Samsacon Quiz 2020 - Grand Finale

GRAND FINALE
What’s In The Menu!!!
* 5 Rounds
* Round 1 : Know Your Motherland
* Round 2 : World of Medicines
* Round 3 : Believe It Or Not
* Round 4 : Mixed Bag
* Round 5 : Slog Over

What’s in Offer….
 6 Questions on
‘India & Indians’.
 Marks :--
* + 10 (for Direct)
* + 15/-05 (for Pounce)

Q. 1
According to
Mahabharata,
how is this
brave kid, son
of a king,
associated
greatly with
India?
|| Q. 1 ||

|| A. 1 ||
India has been named Bharat or Bharatvarsha after the son of King
Dushyanta & Shakuntala

Q. 1
Created by popular singer Upal Sengupta, this art-series
chronicles the life of these two protagonists. Highly
appreciated for it’s storytelling style, every work is based
on a particular theme.
What is the inspiration behind this painting?
|| Q. 2 ||

Q. 1
Where would one symbolically find 24 virtues, like -
courage, patience, faithfulness and hope that a human
being must possess?
(As per some historians, apart from the virtues, they also
represents the ‘hourly division of a day’.)
|| Q. 3 ||

|| A. 3 ||
Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag

Q. 1
Which Indian capital-city has been named after this brick
fort built around the 14th century?
|| Q. 4 ||

Q. 1
Preserved in a special helium-filled case, the document
contain several artworks (vis) that represent styles from
the different civilizations of the subcontinent, ranging
from the prehistoric Mohenjodaro, in the Indus Valley, to the
modern era. Several prominent names of the times, like
Beohar Rammanohar Sinha took part in this ambitious
project.
Which project was that?
|| Q. 5 ||

|| A. 5 ||
The Constitution of India

Q. 1
WWII formally ended on
Sep 2, 1945 when Japanese
authority signed the papers.
But they announced their
surrender couple of weeks
ago.
Why does this piece of
information has a special
significance in Indian
context?
|| Q. 6 ||

|| Q. 6 ||
Announcement was made by Emperor Hirohito on August 15

 6 Questions on
‘Diseases, Doctors, Treatments and lot more’.
 Marks :--
* + 10 (for Direct)
* + 15/-05 (for Pounce)

Q. 1
‘A global threat to human
health’, identify this in-
the-news entity.
|| Q. 1 ||

Q. 1
Trigeminal Neuraglia is
a chronic pain disorder that
affects the trigeminal nerve.
Which 19th century work of
art has been specifically used as
a symbol of trigeminal
neuralgia?
|| Q. 2 ||

Q. 1
In the mid-1940s, a group of researchers, led by Scottish
entomologist Alexander Haddow, constructed a massive
steel structure (vis) in the middle of a Ugandan forest. The
tower was constructed as scientists realized that different
carriers might be active at different elevations. Few years
later they found some rhesus monkeys who were placed
on a higher platform on that tower, being affected by fever.
That discovery was supposed to be the first breathrough
of what?
|| Q. 3 ||

Q. 1
Approximately 5,000 of 6 million annual visitors to
‘Theresa’s meadows’ have to undergo medical treatment
every year. Many of the cases are dealt with at the medical
tent set up, and the serious cases are sent to the nearby
hospitals. Salt, glucose and injection against nausea is the
standard treatment at the medical tent. Staff at the hospitals
usually do not enjoy welcoming these patients, considering a
number of them just step in to relieve themselves.
Where are all these arrangements made every year?
|| Q. 4 ||

Q. 1
Doctor-cum-Engineer, Rune
Elmqvist later became famous as
an inventor. In 1948, he developed
the first inkjet ECG printer which
he called the ‘mingograph’.
What did he invent in 1958,
working under the supervision of
Dr. Ake Senning, Cardiothorasic
Surgeon at Karolinska University
Hospital?
|| Q. 5 ||

|| A. 5 ||
Artificial Pacemaker

Q. 1
This print ad is evidently inspired
from Michelangelo’s ‘The Creation
of Adam’ (vis in next slide).
From this ad, try to identify the
product that provides relief from
an irresistible urge.
|| Q. 6 ||

 6 Questions on
‘Some unbelievable and bizarre facts’.
 Marks :--
* + 10 (for Direct)
* + 15/-05 (for Pounce)

Q. 1
Asian Cricket Council’s U-19 Final match between Nepal
and Hong Kong saw something bizarre. Though it can be
seen in films, it had never happened in any international
matches before. Groundsmen later said that it happened
because overnight rain made the ground very soft and
sluggish.
Guess, what happened?
|| Q. 1 ||

|| A. 1 ||
The Coin Stood on it’s Edge

Q. 1
Famous for its luxurious jeweled bindings that used real
gold and precious stones, publishers-cum-binders Sangorski
& Sutcliffe made a particularly lavish copy of The Rubáiyát
(vis). Featuring a Moroccan leather cover and decorated with
embroidered peacocks and more than a thousand gems,
this copy was sent to an exhibition in England before being
auctioned off to an American buyer for a little over $2,000.
Presently estimated to be worth of $120,000, where can you
find this?
|| Q. 2 ||

|| A. 2 ||
Under the Sea (It sank with Titanic)

Q. 1
One of the landmarks of Jabalpur, the Paat Baba Hanuman
Temple became the centre of attraction when around 1950’s a
lot of round-shaped objects (vis) were found in the nearby
region. Due to ignorance of the locals, most of them were
unfortunately lost. Some villagers, considering them as ‘Shiva
Lingas’, kept the remaining ones inside the temple. Few years
later, a team of palaeontologists restored those objects.
What were those objects?
|| Q. 3 ||

Q. 1
10-year old wonder-kid from Assam, Upasha
Niku Talukdar is arguably India’s youngest and
most decorated rhythmic gymnast. She
became the first Assamese to win a medal in
the Khelo India Youth Games 2020. In search of
a good ‘coach’, her parents encouraged her to
follow the example of Kenyan javelin thrower
Julius Yego. Within months, results started to
follow after she began that practice.
Who is her ‘coach’?
|| Q. 4 ||

Q. 1
In the recent past, a particular group of people demanded
the saffron dress. But following heavy discussion, it was
decided to go with the ‘dress code’ that is being followed
since ages.
The code is as follows -
White on monday, Pink on tuesday, Green on wednesday,
Yellow on thursday, Cream on friday, Blue on saturday and
Red on sunday.
‘Whose’ dress code is this?
|| Q. 5 ||

Q. 1
A small-time farmer, A. Chenchu Reddy of Nellore was
suffering from heavy losses since 2010. He concluded that
the stares of the jealous people were actually destroying
his yield. After consulting with his close friends, he thought
of a very ‘bright’ idea to divert others ‘roving eyes’.
Curiously enough, since implementing his out-of-the-box
idea in 2017, he has achieved fantastic results.
Believe it or not, who/what, was actually bringing him luck?
|| Q. 6 ||

|| A. 24 ||
Sunny Leone (actually her posters)

 6 Questions on
‘Different Topics’.
 Marks :--
* + 10 (for Direct)
* + 15/-05 (for Pounce)

Q. 1
Believed to be the site of Ravana’s capital, Nuwara Eliya is
a town located in the Central province of Sri Lanka. It is
regarded as the heart of the tea industry of that small
island nation. One of the prime factors that help the cause is
the characteristic black soil of the area.
What ‘devastating’ reason is attributed to the black colour
of the soil in Nuwara Eliya?
|| Q. 1 ||

|| A. 1 ||
Resulted from the Ashes of the City, burnt down by Hanuman

Q. 1
Mahshilakantaka & Rathamusala (vis) were two war
equipments used (invented) by King Ajatashatru. The
Mahshilakantaka used to eject big stones. The
Rathamusala was a custom-made chariot which caused a
lot of casualties.
Why did they get a sudden spurt of attention in the
summer of 2015 in India?
|| Q. 2 ||

|| A. 2 ||
Shown in the movie ‘Bahubali’

Q. 1
Widely known for developing one of the flagship products,
Lab126 is the R&D wing of a famous company.
Inspired from the logo of the parent company, what is the
funda behind the number 126 in it’s name?
|| Q. 3 ||

|| A. 3 ||
It points from A to Z — the 1st and 26th letters in the English alphabet

Q. 1
Vayu is a primary Hindu deity, the
Lord of the Winds, the father
of Bhima and the spiritual father
of Hanuman.
For what unholy reason, this god
was discussed along with
Salman Khan just a few years
back?
|| Q. 4 ||

|| A. 4 ||
His Mount is a Blackbuck & Bhai killed a Blackbuck

Q. 1
Visions of Science is an annual photographic competition
sponsored by Novartis and the Daily Telegraph newspaper.
It seeks images that bring science to life, cast a new light
on some aspect of science, or explain scientific research or
natural phenomena.
Pictured is the 2003-winner, a creation of freelance artist
Gina Glover, made using pairs of socks.
What is the photograph based on?
|| Q. 5 ||

Q. 1
As per hindu mythology, the leaf (vis) is modified to have a
cone-like fold by a much-loved character for storage
purpose. This mythological angle has been taken into
consideration while coining the biological name of this
tree. Commonly found in drought prone regions, the leaves
are presently used to collect dew & rainwater.
Identify that character from mythology.
|| Q. 6 ||

 Final 6 Questions
 All Open to Pounce
 Marks :--
* +20 (for Correct)
* -10 (for Wrong)

Q. 1
This is one of the more popular
varieties of Ikat. The
signature design that gave the
variety it’s name, is based on
something that has been
greatly associated with one of
our main epics.
Name this variety.
|| Q. 1 ||

Q. 1
After a brief stint as an engineer, Rangasamy Iyengar finally
settled down in the erstwhile Mysore State to work with
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. He used to live in a house
named ‘Lalitha Vilas’.
Narasimhan Rengachary, the court physician of the
Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV of Mysore, used to live in a
big palatial house named ‘Jaya Vilas’.
Who is/was the most well known relative of those two
noted gentlemen?
|| Q. 2 ||

Q. 1
Australian John Lang, who studied law
in England and had made India his
home, once received an offer letter
written in Persian on ‘gold paper’.
Thus he got the chance to fight the ‘case
of his life’ which literally made him a
household name in British India.
Who was his most famous client?
|| Q. 3 ||

Q. 1
Named after Archimedes, this device is used to transfer
water from a low-lying body into irrigation ditches. In
2001, it was used in the successful stabilization of the
Leaning Tower of Pisa. Historical records suggested that it
was the main device used to irrigate a particular ‘piece of
land’ where other devices failed.
Where was it famously (and most successfully) used?
|| Q. 4 ||

|| A. 4 ||
Hanging Garden of Babylon

Q. 1
Marketed as a potent solution to get rid
of ‘the damned spot’, an exclusive hand
sanitizer has been launched by
National Theatre in 2018 on the
occasion of a much celebrated
quadricentenary.
Whose heinous act was the inspiration
behind this product?
|| Q. 5 ||

Q. 1
Which ‘Inspector’ did Mumbai Police congratulate, for
adding one more feather in his already decorated cap in
2019, with these following words – “We salute you for
being the most evergreen, energetic and inspirational
icon to generations.”?
|| Q. 6 ||

|| A. 6 ||
Inspector Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan)

Q. 1
Aamir Khan’s 2009-movie ‘3 Idiots’ was associated with
the phrase ‘All Is Well’.
Which well known ‘series’ ended rather tersely with ‘All
was well’?
|| Q. 22 ||

|| A. 22 ||
Harry Potter Series

Q. 1
The year 2019 marked the 100th anniversary of which
shameful incident in Indian history that took place during
a meeting, organized to protest the arrest of Dr. Satyapal
and Saifuddin Kitchlew?
|| Q. 6 ||

|| A. 6 ||
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Q. 1
On the penultimate day of the Kurukshetra War, after
Arjuna killed Karna, Kunti requested the Pandavas to
perform the rites for Karna. When they protested, she
revealed the true identity of Karna. They were shocked to
find that they had committed fratricide. Yudhishtira,
furious with his mother, then cursed all the women of this
universe.
This story is said to be the reason behind what common
saying/occurence?
|| Q. 15 ||

|| A. 15 ||
Women would never be able to keep a secret

Q. 1
According to a legend, the river Ganges, polluted by
millions of people bathing in it, assumes the form of a black
cow and comes to this river to bathe and cleanse itself in
its holy waters. Legends also say that for Lord Shiva the
river is especially sacred on account of its origin, and it is
often called Shankari.
Which river is this?
|| Q. 11 ||

Q. 1
In 1916, this Gandhian, with the backing of
the members of Madras High Court, made
30 new designs. One from that set was
modified over the next few years and
became an inextricable part of India.
As per the popular belief, what did he
design?
|| Q. 12 ||

|| A. 12 ||
Indian National Flag

Q. 1
If
Lion is the mount of Durga,
Crow for Shani,
Bull for Shiva &
Garuda for Vishnu
then, who/what is the mount of Kubera?
|| Q. 16 ||

Q. 1
A great enthusiast of the game, he got the
chance to play only one game at the higher
level. Representing Assam, he didn’t have a
great outing against Odisha during the
1963 Ranji season. After his playing days
were over, he concentrated to build a
strong team for his employers.
Arguably, who/what was said to be his
biggest contribution to cricket?
|| Q. 24 ||

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