Rules * 26 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 & 24) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise. traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise. Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams. Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams. The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is

named after a market-leader in this field. named after a market-leader in this field. (it is called X (it is called X Phenomenon)Phenomenon)

What is X? What is X?

It is a 1981 collection of short It is a 1981 collection of short stories by American writer stories by American writer

Raymond Carver. The title of the Raymond Carver. The title of the collection also featured as the collection also featured as the

title of a story in the book. Other title of a story in the book. Other stories include ‘Why Don’t You stories include ‘Why Don’t You Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’, Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,

‘The Bath’ etc. ‘The Bath’ etc.

Why did the eponymously titled Why did the eponymously titled short story came into news in the short story came into news in the

recent times?recent times?

In the song In the song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from the movie from the movie Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a

ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in UP, it is known as UP, it is known as Layyiya PattiLayyiya Patti. Similar dish in . Similar dish in

faraway Brazil is called faraway Brazil is called pe-de-molequepe-de-moleque..

What is it?What is it?

Which two-word term would connect all of them? Which two-word term would connect all of them? (The (The list is non-exhaustive)list is non-exhaustive)

This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary of whom/what?of whom/what?

After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950, After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950, presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he

won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve

McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’. McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.

Identify this legend whose contribution in the motion Identify this legend whose contribution in the motion picture has been acknowledged by stars, including picture has been acknowledged by stars, including

Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.

The lady The lady (vis)(vis) represented Armenia’s interests in a represented Armenia’s interests in a landmark trial before the European Court of Human landmark trial before the European Court of Human

Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public

denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of

media attention inside the court.media attention inside the court.

Who is said to be responsible for her present status Who is said to be responsible for her present status as a ‘media darling’?as a ‘media darling’?

(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)

One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of $11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene $11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene

de Carvalho is associated with which company?de Carvalho is associated with which company?

An astute businessman and An astute businessman and a key figure in the history a key figure in the history

and development of a and development of a renowned business family, renowned business family, he was knighted in 1910 for he was knighted in 1910 for

his contributions to industry his contributions to industry in British India. in British India.

He was the Founder-He was the Founder-President of which President of which sports organisation?sports organisation?

zzzzzzzzz

Identify the singer.Identify the singer.(link removed)(link removed)

The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be the second-longest continuous wall after the Great the second-longest continuous wall after the Great

Wall of China. Wall of China.

Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100 Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100 metres above sea level and famously known as the metres above sea level and famously known as the

birthplace of Maharana Pratap.birthplace of Maharana Pratap.(vis – next slides) (vis – next slides)

The shortlisted ones were :--The shortlisted ones were :--

* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago) * J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix) * Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago) * Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow) * Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin) * Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)

Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after his death.his death.

Which prize? Which prize?

This person was called up for military service in This person was called up for military service in Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit, Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,

he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria. he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria. Though pretty well known in his own right, his Though pretty well known in his own right, his

daughter made him more famous. daughter made him more famous.

What is the name of his daughter?What is the name of his daughter?

  What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates at Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka inat Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka in

Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?

  With whom would you connect the following ladies?With whom would you connect the following ladies?

The US Postal The US Postal Service unveiled Service unveiled

this set of this set of commemorative commemorative postage stamps postage stamps on December on December

2010 as a tribute 2010 as a tribute to …….. to ……..

Just fill in the Just fill in the blank.blank.

During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and monks practised this artwork to decorate book covers monks practised this artwork to decorate book covers

and religious items, mainly using strips of paper and religious items, mainly using strips of paper trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th century, it became popular in other parts of Europe century, it became popular in other parts of Europe

and also spread to the Americas. One of the most and also spread to the Americas. One of the most well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian

artist, Yulia Brodskaya.artist, Yulia Brodskaya.

What is it called?What is it called?

In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his

family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as requested by someone. requested by someone.

Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is being referred to? being referred to?

Georgetown University has started a new course Georgetown University has started a new course which is itself an introduction to metaphysics and which is itself an introduction to metaphysics and

epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as philosophical issues that pop up when a particular philosophical issues that pop up when a particular

‘group of people’ ‘group of people’ ventures into some unknown ventures into some unknown destinations.destinations.

Who / what is the main subject of this course?Who / what is the main subject of this course?

  This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had written over 100 books and sold more than 3 million written over 100 books and sold more than 3 million

copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who? copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?

Pope Leo I, also known as St. Pope Leo I, also known as St. Leo, was the first Pope to have Leo, was the first Pope to have been called ‘the Great’. He is been called ‘the Great’. He is

perhaps best known for perhaps best known for having met Attila the Hun and having met Attila the Hun and persuading him to turn back persuading him to turn back from his invasion of Italy in from his invasion of Italy in

452 AD. 452 AD.

Which present day personality Which present day personality has the middle name St. Leo, has the middle name St. Leo,

to showto showhis/her Catholic belief?his/her Catholic belief?

What do you get from this etymological progression?What do you get from this etymological progression?

Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as a Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.

(link removed)

Rodrigo Santoro, one of Rodrigo Santoro, one of Brazil’s most sought-after Brazil’s most sought-after

young actors, has had notable young actors, has had notable movie roles in movie roles in Charlie’s Charlie’s

Angels: Full Throttle Angels: Full Throttle and and Love Love ActuallyActually. Most recently, he . Most recently, he washed up on the shores of washed up on the shores of

ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.

But he is most famous for his But he is most famous for his portrayal as which character in portrayal as which character in

a movie franchise?a movie franchise?

Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item which Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item which was said to be invented in ancient Greece. was said to be invented in ancient Greece.

Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen recently, all across the globe?recently, all across the globe?

As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular As per the official data, for the last few years, vehicular traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise. traffic in different cities across the world is on the rise. Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams. Normal city life is hampered by frequent traffic jams. The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a The chief reason for this ‘menace’ is attributed to a certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is certain change in lifestyle and this phenomenon is

named after a market-leader in this field. named after a market-leader in this field. (it is called X (it is called X Phenomenon)Phenomenon)

What is X? What is X?

  AmazonAmazon

It is a 1981 collection of short It is a 1981 collection of short stories by American writer stories by American writer

Raymond Carver. The title of the Raymond Carver. The title of the collection also featured as the collection also featured as the

title of a story in the book. Other title of a story in the book. Other stories include ‘Why Don’t You stories include ‘Why Don’t You Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’, Dance?’, ‘Viewfinder’, ‘Gazebo’,

‘The Bath’ etc. ‘The Bath’ etc.

Why did the eponymously titled Why did the eponymously titled short story came into news in the short story came into news in the

recent times?recent times?

  BirdmanBirdman

In the song In the song ‘Aati Kya Khandala’‘Aati Kya Khandala’ from the movie from the movie Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a Ghulam, Aamir Khan wants to feed Rani Mukherji a

ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in ready-to-eat food item. In northern India, especially in UP, it is known as UP, it is known as Layyiya PattiLayyiya Patti. Similar dish in . Similar dish in

faraway Brazil is called faraway Brazil is called pe-de-molequepe-de-moleque..

What is it?What is it?

  ChikkiChikki

Which two-word term would connect all of them? Which two-word term would connect all of them? (The (The list is non-exhaustive)list is non-exhaustive)

  Devil’s HornsDevil’s Horns

This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary This recent google doodle celebrated the anniversary of whom/what?of whom/what?

  Eiffel TowerEiffel Tower

After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950, After being awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1950, presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he presented to him by his famous on-screen partner, he

won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years won his first and only Oscar nomination, 25 years later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve later, for a supporting role in the Paul Newman-Steve

McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’. McQueen starrer ‘Towering Inferno’.

Identify this legend whose contribution in the motion Identify this legend whose contribution in the motion picture has been acknowledged by stars, including picture has been acknowledged by stars, including

Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.Michael Jackson and Madhuri Dixit.

  Fred AstaireFred Astaire

The lady The lady (vis)(vis) represented Armenia’s interests in a represented Armenia’s interests in a landmark trial before the European Court of Human landmark trial before the European Court of Human

Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, in Jan 2015. The case is an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the an appeal of a 2013 ruling by the ECHR, in which the court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public court decided that a Swiss law prohibiting the public

denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of denial of the Armenian genocide is a violation of freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of freedom of speech. She garnered a huge amount of

media attention inside the court.media attention inside the court.

Who is said to be responsible for her present status Who is said to be responsible for her present status as a ‘media darling’?as a ‘media darling’?

(vis – next slide) (vis – next slide)

  George ClooneyGeorge Clooney

One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of One of Britain’s richest women, with a net worth of $11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene $11 billion according to Forbes, 60-year old Charlene

de Carvalho is associated with which company?de Carvalho is associated with which company?

  HeinekenHeineken

An astute businessman and An astute businessman and a key figure in the history a key figure in the history

and development of a and development of a renowned business family, renowned business family, he was knighted in 1910 for he was knighted in 1910 for

his contributions to industry his contributions to industry in British India. in British India.

He was the Founder-He was the Founder-President of which President of which sports organisation?sports organisation?

zzzzzzzzz

Indian Olympic AssociationIndian Olympic Association

Identify the singer.Identify the singer.

  Jayati ChakrabortyJayati Chakraborty

The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be The walls of this fort extend over 38 km, claimed to be the second-longest continuous wall after the Great the second-longest continuous wall after the Great

Wall of China. Wall of China.

Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100 Just identify this fort which is built on a hilltop 1100 metres above sea level and famously known as the metres above sea level and famously known as the

birthplace of Maharana Pratap.birthplace of Maharana Pratap.(vis – next slides) (vis – next slides)

Kumbhalgarh FortKumbhalgarh Fort

The shortlisted ones were :--The shortlisted ones were :--

* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago)* Nina Bawden—The Birds on the Trees (Virago) * J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix)* J. G. Farrell—Troubles (Phoenix) * Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago)* Shirley Hazzard—The Bay of Noon (Virago) * Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow)* Mary Renault—Fire from Heaven (Arrow) * Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin)* Muriel Spark—The Driver’s Seat (Penguin) * Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)* Patrick White—The Vivisector (Vintage)

Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after Ultimately, it was won by J. G. Farrell, 30 years after his death.his death.

Which prize? Which prize?

  Lost Man Booker PrizeLost Man Booker Prize

This person was called up for military service in This person was called up for military service in Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit, Vienna, during the 1870s. After being declared unfit,

he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria. he became the Austrian Vice-Consul in Algeria. Though pretty well known in his own right, his Though pretty well known in his own right, his

daughter made him more famous. daughter made him more famous.

What is the name of his daughter?What is the name of his daughter?

  MercedesMercedes

  What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates What, with a length of 403 km (250 mi), originates at Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka inat Delhi and ends at the town of Fazilka in

Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?Punjab near the Indo-Pak Border?

  NH 10NH 10

  With whom would you connect the following ladies?With whom would you connect the following ladies?

  OpheliaOphelia

The US Postal The US Postal Service unveiled Service unveiled

this set of this set of commemorative commemorative postage stamps postage stamps on December on December

2010 as a tribute 2010 as a tribute to …….. to ……..

Just fill in the Just fill in the blank.blank.

  PixarPixar

During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and During the Renaissance, French and Italian nuns and monks practised this artwork to decorate book covers monks practised this artwork to decorate book covers

and religious items, mainly using strips of paper and religious items, mainly using strips of paper trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th trimmed from the gilded edges of books. In the 18th century, it became popular in other parts of Europe century, it became popular in other parts of Europe

and also spread to the Americas. One of the most and also spread to the Americas. One of the most well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian well-known exponent of it in modern times is Russian

artist, Yulia Brodskaya.artist, Yulia Brodskaya.

What is it called?What is it called?

  QuillingQuilling

In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the In December 2014, Srinivas, a correspondent of the ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his ToI, furnished a piece of work done by one of his

family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as family members, to mark a celebratory occasion, as requested by someone. requested by someone.

Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is Whose work, one of the last ventures by that person, is being referred to? being referred to?

  R. K. LaxmanR. K. Laxman

Georgetown University has started a new course Georgetown University has started a new course which is itself an introduction to metaphysics and which is itself an introduction to metaphysics and

epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as epistemology philosophy. The lessons are taught as philosophical issues that pop up when a particular philosophical issues that pop up when a particular

‘group of people’ ‘group of people’ ventures into some unknown ventures into some unknown destinations.destinations.

Who / what is the main subject of this course?Who / what is the main subject of this course?

  Star TrekStar Trek

  This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had This is Amul’s tribute to a prolific writer who had written over 100 books and sold more than 3 million written over 100 books and sold more than 3 million

copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who? copies. Also a popular tv show hostess…who?

  Tarla DalalTarla Dalal

Pope Leo I, also known as St. Pope Leo I, also known as St. Leo, was the first Pope to have Leo, was the first Pope to have been called ‘the Great’. He is been called ‘the Great’. He is

perhaps best known for perhaps best known for having met Attila the Hun and having met Attila the Hun and persuading him to turn back persuading him to turn back from his invasion of Italy in from his invasion of Italy in

452 AD. 452 AD.

Which present day personality Which present day personality has the middle name St. Leo, has the middle name St. Leo,

to showto showhis/her Catholic belief?his/her Catholic belief?

  Usain St. Leo BoltUsain St. Leo Bolt

What do you get from this etymological progression?What do you get from this etymological progression?

  VolcanoVolcano

Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as a Identify the performer who achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.rapper under the name ‘The Fresh Prince’.

  Will SmithWill Smith

Rodrigo Santoro, one of Rodrigo Santoro, one of Brazil’s most sought-after Brazil’s most sought-after

young actors, has had notable young actors, has had notable movie roles in movie roles in Charlie’s Charlie’s

Angels: Full Throttle Angels: Full Throttle and and Love Love ActuallyActually. Most recently, he . Most recently, he washed up on the shores of washed up on the shores of

ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.ABC’s hit drama ‘Lost’.

But he is most famous for his But he is most famous for his portrayal as which character in portrayal as which character in

a movie franchise?a movie franchise?

  XerxesXerxes

Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item which Connect these clubs with a hugely popular item which was said to be invented in ancient Greece. was said to be invented in ancient Greece.

  Yo YoYo Yo

Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen Who is said to be responsible for such reactions, seen recently, all across the globe?recently, all across the globe?

  Zayn MalikZayn Malik