General Quiz Finals - El Dorado 21

RULES
● 24 questions.
● 4 Rounds.
● Round specific rules at the beginning of each round.
● The decision of the quizmaster will be final and binding.

RULES
● 4 questions.
● +10 on every correct answer.
● Part marks for questions with multiple parts.

This is a Lithuanian poster for a very famous Disney
movie. But for a movie about the colorful imagination
of children, a rather monochromatic poster like this is
ironic. What’s worse is the choice of the colour purple
instead of green, which would have been iconic to the
protagonist.
Which movie ?
Hey guys, Peter Griffin here to
explain the first question:
Q1.

Q2.
A girl hailing from Kerala, was the face of one of the India's most iconic ad
campaigns ever. Many years later when colour printing evolved, her younger sister
was shortlisted for the same and she appeared as a blue-haired girl wearing a
polka-dotted bow, kneeling in prayer with one eye closed.
But their last name came into limelight because of the third sibling in the family, who
also featured in the ads various times and is known for 'mastery of the queen's
language'
Which ad campaign and who is the third sibling ?

Q3.
This is a famous letter written by one of the most mysterious
figures of modern history.
A certain Mr. Wallace once theorized that the famous author,
_______, following a strict religious upbringing and potential
bullying during his unhappy school years, grew up to become that
figure. The bulk of the theory stems from the fact that _______
used to bury codes and clues in his books and Wallace presented
them rearranging _______’s writing into “confessions.”
Besides, this author was also suspected to be a pedophile, which
made him a strong suspect. The following image is an illustrated
letter written by him to a young girl on her birthday, explaining
why he couldn’t be there to celebrate it.
Id the figure and the author.

Q4.
___ __ was a famous experiment that seeked to hypothetically violate how the
universe works. This thought experiment was one of the several scientific
impossibilities that were used in a work of art which after several halts finally saw the
light of day last year. One of the most integral roles in the experiment is that of an
“imaginary being” that works in the background and sorts molecules.
In computer science, a __ is a program which runs in the background and performs
their processes, free from the user’s control. The program gets its name by adding a
letter to the being from the aforementioned experiment.
Name the experiment and the program.

Q2.
A girl hailing from Kerala, was the face of one of the India's most iconic ad
campaigns ever. Many years later when colour printing evolved, her younger sister
was shortlisted for the same and she appeared as a blue-haired girl wearing a
polka-dotted bow, kneeling in prayer with one eye closed.
But their last name came into limelight because of the third sibling in the family, who
also featured in the ads various times and is known for 'mastery of the queen's
language'
Which ad campaign and who is the third sibling ? (5+5)

Q3.
This is a famous letter written by one of the most mysterious
figures of modern history.
A certain Mr. Wallace once theorized that the famous author,
_______, following a strict religious upbringing and potential
bullying during his unhappy school years, grew up to become that
figure. The bulk of the theory stems from the fact that _______
used to bury codes and clues in his books and Wallace presented
them rearranging _______’s writing into “confessions.”
Besides, this author was also suspected to be a pedophile, which
made him a strong suspect. The following image is an illustrated
letter written by him to a young girl on her birthday, explaining
why he couldn’t be there to celebrate it.
Id the figure and the author. (5+5)

A3. Jack the Ripper, Lewis Carroll

Q4.
___ __ was a famous experiment that seeked to hypothetically violate how the
universe works. This thought experiment was one of the several scientific
impossibilities that were used in a work of art which after several halts finally saw the
light of day last year. One of the most integral roles in the experiment is that of an
“imaginary being” that works in the background and sorts molecules.
In computer science, a __ is a program which runs in the background and performs
their processes, free from the user’s control. The program gets its name by adding a
letter to the being from the aforementioned experiment.
Name the experiment and the program. (5+5)

RULES
● 8 questions.
● +10 on Direct/Pass.
● +10/-10 on Pounce.
● No part marks on Pounce.
● Part marks for questions with multiple parts.

Q5.
Of a total of 11 instances, the first dates back to the mid 80s and involved a
member of a Royal family while the ninth instance involved a Malaysian
Orthopaedic surgeon and prompted an international study of 150 scholars to
establish a code for a specific situation, resulting in a guide- a snippet of which is
featured on the next slide.
The Ortho Surgeon became a certain first in Malaysia and had a mascot based on
him in the ASEAN University games the very next year.
He was the ninth person to achieve what, and what did the guide detail?
(5+5)

The performance of the physical postures is to suit the conditions, prioritizing as
follows:
a. If upright standing is not possible, then any standing posture,
b. Sitting. Bowing is by bringing down the chin closer to the knee
c. Lying down on the right side with body facing the direction of The
Cube,
d. Lying flat
e. Using the eyelid as an indicator of the changing of postures

A. Ninth Muslim in Space; Praying/Performing Islamic Rites In
Space

Q6.
Considered to be one of the oldest crops known to humanity, _________ has been
mentioned in different mythologies. Said to have been originated from the sweat of
Vishnu, they are regarded as symbols of immortality and have been blessed by
Yamraj Himself. An important part of yagyas and various Vedic ceremonies, these
hold special significance in one of the most important Hindu festivals.
Besides, these grow in a pod that splits open when it reaches maturity. This aspect
has inspired the English translation of a famous Hindi/Arabic phrase used in a work
of folk literature.
Which crop? Which Hindi/Arabic phrase? (5+5)

A.
Sesame seeds(til); Khul ja sim-sim (Open Sesame)

Q7.
__ ____ was an advertising video game commissioned by the one of the biggest
beverage manufacturers exclusively for its employees with only nearly 100 copies of
it being produced and the game was named after its biggest rival . This long time
business rivalry is given the popular moniker '_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _', which is a wordplay on
one of the most famous geopolitical tensions in world history.
The video game was a modification of a Japanese video game released in 1970s of a
similar name which became so popular that people waited for hours outside the play
stations for their turn and some even waited to watch others playing .
The original video game is considered no less than a historical artefact which
became a symbol of the beginning of digital era.
Give the moniker and the modified version of the game. (5+5)

Q8.
Founded in 1815, the Cambridge Union is the oldest “continuously running” debating society in the world. In the
late 1970s, an undergraduate became the President of the Union - one of the few from his country to have
achieved the same.
Though he went on to carve a commanding presence in the field which he chose to pursue, he has found himself
mired (and still does) in controversies occasionally - a “side effect” of his occupation. One of these controversies
occurred about 14 years back, when this person was involved in an “activity” with an influential political leader.
Three minutes into this “activity”, it was abruptly called off, due to the political leader’s indication that he wished to
take no further part in it. During this short “activity”, the political leader’s actions, or rather, inactions, were
compared to _______, an infamous historical figure. This comparison saw a return in recent weeks due to his
alleged “inactions”, this time in a different context, and through a different channel - social media and memes.
ID the person, the political leader and the historical figure. (2.5+2.5+5)

A. Karan Thapar, Narendra Modi, Emperor Nero

Q9.
This polymath has authored several novels, poems, mathematical papers and even
composed many songs. But what got him the international acclaim was something
considered to be one of the most influential discoveries of the 19th century. Just
after he made the discovery, he sent a poem to one of his colleagues expressing his
excitement. (Image follows)
About a hundred years later, another author wrote a science fiction thriller novel
loosely based on this man's life and works. With its astonishing range of characters,
advanced computer science and religious cults, the book also paints wonderful
portraits of that time and place.
Which discovery? Which book? (5+5)

A.
Malaria is spread by mosquitoes; The Calcutta Chromosome

Q10.
This species of animals familiar throughout the world is considered invasive in Australia. They act
as agricultural and environmental pests costing the country a huge amount of money.
This is the reason why it is illegal to own one of these as a pet in some states. Apart from research
purposes, a special permit needs to be obtained which proves that the person is practising a
certain profession with publicity photos so that they can own this animal. Hence, only a few
dozen people in the state have this animal.
Besides, this animal also has some cultural significance as it was once widely believed to be a
hermaphrodite. This belief led to its association with a famous figure, who has been referenced in
different mythologies.
What animal is this? People belonging to which profession can own this animal? (2.5,2.5)
Which famous figure ? (5)

A. Rabbits, Magicians, Virgin Mary

Q11.
These two images represent a phrase which is best known for its use by an eminent
academician of the 17th century, in a letter to another academician, often considered
his rival. Coincidentally, the institutions where they taught respectively, were also
considered rivals.
The phrase also appears on a coin minted by the country which this academician
belongs to, intended as a tribute to him.
ID the two academicians, and the phrase. (2.5,2.5,5)

A. “Standing on the shoulders of giants”, and Newton wrote this in a
letter to Robert Hooke.

Q12.
Pictured here is a screenshot from a website that was created shortly after a
Portugese became a certain first among the stakeholders to comment on
something. Despite the obvious grammatical error (later rectified) the statement
quickly became an unlikely slogan against a recent “reform” in his profession and
reflected upon how aspirations cannot be monetised. The website in question is
literally [the statement].com and listed professionals who spoke against this
reform- a fruitful endeavour given how things have panned out in the last few
days.
Name the Portugese in question, and the website. (5+5)

A.
Bruno Fernandes, dreamscantbebuy.com
.

Q13.
In the 19th century, a proposal was made to construct a colossal structure at the
entrance of an important place which was developed around the same time. However,
due to the lack of funds, the structure could not be completed.
The designer of this project who was an abolitionist remembered a conversation he
had with someone who had mentioned that if a memorial is to be constructed in a
country where slavery had been abolished, it should be done through a joint effort by
members of both countries.
Taking inspiration from the above conversation, the designer recycled his plans and
created what is now a global attraction.
Which structure and where did the designer originally wanted to place it? (5+5)

Q14.
This stereotype traces its origin to the 1950s when people of a certain profession
working late shifts could only grab something to eat from the 24X7 shops serving
a popular beverage. These shops not only offered this beverage which helped
them stay alert, but also offered a particular confectionary item that was cheap
and affordable. This led to the association of this confectionary item with this
profession in the US.
What stereotype/association? (5)
This stereotype no longer holds true as most of these people have switched to a
New York staple, which is a healthier alternative. This staple is popularly served
along with the aforementioned beverage, which lends its name to a dating app,
symbolising the union of two people who complement each other perfectly.
Which app? (5)

Q15.
Given in picture is the portrait of a former head of state,
whose tenure was marred by an infamous controversy. The
artist has very cleverly added two subtle elements which
allude to the colourful nature and the entanglement
involving the person. While one element signifies the
dark mark that the controversy left on his image, the
other element uses the absence of something as a symbol
of his disloyalty.
What are the two elements? (5+5)

Q16.
Considered to be one of the most popular movies in its genre, this movie follows the
life of an enterprising person who tries his hand at various ventures until eventually
discovering his “true calling”, which gave him the fame that he has today.
Other than the controversial history of the subject of the movie, this movie also
came into controversy as its funding was allegedly linked to a major financial fraud
that happened in South-east Asia.
A Brit decided to put his admiration of actresses with beautiful eyes to use and thus
began one of the most popular websites on the internet. The name of this website
sounds similar to the scandalous entity mentioned above.
Identify the movie, entity and website. (2.5+5+2.5)

A13. Statue of liberty and Suez Canal

A14. Cops’ obsession with Donuts, Coffee Meets Bagel

A15. Shadow of Monica Lewinsky, absence of wedding ring

Q16.
Considered to be one of the most popular movies in its genre, this movie follows the
life of an enterprising person who tries his hand at various ventures until eventually
discovering his “true calling”, which gave him the fame that he has today.
Other than the controversial history of the subject of the movie, this movie also
came into controversy as the funding for it was allegedly linked to a major financial
fraud that happened in South-east Asia.
A Brit decided to put his admiration of actresses with beautiful eyes to use and thus
began one of the most popular websites on the internet. The name of this website
sounds similar to the scandalous entity mentioned above.
Identify the movie, entity and website. (2.5+5+2.5)

A16. Wolf of Wall Street, 1MDB, IMDB

Q17.
This occurred primarily in mainland Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries. The
term was coined by Paracelsus, and the condition was initially considered a curse
sent by a saint. Victims of it often ended their processions at places dedicated to
that saint, who was prayed to in an effort to end it and incidents often broke out
around the time of the feast of St. Vitus. The outbreaks of it varied, and it generally
occurred in times of hardship, up to tens of thousands of people including children
would appear to have this condition for hours,days, weeks, and even months
eventually leading to their deaths.
What is the name of the outbreak?

Q18.
Besides being a world renowned scientist, ___________ was also a music
enthusiast. This image can be found in one of his research papers, which
was an attempt to study the physics behind something which he
considered to be a ‘jugalbandi of art and science’.
Moreover, his aversion to a certain head of cabinet ,due to the latter’s
policies on science and technology, also gathered limelight. Once, when
the politician visited a science exhibition hosted by the scientist, he was
tricked into believing that copper which glowed more brilliantly than any
other metal in ultraviolet light was gold. The scientist was quick to remark,
" Everything that glitters is not gold."
What was the scientist working on? Also name the politician. (5+5)

A. Acoustic properties of percussion instruments, Nehru

Q19.
Satirist Jonathan Swift established himself as arguably the first pro-revolution dank
memer with his 1729 essay ‘A Modest Proposal For preventing the Children of Poor
People From being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and For making them
Beneficial to the Publick’- an absurd hyperbole that mocked the heartless attitude of
rich towards the poor, and the hunger crisis in particular. A phrase that is now an
allusion to in-your-face satire, what was ‘the modest proposal’ in question?

A. The poor should sell their children as food to the rich

Q20.
Pictured here are sneakers by Adidas which have been launched to celebrate a
special occasion which has become an important part of counterculture. For this
sneaker, they collaborated with a long-running animated comedy series, in which the
characters have been shown to have a close relationship with something which used
to be looked upon by the society at large.
The focal design element of these sneakers is the hidden pouch on the tongue and
the illustration on the tongue which changes colours when exposed to UV light.
What do these sneakers celebrate? How does the illustration allude to it? (5+5)

A. 420/Marijuana, the eyes turn red which is an allusion to getting
stoned

Q21.
This alliterative two word term was often used to refer to a particular coastal city's
traditional elite. While the first word of the term is the name of the city itself, the
second term alludes to the group's high socio-economic status, their role in shaping
the culture and the institutions of their home country,their tendency to marry
within similarly prestigious families and their membership of the dominant
religious group of said country. Notable individuals belonging to this group include
T.S Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Samuel Adams and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
What term?

Q22.
The word _______ has been taken from a quote first appearing in a translation of the
Bible and literally means : "I shall pleasing". From that, a singer of this psalm became
associated with someone who falsely claimed a connection to the deceased to get a
share of the funeral meal, and hence a flatterer. Today, it is usually used in a
completely different setting but refers to a similar aspect: the subject becoming
flattered by a certain treatment. In the 1960s a certain Mr. Kennedy coined a
counterpart to this word and said that it means “I shall harm”. Today, both these
words are extensively used in a specific domain.
Id both the words. (5+5)

Q23.
This sport has been around for over 2700 years and
the primary equipment has undergone many
redesigns over time. The most recent redesign came
in the mid-80s in the wake of a dangerously high
‘eternal’ world record set by the German gentleman in
the picture. Important changes included a forward
shift in the center of gravity and changes in surface
area. Which sport is being talked about? (5)
The German athlete is currently coaching a certain
Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) closer home, for
the next Olympics, and is touted by many as one of
the brightest medal prospects for the country. Who is
being talked about? (5)

A.
Javelin Throw, Neeraj Chopra

Q24.
Seen here is a 1912 work by an American that
received a unique feat in Europe the same year. The
feat also made its creator the holder of a certain
record because of an achievement of theirs from four
years back. The creator remains the only holder of
the record since others had a chance to secure this
only seven times in its 500 year history.
What feat is this? (5)
Attached also is the logo of an event that takes place
every two years in an Italian city.
What is it colloquially known as? (5)
8

A. Walter W. Winans - the only olympic winner in both arts and
sports (Sculpture and Shooting)
Venice Biennale known was the Olympics of Art

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