QUIZOPHILE – OCT’19 QUIZ

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Sivan, Satish Dhawan, Vikram, Pragyan, Manzinus C,
Simpelius N.

What connects the above?

MISSION CHANDRAYAAN 2

 Sivan – ISRO Chairman

 Satish Dhawan – Launch Centre

 Vikram – Lander

 Pragyan – Rover

 Manzinus C – Moon Crater

 Simpelius N – Moon Crater

Comprising a small liquid reservoir, a heating element, a
power source such as battery or wired USB adaptor, it is a
portable, cylindrical device using heat to vaporize a
propylene glycol- or glycerin-based liquid solution into an
aerosol mist. Although, it has its advocates for the
proclaimed benefits, health experts in many countries have
raised their concerns regarding probable nicotine poisoning
and addiction.
Recently, Indian government banned the sale and import of
this device. What is being talked about?
E-CIGARETTE
The original climax of this all time blockbuster had the
protagonist killing the villain himself. But the Censor Board
couldn’t bear an ex-cop taking the law in his own hands.
So, the director had to shoot a different climax, wherein the
thoroughly beaten villain is taken away in a police van at
the end. And the protagonist is reminded, “Only the law
has the right to punish criminals”.
Name the film.
SHOLAY
A native of the Himalayas, they belong to the genus Prunus
and are closely related to other Prunus trees such as the
almond, peach, plum and apricot and more distantly to
apples, pears and roses.
Regarded as the national flower of Japan along with
Chrysanthemum, they have been used to motivate the
Japanese people to stoke nationalism and militarism
among the populace. So revered by the armed forces that
Japanese pilots would paint them on the sides of their
planes before embarking on a suicide mission, or even take
branches of the trees with them on their missions.
What am I talking about?
CHERRY BLOSSOM FLOWER
This word, which literally means “eating at another's table”,
referred to personal assistants employed by people at
social events in 4th Century Greece. The word entered
biology and the English language in the 16th Century AD.
Which word?
PARASITE
Norway’s Tony Andre Hansen, Ireland’s Denis Lynch,
Brazil’s Bernardo Alves and Germany’s Christian Ahlmann
were suspended on the eve of the finals of their event on
doping charges during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Though the dope tests of these athletes proved negative,
yet they were banned on doping charges.
Why??
THEIR HORSES HAD FAILED DOPE TESTS
The story as narrated by the founder of this Fortune 500
India company (X), tells the journey of packaging
innovation responsible for the success of its key brand Y.
In the beginning, Y was sold in tins. Tins being costlier,
plastic was suggested as a cheaper packaging option.
However, research revealed that earlier attempts at selling
in plastic was unsuccessful as rats used to attack and
destroy them. Design considerations led to adoption of a
cylindrical structure as it was deemed to be difficult for rats
to get a grip on them.
Trials were successful and the rest is, well, history.
Identify the company (X) and brand (Y).
X – MARICO, Y – PARACHUTE OIL
Two actresses have the privilege of having played the love
interest as well as mother of actor Amitabh Bachchan in
movies.
One of them, Rakhee Gulzar played his love interest in
Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Muqaddar Ka Sikander (1977),
Kasme Vaade (1978), Trishul (1978) and Kaala Patthar
(1979) amongst other movies. She played his mother in
Shakti (1982).
Name the other actress.
WAHEEDA REHMAN
This wearable item traces its roots to Scotland and Ireland
wherein it was constructed using leather with perforations,
allowing water to drain when crossing wet terrain.
Nowadays, it is available as multiple-piece, sturdy leather
uppers with decorative perforations and serration along the
pieces' visible edges.
Originally designed for men, they are favourite of women
too.
What is being referred to?
BROGUES
In 1888, residents of Mannheim made several complaints
to the authorities against noise and smell that one
resident’s activities were causing. The person requested
and received written permission from the authorities to
carry on his activities in public. This is considered by many
to be the first document of its kind, a compressed form of
which most people possess.
(a) Who, and (b) what kind of document?
A) KARL BENZ; B) DRIVING LICENSE
American Heart Association, British Heart foundation and
many others recommend that people should listen to this
song while giving CPR to someone:
Reason: A study by the University of Illinois College of
Medicine has found that this song has the utterly perfect
beat for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This 1977 hit contains 103 beats per minute. That’s close to
the recommended chest compression rate of 100 beats
every 60 seconds
The song also has an appropriate title also unlike “Another
one bites the dust” which has similar beat frequency but not
a very suitable title
Which song?
STAYIN’ ALIVE
Originating in the Upper Shivalik in the Lower Himalayan
Range, this entirely rainfed river has a catchment area of
7,083 sq. kms. Its tributary, Kali River originates in the
Doon Valley and travels 150 kms before merging in it.
It is said that the house of lac (lakshagrih) was built by
Duryodhan at the confluence of the two rivers at Varnavrat,
present day Barnawa, a village in Bagpat district in Uttar
Pradesh, India
Name the river at the bank of which the Battle of Badli-Ki-
Sarai was fought between Indian sepoys and British Army
during the First War of Indian Independence in 1857.
HINDON RIVER
Widely claimed to have its origin in the Swedish tradition of
pre-dinner drink wherein guests assembled before the
formal dinner, another concept points to France wherein
gentleman callers would arrive unexpectedly at the homes
of ladies they wanted to woo. This would lead to a panic
amongst the kitchen staff who would scramble to prepare
the food.
Practiced in most countries across the world, it has slyly
been described as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’ in the
novel ‘The Muses of Ruin’ for all that it offers.
What practice is being talked about?
BUFFET
Impatiens scapiflora are typically found in tropical regions
like India and other Asian countries. They grow both in and
out of direct sunlight and prefer moist, rich soils like
roadside ditches, river banks, forest edges etc. With
flowers upto 2-3 cm long and having shoe-shaped spurs,
they are also grown in gardens for their attractive features.
Their seed capsules explode on impact, sending seeds
several meters away. This leads to a very rapid growth.
They find usage as dyes and are responsible for hair
coloring and skin coloring as in Mehndi. Some people also
use them in nail polish and shampoos.
How do we generally know them?
TOUCH-ME-NOT PLANT / BALSAM
Story goes that 11 year old Grace wrote to him in an Oct
1860 letter urging him to do something that would probably
garner him more votes, including one from her baby sister.
He responded in a letter saying he was not sure if it would
be silly but having considered it, he supposedly did
implement the plan and met with instant success.
He met her in person later, an event commemorated by a
statue at Westfield with the title “______’s Little Girl”
What was the suggestion and to who was it made?
TO GROW BEARD / WHISKERS TO
ABRAHAM LINCOLN