Answers to The Strategist Quiz (#563)

Answers to The Strategist Quiz (#563)

1. “Ours was a relationship based on mutual respect, admiration and trust. We considered each other’s word to be his bond when we first established our business association, a handshake, nothing more, was the cement that bonded us”. Who are the two person’s here and what was so significant about this event which happened in the 60s?

This is what golfer Arnold Palmer said in 1960 when Mark McCormack founded IMG and signed him as the firm's first client

2. This league just completed its second season recently. Premier institutions like the IIMs offer specialized courses for mastering the skills needed to participate in this league. A chess grandmaster and champion is the brand ambassador for this league. Name the league and the brand ambassador too.

The Poker Sports League and the ambasador is Vishwanathan Anand

3. What is the term or buzzword used for the mass nod of agreement by participants in a meeting to comments made by the boss, even though most have no idea what the boss has said or disagree with it?

Bobbleheading

4. The ___ in the 1860s used Indian spies disguised as traders/businessmen or pilgrims and sentthem Tibet. The first and the foremost to undertake this journey was a school teacher from Kumaon hills. What was the reason?

The Survey of India wanted to map the region but the Tibetans were not keen on allowing Europeans inside their borders. The first person to volunteer Nain Singh Rawat has been commemorated with a postage stamp in his honour

5. This soon to be launched fashion brand creates outfits from the fashions worn in top trending posts on Instagram. Its founder created an algorithm to find the top trending fashions. Name it.

Choosy — founder Jessie Jeng

6. ConnectMichael James Delligatti who was an American entrepreneur and an early franchisee of a fast food restaurant chain way back in the late 50s and the G-Shock brand from Casio and what do you arrive at?

The Big Mac Burger, invented by James Delligatti is celebrating its 50th anniversary. G-Shock is launching a limited edition of its watch in the shape of a Big Mac burger

7. This community was set up in 1886 and first known as the residence of a French painter who moved in there in 1901. Today it supports a multibillion dollar industry. Name the place and the painter.

Hollywood came into existence in 1886 when Harvey Wilcox purchased a tract of land. It was initially known as Paul De Longpre’s residence

8. In Mexico, they are known as ‘tandas’ or ‘cundinas’ and in the Caribbean, they are known as ‘susu.’ What are they called in India?

Chit funds 

9. Which brand has recently undertaken a study of the Indian market called “Zero Friction Future”?

 Facebook India and KPMG

10. Whose logo is this? 

East India leather

 

One lucky winner will receive a cheque for Rs 2,000. Send your entries to strategist@bsmail.in. All entries must carry the postal address of the contestant. Last date for receiving entries is June 5 till 8 pm. Previous winners and employees of Business Standard and their families are not eligible to participate. The winner is chosen on the basis of the first correct entry received.

There were 10 correct entries to Quiz no 563. The winner is Shweta Kisan Sharma from Mumbai.