Rhetorica '12 - Prelims

Rhetorica ’12

General Quiz Prelims

On which political controversy is this photo-comic based?

Also knows as the “White Chapel Murderer” and “Leather Apron” was a serial killer most active around White Chapel district of London. It is said he got his most popular name from a letter written by someone, claiming to be the murderer. He was one of the earliest child-bogeymans, and the name became a popular feature of most fiction works centering around serial murder themes. Who am I talking about?

Which Indian company claims to be the first one to have completed a half century in terms of celebrity endorsements ? It’s first brand ambassador was actress Rekha, wayback in the year 1974 and the 50th one was Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

The wikimedia foundation on 16th january announced to do a mass protest on January 18th by organising a mass blackout for 24 hrs from 05:00 UTC on its English Wikipedia.Why is this protest organised?

The CAG of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. Expand CAG.

Kalaalit Nunaat is one of the least populated countries in the world. Dependency is a much better word to describe it though as it falls under the Kingdom of Denmark. However most of us who speak English Language have known it by a more popular name. In fact Kalaalit Nunaat translates to Land of the ________. How do we better know Kalaalit Nunaat as?

Which famous dance form is originally known as Raqs Sharqi?

We all know about Uncle Sam. How do we know his American Female counterpart?

With which philosophical or religious school would you mainly relate to with the above symbol?

With which famour personality’s road accident would you associate the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel?

Identify

In the Cricket World Cup 2011, Amul was the main sponsor of which team?

If Prancing Horse : Ferrari then Raging bull : ?

What does the Amazon logo stand for?

Which famous consulting firm was previously known as Andersen Consulting?

This organisation was involved in a controversy over its members' persistent refusal to allow female membership well into the 1990s. Eventually, the govt. of that country intervened threatening to cut funding on the grounds it was being sexist, ending 212 years of male exclusivity. Name the organisation

Answers

On which political controversy is this photo-comic based?

Russian Presidential election controversy where it was discovered that polls were rigged as the actual voter turnout turned out to be 140%.

Also knows as the “White Chapel Murderer” and “Leather Apron” was a serial killer most active around White Chapel district of London. It is said he got his most popular name from a letter written by someone, claiming to be the murderer. He was one of the earliest child-bogeymans, and the name became a popular feature of most fiction works centering around serial murder themes. Who am I talking about?

Jack the ripper

Which Indian company claims to be the first one to have completed a half century in terms of celebrity endorsements ? It’s first brand ambassador was actress Rekha, wayback in the year 1974 and the 50th one was Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

Emami

The wikimedia foundation on 16th january announced a mass protest on January 18th by organising a mass blackout for 24 hrs from 05:00 UTC on its English Wikipedia. Why was this protest organised?

Protest the SOPA and PIPA legislations.

The CAG of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. Expand CAG.

Comptroller and auditor general

Kalaalit Nunaat is one of the least populated countries in the world. Dependency is a much better word to describe it though as it falls under the Kingdom of Denmark. However most of us who speak English Language have known it by a more popular name. In fact Kalaalit Nunaat translates to Land of the ________. How do we better know Kalaalit Nunaat as?

Greenland

Which famous dance form is originally known as Raqs Sharqi?

Belly Dance

We all know about Uncle Sam. How do we know his American Female counterpart?

Columbia

With which philosophical or religious school would you mainly relate to with the above symbol?

Toism

With which famous personality’s road accident would you associate the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel?

Princess Diana

Identify

Towers of Hanoi

In the Cricket World Cup 2011, Amul was the main sponsor of which team?

Netherlands

If Prancing Horse : Ferrari then Raging bull : ?

Lamborghini

What does the Amazon logo stand for?

Sells all products from A-Z

Which famous consulting firm was previously known as Andersen Consulting?

Accenture

This organisation was involved in a controversy over its members' persistent refusal to allow female membership well into the 1990s. Eventually, the govt. of that country intervened threatening to cut funding on the grounds it was being sexist, ending 212 years of male exclusivity. Name the organisation

Marylebone Cricket ClubMCC