G.K Club QuizPreliminary Round

Prelims Rules

● There are 20 questions to be answered

● There are no negatives

● 6 teams will proceed to the finals

● 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 are starred questions

● If a tie persists, sudden death will be used.

● Quiz master’s decision is ...um... final!

Let the Quiz begin!

Question 1* -

This novel written by J. K. Rowling wasrecently published under what pseudonym?

Question 2 -

Identify this illustration -

Question 3 -

Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah,Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.

Form a 3-word name related to the above mentioned places.

Question 4 -

Which very famous south indian dish has a name of an operating system in it?

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Question 5*-

X is an India-based company engaged in manufacturing, distribution and sale of tyres for various kinds of vehicles. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture of rubber products, such as tyres, tubes, flaps, tread rubber and conveyorbelt. It exports to more than 65 countries. X is the sister concern of the leading malayalam daily Malayala Manorama. The company’s founder’s picture is shown on the right.

Question 6 -

Which city has the nickname - ‘Square Mile’ as it is only 1.12 sq mi. It has a population of - 7,375.

Question 7 -

Which is the only country where there is total monarchy but the king is non-hereditary and elected?

Clue - Think Cardinals

Question 8 -When tapped makes a bubble around her, and lifts up objects like blocks and pigs. The bubbles last for about 3 seconds.

Identify the Angry Birds character

Question 9 -

The movie’s poster is on the next slide. You must tell the name of the movie.

Question 10* -

A mystical word ‘X’ is engraved and used as a charm to ward off illness. This originated in the late 17th Century from Latin, first recorded in a 2nd century poem by Q. Serenus Sammonicus, from a Greek base. Identify X.

Question 11 -

Identify this web-based service.

Question 12 -

Name this automobile company established in 2nd of October 1945, one of whose founding member left the company to be Pakistan’s first finance minister.

Question 13 -

X pitched the device to the British bank Barclays. It was accepted immediately, and the first model was built and installed in London in 1967. Identify X or what is being talked about here?

answer is (fr my reference sanjay) - John Shepard Barron

Question 14 -

X was originally used via SMS which has 160 character limits. X chose 140 to leave room for user addresses which accounts for the other 20 characters. Identify X.

Question 15* -

What event does this map represent?

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Question 16 -

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Question 17 -

This is the cover of what famous book, a more popular film, written by renowned French author, Jules Verne.

Question 18 -

Identify this americanactor and artist. He is best known for his threeDisney Channel roles inHannah Montana, in theanimated series Phineas and Ferb, and Pair of Kings.

Question 19 -

Identify these characters

Question 20* -

He compiled a career singles win-loss record 384-296, winning 16 singles titles to go along with 13 in doubles. He beat the best, including John McEnroe at his peak in 1984. He has 5 career wins over Jimmy Connors. He reached his career high ranking in singles of 16 in July 1980. Identify him.

We will soon announce the results, so stay tuned!

Hope You Enjoyed the Quiz!

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