PGSO Quiz 2021
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The document outlines the format of a quiz consisting of four rounds, each with varied question styles such as written rounds and multiple-choice quizzes. It includes sample questions and answers related to literary works, historical events, and pop culture references. The quiz is designed to engage participants through humor and clever wordplay, with points awarded for correct answers.
PGSO Quiz 2021
- 2. Quiz Format: - ◈ Round 1- Written Round (4 questions) ◈ Round 2- Clockwise Dries (8 questions) ◈ Round 3- Written Round (4 questions) ◈ Round 4- Anticlockwise Dries (8 questions) ◈ May the force be with you !
- 3. Round 1:- ◈ Written Round based on Wordplays/Puns ◈ 4 questions ◈ +10 for each correct answer ◈ Bonus +5 for getting a full house
- 4. Q.1 Sarah Fox, a writer of "cozy mysteries", has written multiple books with titles such as Wine and Punishment, Claret and Present Danger, The Malt in our Stars and An Ale of Two Cities. One of her books in the Pancake House mystery series, involving competing Waffle/Pancake stores, has a 3 word title which is a pun on a Nobel Prize winning author's magnum opus. It also shares its name with a mixed fermentation brewery in California. The Brewery seeks to develop beers that exhibit complex flavors endemic to Monterey County and the Salinas Valley. According to a post on Reddit about a Pixar movie, a pizza restaurant has the same name as the title, which signifies being “cast out of paradise”. Give the title.
- 5. Q.2 In another one of her novels, the plot revolves around the protagonist, who has her dream job playing violin in the Point Grey Philharmonic Orchestra, and is embarking on a new relationship with the symphony’s maestro. However, the maestro becomes the number one suspect when the cellist, a temporary member of the orchestra, is strangled to death. What is the title (4, 6), a term that would be identical to a literal description of the murdered cellist?
- 6. Q.3 A certain project by the Mediated Matter Group of MIT Media Lab explores the broader theme of material formulation and fabrication in microgravity, particularly the spinning of silk by silkworms. For example, "How might zero gravity space affect silk spinning, and what benefits might such material properties provide for digital fabrication and additive manufacturing once back on Earth?" The silkworm species, Bombyx Mori, have experienced a Rise and Fall, of sorts. More than four thousand years ago, Bombyx mori was domesticated and prized for its creation of white silk. Today, this species no longer exists in the wild and is commonly bred by humans. This project work fits within the group's sphere of insect-related projects, which include 'Silk Pavilion I & II', 'Synthetic Apiary' and 'Maiden Flight'. What is the title of this project (2, 8), a musical spin on the environment, theme and space of the project?
- 7. Q.4 Shelby Smith, now an entrepreneur, moved back home to Iowa in 2017, where she helped her dad out with the harvest. After harvest, he encouraged her to explore a niche rather than the traditional farming markets of corn and soybeans. The name of the company, X, can be arrived at by punning on a Disney character who featured in Pinocchio (1940), and noting that X encourages a healthy diet and exercise. An example of their product is shown on the next slide. What is X?
- 9. Q.1 Sarah Fox, a writer of "cozy mysteries", has written multiple books with titles such as Wine and Punishment, Claret and Present Danger, The Malt in our Stars and An Ale of Two Cities. One of her books in the Pancake House mystery series, involving competing Waffle/Pancake stores, has a 3 word title which is a pun on a Nobel Prize winning author's magnum opus. It also shares its name with a mixed fermentation brewery in California. The Brewery seeks to develop beers that exhibit complex flavors endemic to Monterey County and the Salinas Valley. According to a post on Reddit about a Pixar movie, a pizza restaurant has the same name as the title, which signifies being “cast out of paradise”. Give the title.
- 10. Answer: - Yeast of Eden
- 11. Q.2 In another one of her novels, the plot revolves around the protagonist, who has her dream job playing violin in the Point Grey Philharmonic Orchestra, and is embarking on a new relationship with the symphony’s maestro. However, the maestro becomes the number one suspect when the cellist, a temporary member of the orchestra, is strangled to death. What is the title (4, 6), a term that would be identical to a literal description of the murdered cellist?
- 13. Q.3 A certain project by the Mediated Matter Group of MIT Media Lab explores the broader theme of material formulation and fabrication in microgravity, particularly the spinning of silk by silkworms. For example, "How might zero gravity space affect silk spinning, and what benefits might such material properties provide for digital fabrication and additive manufacturing once back on Earth?" The silkworm species, Bombyx Mori, have experienced a Rise and Fall, of sorts. More than four thousand years ago, Bombyx mori was domesticated and prized for its creation of white silk. Today, this species no longer exists in the wild and is commonly bred by humans. This project work fits within the group's sphere of insect-related projects, which include 'Silk Pavilion I & II', 'Synthetic Apiary' and 'Maiden Flight'. What is the title of this project (2, 8), a musical spin on the environment, theme and space of the project?
- 15. Q.4 Shelby Smith, now an entrepreneur, moved back home to Iowa in 2017, where she helped her dad out with the harvest. After harvest, he encouraged her to explore a niche rather than the traditional farming markets of corn and soybeans. The name of her company, X, can be arrived at by punning on a Disney character who featured in Pinocchio (1940), and noting that X encourages a healthy diet and exercise. An example of their product is shown on the next slide. What is X?
- 17. Answer: - Gym-N-Eat Crickets (Character being Jiminy Cricket)
- 18. Round 2:- ◈ Clockwise Dries ◈ 8 questions ◈ +10/-5 on the pounce ◈ +10/0 on the bounce
- 19. Q.1 The following 2 images were few of the artworks that served as inspiration for creating something very distinctive in the 2000s. A part of this creation was also inspired from the looks of a famous villain in the 3rd image. Looking at the images carefully, tell me what is the creation talked about here? Who is the artist of the 2 given artworks, also the favourite artist of the person for whose venture this creation was made? Where has one see the bullyish villain in the 3rd image featured most often?
- 23. Answer: - ◈ Joker’s makeup in The Dark Knight ◈ Francis Bacon ◈ Charlie Chaplin movies
- 24. Q.2 The image in the next slide is the original location of a battle that was planned quite some time ago. However, the instigator had to change it due to it being on someone's private property. The battle which received an unexpectedly huge number of contenders consisted of 3 fights in total- 1 round of a common game played with hand gestures and 2 rounds of "Battle Royale". What is this skirmish for rights that I am talking about?
- 27. Q.3 ________ syndrome gets its names from the fact that a person suffering from it has different levels of perspiration on different sides of the body along with different coloration. In certain skin colors this causes the said person to bear resemblance to the entity providing it its name. FITB.
- 29. Q.4 In a certain public-service profession, large quantities of an extremely common compound are used. Chemicals are added to this compound in order to reduce its surface tension, allowing it to spread and penetrate objects. This enhanced compound is called ___ _____, a name that might seem redundant to most people because even the unenhanced compound has this property. FITB.
- 31. Q.5 With a kill count of around 28,899 over a 24 year career, this entity was honored by Glenturret Distillery by naming a cask of Scotch Whisky after it. The achievements of this entity have been recognised by Guinness World Records, and a bronze statue as well. Stuart Cassells, general manager at the Famous Grouse Experience (same company as Glenturret), said: ‘With it being 30 years since the passing of Glenturret Distillery’s most famous ______, we thought it was about time she was celebrated with her very own cask of the whisky she protected for so many years.’. Who/what was the entity?
- 32. Answer: - Towser the Mouser (a cat)
- 33. Q.6 Contrary to normal belief that this variation is scientifically the most efficient or that it's set so to avoid failures on a mechanical level, this is attributed more towards the extensive marketing strategy of Remington. They offered discounted/free courses for practice which ultimately made it impossible for people to work with any other counterparts. The origins of this said design is said to be according to the initial "blinking- light" professionals who used the device. What variation & which professions are we talking about?
- 34. Answer: - The QWERTY layout & Telegraph operators
- 35. Q.7 The origins of decorating gingerbread houses during Christmas began in Germany. The story goes that German bakers began to craft small decorated houses from lebkuchen, spiced honey biscuits, after being inspired by a creation from the 1810s. This inspiration was deceivingly decorated with candy. What creation?
- 36. Answer: - Hansel and Gretel
- 37. Q.8 X is pretty famous for making a certain kind of videos. His work requires :- 1) Almost always white gloves 2) As John Oliver puts it “an expanse of nothingness that does not conform to the laws of Physics” 3) Either a dedicated camera with a variety of Macro-features or his smartphone with the Macro-mode with an overhead stand for both cases 4) An extensive Knife collection sporting one from almost all corners of the Earth with detailed engravings which he uses 5) An occasional popping sound, often a source of comfort for many What kind of videos does he make? What is the popping sound of?
- 39. Round 3:- (Chalo India-India Khelein) ◈ Written Round ◈ 4 questions ◈ +5 for each correct answer ◈ +10/-5 for staked answers ◈ Bonus +5 for getting a full house
- 40. Q.1 X is a word used in parts of Southeast Asia to denote a person originating from the Indian subcontinent. Although the early definition was neutral and linked to a historical kingdom of Eastern India its use in later history came to be perceived as a derogatory term to refer to people of Indian descent. Although, the name of the kingdom is known to us as a turning point in the life of a great person. It is the Maritime prowess of its inhabitants that gave rise to this term being used for all Indians. Give the name of the Kingdom in question.
- 41. Q.2 X initially practiced Criminal Law at the Calcutta High Court, but subsequently became a successful businessman. His company was recognized by the Government of India as the country’s second largest silk exporter and was thus awarded. In 1977, the Communist leader Jyoti Basu, requested him to join and campaign for the Communist Party of India (Marxist), in return for a high profile government post. Being strongly anti-communist, X refused and instead filed his papers as an independent candidate against Basu. With the CPI(M) victory, Basu attacked X's business and steadily undermined its functioning, till it was forced to shut down permanently. Who was X? What was he famous for (in a different field)?
- 42. Q.3 While his family name is derived from the number of Yonis of Gods in the Universe, his immediate family were wrestlers. His father wanted him to be a wrestler too, but his interests lay elsewhere. However, he credits his wrestling practice to the immense stamina and lung power that he has now developed, which serves him well in his chosen profession . Who are we talking about?
- 43. Q.4 MISA was a draconian act introduced during the Emergency. Thousands of people were arbitrarily arrested under MISA. Its critics, especially Piloo Mody said it was not the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, but the “Maintenance of X and Y Act”. Give me X and Y.
- 44. Q.1 X is a word used in parts of Southeast Asia to denote a person originating from the Indian subcontinent. Although the early definition was neutral and linked to a historical kingdom of Eastern India its use in later history came to be perceived as a derogatory term to refer to people of Indian descent. Although, the name of the kingdom is known to us as a turning point in the life of a great person. It is the Maritime prowess of its inhabitants that gave rise to this term being used for all Indians. Give the name of the Kingdom in question.
- 46. Q.2 X initially practiced Criminal Law at the Calcutta High Court, but subsequently became a successful businessman. His company was recognized by the Government of India as the country’s second largest silk exporter and was thus awarded. In 1977, the Communist leader Jyoti Basu, requested him to join and campaign for the Communist Party of India (Marxist), in return for a high profile government post. Being strongly anti-communist, X refused and instead filed his papers as an independent candidate against Basu. With the CPI(M) victory, Basu attacked X's business and steadily undermined its functioning, till it was forced to shut down permanently. Who was X? What was he famous for (in a different field)?
- 47. Answer: - ◈ Mihir Sen, first Indian to conquer the English Channel. ◈ Also the only man to earn the distinction of swimming the Oceans of the five continents in one calendar year (1966).
- 48. Q.3 While his family name is derived from the number of Yonis of Gods in the Universe, his immediate family were wrestlers. His father wanted him to be a wrestler too, but his interests lay elsewhere. However, he credits his wrestling practice to the immense stamina and lung power that he has now developed, which serves him well in his chosen profession . Who are we talking about?
- 49. Answer: - Hari Prasad Chaurasia
- 50. Q.4 MISA was a draconian act introduced during the Emergency. Thousands of people were arbitrarily arrested under MISA. Its critics, especially Piloo Mody said it was not the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, but the “Maintenance of X and Y Act”. Give me X and Y.
- 51. Answer: - ◈ X- Indira Gandhi ◈ Y- Sanjay Gandhi
- 52. Round 4:- ◈ Anti-Clockwise Dries ◈ 8 questions ◈ +10/-5 on the pounce ◈ +10/0 on the bounce
- 53. Q.1 The Tank Museum at Bovington had a special guest for the launch of a new exhibition relating to an entity released that year. This individual, mainly known from a different field altogether, had served in WW2 as a captain operating a similar tank shown in the image on the next slide. Identify this distinctive individual who has been revered by many from his more commonly known discipline and was famous for his countless malapropisms. Also tell me the name of this relevant entity for which an exhibition was set up.
- 56. Answer: - ◈ Murray Walker ◈ Fury (starring Brad Pitt)
- 57. Q.2 X lived in this house for more than four decades. X remodelled the house to suit his profession, and added stairs from the house to the barn, where X kept X's work in the open air. X also added two new wings in the house, with large windows to have a good view of the garden. The house also had some bamboo style furniture influenced from Japanese style. Everyday, X would leave precise instruction and design layouts for the seven gardeners X hired, and even bought additional land with a water meadow. Image of X’s bedroom on next slide. ID X.
- 60. Q.3 A madlad caught multiples of a particular Pokemon and trained them in a particular manner to highlight a special day in March. Identify what's special, which day, and also identify the nickname he gave the Pokemons of the collection, which is just the actual name of the Pokemon with a hyphen in between. (Image Follows)
- 62. Answer :- Pi-dgeys for Pi Day, with their combat points giving the first 120 digits of Pi
- 63. Q.4 Emma, Holly and 3 others are 5 entities (belonging to a list of more than 30 in a particular lifespan) featured in a film from the last decade which resulted in an actress to win the Oscar for best Actress. It also had 5 other nominations. The Oscar would later cause some people to question whether the easiest way to win it would be to play the role of X since a large number of actresses who have played the role have received an Oscar. Peter, the writer for the film, went on to develop an Netflix award-winning drama which got into trouble last year with authorities for its portrayal of X’s family. What are Emma, Holly, etc.? Also give me X.
- 64. Answer: - Royal Corgis, The Queen
- 65. Q.5 The following atrocity to this burger was done as part of an experiment at burger king to raise awareness for an issue. It was found out that while most people did react to their burger being put under such duress, they didn't actually do anything against the actual event taking place near them. What is the issue being talked about?
- 67. Answer: - They staged a High School Jr. & Whopper Jr. being bullied at the same time. While 85% complained about the bullied burger, only 12% helped out the kid.
- 68. Q.6 The book Accidently X compiles photographs of idiosyncratic and quirky destinations that look straight out of the works by X. What started as a catalogue of visually striking destinations turned into a vivid kaleidoscope of locations that have the same elements - symmetry, subdued pastel hues, straight-on perspective and the quirky charm that has makes this person's body of work so distinct visually. Take a look at the following of images and identify X.
- 74. Q.7 The Australian Classification Board is infamous for denying ratings to video games that do not comply with its guidelines. In 2015, the board denied giving a rating to the sequel to the highly successful Hotline Miami. The game, set in the 80s in a mob infested Miami combines high octane raw brutality and gory combat with absurdist, tongue-in-cheek humour. Since it was not possible to legally purchase the game in Australia, what solution did the game's designer Jonatan Söderström, staying true to the game he helped create offer to gamers in Australia so that they could enjoy the game if it remained unavailable?
- 75. Answer: - He asked them to simply pirate the game.
- 76. Q.8 The X was a wave of civil unrest in Ukraine that began late in 2013 and were sparked by the Ukranian government's suspension of the agreement to join the European Union, along with widespread corruption and deepening of ties with the Russian Federation. On the night of 13th November, the protesters occupied ______ Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), which became the epicenter of the anti-government protests which turned violent immediately. The name X originated from a twitter hashtag and an account of the same name was created on the first day of the protests. The name is a portmanteau of a common denomination and ______, a word borrowed from Turkish, although its usage in Hindi differs as it denotes open spaces and playgrounds. ID X.
- 78. THE END ?? NOT REALLY ; )
- 79. Q.1 What first in the United States was patented by two Philadelphia based printers, John P. Charlton and Hymen Lipman, which was mostly blank with a decorative border? This was not the only contribution of Mr. Lipman in the 19th century office arsenal. Three years prior, what popular material concept, conjoining two naturally derived objects, was this stationery entrepreneur extraordinaire awarded a US Patent for?
- 80. SAFETY SLIDE
- 81. Answer: - ◈ Postcard ◈ Pencil with attached eraser
- 82. Q.2 In 1969, soldiers of the US Army's 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", began their famous assault on Hill 937 (on Ap Bia Mountain near the Laotian border). It took them 10 days to fight their way to the top. What was Hill 937 nicknamed, also the title of a 1987 war film on the assault? The nickname suggested that those who fought on the hill were "ground up like _________ " in grim reference to the Battle of ____ ____ Hill during the Korean War. FITBs.
- 83. SAFETY SLIDE
- 84. Answer: - ◈ Hamburger Hill ◈ Pork Chop Hill
- 85. You say goodbye, I say hello ! - Arjo
- 86. Q.3 This charitable foundation was established in 1936 by a gentleman named John who saw deaths of his father and younger brother in quick succession. Curiously, both of them were journalists. One of the most well known brands, presently owned by this foundation, came into prominence after 9/11 and achieved a hattrick of sorts by winning the prestigious Webby Awards in 2005, 2006 and 2007, defeating its more established competitors. Identify this currently-in-news brand who likes to establish itself as a self-proclaimed protector.
- 87. SAFETY SLIDE
- 88. Answer: -
- 89. Q.4 In the early 1800s, a very popular pastime in the Mid-Western US was horse racing. The townships which hosted these events had people coming in from miles away to either participate or just watch the festivities. The town’s ladies would cook up meals for these people and serve them on the grounds. When the meal was ready to be served, the ladies would make use of a specific item (that was the standard in those days) at the table to point out to the spectators and participants that the event was over and it was time to come and eat. What did these ladies do?
- 90. SAFETY SLIDE
- 91. Answer: - They would briskly wave a checkered tablecloth (supposedly the origin of the modern checkered flag used to signal the end of a motorsport event usually)