NMIMS Social Responsibility Forum Sadbhavana 2014

presents
Jigyasa A Quiz Competition

Rules
1. Prelim Round shall comprise 25 Questions (below)
2. These 25 Questions are to be attempted in 30 minutes
3. This is a General Quiz with a slight Social Responsibility bias
4. Attempt this Prelims Set as a Team
5. Submit your answers via Google Dox/Google Sheet as communicated earlier
6. Starred (*) Questions shall decide ties between teams on the same score
7. Top 6 Teams qualify for the Grand Finale
8. Prelim Round shall remain open only till 10.30 PM today

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Q1. The following is an exhaustive list: Amsterdam, Baltimore, Casablanca, Denmark,
Edison, Florida, Gallipoli, Havana, Italia, Jerusalem, Kilogramme, Liverpool,
Madagascar, New York, Oslo, Paris, Quebec, Roma, Santiago, Tripoli, Upsala, Valencia,
Washington, Xanthippe, Yokohama, Zurich. It has now been replaced with a new list.
What are the first 4 entries in the new list? (1/2 point for each correct answer)

Q2. This Act was passed on September 11, 1958, by the Parliament of India. It grants
special powers to the armed forces in what are called disturbed areas in the states of
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura. It was
later extended to Jammu & Kashmir in July 1990. It has been regarded as a shameful
Act, which has perpetuated all manner of ills in India & hampered the development of
the country. What is the name of this parliamentary Act?

Q3. From January 1, 2013 it became the first national capital in the world to offer free
public transport to all its citizens. It was estimated to lose approximately 14 million in
uncollected ticket revenues in 2013, but the huge benefit will be to the long-term
environmental advantages of having fewer cars circulating. Paper tickets have been
abolished to save trees. Non- residents have to buy e-tickets or electronic cards in
order to avail the public transport services. Which countrys capital city is being
described?

Q4. The corporate name of this European public multinational industrial conglomerate,
mainly known for nuclear power & other energy projects, is inspired by the Trappist
Santa Maria de la Real monastery in a Spanish municipality. This municipality is
situated in the province of vila & is part of the autonomous community of Castile &
Len. Its name comes from a Celtic word meaning place near the wall.
Which public MNC is this?

Q5. In William Shakespeare's Henry V; Act IV, Scene 3 the character of Henry V of
England delivers the famous St. Crispin's Day Speech before the Battle of Agincourt.
Before the battle, Henry rallies his troops with the famous St Crispin's Day Speech,
referring to himself & them together as (a multi-word phrase). A passage from
the speech is quoted on the first page of a famous book, and is also quoted by a
character called Carwood Lipton in the final episode of the TV series based on the
book. Both the book & the television series share the same title. Name this title.

Q6. This government-run Community Services Office (see image below) is located in a
city in Santa Clara County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is named for
the stunning views it offers of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the region. What world-
famous event was this building witness to recently, and who was the key
person involved in the event? (1 point each)


Q7. This mountain pass in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan connects Rajsamand & Pali
districts, 40 kilometres from Udaipur. It is believed to take its name from a
phenomenon that has most probably been caused by the presence of ferric hydroxide
in the soil! This mountain pass is historically significant for being the location of a 1576
event involving the then-ruler of Mewar and another Rajput belonging to the Amber
kingdom. Which famous mountain pass in Western India is this?

Q8. The Silkworm, slated to be released in June this year, is the eagerly-anticipated(?)
sequel to which famous crime fiction novel of 2013?

Q9. One of the major festivals of Kerala (apart from the annual festival at the temple)
is Pindi Perunaal - the Feast of the Banana Stalks, a grand celebration at the local
Catholic Cathedral. In front of every house, a banana stem is planted, and decorated
with colorful flags sticking into it. There are fireworks displays, processions, etc., and a
grand Feast is the crowning glory. Which 3
rd
Century personality is supposedly
commemorated by this festival?

Q10. The Ideal Novelty & Toy Company was founded in New York in 1907 by Morris &
Rose Michtom. The company changed its name to Ideal Toy Company in 1938. In
1982, the company was sold to CBS Toy Company, which in turn sold Ideal to
Viewmaster International in 1987, which renamed itself View-Master Ideal in the
process. View-Master Ideal was later bought by Tyco Toys, Inc. of Mt. Laurel, New
Jersey. The Ideal line remained part of Tyco until Tycos merger with Mattel, Inc., in
1997. Which ever-popular & world-famous toy was invented by Morris &
Rose Michtom in 1903?

Q11. This is the logo (see image below) of an NGO in West Bengal that works towards
the care & development of children with a leprosy background. Name this NGO &
also identify their most famous patron from the world of sports. (1 point each)


Q12. The word X supposedly means a rich mine or a source of great wealth and is
believed to have been derived from a similarly named (now ruined) city X of rich mines
which were once a source of great wealth to its rulers. The city is now popular with
tourists for a particular architectural phenomenon of one of its monuments, although
its most famous products are located halfway across the world, including in Britain
and Iran! Name X.

Q13. Vocalist-guitarist Noma Nazir, drummer Farah Deeba & guitarist Aneeka Khalid
are mentored by Adnan Mattoo. Together, the musical trio make up what famous
group (exact name needed)?

Q14. In the sport of Archery, this term is used to refer to the act of shooting an arrow
so that it splits the shaft of an arrow already embedded in the target! Which 2-word
term, with a direct connection to popular classic literature, is this?

Q15. Started in 1960, the name of this weekly magazine translates to straight from
the heart in English. Founded with the aim of offering funny, heart-warming & exciting
features (in contrast to the depressing stories carried by the Sunday supplements of
the day), one of its highlights was the signature 2-page Sunday features lampooning
Indian politics & society with biting wit & irreverent humour. Just name this famous
weekly publication.

Q16. The Government of India launched its ambitious AADHAAR Scheme (via the
Unique Identification Authority of India) amid much fanfare on September 29
th
, 2010.
In which village was the scheme ceremonially launched & in which district is
this village located? (1 point each)

Q17. A keystone is the wedge-shaped stone piece at the apex of a masonry vault or
arch, which is the final piece placed during construction & locks all the stones into
position, allowing the arch to bear weight. This makes a keystone very important
structurally. The word is also used to refer to the central supporting element of a larger
structure, such as a theory or an organization, without which the whole structure
would collapse. Which US State is named after this architectural term, due to its
central location, and commercial & political importance among the original 13 colonies?

Q18. This famous location on the outskirts of Pune forms an integral part of the
formal/informal training at the National Defence Academy. Cadets from the NDA are
regularly sent on hikes & runs from the Academy to this place in full battle gear, in
order to build endurance and stamina, as well as inculcate a sense of adventure!
Which historic location is being referred to?

Q19. In 2012, its parent company sold Rs. 5,010 Crore worth of this flagship brand at
retail price, besting the entire domestic sales of Dabur or Godrej products and selling
three times more than Maggi noodles! When it was launched in 1939 during the British
rule, the firm considered it a responsibility to sell this product affordably to Indians.
Today, the same value plank has helped the brand become the first Indian FMCG brand
to cross the Rs. 5,000-crore mark in retail sales in a year. This has meant sales of
more than 14,600 crore individual items in the entire year; that is 121 individual items
EACH, for us 1.2 billion Indians! Which iconic brand is this (full name required)?

Q20. One of the entries in the New Words category of the Oxford English Dictionary
for February 2013 had the following definition: <noun> a basic mobile phone that
lacks the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone. Eg.: There are still
six _________s out there for every smartphone. Which 9-letter word is being
described thus?

Q21. When X, already a legend in his field, visited Ys Indian workplace in 1978, he
told the younger chap, America is a country of great possibilities, but they took upon
everything un-American with suspicion and contempt. They suffer from a deep-rooted
NIH-Not Invented Here-complex, and look down on alien technologies. If you want to
do anything in <activity/field name deleted>, do it yourself. In his 1999
autobiography, Y has described X as a scientist, designer, production engineer,
administrator & technology manager, all rolled into one.
Just name X & Y. (1 point each)

Q22. Bollywood star Salman Khan runs a hugely popular fashion line exclusively for
men, under the label of his charitable initiative Being Human: The Salman Khan
Foundation. The most popular of their products are obviously the Being Human t-
shirts, which display the brand name in different fonts & colours. In August &
December 2012 respectively, Salman was seen at a couple of his film promotion
appearances sporting 2 spin-offs on this theme, viz. Being X & Being Y. Additionally,
he is sometimes seen wearing a t-shirt with the words Being Z. Which 3 words have
replaced the word Human in these official spin-off t-shirts at various times?
(1 point each)

Q23. The Commission Gnrale de Terminologie et de Nologie is a French govt.
agency responsible for promoting the French language. One of its aims is to keep
French relevant in the age of the Internet, where most widespread terms have their
origins in English. In the past, it replaced the word email with courriel & attempted
to create new terms for Wi-Fi & blog. In a recent move, the Commission has
replaced the widely used word ___X___ with the word ____Y____, meaning sharp
word in English. Give both the words ___X___ & ____Y____. (1 point each)

Q24. In 1993, this author (see image below) was invited to meet the President of
India to receive a National Award at a ceremony in New Delhi. He politely declined,
citing lack of time, since he was absorbed in writing the first draft of his new novel!
However, every Sunday for the past 8 years now, he goes door-to-door in Mira Road,
one of Mumbais nondescript far-flung suburbs, on behalf of his water-conservation
NGO with a plumber in tow, asking residents if they need their taps fixed for free!
Identify this intrepid social worker. What is the name of his NGO? (1 point
each)


Q25. Name the little girl in the centre of this famous photograph (see image
below). Which organization was she representing at this event? (1 point each)