Fundamentals

50 years back, a French magazine named Pilote introduced its readers to a comic strip that was to become a world phenomenon in a few years. Pilote folded up in 1989 but Asterix continues its golden journey. This week we take you to the village of the Indomitable Gauls.
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By Toutatis

1. Asterix has travelled to India as well. In Asterix and the Magic Carpet, Asterix rescues the daughter of Rajah Wotzit, who is to be executed as a sacrifice to appease the gods. Name the daughter.
2. Vitalstatistix’ father was the village chief before him. Vitalstatistix also has a brother who stays in Lutetia. Name him.
3. This question is for the true fan. Obelix’s father is called Obeliscoidix. What is the name of Asterix’s father?
4. His German name is Majestix and his Dutch name Heroix. In French, Italian and Portugese, he is called Abraracourcix. How do we know him in English?
5. Asterix comics has been translated to American English as well. Five titles exist. In the American edition, Cacofonix becomes Malacoustix. What does Getafix turn into?
6. Cacofonix, the village bard, is usually tied to a tree when there is a feast, so that the villagers are not subjected to his singing. In Asterix and the Magic Carpet, however, Cacofonix’ singing is vital to the plot. How?
7. France was the fifth country in the world to have an artificial satellite in orbit. What was the name of its first satellite launched in 1956?
8. What is common to these characters who appear in various Asterix comics — Caius Fatuous, Ignoramus, Crismus Bonus, Infirmofpurpus?
9. The infant son of Julius Caesar and Cleopetra is central to the plot of Asterix and Son. Name him.
10. Name the Academy Award nominated French actor who has essayed the role of Obelix in as many as three movies?

Anything Goes

1. Whose autobiography is entitled as Jyotipunjh? (Abhijit Basak, Dum Dum )
2. What is the motto of Doordarshan? (U. Narasimha Murthy, Secunderabad)
3. What is a “Chicane” in Formula 1? (Deepjyoti Deka, Nalbari)
4. Which company acquired the Dalda brand from Hindustan Lever in 2004? (Parvinder Bhatia, Jamshedpur)
5. Who is the only cricketer other than Saweed Anwar of Pakistan to achieve the highest ODI individual score of 194? (Rajib Roy Burdwan)
6. For what achievement is the Walter Lawrence trophy awarded in English county cricket? (Sudipto Basak, Kolkata)
7. This couple met at Government Law College in Mumbai and married on November 30, 1932. In 1952, they elected to the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha making them the first couple in history to be elected to the Indian Parliament. Name this couple. (Sushil Poddar, Kolkata)