General Quiz

Q1. This scene from the 2019 movie, The Lighthouse draws inspiration from what?

Q2. The fez in the picture belongs to the members of an international fraternal organisation which is devoted
to a famous act. It was created by John McCabe who wrote their authorized biography. The group even has a
satirical constitution and its motto is  "Two blank slates on which nothing has been written". To whom is this
organisation dedicated to?

Q3.  These two pictures are parody creations of the cat zarathrusta of famous artwork by which artist?

Q4.  This book recounts the tale of the authors family who were Polish Jews during the time of the holocaust.
The entire account was based on his father's narrative of what happened to them since the beginning of the
second world war upto their liberation from Nazi concentration camps. Much of the story revolves around the
authors troubled relationship with his father, and the absence of his mother, who committed suicide when
he was 20. Which work is this which went on to become the first graphic novel to win a Pulitzer prize?

Q5. Seeking inspiration from nature and culture, scientists at MIT have started creating these material
which end up providing an enhanced grip by accentuating the friction with the surface. This could be used
in any field ranging from basketball sneakers to orthopedic implants. They were created using an ancient
Japanese paper technique which instantly transforms a 2D to structure to 3D .They work on the principle
that every time they come in contact with a surface in order to enhance grip they are stretched and drawn out.
Which japanese art is used to create these and what was the inspiration for them from nature?

Q6. The game is not really popular in India with its official governing body in India was created in 1982.
It is quite popular in the state of Manipur though from where majority of the players hail. In the recent Asian
Games this team went on to win a bronze. Which sport is this?

Q7. A symbol commonly assosciated with the state, the _____ is off various types, namely the Sorudoi,
Bordoi,Panidoi,Garakhiya, Pitha and Tupi. Each of them signifying different occupations,strata of society or
occasions. Made from a local palm/bamboo, the _____ dates as far back as to the days of Hiuen Tsang who
was welcomed to the region with it. What is being referred to here?

Q8. In 1938 following the sulfanilamide disaster the United States passed the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act which gave the rights  to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics to
the US FDA. This decision was met with opposition by ____ ____________ which prior to this used to
issue its own "Seal of Approval" for products and a two year warranty for the products it show cased.
The parent company opposed the policy in spirit, and began publishing a monthly tabloid attacking federal
oversight.In 1939t he Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against ____ ____________ for "misleading
and deceptive" guarantees including its Seal of Approval, and "exaggerated and false" claims in its
advertisements. After two years of battling it out in court the company lost the case.  Fill in the blanks.

Q9. James Stagg, was a Scottish Meteorologist who worked with the Met Office. In a rather important event in
history, Stagg was crucial in calling for its delay citing that there would probably be a storm the following
day and that it should be postponed by a day. In the days when meteorology wasnt an exact science as there
were no computers, this decision went on to be known as the "Greatest Weather Forecast in History" for which
Stagg was appointed officer of OBE and officer of US Legion of Merit. What did Stagg propose/name the
historic event.

Q10. In order to complete such an extensive project without missing on any content, the creation of X was
aided by volunteer labour involving thousands of individuals across Britain. The general populace was asked
to send in quotation slips as shown in the picture. They could include rare or even ordinary content and the
response to this request was huge with the creators getting almost 2,500,000 slips. What was created thus
which went on to be a one of its kind creation?

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Q1. "I remember calling Jack Valenti and suggesting to him that we needed this because so many films were falling into a netherworld, you know, of unfairness. After much contemplation he replied 'We've determined that X would be perfect for that temperature of movie.' So I've always been very proud that I have had something to do with the creation of X." This is what Steven Spielberg told Vanity Fair in 2005 claiming that something was being a barrier to the release of his movie Y. The producer of the movie had just gone through a divorce and Spielberg had just gone through a breakup which led to addition of elements which made it quite different from their usual work thus requiring the creation of X. Finally after Spielberg's talk with Jack Valenti it was finally created that ended up being a relief and a much coveted contribution o a lot of movie makers and to the world of cinema by Spielberg. Name the contribution and the movie.

Q2. ___________ was known popularly by a nickname by the 16th century European Travellers. The name despite being very commonly used in Europe was considered irrational and baseless by Indian historians for very long as there was no remaining evidence to account for the place being called that and the evidence for these structures was only anecdotal. The 2004 Tsunami though rekindled the debate of the existence of the structures as ocean water off the coast pulled back approximately 500 meters Tourists and residents who witnessed this event from the beach recalled seeing a long, straight row of large rocks emerge from the water. As the tsunami rushed to shore, these stones were covered again by water. However, centuries’ worth of sediment that had covered them was gone. The tsunami also made some immediate, lasting changes to the coastline, which left a few previously covered statues and small structures uncovered on the shore. Which place is this and what is the nickname?

Q3. The term ________ was coined relatively late in the early 20th century. It was created in analogy with two similiar words created earlier in the 19^th century in the same field which were derived from the greek words for work and transformation content. This word literally translated to warmth and was derived from greek too. The term first appeared in print in 1909 and is attributed to Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who most likely introduced it orally the year before. What is the word being referred to?

Q4. _______ initially had started the company with an assosciate named Seabury after gaining years of experience in the field. During the World Fair held in Philadephia _______ had gone as a representative of his now rather popular company in the US. While he was there, one of the most revolutionary doctors Joseph Lister spoke about his newly discovered way of practise that inspired _______ enough to think it was the future. So he decided to part ways with Seabury and took in his brothers to form one of the most famous companies in the field today. Which company is this?

Q5. The origin of the phrase is uncertain but one of the rather popular origins dates back to the olden days when people used to go to have a drink at the local inn or tavern. In those days, ale was served in pints and quarters. The barmaids, who were often rushed off their feet and whose main job was to serve the customers, had the arduous task of remembering each and every customer’s drink of choice and not mixing them up, otherwise they would get a drunken and irate earful from sozzled patrons. Thus, originated which famous phrase?

Q6. This was developed in 1946 at Buddy's Rendezvous, a speakeasy owned by Gus and Anna Guerra. The recipe created a "focaccia-like crust" with pepperoni pressed into the dough to "maximize the flavor penetration.". The restaurant baked it in blue steel pans available from local 'automotive' suppliers, made in the 1930s and 1940s  and used as drip trays or to hold small parts in 'automobile factories', because baking pans available at the time were not appropriate for the dish. Which dish is this named after the city it was created in?

Q7.  Language and dominance are frequent partners in the courtroom. The courtroom is a setting in which we pay close attention to what people are called. The title and name used can be vehicles for influence and control. Using attorneys’ names in a parallel form of response to questions that begin with our names gives us power. Instead of being linguistically submissive, we can be at least equal. Know the names of the attorneys, judge, and other participants—the _______________ principle—in courtroom events. What is the name of this principle, a name which we might have heard in our childhood?

Q8. Jim Crow persona was a theatre character by Thomas D Rice and an ethnic in accordance with contemporary white ideas of African Americans and their culture. The character was based on a folk trickster named Jim Crow that had long been popular among black slaves. Rice also adapted and popularized a traditional slave song called "Jump Jim Crow". Which popular song from 2018 incorporated elements of Jim Crow’s posture and various other popular moves in its rather popular and distinct choreography?

Q9. This scene from the movie About Schmidt starring Jack Nicholson is inspired from which famous painting?

Q10. Richard Dawson is a professional boxer from the USA. His most famous match though was due to the boxing debut of the opponent he was facing in the Manchester Ring. After a rather controversial match which the debutant won, the opponent soon retired. Who was Dawson pitted against?

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Q1. Belfast is famous for having Murals all over their city raising various social and political issues .  What is this mural titled from which it draws its inspiration? Q2. Yolanda Baker aka YoYo is one of very few people left in America who make this particular object.  She works for Omega National products who claim to have provided over 90% of the said product all over the USA.  They used to manufacture 25 a day but with the relatively inexpensive Chinese production they soon had to lay off a number of workers.  YoYo has supplied this product to the likes of personalities like Madonna and Beyoncé. Which product patented though not created by  Louis Bernard Woeste under the name the “Myriad reflector” am I talking about? Q3. The movie the Dark Knight rises draws inspiration and various elements from a famous 19th century novel.  In the movie the character of Bane is in part inspired by the character ______ _______: he organises kangaroo court  trials against the ruling elite of the city of Gotham and is seen knitting in one of the trial scenes like ______ _______.  There are other hints to the novel, such as Talia al Ghul being obsessed with revenge and having a close relationship  to the hero, and Bane's catchphrase "the fire rises" as an ode to one of the book's chapters.  Bane's associate Barsard is named after a supporting character in the novel. In the film’s final scene,  Jim Gordon reads aloud the closing lines from this book at the funeral.  Which book is this and which character serves as inspiration for Bane? Q4. Qin shi huangdi was the first Chinese emperor who conquered all the warring states and united them  forming the Qin dynasty. He brought about a great deal of advancement in Chinese life building highways, bringing  a unified writing system, measuring system and also initiating the construction of the Great Wall.  Towards the later part of his life the king became obsessed with finding the elixir of like and employed various  alchemists to study and find a source for immortality. To this end, the king ended up creating the  famous __________ ___ which despite its name even had musicians,acrobats, horses and various  exotic animals and common citizens. What did the king create to accompany him in his journey through the afterlife? Q5. A month after the death of the owner of the club in a helicopter crash just outside their home stadium,  the fans of this club gathered to take part in a “5000-1” walk in order to honour and pay respect to the victims  of the helicopter crash. Which club is this and why was it called the “5000-1” walk? Q6. The more common name of the Coccinellidae family of insects is derived from Mary, the mother of Jesus.  In most depictions Mary was seen to be wearing a red cloak .  This resemblance was what led to people in Britain calling the members of this family as what? Q7. Launched in 2016, Maven is a car sharing and renting service popularly known as the AirBnB of Cars.  In April this year after the corona virus hit they finally decided to shut down.  Which famous automobile company is behind Maven? Q8. This company is named as Gyrene burgers after a popular nickname for the US Marines in the  middle of 20th century,. This company was founded by ___ _______ in 2011 who was a former US Marine.  He had also created another more famous company 5 decades before creating Gyrene Burgers.  Name the founder (in the photo) and his other more famous venture. Q9.  This particular fabric is made from unbleached cotton which is often not fully processed.  The fabric is far less fine than muslin, but less coarse and thick than canvas or denim.  It gets its name from the city of Kozhikode in Kerala where it originated and was eventually discovered by the Europeans.  It was earlier considered a sign of royalty in England quite different from how it was treated back home.   A special term was coined for this fabric by the Europeans – ‘Indienne ordinaire’. Which fabric am I talking about? Q10. Unlike the purpose they serve today, the ______ which literally translates to a small house or a villa,  was a meeting place of sorts for the rich to meet, have social gatherings and events of various sorts which included  what they are currently used for. Traditionally, in Italy the ______ are spelt with an accent on the last vowel,  as the word without the accent (as it’s used in most other countries) refers to a brothel in Italian.  What is being referred to here?

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