- The document contains a 25 question quiz with rules explaining the scoring. - The questions cover a range of topics from history, pop culture, science and more. Many include images to accompany the question. - Star-marked questions from 11-20 will be used to break any ties in scoring.

1. Prelims
Research, Presentation & Conduction
Somnath Chanda
by

2. Rules
* 25 questions.
* Questions 1-20 carry 1 point each.
* Questions 21-25 have 2 parts, each part worth 1 point.
* Therefore, a total of 30 points to be scored.
* Star-marked questions (Qstn no. 11 to 20) will be counted to break
the ties.
* If the tie persists, countdown from Q.1 will be done.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

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52 years ago, exactly on this day, the gentleman in the pic.
performed a particular task which was considered to be of
high risk. It took him 12 minutes to create history. In the
process, he was overheated by 1.8 °C and the discomfort
made him forgot to activate his chest-mounted camera.
What did he do?

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It is regarded as an intense examination of skills,
temperament and wholesome abilities of the opposing
parties. It also judge the ability to cope under different
conditions. All these are supposedly the reasons behind
the naming of something that celebrated it’s birthday
just a few days ago.
What is being talked about?

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The Fearless Girl was placed on the
occasion of the International Women’s
Day in 2017 by $2.5trillion asset
manager State Street Global as part of
it’s campaign to increase gender
diversity in the ‘traditionally male
environment’ in the business.
Whom is she staring at?
ExQuiz Me (Prelims)ExQuiz Me (Prelims) Reflexons-2k17, Deptt. of CS&E, CUReflexons-2k17, Deptt. of CS&E, CU

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Shailesh Lodha, a comedian actor and writer, has
written four books. His most recent book, Diljale Ka
Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the
point of view of a jilted lover.
But his popularity among average Indians is because of
his portrayal of a particular character in a sitcom since 2008.
Which character is he playing?

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South Korea proposed
the name ‘East Sea’, and
North Korea vetoed for
‘East Sea of Korea’. The
International
Hydrographic
Organization, in 2012
decided to stick with the
accepted name of this
disputed waterbody.
Identify it.

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It was once reported that Netflix might sue for certain
similar plot elements. But nothing like that ultimately
happened.
What was the drama all about?

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As per mythological sources, this tree is a form of Agnidev,
the God of Fire. It was a punishment given to Him by
goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Shiva’s privacy.
Identify the tree whose flowers (apart from having some
historical importance) are still used in the worship of
Shiva during Shivratri.

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Bertrand, a noted psychiatrist, became the first man to
complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe. He
is also the initiator, chairman, and co-pilot of the first
successful round-the-world solar flight (Solar Impulse).
Born to a family of extraordinary gentlemen, he is not
the most well-known one. That honour goes to his
grandfather Auguste (vis).
What’s the long-lasting legacy of Auguste in the world of
pop-culture?
(vis – next slide)
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Grandson Grandpa

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These portraits made from, and for, the digital age by
Yung Jake are becoming hugely popular.
What are the basic components used to create them?
(bigger vis – next slide also)

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He was born as Sheru Munshi Khan, but is presently
known as …….
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17. Star Marked QuestionsStar Marked Questions
Q. 11 – 20 ……….
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It has been said that someone’s stint as a judge in the
reality tv show Nach Baliye in 2015 influenced his
decision to divert from his usual style. Thus, everyone got to
know about the investment banker Radhika Mehta.
Among 65.2 crore (approx), how is she better known to us?

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Having the mathematical property of being non-orientable,
a Mobius strip (vis) is a surface with only one side and
only one boundary.
Where have you seen a mobius strip consisting of three
differently coloured (green, yellow and blue)
parallelograms run along the perimeter of a white
triangle?
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This song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100
chart, and won both the Academy Award for Best
Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song
Written for Visual Media. It became one of the most
globally recorded Disney songs, with numerous covers
being recorded in different languages.
It is part of the OST of which film that has hugely inspired
everything to themed birthday parties to themed
international vacations?

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Around 50 works of this ‘painter’ are exhibited at the
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington
University in 2015, as part of the worldwide
commemoration of the 50th
anniversary of his death.
It is among the most significant displays of his work ever
in North America.
Identify the ‘painter’.
(vis – next two slides)

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Messages like these
used to be a trending
topic in social
media in the last few
years.
Why?

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From the flag, identify the team which was awarded the
2016-Laureus Award for Sporting Inspiration.

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Divided into head, neck, body and tail, this glandular
organ made ‘entirely of flesh’ (as the name suggests) is a
vital cog in the digestive system.
Identify this organ.
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Identify this National Awardee who has sung this number
used in a 2016-movie.

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The 16th
century polymath-astrologer-mathematician-
astronomer John Dee used to sign his letters to Queen
Elizabeth in an unique way. The elements in the signature
symbolically represent the queen’s eyes, topped by the
lucky number that offered protection.
What was so special about the signature, considered way
advanced the prevalent customs of the time?

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Jean-Claude Carriere, a noted French novelist,
screenwriter, actor and Academy Award honoree was one of
the foreigners to be bestowed with the Padma Shri in
2015. His connection with India was established in the
year 1989 which culminated in an International Emmy
Award and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the São
Paulo International Film Festival.
With which project was he associated?
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30. 2-Pointer Questions2-Pointer Questions
Q. 21 – 25 ……….
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In 2011, at the Ontario Masters Association Meet, held
in Toronto, Fauja Singh ran the 100 m in 23.14, 200 in
52.23, and also subsequent distances, setting five world
records in one day. Several other records later, Guinness
World Records refused to include Singh in its record
book because of a prevalent practise/non-practise in India.
What was the reason given by GWR for his non-inclusion?
How did he manage to convince the GWR authority few
years later?

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Identify the two main vocalists of this dance number
taken from the OST of a recent movie.

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Who will complete this elite list of footballers?
What the list is all about?

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A Nobel Prize winner once said about his game-
changing discovery – “It was quite the most incredible
event that has ever happened to me in my life. It was
almost as incredible as if you fired a 15-inch shell at a
piece of tissue paper and it came back and hit you.”
Who was describing what event?

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Identify the character shown in this ad.
What is the most special feature of his namesake, as
mentioned in both the Buddhist & Hindu mythology?

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52 years ago, exactly on this day, the gentleman in the pic.
performed a particular task which was considered to be of
high risk. It took him 12 minutes to create history. In the
process, he was overheated by 1.8 °C and the discomfort
made him forgot to activate his chest-mounted camera.
What did he do?

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Alexei Leonov performed the firstAlexei Leonov performed the first
SpacewalkSpacewalk
1
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It is regarded as an intense examination of skills,
temperament and wholesome abilities of the opposing
parties. It also judge the ability to cope under different
conditions. All these are supposedly the reasons behind
the naming of something that celebrated it’s birthday
just a few days ago.
What is being talked about?

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Test CricketTest Cricket
2
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The Fearless Girl was placed on the
occasion of the International Women’s
Day in 2017 by $2.5trillion asset
manager State Street Global as part of
it’s campaign to increase gender
diversity in the ‘traditionally male
environment’ in the business.
Whom is she staring at?
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The Charging BullThe Charging Bull
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Shailesh Lodha, a comedian actor and writer, has
written four books. His most recent book, Diljale Ka
Facebook Status, is a collection of poems written from the
point of view of a jilted lover.
But his popularity among average Indians is because of
his portrayal of a particular character in a sitcom since 2008.
Which character is he playing?

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Tarak MehtaTarak Mehta
4
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South Korea proposed
the name ‘East Sea’, and
North Korea vetoed for
‘East Sea of Korea’. The
International
Hydrographic
Organization, in 2012
decided to stick with the
accepted name of this
disputed waterbody.
Identify it.

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Sea of JapanSea of Japan
5
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It was once reported that Netflix might sue for certain
similar plot elements. But nothing like that ultimately
happened.
What was the drama all about?

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Plagiarism charges against ‘Kaabil’Plagiarism charges against ‘Kaabil’
6
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As per mythological sources, this tree is a form of Agnidev,
the God of Fire. It was a punishment given to Him by
goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Shiva’s privacy.
Identify the tree whose flowers (apart from having some
historical importance) are still used in the worship of
Shiva during Shivratri.

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PalashPalash

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Bertrand, a noted psychiatrist, became the first man to
complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe. He
is also the initiator, chairman, and co-pilot of the first
successful round-the-world solar flight (Solar Impulse).
Born to a family of extraordinary gentlemen, he is not
the most well-known one. That honour goes to his
grandfather Auguste (vis).
What’s the long-lasting legacy of Auguste in the world of
pop-culture?
(vis – next slide)
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Grandson Grandpa

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Inspiration for Prof. CalculusInspiration for Prof. Calculus
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These portraits made from, and for, the digital age by
Yung Jake are becoming hugely popular.
What are the basic components used to create them?
(bigger vis – next slide also)

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EmojisEmojis
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He was born as Sheru Munshi Khan, but is presently
known as …….
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Saroo BrierleySaroo Brierley
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It has been said that someone’s stint as a judge in the
reality tv show Nach Baliye in 2015 influenced his
decision to divert from his usual style. Thus, everyone got to
know about the investment banker Radhika Mehta.
Among 65.2 crore (approx), how is she better known to us?

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One Indian GirlOne Indian Girl
11
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Having the mathematical property of being non-orientable,
a Mobius strip (vis) is a surface with only one side and
only one boundary.
Where have you seen a mobius strip consisting of three
differently coloured (green, yellow and blue)
parallelograms run along the perimeter of a white
triangle?
ExQuiz Me (Prelims)ExQuiz Me (Prelims) Reflexons-2k17, Deptt. of CS&E, CUReflexons-2k17, Deptt. of CS&E, CU

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Google Drive LogoGoogle Drive Logo
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This song reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100
chart, and won both the Academy Award for Best
Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song
Written for Visual Media. It became one of the most
globally recorded Disney songs, with numerous covers
being recorded in different languages.
It is part of the OST of which film that has hugely inspired
everything to themed birthday parties to themed
international vacations?

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FrozenFrozen
13
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Around 50 works of this ‘painter’ are exhibited at the
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington
University in 2015, as part of the worldwide
commemoration of the 50th
anniversary of his death.
It is among the most significant displays of his work ever
in North America.
Identify the ‘painter’.
(vis – next two slides)

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Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill
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Messages like these
used to be a trending
topic in social
media in the last few
years.
Why?

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Gajendra Chauhan’s appointment as theGajendra Chauhan’s appointment as the
Chairman of FTIIChairman of FTII
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From the flag, identify the team which was awarded the
2016-Laureus Award for Sporting Inspiration.

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Olympic Refugee TeamOlympic Refugee Team
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Divided into head, neck, body and tail, this glandular
organ made ‘entirely of flesh’ (as the name suggests) is a
vital cog in the digestive system.
Identify this organ.
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PancreasPancreas
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Identify this National Awardee who has sung this number
used in a 2016-movie.

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The 16th
century polymath-astrologer-mathematician-
astronomer John Dee used to sign his letters to Queen
Elizabeth in an unique way. The elements in the signature
symbolically represent the queen’s eyes, topped by the
lucky number that offered protection.
What was so special about the signature, considered way
advanced the prevalent customs of the time?

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Jean-Claude Carriere, a noted French novelist,
screenwriter, actor and Academy Award honoree was one of
the foreigners to be bestowed with the Padma Shri in
2015. His connection with India was established in the
year 1989 which culminated in an International Emmy
Award and the Audience Award for Best Feature at the São
Paulo International Film Festival.
With which project was he associated?
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Peter Brooks’ ‘The Mahabharata’Peter Brooks’ ‘The Mahabharata’
(He was the scriptwriter)(He was the scriptwriter)
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In 2011, at the Ontario Masters Association Meet, held
in Toronto, Fauja Singh ran the 100 m in 23.14, 200 in
52.23, and also subsequent distances, setting five world
records in one day. Several other records later, Guinness
World Records refused to include Singh in its record
book because of a prevalent practise/non-practise in India.
What was the reason given by GWR for his non-inclusion?
How did he manage to convince the GWR authority few
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i) He could not produce his birthi) He could not produce his birth
certificate to prove his age as birthcertificate to prove his age as birth
records were not kept in India in 1911.records were not kept in India in 1911.
ii) He was able to produce a letter fromii) He was able to produce a letter from
Queen Elizabeth II congratulating himQueen Elizabeth II congratulating him
on his 100th birthday.on his 100th birthday.
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Identify the two main vocalists of this dance number
taken from the OST of a recent movie.

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Bappi Lahiri & Anuradha PaudwalBappi Lahiri & Anuradha Paudwal

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Who will complete this elite list of footballers?
What the list is all about?

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Cornell Glen & Winners of theCornell Glen & Winners of the
Golden Boot in I-LeagueGolden Boot in I-League
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A Nobel Prize winner once said about his game-
changing discovery – “It was quite the most incredible
event that has ever happened to me in my life. It was
almost as incredible as if you fired a 15-inch shell at a
piece of tissue paper and it came back and hit you.”
Who was describing what event?

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Ernest Rutherford about hisErnest Rutherford about his
Alpha Particle-Gold Foil experimentAlpha Particle-Gold Foil experiment
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Identify the character shown in this ad.
What is the most special feature of his namesake, as
mentioned in both the Buddhist & Hindu mythology?

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Chinatamani & Wish-fulfilling StoneChinatamani & Wish-fulfilling Stone
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After the publication of the following news item,
Dominican Republic’s leading newspaper El Nacional
issued an apology on the very next day, part of which
was, ‘National apolgizes to the readers and all those
who felt affected by the publication’.
Why?
(bigger vis – next slide)

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Instead of the original, it used the SNL’sInstead of the original, it used the SNL’s
Alec Baldwin-wala TrumpAlec Baldwin-wala Trump
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