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The prelims of the Gen Quiz conducted by Vyom Vyas and Rohan Shah on 24-7-2014 in L.D.College of Engineering. The cutoff for the finals was 8.
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Commandments•You should have a pen and paper ready.If not you can always borrow it from others like the QMs.
•The QMs are THALAIVA. and you never argue with the THALAIVA.
•The person next to you has written a wrong answer so there is no use of peeping.
•There is no harm in guessing so try to answer every question.
Quizmaster’s guidelines • If you feel the answer is a scientist refrain from answering
Einstein or Newton.• If you think answer is a famous writer refrain from
answering Chetan Bhagat.• If you feel the answer is a superstar refrain from answering
KRK.• If you feel the answer is a fine actor refrain from answering
Uday Chopra.
Map of what?1.
Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently runs a soft-power program, which includes social services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X because the group considers itself a state with its own courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing other opposition groups to take benefits from smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers. Identify X.
2.
X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In 1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two different states.ID X.
3.
This film personality was born in a mill-worker's family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the auspicious day of Gokulashtami and hence was named Krishna. However, in the film fraternity he was referred to by a title that means 'big brother' in the native language. He also entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of films (9) that achieved silver jubilee (ran for 25 consecutive weeks). An award in his honour was introduced by the state government to recognise the best regional film every year.Identify.
4.*
What has been blanked out and explain the funda.5.
Bank note of?6.
7.*• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company in many countries.
• Give X.
Identify the novel.
8.
This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.Give the name of the city.
9.
Connect10.
X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal based in Mumbai, India.X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in 900 cities across India. X provides the local community with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find something and addresses needs across many categories. These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services, jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly known as Kijiji.in.Give X.
11.
Connect.12.*
This company began by making time recorders, computing scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by today’s standards) before branding itself with the overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.
This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you different privacy options. Name the character.
14.
Logo of which famous oraganization?15.
X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a population slightly over two million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. X is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are landlocked by a single country.Vatican city, San Marino and X.Give X.
16.*
An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal, dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story. Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
In 17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.
X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides and commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film personality in the world, and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Who is X?
18.
The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe," credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3 October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common phrase used to highlight someone in the news.picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.
Identify the place.20.
A quick recap
Map of what?1.
Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently runs a soft-power program, which includes social services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X because the group considers itself a state with its own courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing other opposition groups to take benefits from smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers. Identify X.
2.
X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In 1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two different states.ID X.
3.
This film personality was born in a mill-worker's family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the auspicious day of Gokulashtami and hence was named Krishna. However, in the film fraternity he was referred to by a title that means 'big brother' in the native language. He also entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of films (9) that achieved silver jubilee (ran for 25 consecutive weeks). An award in his honour was introduced by the state government to recognise the best regional film every year.Identify.
4.*
What has been blanked out and explain the funda.5.
Bank note of?6.
7.*• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company in many countries.
• Give X.
Identify the novel.
8.
This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.Give the name of the city.
9.
Connect10.
X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal based in Mumbai, India.X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in 900 cities across India. X provides the local community with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find something and address needs across many categories. These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services, jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly known as Kijiji.in.Give X.
11.
Connect.12.*
This company began by making time recorders, computing scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by today’s standards) before branding itself with the overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.
This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you different privacy options. Name the character.
14.
Logo of which famous oraganization?15.
X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a population slightly over two million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. X is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are landlocked by a single country.Vatican city, San Marino and X.Give X.
16.*
An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal, dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story. Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
In 17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.
X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides and commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film personality in the world, and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Who is X?
18.
The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe," credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3 October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common phrase used to highlight someone in the news.picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.
Identify the place.20.
Map of what?1.
Shown in the next slide is the flag of the X. X currently runs a soft-power program, which includes social services, religious lectures and da’wah—proselytizing—to local populations. It also performs civil tasks such as repairing roads and maintaining the electricity supply.
Other armed opposition groups have turned against X because the group considers itself a state with its own courts, not "a faction among factions", not allowing other opposition groups to take benefits from smuggling weapons and drugs between Syria and Turkey or to take penalties from border-crossers. Identify X.
2.
Islamic State Of Iraq And Levant (ISIL)OR
Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria (ISIS)
X is an indian politician affiliated with INC.In 1986-87 he served in prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s cabinet as minister for external affairs.He was serving as a governer of Andhra Pradesh from 2007 untill 2009, when he was forced to resign following a sex scandal.
He holds a unique record of being the CM of two different states.ID X.
3.
ND TIWARI (UP and Uttarakhnad)
This film personality was born in a mill-worker's family in Naigaon in central Mumbai on the auspicious day of Gokulashtami and hence was named Krishna. However, in the film fraternity he was referred to by a title that means 'big brother' in the native language. He also entered in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of films (9) that achieved silver jubilee (ran for 25 consecutive weeks). An award in his honour was introduced by the state government to recognise the best regional film every year.Identify.
4.*
Dada Kondke
What has been blanked out and explain the funda.5.
PRINGLES
Fredrick Baur the guy who gave P&G the idea of stacking pringles in that can was buried in a pringle box like coffin!
Bank note of?6.
Antarctica
7.*• This company Y introduced a line of products X
on February 2013.• The name of the product takes its meaning from
its Finnish root which means ‘snow’.• The word X also means prostitute in spanish and
plant in italian.• It is widely claimed that this product has been a
boon against the falling market of this company in many countries.
• Give X.
Identify the novel.
8.
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
It rose to national fame in 2001 due to something.Give the name of the city.
9.
Champaner (which featured in lagaan)
Connect10.
Agar tum na hote- a 1983 bollywood movie where Rajesh Khanna is said to play the managing director of emami .Amri- AMRI Hospitals is a private hospital chain owned by emami and Shrachi group.HE- new range of male deodrants launched by emami.
X is India’s largest online and mobile classifieds portal based in Mumbai, India.X was launched on 12 July 2008 and is currently present in 900 cities across India. X provides the local community with a platform to help them buy, sell, rent and find something and address needs across many categories. These categories numbering over 12 and sub-categories over 140 range from Mobiles, real estate, cars, services, jobs, entertainment, furniture, electronics etc.The company invested in by eBay Inc. X was formerly known as Kijiji.in.Give X.
11.
Connect.12.*
United Kingdom.
This company began by making time recorders, computing scales and tabulating machines (all archaic technologies by today’s standards) before branding itself with the overarching “X.” Its current logo was designed in 1972 by graphic design legend Paul Rand.
13.
IBM
This is the pic of facebook’s new privacy feature. The character is a small blue dinosaur suggesting you different privacy options. Name the character.
14.
Zuckasauras
Logo of which famous oraganization?15.
X, officially the Kingdom of X, is a landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km2 (11,583 sq mi) in size and has a population slightly over two million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. X is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name X translates roughly into the land of the people who speak Sotho.
There are only three countries in the world which are landlocked by a single country.Vatican city, San Marino and X.Give X.
16.*
Lesotho
An X may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal, dated), bumbershoot (American slang), or umbrolly (UK slang).
Etymology of X in indian subcontinent relates to this story. Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted wife Renuka would always recover each of his arrows immediately. One time however, it took her a whole day to fetch the arrow, and she later blamed the heat of the sun for the delay. The angry Jamadagni shot an arrow at the sun. The sun begged for mercy and offered Renuka an X.
17th century book "Voyage to the East“ by Jean Baptist Tavernier it is meantioned that on each side of the Mogul's throne were two X, and also describes the hall of the King of Ava was decorated with an X.
17.
Umbrella
X is an anthropomorphic gray hare or rabbit who is famous for his flippant, insouciant personality, a pronounced New York accent, his portrayal as a trickster.
The definitive character of X is widely considered to have made his debut in Tex Avery's Oscar-nominated film A Wild Hare.
Since his debut X has appeared in various short films, feature films, compilations, TV series, music records, comic books, video games, award shows, amusement park rides and commercials. He has also appeared in more films than any other cartoon character, is the ninth most-portrayed film personality in the world, and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Who is X?
18.
The X effect was discovered in the 1820s by Goldsworthy Gurney, based on his work with the "oxy-hydrogenblowpipe," credit for which is normally given to Robert Hare.
The earliest known use of X at a public performance was outdoors, over Herne Bay Pier, Kent, on the night of 3 October 1836 to illuminate a juggling performance by magician Ching Lau Lauro.
However we know this apparatus from a very common phrase used to highlight someone in the news.picture on next slide.
Give X.
19.
Limelight
Identify the place.20.
Dead sea.
• Mumbai metro
• ISIS
• N D Tiwari
• Dada Kondke
• Pringles
• Antarctica
• Lumia
• Angels and demons
• Champaner
• Emami
• Quikr
• United Kingdom
• IBM
• Zuckasaurus
• CERN
• Lesotho
• Umbrella
• Bugs bunny
• Limelight
• Dead sea
That moment when you see it!!!!!
Finals coming up.....