etCETra prelims
Rules: 1. A total of 20 questions are to be answered in 30 minutes only. 2. The paper consists of 3 sections: first 10 questions will be general, the next 3 will be twisted theory questions and the last 7 questions are in form of a crossword puzzle. 3. The twisted questions have the maximum marks. Team Name: Team Members: Contact Number: QUESTIONS
1. Created in 1934, X is often considered to be the Comic books first superhero, X employs his powers of mystic mesmerism to fight crime. He is usually accompanied by one of the first African crime fighting heroes. The primary antagonist of X is Cobra and is Xs half-brother. Identify X. 2. This character made its first appearance in 2003 and was originally conceived as a supporting character. The characterization was based on Rolling stones lead Guitarist Keith Richards and cartoon character pepe le pew while the movie was originally inspired by a Disney Theme Park Ride. A highly witty and skilled swordsman, he/she was the most sought after character in the Halloween 2006. Guess the famous character 3. In July 2002 a Spanish pop group released the lead single from their debut album Hel de Tomate, which soon turned out to be a major international hit. Besides UK it topped the charts in 26 other countries. The song tells the story of a character named Diego, who walks into a crowded nightclub and the Dj on seeing Diego plays the twelve o clock anthem, the song he desires the most. The song is basically known for its chorus style and soon became a medium to endorse a very common household product. Which song is being referred to? 4. X was used as a Killer Application to push the sales of Windows Vista. The second game released in the franchise, X is the bestselling first generation Xbox game. It received wide criticism for the cliff-hanger ending, and mixed reviews for the player being able to play as two different characters in the campaign mode of the game. Identify X. 5. I was a 7-time National champion, but was unable to do well in the event at the 1958 Asian Games at Tokyo because of my inability to adjust to spikes. Now, I am in the news all over again due to some other reasons. Who am I??? 6. In 2010, the band X released their album online for free and soon became part of the worlds first music personalization initiative named DRP. X is popular for fusion music and basically integrates jazz-spiced rhythms, Sufism and shlokas. In 2009 X lost one of its core members to death. The last movie Y that they worked in was a critically acclaimed movie in 2010 in whose making, a leading actor was involved. Identify X and Y.
7. X is one of the most successful Franco-Belgian comics. It follows the adventures of a village of Gauls as they resist Roman occupation, helped by the resident Druid who concocts potions that give them superhuman strength. A theme park Park X (X here, referring to the name of the series) near Paris is themed around the series. The lead characters partners name sounds similar to a sort of pillar. Identify X. 8. In 2005 Michael Mann planned to make a movie based on Gates of Fire but soon had to discontinue, as Gianni Nunnari had already started a movie with the same concept but on some other graphic novel. This movie went on to make huge collections in the box office and has a cult following. The movie was made using a special chroma key technique and was a shot by shot adaption of its written counterpart. The movie showcased some fierce combat. Guess the movie. 9. Movie X qualified for the 2012 Oscars and was included in the reminder list for Best Picture, Best Animated Feature and Original tunes. It was one of the rare movies to be granted exemption from entertainment tax in Maharashtra and Delhi. Identify X. 10. X started his television career in the role of Vikrant in Antariksh, a science fiction on Star Plus. He was among the top five contestants in Grasim Mr. India. He also played a character in the Mithun Chakraborthy movie Don Muthuswamy. His most recent character involved the role of a hermit who slowly moves into the life of a householder. This character was critically acclaimed among all critics. Name X and the character.
THE TWISTED ZONE: 1. I was referred to for the first time in 1984, expected to lead the resistance to defeat an empire of specially designed army. I made my second appearance as a juvenile and my third as a young adult. I was privileged to be portrayed by a super hero in my fourth appearance and now I am all set to join hands with the greatest super hero to defeat the army. Who am I??? 2. I was initially the ride of a very famous superhero. Then I greatly slimmed down and was available in two versions-as the first version to be used by another young heroic character and as the second version to be used by the rival of this character. I pour when I get heavy. Who am I?? 3. Taste the flavour of my love Oh butter Oh butter!! This was filmed on three popular actors. One of the actors was much hyped during a war, but for non-heroic, silly reasons. Another actor is popular for his comic timing. What is being referred to in the above lines??
CROSSWORD PUZZLE:
2 1 1 3 4
HINTS:
Across 1. Food for transformers. (7) 2. When Chan goes baby-sitting. (3.1.4) Down 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Call from the heaven at night. (5) Mach go go go. (5.5) Enter the new Dragon. (3.3) Supermans most faithful friend. (6) When the guns bark. (5)
