“The LORD OF THE ALEM”

Quizmaster: Swagat Das

LPU QUIZ CLUB presents

Lets debate upon the rules…

Rabindranath Tagore wrote Geetanjali.The front cover of Geetanjali’s English manuscript

was designed by William Rothenstein.Tagore didn't know Rothenstein earlier. He was

introduced to the great painter by X.X and his brother founded the Indian Society of

Oriental Art.Some of his very famous paintings are Bharat Mata, Ganesh-Janani and the Arabian Nights

series.Identify X.

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Abanindranath Tagore

Kon’nichiwa is the Japanese translation of this word.This word has been making the news since the last five days.Word?

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Curiosa Mathematica and An Elementary Treatise on Determinants were a few of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson’s not so famous works.

A mathematician at Oxford University, he used to say stories to the daughters of Dean Henry Liddell. Once he narrated a story to his Liddell’s youngest daughter and she found it really amazing. She persuaded him, to write down the story under another name, by which we know him today.

Eventually the book was a huge success, and even a sequel was written. Both the books have been adapted into blockbuster movies.

Name the books/Name the author.

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This came into prominence during the Peshwa rule in 1560s. It is a combination of traditional song and dance, performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. The female performers wear nine-yard long saris.

Identify the dance form?

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Lavani Dance

Just like Mickey Mouse was initially name as Mortimer.Just like Tom and Jerry were initially named as Jasper and Jinx.

He was named initially as Badger, back in 1974. The reason behind his birth was to bring more readers from Canada, for he was Canadian by birth.

A Spanish-English girl, Dafne Keen has rose to prominence because of him.

Who are we talking about?

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The two paintings above are ‘Factory, Horta de Ebbo’ by Pablo Picasso and ‘Quarry Bibemus’ by Paul Cervantes. These are the two best exponents of a new style of painting, invented by Picasso in early 1900s.

Identify the type.

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Cubism

A management guide with an innovative twist, this book gives you a unique perspective on thirty of the most fundamental and effective mantras for both business and life management.

Released in 2012, this is neither an autobiography nor a biography, but this book is very popular in a certain part of India, as it is backed by a Padma Bhushan awardee.

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Suraj Sharma was X.Tabu was X’s mother.Adil Hussain was X’s father.Irrfan Khan was the adult X.Gerard Depardieu was the Chief.Tobey Maguire was The Interviewer.

What are we talking about?

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Samar and Manoj were the composers. SONY MUSIC called the lead vocalist at eight in the evening and asked them to make a song in a day or two. Samar and his younger brother made the song Y overnight, and it became an web sensation.

Prior to this incident, they had changed their band name to X from SQS.

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X- Golem

Y- Gollum

Karan Johar, producer of the film, quoted in his blog "The core love story is between three dogs, and the supporting cast has roosters, bears, pigs, cats, and many others from the barn“

It is an animated remake of a 1998 superhit, with the lead trio giving the voice. Sanjay Dutt and Ritiesh Deshmukh also voice a few characters.

Which movie to be released in 2017 are we talking about?

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Identify these statues.Where are they placed?

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Circles of what?

First Circle(Limbo)Second Circle(Lust)Third Circle(Gluttony)Fourth Circle(Greed)Fifth Circle(Anger)Sixth Circle(Heresy)Seventh Circle(Violence)Eigth Circle(Fraud)Ninth Circle(Treachery)

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Dante’s Inferno

A very popular musical instrument in Rajasthan.Has its origins in Sri Lanka.Name it?

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Ravanhattha(Hands of Ravan)

Having appeared in over 1000 films, he currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.Considered as one of the most versatile Indian comic actors, noted particularly for his comic expressions, he was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contribution to Indian Cinema. Identify?

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Brahmanandam

Brie Larson and Tom Hiddlestone are the lead pair for an upcoming movie. A sequel of a Peter Jackson movie, it is a part of a mega multimillion franchise.

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Similar to dirty car art, it involves creating art by removing dirt, rather than adding paint. Artists often use power washers to remove the grime left on walls by car exhaust fumes, creating beautiful images or patterns in the process. Also known as “clean tagging,” the movement originated with English artist Paul “Moose” Curtis, who was inspired by the nicotine-stained walls of a restaurant where he washed dishes as a teenager. What are we talking about?

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Reverse Graffiti

Something iconic is being shot. What is it? 18

The person in picture, is Koji Kondo, who created an iconic piece of tune with the intention that short segments of music could be endlessly repeated during the same gameplay without causing boredom. The tune was in Billboard’s Hot Ringtones list for 112 consecutive weeks. What tune?

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Super Mario

He has been chosen for the President’s award in the National Film Awards 2016 in the category of voice overs / narration. A veteran of some 20,000 recordings he is credited with several iconic recordings. Considered the most recognizable spoken voice in the country, he is the leading voice in many documentaries, corporate films, feature films, TV & Radio commercials, games, music albums apart from hosting public events and ceremonies. Identify?

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Harish BhimaniThe voice behind

‘Main Samay hoon’- from B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharata

The man in the picture is Matthew Broderick. He played the role of Dr. Nick Tatapoulos in the 1998 film Godzilla. He also gave the voice for the lead character in a very popular cartoon series. The lead character is named in Swahili language. Identify the character or the series.

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Though only 18, she has been emerged as Swedish music’s heartthrob. She won the 2008 season of Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent at the age of 10. She performed in the opening and closing ceremony of Euro 2016, alongside David Guetta, performing the official song ‘This One’s For You’. Who are we talking about?

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Arguably the 20th century’s most famous photograph, it was taken by Steve McCurry. The girl was the face of Afghanistan’s horrific condition. It is said, ‘The face reflected the pain and hurt of childhood being snatched’. Her photo, led to the foundation of Afghan Children’s Fund by National Geographic network.

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Sharbat Gula

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Ian Mckellen

Wizard Gandalf in LOTRLeigh Teabing in Da Vinci Code

Erik Lehnsherr /Magneto in X-Men franchiseCogsworth clock in Beauty and The Beast(voice)

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