Induction Quiz@ LitSoc

Thapar Quizzing Club

Question 1

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Which country due to its geographical isolation and a tech savvy population has become the testing ground for companies for new products (they can contain the news if something goes wrong)?

New ZealandProject Loon, Dominoes drone delivery, et cetera

Question 2

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A photograph taken by Charles O’Rear of the Napa Valley for the May 1979 National Geographic Magazine became very well known at the start of the millennium. Why?

Bliss – Windows XP

Wallpaper

Question 3

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Reference to which incident?

Cyrus Mistry removed as Chairman of Tata Sons

Question 4

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This actor thought that this ad was for a tooth whitener but later was deeply shocked and saddened at the unauthorized use of his image for the endorsement.Which ad?

Pan Bahar ad

Question 5

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Why do Dolphins eat pufferfish despite their toxicity?

They get high of them (warning : Don’t try this at home :P)

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What cool advantage does IST being 5:30 hours ahead of GMT give to a British tourist?

Question 6

On flipping the analog clock, it gives the time of GMT

Question 7

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Minimalist poster for which Bollywood movie?

Gangs of WasseypurRemember Perpendicular?

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Question 8

During winter in the early days, ships would get stuck in the ice. The receiving country would send small ships to clear a way for the trade ships. Which phrase in English is derived from this act?

Breaking the Ice do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going

Question 9

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Which city’s name situated in the Southern Hemisphere when translated to English means – River of January?

Rio de Janeiro

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The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany was the inspiration behind which memorable structure in pop culture?

Question 10

Sleeping Beauty CastleAlso features in the Disney Logo

Thank You!

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