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Rules * 26 questions.* Each question carries 1 mark.* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 1, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 & 24) will be counted to break the ties.* Every decision of the QM is final.

One day, when X asked a One day, when X asked a coffee shop waitress in coffee shop waitress in

San Francisco about the San Francisco about the person in the picture, she person in the picture, she

said, ‘Open Sesame’. said, ‘Open Sesame’. According to X, the According to X, the ‘bell ‘bell rang’rang’ just after hearing just after hearing

the reply. the reply.

Which company is being Which company is being talked about? talked about?

The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park, which The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park, which encompasses an area of 12,081 square yards encompasses an area of 12,081 square yards

(10,101 m(10,101 m22). Designed to be a large open space with ). Designed to be a large open space with grand buildings in the middle of the city, the area had grand buildings in the middle of the city, the area had

been known as ‘Bombay Green’ in the been known as ‘Bombay Green’ in the 18th century. 18th century.

Which organisation, one of the first of its type in Asia, Which organisation, one of the first of its type in Asia, owes its origin to the regular gathering of the owes its origin to the regular gathering of the

members of the trading community in the park of the members of the trading community in the park of the nearby area? nearby area?

Which brand, launched on the 15Which brand, launched on the 15thth of August, 1952 is of August, 1952 is running its latest digital campaign, titled running its latest digital campaign, titled #AliveIsOffline with the following lines: #AliveIsOffline with the following lines:

““Your time is more valuable than your timeline”; Your time is more valuable than your timeline”; ““Have a conversation without a character limit”; Have a conversation without a character limit”;

“Filter your thoughts, not photographs”; “Live your “Filter your thoughts, not photographs”; “Live your life, don't scroll through it” life, don't scroll through it” andand “The world is more “The world is more

beautiful than the World Wide Web”beautiful than the World Wide Web”??

Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has recently recorded a song as part of “save the girl recently recorded a song as part of “save the girl

child” campaign and fight against “female foeticide” child” campaign and fight against “female foeticide” by NGOs with which she has been associated by NGOs with which she has been associated

in the past.in the past.

Who is the more famous husband of this lady who had Who is the more famous husband of this lady who had a very brief brush with the biz-world?a very brief brush with the biz-world?

After naming the earlier Boeing 787s in its fleet as After naming the earlier Boeing 787s in its fleet as Africa First, Queen of Sheba and Lake Tana, which Africa First, Queen of Sheba and Lake Tana, which

international airline has named its latest Boeing international airline has named its latest Boeing Dreamliner 787 after the Taj Mahal, to show its Dreamliner 787 after the Taj Mahal, to show its

growing interest with India? growing interest with India?

Apart from being the principal sponsor of Delhi Apart from being the principal sponsor of Delhi Dynamos FC in the ISL, this company also tied-Dynamos FC in the ISL, this company also tied-

up with different production houses as the Recharge up with different production houses as the Recharge Partner of the movies like Partner of the movies like Man of SteelMan of Steel, , Django Django

Unchained Unchained andand Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. .

Which company is this?Which company is this?

Founded in 1969 by Donald & Doris Fischer, this Founded in 1969 by Donald & Doris Fischer, this company was named ‘Pants & Discs’ which reflected company was named ‘Pants & Discs’ which reflected

their policy of selling Levis Jeans and music LPs. their policy of selling Levis Jeans and music LPs.

How do we currently know this company?How do we currently know this company?

F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men outside his office in Central London in Nov, outside his office in Central London in Nov,

2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he 2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he requested one of the official partners of F-1 to use his requested one of the official partners of F-1 to use his

battered face in their next ad campaign. battered face in their next ad campaign.

Which company used Ecclestone in this manner for Which company used Ecclestone in this manner for their ads in 2011?their ads in 2011?

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

One of the most important men associated with this One of the most important men associated with this company, is discussing about the motto coined by company, is discussing about the motto coined by

him – ‘Think’.him – ‘Think’.

Which company?Which company?

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley emphasised on the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley emphasised on the importance of ‘JAM Trinity’ in his 2015 Central importance of ‘JAM Trinity’ in his 2015 Central

Budget Speech. A stands for Aadhar Card and M Budget Speech. A stands for Aadhar Card and M stands for Mobile connectivity throughout every stands for Mobile connectivity throughout every

corners of India. corners of India.

According to Arun Jaitley, what does J in the According to Arun Jaitley, what does J in the JAM stand for?JAM stand for?

What do the Scandinavians call What do the Scandinavians call a ‘Crown’?a ‘Crown’?

Who was awarded this Who was awarded this patent?patent?

This sign in metro-railways in Bangkok indicates This sign in metro-railways in Bangkok indicates the priority seating arrangement of which particular the priority seating arrangement of which particular

group of people?group of people?

Radhika, sister of Brinda Karat, was an eminent Radhika, sister of Brinda Karat, was an eminent journalist and had a long association with leading journalist and had a long association with leading publications such as ‘Indian Express’ and ‘India publications such as ‘Indian Express’ and ‘India

Today’. After watching the massive reach of tv, she Today’. After watching the massive reach of tv, she formed, with her schoolmate-turned-husband, a formed, with her schoolmate-turned-husband, a

company whose logo is said to have been inspired by company whose logo is said to have been inspired by the bindi commonly worn by Indian women. the bindi commonly worn by Indian women.

I am looking for a company which currently holds I am looking for a company which currently holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, sports goods and more than 600 patents for eyewear, sports goods and

performance gear.performance gear.(bigger vis – next slide) (bigger vis – next slide)

On the heels of Marvin Gaye’s family being granted $7.3 On the heels of Marvin Gaye’s family being granted $7.3 million for copyright infringement in the million for copyright infringement in the ‘Blurred Lines’ ‘Blurred Lines’

lawsuit (one of the largest in terms of money), Gaye’s lawsuit (one of the largest in terms of money), Gaye’s music has received a sales boost. According to sales music has received a sales boost. According to sales reports, over the last few weeks, Gaye’s song reports, over the last few weeks, Gaye’s song ‘Got to ‘Got to

Give It Up’ Give It Up’ has sold more than 10,000 downloads.has sold more than 10,000 downloads.

Who, along with Robin Thicke and T.I., has performed Who, along with Robin Thicke and T.I., has performed ‘Blurred Lines’?‘Blurred Lines’?

Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world of art, design and craft, what is the unique of art, design and craft, what is the unique

personalisation service offered by Aston Martin to its personalisation service offered by Aston Martin to its customers, called? customers, called?

With whom would you connect Napier Paint Works, With whom would you connect Napier Paint Works, paper merchants Bholanath Dutt & Sons Ltd., paper merchants Bholanath Dutt & Sons Ltd.,

Godrej’s Vegetable Toilet Soap, Kuntaleen Hair Oil, Godrej’s Vegetable Toilet Soap, Kuntaleen Hair Oil, Radium Cream, Dwarkin’s Harmonium and Radium Cream, Dwarkin’s Harmonium and

Jalajoga? Jalajoga? (The list is not exhaustive) (The list is not exhaustive)

This particular This particular character, played by character, played by Bhakti Bharve was Bhakti Bharve was partially based on a partially based on a former model who former model who

started her career with started her career with Zeenat Aman and later Zeenat Aman and later

gained fame in gained fame in another field.another field.

Who is that lady?Who is that lady?

Which word, very much part of the publishing Which word, very much part of the publishing industry nowadays, owes its origin from a certain industry nowadays, owes its origin from a certain

product of this pharma company? product of this pharma company?

According to many According to many believers, India’s biggest believers, India’s biggest and oldest startup of its and oldest startup of its

type, type, ‘had shed its middle ‘had shed its middle name’ name’ after a massive after a massive

failure around 15 years ago.failure around 15 years ago.

Identify it from its logo. Identify it from its logo.

As part of the HoHo Project, the world’s tallest As part of the HoHo Project, the world’s tallest skyscraper (276 ft. tall) made of wood, is going to be skyscraper (276 ft. tall) made of wood, is going to be

built in which European city? built in which European city?

(When it will be completed (When it will be completed in 2017, the timber-framed in 2017, the timber-framed

tower will be 24 storeys high tower will be 24 storeys high with more than 2,00,000 sq. with more than 2,00,000 sq.

feet of commercial and feet of commercial and residential space)residential space)

A, considered by many to be the pioneer of value A, considered by many to be the pioneer of value investing in India, died in early 2015. investing in India, died in early 2015.

B was ranked as the richest person in the world from B was ranked as the richest person in the world from 2010 to 2013. He has amassed interests in the fields of 2010 to 2013. He has amassed interests in the fields of

communications, real estate, airlines, media, communications, real estate, airlines, media, technology, retailing, and finance. technology, retailing, and finance.

With whom would you connect both of them?With whom would you connect both of them?

Employee no. 59 - Douglas Edwards once quoted, Employee no. 59 - Douglas Edwards once quoted, “____ is a term I coined when I left the company on “____ is a term I coined when I left the company on 3/4/05. Others who had left prior to that wanted a 3/4/05. Others who had left prior to that wanted a

mailing list set up for former employees and I decided mailing list set up for former employees and I decided that would be a good name for it.”that would be a good name for it.”

Which term did Edwards coin? Which term did Edwards coin?

This cartoon character is the maiden brand mascot of This cartoon character is the maiden brand mascot of a company to promote a Children Safety Programme, a company to promote a Children Safety Programme,

a first-of-its-kind social initiative to educate and a first-of-its-kind social initiative to educate and influence both parents and children. The mascot has influence both parents and children. The mascot has been designed to strengthen the brand connect with been designed to strengthen the brand connect with kids and thereby accelerate the company’s growth.kids and thereby accelerate the company’s growth.

Identify the company.Identify the company.(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

Complete the equation :--- Complete the equation :---

One day, when X asked a One day, when X asked a coffee shop waitress in coffee shop waitress in

San Francisco about the San Francisco about the person in the picture, she person in the picture, she

said, ‘Open Sesame’. said, ‘Open Sesame’. According to X, the According to X, the ‘bell ‘bell rang’rang’ just after hearing just after hearing

the reply. the reply.

Which company is being Which company is being talked about? talked about?

India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

AlibabaAlibaba AA

The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park, which The Horniman Circle Gardens is a large park, which encompasses an area of 12,081 square yards encompasses an area of 12,081 square yards

(10,101 m(10,101 m22). Designed to be a large open space with ). Designed to be a large open space with grand buildings in the middle of the city, the area had grand buildings in the middle of the city, the area had

been known as ‘Bombay Green’ in the been known as ‘Bombay Green’ in the 18th century. 18th century.

Which organisation, one of the first of its type in Asia, Which organisation, one of the first of its type in Asia, owes its origin to the regular gathering of the owes its origin to the regular gathering of the

members of the trading community in the park of the members of the trading community in the park of the nearby area? nearby area?

Bombay Stock ExchangeBombay Stock Exchange BB

Which brand, launched on the 15Which brand, launched on the 15thth of August, 1952 is of August, 1952 is running its latest digital campaign, titled running its latest digital campaign, titled #AliveIsOffline with the following lines: #AliveIsOffline with the following lines:

““Your time is more valuable than your timeline”; Your time is more valuable than your timeline”; ““Have a conversation without a character limit”; Have a conversation without a character limit”;

“Filter your thoughts, not photographs”; “Live your “Filter your thoughts, not photographs”; “Live your life, don't scroll through it” life, don't scroll through it” andand “The world is more “The world is more

beautiful than the World Wide Web”beautiful than the World Wide Web”??

CintholCinthol CC

Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has Amruta, an Assistant Vice-President in Axis Bank has recently recorded a song as part of “save the girl recently recorded a song as part of “save the girl

child” campaign and fight against “female foeticide” child” campaign and fight against “female foeticide” by NGOs with which she has been associated by NGOs with which she has been associated

in the past.in the past.

Who is the more famous husband of this lady who had Who is the more famous husband of this lady who had a very brief brush with the biz-world?a very brief brush with the biz-world?

Devendra FadnavisDevendra Fadnavis DD

After naming the earlier Boeing 787s in its fleet as After naming the earlier Boeing 787s in its fleet as Africa First, Queen of Sheba and Lake Tana, which Africa First, Queen of Sheba and Lake Tana, which

international airline has named its latest Boeing international airline has named its latest Boeing Dreamliner 787 after the Taj Mahal, to show its Dreamliner 787 after the Taj Mahal, to show its

growing interest with India? growing interest with India?

Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines EE

Apart from being the principal sponsor of Delhi Apart from being the principal sponsor of Delhi Dynamos FC in the ISL, this company also tied-Dynamos FC in the ISL, this company also tied-

up with different production houses as the Recharge up with different production houses as the Recharge Partner of the movies like Partner of the movies like Man of SteelMan of Steel, , Django Django

Unchained Unchained andand Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. .

Which company is this?Which company is this?

FreechargeFreecharge FF

Founded in 1969 by Donald & Doris Fischer, this Founded in 1969 by Donald & Doris Fischer, this company was named ‘Pants & Discs’ which reflected company was named ‘Pants & Discs’ which reflected

their policy of selling Levis Jeans and music LPs. their policy of selling Levis Jeans and music LPs.

How do we currently know this company?How do we currently know this company?

GAPGAP GG

F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men F-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was attacked by four men outside his office in Central London in Nov, outside his office in Central London in Nov,

2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he 2010. After he had his four stitches removed, he requested one of the official partners of F-1 to use his requested one of the official partners of F-1 to use his

battered face in their next ad campaign. battered face in their next ad campaign.

Which company used Ecclestone in this manner for Which company used Ecclestone in this manner for their ads in 2011?their ads in 2011?

(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

HublotHublot HH

One of the most important men associated with this One of the most important men associated with this company, is discussing about the motto coined by company, is discussing about the motto coined by

him – ‘Think’.him – ‘Think’.

IBMIBM II

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley emphasised on the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley emphasised on the importance of ‘JAM Trinity’ in his 2015 Central importance of ‘JAM Trinity’ in his 2015 Central

Budget Speech. A stands for Aadhar Card and M Budget Speech. A stands for Aadhar Card and M stands for Mobile connectivity throughout every stands for Mobile connectivity throughout every

corners of India. corners of India.

According to Arun Jaitley, what does J in the According to Arun Jaitley, what does J in the JAM stand for?JAM stand for?

Jan-Dhan YojonaJan-Dhan Yojona JJ

What do the Scandinavians call What do the Scandinavians call a ‘Crown’?a ‘Crown’?

Krona / Krone Krona / Krone KK

Who was awarded this Who was awarded this patent?patent?

Louis PasteurLouis Pasteur LL

This sign in metro-railways in Bangkok indicates This sign in metro-railways in Bangkok indicates the priority seating arrangement of which particular the priority seating arrangement of which particular

group of people?group of people?

MonksMonks MM

Radhika, sister of Brinda Karat, was an eminent Radhika, sister of Brinda Karat, was an eminent journalist and had a long association with leading journalist and had a long association with leading publications such as ‘Indian Express’ and ‘India publications such as ‘Indian Express’ and ‘India

Today’. After watching the massive reach of tv, she Today’. After watching the massive reach of tv, she formed, with her schoolmate-turned-husband, a formed, with her schoolmate-turned-husband, a

company whose logo is said to have been inspired by company whose logo is said to have been inspired by the bindi commonly worn by Indian women. the bindi commonly worn by Indian women.

NVTVNVTV NN

I am looking for a company which currently holds I am looking for a company which currently holds more than 600 patents for eyewear, sports goods and more than 600 patents for eyewear, sports goods and

performance gear.performance gear.(bigger vis – next slide) (bigger vis – next slide)

OakleyOakley OO

On the heels of Marvin Gaye’s family being granted $7.3 On the heels of Marvin Gaye’s family being granted $7.3 million for copyright infringement in the million for copyright infringement in the ‘Blurred Lines’ ‘Blurred Lines’

lawsuit (one of the largest in terms of money), Gaye’s lawsuit (one of the largest in terms of money), Gaye’s music has received a sales boost. According to sales music has received a sales boost. According to sales reports, over the last few weeks, Gaye’s song reports, over the last few weeks, Gaye’s song ‘Got to ‘Got to

Give It Up’ Give It Up’ has sold more than 10,000 downloads.has sold more than 10,000 downloads.

Who, along with Robin Thicke and T.I., has performed Who, along with Robin Thicke and T.I., has performed ‘Blurred Lines’?‘Blurred Lines’?

Pharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams PP

Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world Taking on a journey of inspiration through the world of art, design and craft, what is the unique of art, design and craft, what is the unique

personalisation service offered by Aston Martin to its personalisation service offered by Aston Martin to its customers, called? customers, called?

With whom would you connect Napier Paint Works, With whom would you connect Napier Paint Works, paper merchants Bholanath Dutt & Sons Ltd., paper merchants Bholanath Dutt & Sons Ltd.,

Godrej’s Vegetable Toilet Soap, Kuntaleen Hair Oil, Godrej’s Vegetable Toilet Soap, Kuntaleen Hair Oil, Radium Cream, Dwarkin’s Harmonium and Radium Cream, Dwarkin’s Harmonium and

Jalajoga? Jalajoga? (The list is not exhaustive) (The list is not exhaustive)

Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore RR

This particular This particular character, played by character, played by Bhakti Bharve was Bhakti Bharve was partially based on a partially based on a former model who former model who

started her career with started her career with Zeenat Aman and later Zeenat Aman and later

gained fame in gained fame in another field.another field.

Who is that lady?Who is that lady?

Shobaa DeShobaa De SS

Which word, very much part of the publishing Which word, very much part of the publishing industry nowadays, owes its origin from a certain industry nowadays, owes its origin from a certain

product of this pharma company? product of this pharma company?

TabloidTabloid TT

According to many According to many believers, India’s biggest believers, India’s biggest and oldest startup of its and oldest startup of its

type, had shed its middle type, had shed its middle name after a massive failure name after a massive failure

around a decade ago.around a decade ago.

Identify it from its logo. Identify it from its logo.

UTIUTI UU

As part of the HoHo Project, the world’s tallest As part of the HoHo Project, the world’s tallest skyscraper (276 ft. tall) made of wood, is going to be skyscraper (276 ft. tall) made of wood, is going to be

built in which European city? built in which European city?

(When it is completed in (When it is completed in 2017, the timber-framed 2017, the timber-framed

tower will be 24 storeys high tower will be 24 storeys high with more than 2,00,000 sq. with more than 2,00,000 sq.

feet of commercial and feet of commercial and residential space)residential space)

ViennaVienna VV

A, considered by many to be the pioneer of value A, considered by many to be the pioneer of value investing in India, died in early 2015. investing in India, died in early 2015.

B was ranked as the richest person in the world from B was ranked as the richest person in the world from 2010 to 2013. He has amassed interests in the fields of 2010 to 2013. He has amassed interests in the fields of

communications, real estate, airlines, media, communications, real estate, airlines, media, technology, retailing, and finance. technology, retailing, and finance.

With whom would you connect both of them?With whom would you connect both of them?

Warren BuffetWarren Buffet WW

Carlos Slim“The Mexican Warren

Buffet”

Employee no. 59 - Douglas Edwards once quoted, Employee no. 59 - Douglas Edwards once quoted, “____ is a term I coined when I left the company on “____ is a term I coined when I left the company on 3/4/05. Others who had left prior to that wanted a 3/4/05. Others who had left prior to that wanted a

mailing list set up for former employees and I decided mailing list set up for former employees and I decided that would be a good name for it.”that would be a good name for it.”

Which term did Edwards coin? Which term did Edwards coin?

XooglerXoogler XX

This cartoon character is the maiden brand mascot of This cartoon character is the maiden brand mascot of a company to promote a Children Safety Programme, a company to promote a Children Safety Programme,

a first-of-its-kind social initiative to educate and a first-of-its-kind social initiative to educate and influence both parents and children. The mascot has influence both parents and children. The mascot has been designed to strengthen the brand connect with been designed to strengthen the brand connect with kids and thereby accelerate the company’s growth.kids and thereby accelerate the company’s growth.

Identify the company.Identify the company.(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)

YamahaYamaha YY

Complete the equation :--- Complete the equation :---

ZipDialZipDial ZZ

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