General Quiz Questions

He was known as the 'Monster of Dusseldorf'. He killed and mutilated at least nine children and young women. Professor Karl Berg, a noted psychiatrist, studied his life and stated that he got sexual pleasure in mutilation and at the sight of blood. Who was he?

Peter Kurten

Back to the boob tube:This is billed as the most successful soap opera of all time, seen in more than 90 countries worldwide. What is it?

Dallas

Which was the first detective novel by Agatha Christie?

The Mysterious Affair at Styles Mary Evans was born to an English father and a Greek mother. She learn't ballet and worked in a circus before switching to Hindi films. Her most famous films include Hunterwali, Night Princess and Diamond Queen. By what name was she better known?

Fearless Nadia

If a film is given a PG rating, what does it mean?

Parental Guidance

Which film stars last ever words were, ''This is it, I''m going, I''m going''.

Al Jolson

Who plays Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express (1974)?

Albert Finney

She was offered 1 million dollars to play the role of Jacqueline Kennedy in the movie The Greek Tycoon which was a biographical movie on Aristotle Onassis. But she refused the offer and Jacqueline Bisset did it for half that amount. Who was given the offer initially?

Jacqueline Kennedy

Who used a film poster for the first time as part of the publicity for his film Maya Bazaar (Vatsala Haran) in 1923?

Baburao Painter

Why did Charles Chaplin receive his Oscar for Limelight in 1972, 20 years after the picture had been released in USA?

The film had not been released in Los Angeles until then

It had 780 episodes, been telecast in 60 countries has had raging reviews from the New Yorker. Women''s libbers swear by it it reintroduced the fashion of arrow bindis and handloom sarees to Indian fashiondom. What?

Shanti

As an elaborate April Fool joke Cine Blitz featured an actor well-disguised as a woman and identified 'her' as Sridevi's unknown sister. Identify the actor.

Anupam Kher

Which breathtaking place is sometimes referred to as John Ford country after the famous director who shot nine

pictures there?

Monument Valley

It is not usual to portray a spy on a postage stamp. Yet three spies have been portrayed in this way. One of them

is

Nathan Hale

Which international star has represented his country in Contract Bridge?

Omar Sharif

Created by Joe Oriola and Sy. Reit, this character made it's debut in 1946 movie cartoon with voice by Mae

Questel. What?

Casper

Which cliched slapstick comedy gag was first done in the movie Arise From The deep starring Fatty Arbuckle?

Pie-throwing

Buster Crabbe, Who played Tarzan, won the Gold Medal for 400m freestyle in the 1932 Olympic swimming events. Whose

record did he break in the process?

Johnny Weissmuller

Why couldn't the director of House of Wax enjoy the full impact of his film?

He was one-eyed

Much like Smita Patil in Chakra, an actress was portrayed in a bathing scene in Kidar Sharma's Chitralekha (1941).

Who was this actress who created a stir?

Mehtab

Which famous Hollywood couple lived at 'Pickfair', their palatial mansion in Hollywood?

Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford

Shyam Benegal's Junoon set against the backdrop of the Sepoy Mutiny, was based on the novel A Flight Of Pigeons by

which writer?

Ruskin Bond

W.C. Fields never liked children and animals since they were inevitable scene-stealers. Which French star was

described by a critic thus, 'The 70-odd years young... takes his place beside children and animals as one of the

great scene-stealers of all time'?

Maurice Chevalier

Name the sequel to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Gentlemen Marry Brunettes

What was the venue of the first screening of Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali?

Museum of Modern Art, New York

Which two Tamil stars were accused of murder of yellow journalist Lakshmikanthan?

M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar

Which notorious Indian criminal studied nuclear physics under the illustrious physicist, Enrico Fermi, at the

Fermi Institute in Chicago?

Jayanti Dharam Teja

What is common to the following hugely popular NBC sitcoms: Seinfeld, Friends, and Caroline in the City?

They have the most visited TV series websites

Which was the first X-rated film to win an oscar?

Midnight Cowboy

In the 1937 edition of 'Who's Who in America' 19 lines were dedicated to her, two less than Eleanor Roosevelt, and

8 more than Garbo her Hollywood runner up. She was selected the most popular entertainer by a Variety survey in

1936. Who?

Shirley Temple

Which movie was once described as too much Good Friday and not enough Easter Sunday?

Taxi driver

Who is the first ever American actor to star in a Kurosawa film, Rhapsody in August?

Richard Gere

Which movie did Amir Khan make his debut in?

Yaadon Ki Baraat

In which film did Hitchcock make an unusual 'guest appearance' in a before-after for a slimming drug (for which he

actually lost weight)?

Life Boat

This chain of restaurants are owned by Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Govinda and Mahima. The architect was Shakti

Parman and art director Nitin Desai. The consulting chef is Sanjeev Kapoor. What are these restaurants called?

Indian Talkies

Which director can take credit for discovering Raj Kapoor and Madhubala (in Neel Kamal), Geeta Bali (in Suhag

Raat), Tanuja (in Hamari Yaad Aayegi) and many other stars?

Kidar Sharma

This Hollywood blockbuster has inspired Yeh Dillagi, Dillagi and the more recent ''Chal Mere Bhai''. Name the

film. Clue: Even Hollywood remade it recently with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond.

Sabrina

'Ramoji Rao Speaking' was the movie, which triggered a new wave of comedy in Malayalam cinema. Priyadarshan remade

it in Hindi recently with lots of razzle-dazzle and songs. A passable version, name the remake.

Hera Pheri

Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and Manisha Koirala all have done their versions of this Julia Roberts starrer. Sadly

none of the versions were a patch on the original. Name the Original.

Sleeping with the Enemy

Vinod Khanna, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Sangeeta Bijlani starred in this Mahesh Bhatt starrer which was supposedly a

rip-off of the highly controversial Micheal Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer film. Name the original.

Fatal Attraction

Which Bollywood actor holds the distinction for having acted in the remakes of most Kamal Hassan starrers in

Hindi?

Anil Kapoor

Utterly forgettable, this shoddily directed, terribly cast desi version of 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' was

embroiled in a controversy regarding its title. Name the movie.

Khalnayika

Agatha Christie's 'Ten Little Niggers' was remade in the 60's with Manoj Kumar and Nanda playing the lead. Name

this extremely successful remake.

Gumnaam

Rajshri's highly successful 'Akhiyon ke Jharokon se' was based on one of the most read love stories ever. Name the

author and the book.

Erich Segal's Love Story

The Dream Girl, Hema Malini produced and starred in this 80's multi starrer and megaflop. Also starring Raaj

Kumar, Shotgun Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty and Tina Munim, this espionage thriller was based on Irving Wallace's

popular novel. Name the book.

The Second Lady

This is the most 'true-to-the-original' remake ever made in Bollywood. The late Mukul Anand directed Dimple

Kapadia; Raj Babbar and Suresh Oberoi starrer was a whodunit inspired by which Hollywood classic? Clue: Gwenyth

Paltrow starred recently in this extremely disappointing remake.

Dial M for Murder

Country legend Gram Parsons was supposedly the inspiration for music acts, ranging from The Police to Mark

Knopfler(of Dire Straits).Where was he cremated?

 The Joshua Tree

He originally built his reputation by backing John Lee Hooker and Sonny Boy Williamson on their UK tours and his

first band was called Powerhouse Four.Who?

 John Mayall

Connect the following-: Synchronocity,Reggata D'Blanc,Outlandos'D Amour,Ghost in the Machine....?

 All albums by The Police

This music group started its music career in Sydney in 1979 under the name of Farriss Brothers and then went on to

become a 6 piece band and scored their 1st hit with Just keep Walking. Who?

 INXS

This 5-member band's first album(released in 1982) reached multi-platinum success.They even won the Best New

Artist of the Year Grammy Award in 1983.Sadly enough,they went on to record only 2 more albums-Cargo and Two

Hearts.Which band?

 Men At Work

Who wrote the song Tunnel of Love for Dire Straits?

 Rodgers and Hammerstein

This band get's it's name from the name of a cult novel by Herman Hesse?

 Steppenwolf

The Beatles' last studio release Let it be had a unique distinction as compared to their previous albums.What?

 First Beatles' album to feature female backing vocals

They first palyed together as the backing band for 70's female music artist Linda Rosaldnt.Their music epitomized

Southern California Rock in the 70's.Their last album before taking a break for 14 years was called The Long

run.Which band?

 The Eagles

Which album was chosen as the Album of the Century by Time magazine recently?

 Exodus by Bob Marley

With whom did John MacLaughlin record the album Love Devotion Surrender?

 Carlos Santana

He was the producer for cult rock band Velvet Underground and designed the cover for Rolling Stones' infamous

album Stick Fingers.Who?

 Andy Warhol

Who played lead guitars on numerous Jefferson Airplane songs including White Rabbit?

 Jerry Garcia

He came fourth in the 1974 American Vintage Maserati Car Race.A die-hard fan of cars he has also released a solo

album called Fictitious Sports.Who?

 Nick Mason of Pink Floyd

In Carnatic music, it is referred to as the Nadabrahma.The production of this sound by the human voice or any

musical instrument is perceived to contain totality of all vibrations which can be caught by human ear.What ?

 `Om' or `Aum'.

Santana,Jefferson Airplane,Flying burritos,CSNY and.....complete the list with one more name.

 Rolling Stones

With which pop band did Mehnaz collaborate to do a song for the Dev Benegal movie Split Wide Open?

 Air Supply

Alanis Morrisette was part of this teenage band.

 The New York Fries

Who wrote the Bangles' No.1 hit Manic Monday?

 Prince

This band won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal performance for their 1988 album Crest of a Knave.Which band?

 Jethro Tull

The worst job that slaves could be given was to unload dyes from trading ships which left them stained for

life.One term emanating from this is Blues.The other term was made immortal by Duke Ellington.Which term?

 Mood Indigo

He was given his Christian name after the stage name his father used for his jazz band.At the age of 12 he had a

band called Grand Central which later was called Champagne.Who?

 Prince

They were mates in primary school and went seperate ways.They however met again in 1960 on a train.One was in art

school and the other had just gained admission to the London School of Economics.Who are they?

 Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

He cited Blind Lemon Jefferson as an early influence.He started out by playing for gospel groups like Big

Six,Delta Big Four and Fairfield Four.The character played by Robert Redford in the movie The Sting was named

after him.Who?

 John Lee Hooker

Which piece of music stayed for the longest time at No.13 on the U.K. charts?

 The James Bond tune

This 70's rock band gets it's name from a creepy character in Charles Dicken's epic novel David Copperfield.Which

band?

 Uriah Heep

This guitarist originally worked for Fred Warning and Bing Crosby.He also developed the powerchord?

 Gibson Les Paul

Which album was the first release by Richard Branson owned record company Virgin Records?

 Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield

The Jefferson Starship song We Built this city on Rock and Roll was a dedication to this city which has hosted

numerous rock concerts.It was written to protest against the decision of the mayor of this city to cut down on

it's rock shows.Which city?

 San Francisco

What is the name given to the forked stick to hold a marijuana cigarette during the 60's hippie movement?

 Jefferson Airplane

Which group was originally called Earth and started life in the pubs of Birmingham in 1969?

 Black Sabbath

Born in Madras with the name Thomas Arnold George Dosey,he changed his name to that of the composer of Hansel and

Gretel.Who?

 Engelbert Humperdinck

The subject of more biographies than any other historical figure,oyher than Jesus and Napolean;he had an affair

with Franz Listz's daughter Cosima and built a theatre in Bayreuth to stage his own extravagant operas.Who?

 Richard Wagner

Bones, The Governor, The Voice, The Chairman of the Board - what connects all these ?

 Frank Sinatra's nicknames

This person was a roadie for Hawkwind,then went on to form Bastard and later Fox.The band that made him famous

started out by opening for Blue Oyster Cult and Ozzy Osbourne.Who?

 Ian Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead

The frontmen of the late 60's rock bands The Nice,King Crimson and Atomic Rooster formed which supergroup?

 Emerson,Lake and Palmer

Who began his musical career at Harrow and burst into the scene with an obscure single called Mad Goose ,you can't

sit down with the Beacombers?

 Keith Moon

This music band started it's music career in Sydney in 1977 under the name of Farriss Brothers and then went to

become a 6-piece act.They scored their first hit with Just Keep Walkin...Which band?

 INXS

This band is produced by Robert John Mutt Lange,husband of female music artist Shania Twain.They got their name

after a drawing that the lead vocalist of the band had made during their free time at the studio.Which band?

 Def Leppard

John Lennon's last appearence on stage(before he was shot by Mark Chapman) was at Madison Square Garden as a guest

for a concert for some other artist.Which artist?

 Elton John

A German Romantic composer,he composed piano works while courting Clara Wieck,daughter of his piano teacher who

violently opposed their union.From 1854,he was confined to an asylum.Who?

 Robert Schumann

Which band took it's name from the underground slang for blatant homosexual?

 Queen

He starred in movies like The Man who fell on Earth and Just a Gigolo.Made his stage debut in the Broadway play

The Elephant Boy Man.Who?

 David Bowie

Which musician was given the name The Red Priest or Il Prete Rosso.Name this musician?

 Vivaldi

Basically a British band,they migrated to Australia in 1958 where they won a radio talent contest and graduated to

hosting T.V. shows.Who?

 Bee-Gees

This magazine founded in 1967 was advertised with the line If you are a corporate executive trying to understand

what is happening to youth, you cannot afford to be without _________.Fill in the blank ?

 Rolling Stone

They have done synth pop versions of Elvis Presley's Always on my mind and even U2's anthem Where the streets have

no name.Which imaginative pop-dance duo are we talking about?

 Pet Shop Boys

What was recorded for 666 pounds over two days and released on Feb 13th 1970?

 Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath

They leapt to fame when they won the 1974 Eurovision Song contest and their band was a combination of two bands

Hootenanny singers and Hep-cats.Which band?

 Abba

Who scored the music for Martin Scorsesee's art movie The Last Temptation of Christ.The soundtrack has tracks

played by Shankar and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

 Peter Gabriel

He used to hide bombs inside his drum kits which he used to blast at the end of the concert.He climbed up through

the window at night to congratulate Mick Jagger on his marriage to Bianca.Addicted to alcohol,he used to keep a

regular storage of Budweiser cans and bottles in the studio which he just kept drinking throughout the

recordings.Who?

 Keith Moon of The Who

The first wholly indian made commercial was for Dalda Vanaspati Ghee made in 1952.Who sang the jingle for this ad?

 Talat Mehmood

Started out life with the band The Cafe Racers ,his band's first hit single was about an obscure 60's jazz band.He

also had a degree in journalism.Who?

 Mark Knopfler

His rather violent style of piano playing resulted in a modification in the basic design of the piano,making it

more strong.This was done because he used to virtually break down one piano in every concert he staged.Name this

revolutionary pianist.

 Franz Liszt

They began playing in bars in Toronto, using hard rock / heavy metal sound to project Gothic images of Sci-fi

future. Who?

 Rush

This instrument literally means made of clay and originated to celebrate Lord Ganesha's victory over the demon

Tripura?

 Mridangam

It must have a minimum of 5 notes up and down the scale.The scale must have two pivotal points situated in each

tetrachord.What?

 Raga

Best known as the successor to Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth,he originally entered rock music as lead vocalist

of Montrose.Name this legendary bassist?

 Sammy Hagar

What did the name of a gang of kids in Oklahoma mentioned in Woody Guthrie's autobiography inspire?

 The rock band Boomtown Rats

Complete the title of this Bob Dylan track-The ballad of Frankie Lee and........

 Judas Priest

One of the last releases of Apple Records owned by the Beatles was an album called A Walk in the Countryside by an

imaginary band called The Country Hams.The music for this was recorded by Paul McCartney's Wings.Who wrote the

songs in the album?

 Jim McCartney

To whom did Alvis,the only surviving member of the Ma Barker Band teach guitar to?

 Charles Manson

What was the name given to the unexplained fire balls and lights that followed the allied aircraft in the

beginning of 1915?(it obviously also has musical connections!)

 Foo Fighters

Who sometimes sang backing vocals for a band Methods of Mayhem?

 Pamela Lee Andersen

The Jefferson Airplane song Can you see the saucers has a unique distinction amongst rock songs.What distinction?

 Only rock song that won an Edgar Award for science fiction

He shares his first two names with a Nobel Prize winning U.S.President.He laid the groundwork for the entry of

greats like Bob Dylan and Pete seeger.Who?

 Woody Guthrie

This soul pop band started out life at The Vortex playing only cover songs of pop greats.They later achieved fame

as some other name and even then their greatest hits were covers of old sixties' bands like The Troggs.Which band?

 Wet Wet Wet

When Jimmy Page and Robert Plant approached him to design the cover of their album Led Zeppelin IV,he came up with

a cover the very next day.The cover featured an electric green court with a tennis racket lying in the

middle,imlying that their music was a complete racket!RobertPalnt virtually kicked him out of their studio for

this.Who is he?

 Storm Thorgerson

With which group did Olivia Newton John record the title song for Xanadu-the movie in which she starred?

 E.L.O

A major in film making techniques and author of two books The Lords and The New Creatures.He opened his career

with a gig at the London Fog Club on Sunset Boulevard.Who?

 Jim Morrison

A compilation of their greatest hits has recently become the largest selling album of all time,beating even

Michael Jackson's Thriller.Which band?

 The Eagles

HE once sent a letter to Miles Davis saying that the latter's popularity was going down drastically and that to

redeem it Miles Davis should hang out with HIM!He even had the insolence to sign the letter God!.Who?

 Prince

To which 60's band did Stephen Stills and Neil Young belong to before they formed the supergroup Crosby Stills

Nash and Young?

 Buffalo Springfield

His father represented Denmark in the Davis Cup Tennis Tournament and he himself has one of the biggest collection

of London's underground rock vinyl.He faked a contract to recruit his band's lead vocalist.Who?

 Lars Ulrich of Metallica

Born Paul Francis Gadd,he was at the forefront of glam-rock along with David Bowie,T-Rex and Slade.He sang on the

soundtrack to Jesus Christ Superstar and toured extensively with Cliff Richard and Billy Fury.Who?

 Gary Glitter

Listed as the loudest rock band by the Guiness Book of World Records,they named themselves after the favorite song

of their guitarist's grandmother.Which band?

 Deep Purple

The circular depression where the chorus stood was called what in Greek theatre?

 Orchestra

In 1992,at the Freddie Mercury Memorial and AIDS Benefit concert at Wembley Stadium,who dueted with Axle Rose to

play Queen's timeless piece Bohemian Rhapsody?

 Elton John

He is acclaimed as one of the best contemporary guitarists.He had a short stint with Deep Purple and Stuart Hamm

plays bass on most of his solo albums.Who?

 Joe Satriani

Which brilliant band was once described as Bob Dylan meets the Beatles!?

 The Byrds

This phrase originated from the name of a British clothes shop, where men could buy their suits and everything

else required for their outfits. What phrase?

 The Full Monty

In Oliver Twist he was a pompous and officious beadle.

 Mr. Bumble

A certain tribe in Africa is named Wabenzis. Who are they?

They own Benz cars.

Who was the son of Krishna , born to Rukmini?

 Pradyamuna

The heir to the Earl of Dorincourt, Frances Hodgson Burnett portrayed him as having perfect manners and curly

hair.

 Lord Fauntleroy

On what condition did Ganapati allow Vyasa to dictate the epic to him?

 Dictation without non-stop.

What is common to Proverbs 23:12, 19:15, 27:4, 14:30, 16:18, Isiah 56:11 and Peter 2:11?

 The Seven Deadly Sins.

In greek mythology a work called Theogony ranks among the most important , describing the origin of the Gods and

their history. According to this work the universe grew out of emptiness, from which Gaea arose and propagated the

gods. What was the name given to the state of emptiness from which everything arose?

 Chaos

Who is the father of American lexicography?

 Noah Webster

Graham Yallop was the first cricketer to do what?

 use a helmet

What happened as a result of Tituba, a native West Indian, teaching palmistry to a bunch of kids?

 The Salem witch hunt

What is Greek for speaking fair?

 Euphemison

According to statisticians, the odds against this event happening is 42952 - 1?

 A hole in one in golf

A lotus pond in the village of Mangalpur in West Bengal; a point of light appears as a reflection in the water,

grows bigger and bigger until the pond is lit up. The chorus of frogs, crickets and jackals grows in volume and is

joined by a humming sound... what is this?

 A script for ''The Alien'' by Satyajit Ray

She was Queen Consort of William IV, daughter of Duke of Saxe Coburg Menningen and married William in 1818. Died

childless. Who?

 Adelaide

His first science fiction novel ''To Venus in 5 seconds failed''. He went on to do something else... what was his

name?

 Frederick Jane

Lincoln said about him ''Only he could have managed such a coup, wringing such a remarkable defeat from the jaws

of victory, during the siege of Petersburg, he filled the earth with explosives and ignited it. After the

explosion, he ordered his men to take refuge in the crater only to be shot down by confederates.'' Who was he?

 Ambrose Burnside

Created by Bert Sachse at the Esplanade Hotel, made of flour, vinegar, vanilla added to a Meringue mixture. What?

 Pavlova

Scholar, Address: 24, Flyaway Road, Land Lady: Mrs. Piggot. Who?

 Hector Alenbick

What went from being a shallow section of a stream where sheep were ridden of their wool to fair haired?

 Sherlock Holmes' name

Hazel Scott, Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne were tested. Who got the role?

 Dooley Wilson

Despite depleting forest cover on the fairly long stretch of Karnataka, from Mysore through Hunsur onto Coorg, up

the Ghats and down the Konkan, there is still an _______________that could be any visitor''s delight ! Fill the

blank.

 The Emerald Route

He defended the Whig governments handling of the war of Spanish succession and supported the Hanoverian succession

in his essays which he contributed to Richard Steele's, The Tatler. Also became member of parliament and held

minor government posts. Who?

 Joseph Addison

This sportsman''s mother was an actress. She named her son and daughter after characters in her favourite

Shakespeare play, the Tempest. Who was the sportsman?

 Sebastian Coe

He had seven avocado trees in the garden of his villa at Ferret. He brought back half a dozen shrubs from

California in his golf bag thus avoiding a very stringent French law against importing vegetables. By doing this,

he also introduced the fruit to France. Who?

 Somerset Maugham

What was founded by Frenchman Hugo de Payens in 1118 to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land?

 Knight's Templars

Jacob wanted to go against God's wishes. Gabriel, the arch angel wrestled with him for a whole night at Peneal. As

a result, he got a name which meant one who fought with God. What is the name?

 Israel

It broke into two when it was being raised for enshrinement in 1774, made of limestone, it is 3 miles long and

0.75 miles wide, and has an elevation of 1396 feet. What?

 Rock of Gibralter

This marching song was written for the Valley Forge Military academy and is still sung at the last parade:''Hide

not thy tears on this last day, your sorrow has no shame; to march no more midst lines of grey, no longer play the

game. Name the poet..

 J.D. Salinger

In the 16th century, it was a conical screw of paper into which a grocer may weigh out goods. In the 17th century,

it came to mean a carriage for a printing machine. In the 19th century, it came to mean an unseaworthy vessel

which could sink anytime. What word?

 Coffin

Susanowo's sister, the sun Goddess, came out of her cave, and brightened the earth. Eight million earth deities

shouted in delight. What happened as a result?

 Mythological reason for Japan having so many earthquakes

Arthur Ashe dedicated his victory in the US open to a person who coached him. She corrected his serve two weeks

before the Open, which enhanced his performance. To whom did he dedicate his victory?

 Hazel Wightman

Which singer got her name from a song in the Lerner-Loewe Musical, Paint your Wagon?

 Mariah Carey

Richard Aldington, the poet, novelist and critic reviewed a Dadaist book containing a poem that in its entirety

went:ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. What was his review? (The Times refused to print it)

 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Which term was first used in 1871 to collectively refer to New Year, Good Friday, May Day, Spring, Late summer,

and Christmas day?

 Bank holidays

A reading of Freedom at Midnight by Suraj Sanim was the inspiration. A tombstone has been built in Lahore in

memory of this martyr. Thousands of Pakistanis visit this monument and pay homage. Who is this martyr?

 Shaeed E Mohabbat Boota Singh

This person took Eddie Murphy to court and was paid 19% of Eddie Murphy''s salary for writing the script of the

movie Coming to America which Eddie claimed was his. Who?

 Art Buchwald

Completed by Inigo Jones in 1643, it took its name from the family name of Thomas, who was the King's sergeant at

that time. What?

 Lincoln's Inn

What gets its name from a type of rough calico cloth made in a district in Bombay in the 17th century?

 Dungarees

Raised as Marcel Troyon, a drudge and scullion in Troyon's, a disreputable parisian hotel, Michael Lanyard learned

to steal and cheat at an early age. By the age of 15, he developed a long, lanky, boorish look as a result of the

hard life. His face was pallid, mouth sullen, and his hot black eyes were sunken in his face, learning the

principles of successful cracksmanship from Bourke. What was his alter ego?

 The Lone Wolf

At which prestigious American University was the Top-Secret Manhattan Project conducted which led to the creation

of the atom bomb?

 University of Chicago

One of the most stubborn classical physicists, this Nobel Prize winner's brilliantly precise experiments,

ironically went on to prove Einstein's then preposterous concept of the photoelectric effect.

 Robert E Millikan

John Gribbin called him ''The Man who taught Einstein how to count photons. Name the Nobel prize winning

statistical physicist.

 Satyendra Nath Bose

'The Grand Old Man of Classical Physics' just lived long enough to put Schrodinger on the right track. His set of

equations were brilliantly manipulated by Einstein while forming his theory of relativity. Who ?

 Henrich Lorentz

Which scientist formulated a famous thought experiment using his cat as a theoretical guinea pig?

 Erwin Schrodinger

This German was a child prodigy and went on to propose a theory which is one of the foundations of Modern Quantum

Theory. He had a terrible temper and awful handwriting. He was such a klutz in the laboratory that whenever a loud

bang was heard in the IAS laboratory at Princeton, the general assumption was Oh! ______ must be working in there.

 Pauli

A member of the French Aristocracy, this young genius'' PhD was put on hold by the bewildered examiners in Paris

till an ecstatic Einstein telephoned them with a message _______ has lifted the great veil over our heads.

 Louis De Broglie

The EPR paradox was proposed by Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen to put a spoke in the wheels of the existing quantum

theory. Which American genius' thought experiment disproved it?

 Joseph Bell

Scientists usually get inspirational brain waves in unusual places. Where was Erwin Schrodinger when the famous

wave equation suddenly popped up in his mind?

 In a brothel

England's first family of Physics, they had Nobel Prize winners in three consecutive generations. Ironically one

of the sons got the Nobel for an experiment which disproved an earlier theory for which his father received the

same prize. Name the illustrious clan.

 The Thompsons

Paul Adrian Maurice Dirac was surprisingly not a physicist by training. What did he receive his Bachelor's degree

from Cambridge in?

 Electrical Engineering

Leader of the Manhattan Project?

 Robert E Oppenheimer

Whom would you associate with the combined study of relativity and black holes ?

 Chandrashekhar

Which animal was used by De Broglie to explain his theories to skeptical audiences ?

 platypus