensity of a dream was coined in 1917, but went mainstream in 1924. Merriam-Websters Word of the Year for 2016 has been given huge impetus by these two Time covers.

Whats the good word?(bigger vis next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi11

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IISurrealQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi11

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IIContrary to popular belief, he didnt attend all the meetings of the College Council. Only twice - a meeting held to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the College in 1976 and again in 2013 to mark the final council meeting of the then provost, he was present. Also, in April 2006 he attended a dinner during the John Stuart Mill Bicentennial Conference held at UCL. Unfortunately, the huge number of stairs prevented him attending some events in the Jeremy Bentham Room.

Which popular urban legend is being discussed?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi12

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IIJeremy Bentham Auto-IconQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi12

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IIThis noted Professor of BHU, also a much decorated researcher and linguist, wrote two history books, a collection of essays and three Bengali novels. However, he is most remembered for something he stumbled across in 1919. In the recent past, his discovery again came back to public memory owing to a completely different reason.

What did he discover?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi13

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IIMohenjo-Daro in Harappa CivilisationQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi13

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IIDuring WWII, this was the code word, already made infamous in a sporting context, for the Allied bombing campaign against German secret weapon production centres. The word caused huge diplomatic tensions around 10 years before the war and was debated heavily at cabinet meetings in London.

What was that code word that was eventually replaced by Crossbow? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi14

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IIBodylineQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi14

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IIOne of the most beautiful and virtuous lady, she was adopted by Krishna as his sister. But her not so pious husband and brother were killed by the Pandavas in the Battle of Kurukshetra.

Identify this lady, sometimes attributed as the source of a colloquial phrase, who was also very adept at Dyutakrida. Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi15

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IIBhanumatiQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi15

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Round 3

A/V Round

6 questions. Written Round.Differential Scoring.

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

What the round is all about????* This round deals with some popular yesteryears filmsongs that has been recreated to use in newer projects.* Just answer accordingly.

IIThe original number was part of which Dev Anand starrer?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIThe original song was part of a movie which forced (it has been said thus in the trade circles) the organisers to start a new category in the Filmfare Awards.

Which movie?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIWho sang this version of this rehashed song used in the Kunal Khemu starrer Bhaag Johny?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

Tumhe apna banane ki kasam*

IIPhillip George had done the unthinkable in 2014 when he reworked the 1969 hit My Cherie Amour.

Who sang the original?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIThis evergreen RD Burman creation was first used in which 1974 movie that was shot extensively inChitradurga FortinKarnataka?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

dholi taro dhol baaje*

IIWhich Big B starrer featured the original song?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6


IIThe original number was part of which Dev Anand starrer?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIDarling DarlingQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIThe original song was part of a movie which forced (it has been said thus in the trade circles) the organisers to start a new category in the Filmfare Awards.

Which movie?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IISadakQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIWho sang this version of this rehashed song used in the Kunal Khemu starrer Bhaag Johny?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

Tumhe apna banane ki kasam*

IIAnkit TiwariQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIPhillip George had done the unthinkable in 2014 when he reworked the 1969 hit My Cherie Amour.

Who sang the original?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIStevie WonderQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIThis evergreen RD Burman creation was first used in which 1974 movie that was shot extensively inChitradurga FortinKarnataka?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5


IIZahreela InsaanQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIWhich Big B starrer featured the original song?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6


IIBoomQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6

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Round 4

Written II

5 questions. Each question carries 5 marks.Full house ensure 5 bonus.

What the round is all about????* Some landmark items in the world of movies, literature, technology and others are named after some biological entities.* Just identify the items from the clues.

IIWhat has been named by Jef Raskin after this popular cultivar from Eastern Canadaand New England?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIAppleMacintosh from McIntosh Apple Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIThe founder of the company, said, We named ourselves after the thought of being evergreen and bright. The orange colour in our brand signifies our ability to be adventurous, creative and social.

Which tree/company?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIThe test track of Jeremy Clarksons new show The Grand Tour is located at a former RAF airfield at Wroughton. Its (popular!!!) nickname comes from the microscopic-view of something in news.

What?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIWhich popular entity, originally christened ATBAN Klann, has been finally named after thislegume, which is grown around the world for its nutrient-rich beans?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IITheCorvette ___ Racer Concept Car, launched in the 1960s, is still pretty popular among the sports car lovers.

After which marine species which came into news in 2006, this car has been named? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIAuthorDavid Morrell was searching for the name of the lead protagonist of one of his novels. The eureka moment came when he saw a bunch of fruits (vis) that has been bought by his wife.

What was the name of the hero of his novel who in the later years also appeared on silver screen in a popular movie series?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIThe founder of the company, said, We named ourselves after the thought of being evergreen and bright. The orange colour in our brand signifies our ability to be adventurous, creative and social.

Which tree/company?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIJabongQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIThe test track of Jeremy Clarksons new show The Grand Tour is located at a former RAF airfield at Wroughton. Its (popular!!!) nickname comes from the microscopic-view of something in news.

What?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIEboladrome named after Ebola VirusQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IIWhich popular entity, originally christened ATBAN Klann, has been finally named after thislegume, which is grown around the world for its nutrient-rich beans?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIThe Black Eyed PeasQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IITheCorvette ___ Racer Concept Car, launched in the 1960s, is still pretty popular among the sports car lovers.

After which marine species which came into news in 2006, this car has been named? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IISting RayQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIAuthorDavid Morrell was searching for the name of the lead protagonist of one of his novels. The eureka moment came when he saw a bunch of fruits (vis) that has been bought by his wife.

What was the name of the hero of his novel who in the later years also appeared on silver screen in a popular movie series?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIRamboQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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Round 5

Mixed Bag II

15 questions. Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Score - IB : +10/0

- IP : +10/-05

IIRaised in 1773 at Benares by the then Governor, Warren Hastings, as an elitehousehold cavalryregiment, it is the senior-most in theorder of precedenceof the units of the Indian Army. Since being first christened as The Guard of Moguls, the Regiment has had various titles.

What is it presently called?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIPresidents BodyguardQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IIJapan is grappling with a rapidly aging population, with senior citizens expected to make up a whopping 40% of the total population around 2060.

Iruma, north of Tokyo, has implemented what novel step to track the elderly people with dementia? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IIQR Code-stickers attached to fingernailsQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi1

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IINicknamed The Machine, the man in the middle made his professional wrestling debut at a WWE event on 3 Nov 2016, teaming with SheamusandCesaroto defeatThe Shining StarsandBo Dallas.

Identify him who has also part of a bronze-medal winning team in 2010. (bigger vis next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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IITim Wiese of GermanyQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi2

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II___ ___ is the day followingThanksgiving Day in the USA. Since 1952, it has been regarded as the beginning of theChristmas shopping seasonin the U.S. But in India, ___ ___ is associated with something very sinister.

Fill in the blanks.Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIBlack FridayQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi3

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IIEgypt-born Fernand Legros was an art dealer who, together with his lover Real Lessard, sold the art forgeries of Elmyr de Hory. He died of cancer in 1983. Interestingly, the work he largely inspired was left incomplete as the creator also died in the same year.

Legros is said to be the inspiration behind which work that was later published in 1986?(vis next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IITintin and Alph-ArtQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi4

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IIThehistoric Australian Labor Party leadership spill during June 2010 resulted in the appointment of Julia Gillard as Australias first female Prime Minister. Those few days when the transition (from Kevin Rudd to Julia Gillard) was taking place, are remembered by the sports fans for the unfolding of something spectacular.

Why?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIIsner-Mahut Match at WimbledonQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi5

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IIAugustin Ortiz who used to live during the 16th Century Spain, initially worked as a surgeon and then as a Sheriff. He was once heftily fined for his bravado when he cut up a wooden cross in a countryside with his sword.

As per the recent revelation by researcher Javier Escurado, whats his most notable contribution to the world of literature? Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6

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IIThe character of Don Quixote was based on himQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi6

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IIIn a first of its kind move, who has been stripped of her role as a UN Honorary Ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls, less than two months after the controversial appointment was made? (This epitome of a pin-up girl was primarily rejected because of her scantily clad appearances)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi7

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IIWonder WomanQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi7

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IIQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*The ambitious NASA project for Reconstituting Asteroids into Mechanical Automata, has been designed to establish the concept feasibility of using the age-old technique of analog computers and mechanisms to convert entire asteroids into enormous autonomous mechanical spacecraft. The popular name of this project reminds (among others) of a fictional extra-terrestrial body discovered in 2131.

How this hi-tech project is better known to us?

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IIProject RAMAQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi*

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IISome of the key achievements, during his tenure as the President of Tata Steel Workers Union, were :--

* Forcing the management to appoint more Indians in key posts, which resulted in the appointment of the first Indian GM ; * Implementing maternity benefits for employees & * Signing an historic agreement that paved the way for a profit-sharing bonus for the employees for the very first time in 1934.

Who was this resourseful Union Leader?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi8

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IINetaji Subhash Chandra BoseQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi8

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IILegendary director Cecil B. DeMillewas franatically searching for his hero for his magnum opus, The Ten Commandments. After auditioning several actors he finally settled on Charlton Hestonfor the role of Moses.

What peculiar reason tilted the scale in favour of Heston?


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IIHeston bore an uncanny resemblance to Michelangelo's statue of Moses in RomeQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi9

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IIDesigned by a group of six hearing-impaired students of Delhi College of Art, it uses three simple colours. Blue and red signifies the combatants with Turkish blue signifying the bond and pace of the game. The circle signifies the force in the game.

What is being described that captures the essence, fast pace and strength in a beautiful creative manner?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi10

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IILogo of PWLQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi10

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IIAs per the mind-blowing revelation in connection with the underworld activities in Indian market, AK-47 has become Lambi (referring to its length). A 6mm pistol is still called chakri and its 9mm variant is called nine number ki chappal. Names of Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt are also used for different narcotics.

Accordingly, what do Jaundice and Barf signify?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi11

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IIGold and SilverQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi11

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IIGandhijis views over the ill-effects of machines in the present society forced someone to ponder over the issue. Another probable inspiration was the economic crisis during that time.

Identify the final product which took a jibe at Henry Ford and his assembly line. Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi12

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IIModern TimesQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi12

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IIHe was the first chief of Indias external intelligence agency, theResearch and Analysis Wing(R&AW), from its founding in 1969 to 1977. His intelligence team was referred to by a nickname which sounds similar to a term associated with the American culture.

What was that nickname?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi13

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IIKaoboysQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi13

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IIAs a part of the build-up, a three-night-long music festival took place on Sep 2224, which included performances by well known black performers like James Brown,B.B. King andMiriam Makeba.

Which great sporting showdown, which took place at the20th of May Stadium, was the main attraction of all these activities?Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi14

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IIRumble In The JungleQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi14

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IIWashPainting is a technique resulting in a semi-transparent layer of colour. Painters like Rembrandt, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko used this technique to create several of their works (vis). Dinanath Bhargava was said to be the pioneer of these type of works in Indian subcontinent.

Despite that, whats his most notable claim to fame?(vis next slide)Quiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi15

Dinanath Bhargava[1](November 1, 1927 December 25, 2016)[2]was an Indian painter of international fame. He was one of the favorite disciples ofShantiniketanart guruNandalal Bose. Bhargava was involved in the team of artists whoartist those painted the sign (lions)in theAshoka Pillarin theConstitution of India. He sketched and illuminated thenational emblem, with its motto extracted fromMundaka Upanishad,Satyameva Jayate(Truth alone triumphs). He died on December 24, 2016(aged89)[3]WASH Paintingsmade by him are unique in the world of painting.[4]References[edit]Jump up^*


Dinanath Bhargava[1](November 1, 1927 December 25, 2016)[2]was an Indian painter of international fame. He was one of the favorite disciples ofShantiniketanart guruNandalal Bose. Bhargava was involved in the team of artists whoartist those painted the sign (lions)in theAshoka Pillarin theConstitution of India. He sketched and illuminated thenational emblem, with its motto extracted fromMundaka Upanishad,Satyameva Jayate(Truth alone triumphs). He died on December 24, 2016(aged89)[3]WASH Paintingsmade by him are unique in the world of painting.[4]References[edit]Jump up^*

IIHe designed the National EmblemQuiz by SomnathCognoscentia (Grand Finale)Quo Vadis-2K17, IIFT-Delhi15

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*Tumhe apna banane ki kasam*

*dholi taro dhol baaje*dholi taro dhol baaje*

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*Dinanath Bhargava[1](November 1, 1927 December 25, 2016)[2]was an Indian painter of international fame. He was one of the favorite disciples ofShantiniketanart guruNandalal Bose. Bhargava was involved in the team of artists whoartist those painted the sign (lions)in theAshoka Pillarin theConstitution of India. He sketched and illuminated thenational emblem, with its motto extracted fromMundaka Upanishad,Satyameva Jayate(Truth alone triumphs). He died on December 24, 2016(aged89)[3]WASH Paintingsmade by him are unique in the world of painting.[4]References[edit]Jump up^*Dinanath Bhargava[1](November 1, 1927 December 25, 2016)[2]was an Indian painter of international fame. He was one of the favorite disciples ofShantiniketanart guruNandalal Bose. Bhargava was involved in the team of artists whoartist those painted the sign (lions)in theAshoka Pillarin theConstitution of India. He sketched and illuminated thenational emblem, with its motto extracted fromMundaka Upanishad,Satyameva Jayate(Truth alone triumphs). He died on December 24, 2016(aged89)[3]WASH Paintingsmade by him are unique in the world of painting.[4]References[edit]Jump up^*

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