bangaliana quiz final
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Grand Finale
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QM no. 1
Round
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F.A.Q. - 2016
• 9 names. 9 names. • Scores Scores
India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups Darjeeling TeaDarjeeling Tea
Nakshi KanthaNakshi KanthaSantiniketan Leather goodsSantiniketan Leather goods
Laxman Bhog MangoLaxman Bhog MangoHimsagar MangoHimsagar Mango
Fazli MangoFazli MangoSantipur SareesSantipur SareesBaluchari SareesBaluchari Sarees
Dhaniakhali SareesDhaniakhali Sarees
The Nava-Ratnas are :--The Nava-Ratnas are :--
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• 12 questions. 12 questions. • Infinite Bounce + Pounce. Infinite Bounce + Pounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally Half points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion. QM’s discretion.
Which Kolkata-street is named after Which Kolkata-street is named after a senior East India Company a senior East India Company
merchant in the days of Cornwallis merchant in the days of Cornwallis and Wellesley, which has been the and Wellesley, which has been the
haunt of the rich and classy for over haunt of the rich and classy for over 200 years or so?200 years or so?
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Camac StreetCamac Street
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St. John’s Churchyard was the first plot of St. John’s Churchyard was the first plot of land owned by the English in Kolkata, having land owned by the English in Kolkata, having been used by them as burial ground for those been used by them as burial ground for those of their number who dies while journeying up of their number who dies while journeying up
or down the river between Hooghly and or down the river between Hooghly and Balasore from 1640 onwards.Balasore from 1640 onwards.
Today’s busy Kolkata office-goers use to park Today’s busy Kolkata office-goers use to park their vehicles in the courtyard of St. their vehicles in the courtyard of St.
Johns Church; seldom, any of them pays a Johns Church; seldom, any of them pays a visit to the inside of the Church.visit to the inside of the Church.
But, the Master-piece of X presented to But, the Master-piece of X presented to Calcutta Christian society remain as it is, Calcutta Christian society remain as it is,
inside the church, in front of which viewers inside the church, in front of which viewers till have an uncanny awe mixed surprise. till have an uncanny awe mixed surprise.
Name X & the Master-piece.Name X & the Master-piece.
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The Last Supper The Last Supper in St. John’s in St. John’s Church, by John Zoffany Church, by John Zoffany
Ardhendu Sekhar Mustafi was a great Ardhendu Sekhar Mustafi was a great actor in 19actor in 19thth century Bengal. century Bengal.
According to some stories, while According to some stories, while acting for an iconic Bengali work acting for an iconic Bengali work
(where he alone played four roles), the (where he alone played four roles), the role of Mr. Wood who was a villain was role of Mr. Wood who was a villain was so overpowering that Ishwar Chandra so overpowering that Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who was in the audience Vidyasagar, who was in the audience at that time, was so taken in by the at that time, was so taken in by the realism of the performance that he realism of the performance that he
threw a shoe at Mustafi, who of course threw a shoe at Mustafi, who of course took it as a compliment. took it as a compliment.
Which Bengali work was this?Which Bengali work was this?
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Nil DarpanNil Darpan
The __X__kings formed a successful The __X__kings formed a successful kingdom in 1510, when Chandan Narayan kingdom in 1510, when Chandan Narayan
quickly built up an expanded area of quickly built up an expanded area of territory under his control. Chandan's territory under his control. Chandan's grandson was the last king of a single grandson was the last king of a single
__Y__ kingdom. Upon his death, the __Y__ kingdom. Upon his death, the territory was greatly divided, with ___X_ territory was greatly divided, with ___X_ ___Y__ one of the bigger slices, situated ___Y__ one of the bigger slices, situated
immediately south of Bhutan and west of immediately south of Bhutan and west of the Ahoms. It was ruled by Laxmi the Ahoms. It was ruled by Laxmi
Narayan, great-grandson of Chandan. XY Narayan, great-grandson of Chandan. XY later became a vassal of the Moghuls and later became a vassal of the Moghuls and
then the British East India Company. then the British East India Company.
Name XY.Name XY.
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Koch Bihar, Cooch BiharKoch Bihar, Cooch Bihar
This street had another name - This street had another name - Harley Street - because this is Harley Street - because this is
where some famous Bengali medical where some famous Bengali medical practitioners used to live (Dr. Nihar practitioners used to live (Dr. Nihar
Munsi, Dr. Kshirode Chaudhury).Munsi, Dr. Kshirode Chaudhury).
How do we know this street now, How do we know this street now, the native name of which was the native name of which was
Dingah Bhangah, because Dingah Bhangah, because apparently, a country boat was apparently, a country boat was wrecked there in the cyclone of wrecked there in the cyclone of
1737?1737?
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Creek RowCreek Row
CONNECT : Not exclusiveCONNECT : Not exclusive
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Balaichand MukhopadhyayBalaichand Mukhopadhyay
In 1920, as viewed by Rabindranath In 1920, as viewed by Rabindranath Tagore, without the extreme effort of Tagore, without the extreme effort of which I.C.S. Officer, the then DM of which I.C.S. Officer, the then DM of
Birbhum, the developmental activities of Birbhum, the developmental activities of Visva bharati, Shantiniketan would not Visva bharati, Shantiniketan would not
have been taken place?have been taken place? In 1929, as a Magistrate, he refused to In 1929, as a Magistrate, he refused to
issue Lathi charge order and also denied issue Lathi charge order and also denied firing order against the agitators who firing order against the agitators who
opposed the Salt Act under the leadership opposed the Salt Act under the leadership of M Gandhi and ultimately as a matter of of M Gandhi and ultimately as a matter of fact was transferred from Mymensing to fact was transferred from Mymensing to the less important district of Birbhum by the less important district of Birbhum by
telegraphic order.telegraphic order.
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Gurusaday DuttGurusaday Dutt
X came from a family of saree traders X came from a family of saree traders in Rajbalhat, Hooghly. The family was in Rajbalhat, Hooghly. The family was
into the production of Dhaniakhali into the production of Dhaniakhali sarees. At only 17 yrs X got into the sarees. At only 17 yrs X got into the business in which he was to make a business in which he was to make a
big name, where there was hardly any big name, where there was hardly any competetition in the 1930’s.competetition in the 1930’s.
Name the popular brand name very Name the popular brand name very famous in Kolkata which bears X’s famous in Kolkata which bears X’s
name. name. This product acts as a goody remedy This product acts as a goody remedy
for sore throat and ear pain.for sore throat and ear pain.
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Dulal Chandra Bhar-er Dulal Chandra Bhar-er TalmichhriTalmichhri
Identify this magnificient batsman Identify this magnificient batsman who could not take part in the Ranji who could not take part in the Ranji
finals when they won in 1937-38, finals when they won in 1937-38, although he had handsomely although he had handsomely
contributed in the earlier matches.contributed in the earlier matches.
Represented Indian in an unofficial Represented Indian in an unofficial test match against the then Ceylon test match against the then Ceylon
team in 1941-42 .team in 1941-42 .
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Nirmal ChatterjeeNirmal Chatterjee
Which Bengali surname comes Which Bengali surname comes from the Sanskrit word which from the Sanskrit word which means ‘wheel’ and ‘to roll or means ‘wheel’ and ‘to roll or
turn’?turn’?
Literally it means ‘wheels rolling’; Literally it means ‘wheels rolling’; metaphorically, it denotes a ruler metaphorically, it denotes a ruler
whose chariot wheels roll whose chariot wheels roll everywhere without obstruction.everywhere without obstruction.
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ChakrabortyChakraborty
A number of towns and large tanks iA number of towns and large tanks in the following districts of WB n the following districts of WB still bear his name, a historical still bear his name, a historical
figure ,which still bear testimony figure ,which still bear testimony to his deeds and the high esteem to his deeds and the high esteem which the people held him. The which the people held him. The
places are --places are --Rangpur district, Rangpur district,
Bogra district, Bogra district, Dinajpur district , Dinajpur district ,
Murshidabad district andMurshidabad district and Dinajpur district.Dinajpur district.
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Mahipal IMahipal I
Which three-storeyed building, has a Which three-storeyed building, has a high centre tower, inspired by the high centre tower, inspired by the
“Windsor Castle” a flag staff and a clock “Windsor Castle” a flag staff and a clock imported from England, reminiscent of imported from England, reminiscent of
“Big Ben”?“Big Ben”?It even had the permission to fly the It even had the permission to fly the
Union Jack. It now houses 100 families Union Jack. It now houses 100 families staying on rent.staying on rent.
It may be the only building of its kind in It may be the only building of its kind in all over the country. What was once a all over the country. What was once a
fantastic building has turned into a death fantastic building has turned into a death trap with only two entrances, illegal trap with only two entrances, illegal
structures which have come up all over structures which have come up all over the building.the building.
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Tagore Castle, PathuriaghataTagore Castle, Pathuriaghata
The name of a borrough in the city The name of a borrough in the city of Oslo , named after a river there, of Oslo , named after a river there,
finds a place almost in every finds a place almost in every Bengali household. Bengali household.
Name this 4-letter English spelling Name this 4-letter English spelling word, which was once a utility word, which was once a utility domestic thing, is now on the domestic thing, is now on the
verge of extinction.verge of extinction.
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AlnaAlna
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Round
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F.A.Q. - 2016
• 12 questions. 12 questions. (6 clockwise + 6 anti-(6 clockwise + 6 anti-clockwise) clockwise)
• Infinite Bounce + Pounce. Infinite Bounce + Pounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally Half points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion. QM’s discretion.
Adventures of a Brown Man in Adventures of a Brown Man in Search of Civilization Search of Civilization -- a -- a
documentary made by documentary made by Merchant-Ivory was based on the Merchant-Ivory was based on the
life and life and thoughts of which person?thoughts of which person?
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N.C.C.N.C.C.
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Eminent humorist Himanish Goswami Eminent humorist Himanish Goswami in his book ‘Ajab Abhidhan’ made an in his book ‘Ajab Abhidhan’ made an entry of Bengali translation of ‘Solar entry of Bengali translation of ‘Solar Cooker’. His peculiar Bengali version Cooker’. His peculiar Bengali version
reminds us the pivot of our culture and reminds us the pivot of our culture and philosophy. philosophy.
Name the term coined by him.Name the term coined by him.
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While X was enjoying gondola ride at the While X was enjoying gondola ride at the grand canal of Venice in a starry evening, grand canal of Venice in a starry evening, he suddenly heard a faint tune of violin he suddenly heard a faint tune of violin
coming from a-nearby gondola. The boat coming from a-nearby gondola. The boat passed away, but the tune made a lsting passed away, but the tune made a lsting impression on his mind. After returning impression on his mind. After returning home, he created a famous song which home, he created a famous song which
had an immense effect on Bengali-had an immense effect on Bengali-populace during the British era. populace during the British era.
Identify both X and his creation.Identify both X and his creation.
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Atul Prasad Sen Atul Prasad Sen
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(The song was ---- )(The song was ---- )
According to noted historian Sumit According to noted historian Sumit Sarkar, British imperialism had given Sarkar, British imperialism had given
two ‘gifts’ to India (or rather to Bengal) two ‘gifts’ to India (or rather to Bengal) on their arrival and before departure on their arrival and before departure
from this country.from this country.What were those two ‘gifts’?What were those two ‘gifts’?
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((The Great Bengal Famine of 1770, better known as The Great Bengal Famine of 1770, better known as ‘Chhittarer Manwantar’ or The Famine of ‘76 ‘Chhittarer Manwantar’ or The Famine of ‘76
& that of 1943)& that of 1943)
Often dubbed as the first Bengali civil engineer and Often dubbed as the first Bengali civil engineer and architect, he designed some of the most iconic architect, he designed some of the most iconic mansions of 19mansions of 19thth century Kolkata, such as the century Kolkata, such as the
building of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj and building of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj and Metropolitan Institution which he had done at free of Metropolitan Institution which he had done at free of
cost. He also designed the building of cost. He also designed the building of Indian Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Association for the Cultivation of Science in in
Bowbazar not only free of cost, but himself donated Bowbazar not only free of cost, but himself donated one thousand rupees for that noble cause. He was one thousand rupees for that noble cause. He was
the chief architect of the mansions of Nandalal Bose the chief architect of the mansions of Nandalal Bose and Pashupatinath Bose in Baghbazar, Kirtichand and Pashupatinath Bose in Baghbazar, Kirtichand Mitra’s Mohun Bagan Villa, the palace of Jatindra Mitra’s Mohun Bagan Villa, the palace of Jatindra
Mohan Tagore and the Emerald Tower. He also Mohan Tagore and the Emerald Tower. He also designed the famous Jagannath chariot of Mahesh. designed the famous Jagannath chariot of Mahesh.
Lastly, also played a pioneering role behind the Lastly, also played a pioneering role behind the growth of Bengali settlement in Madhupur. A road at growth of Bengali settlement in Madhupur. A road at Tallah, behind the R.G. Kar Hospital is named after Tallah, behind the R.G. Kar Hospital is named after
him. him. Id. this not-to-be-forgotten Bengali.Id. this not-to-be-forgotten Bengali.
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Nilmani MitraNilmani Mitra
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Ranger Golam Ranger Golam — an unfinished movie, — an unfinished movie, whose shooting for a very brief period whose shooting for a very brief period
was held in Bolpur and was was held in Bolpur and was permanently shelved few days later, permanently shelved few days later,
could be the only cultural partnership could be the only cultural partnership between X and Y.between X and Y.
Id. X & Y.Id. X & Y.
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X, the last influential Hindu king of Gaur, ascended X, the last influential Hindu king of Gaur, ascended the throne by overthrowing the Iliassahi Sultanate the throne by overthrowing the Iliassahi Sultanate
on 1414. During his early days of reign, Muslim on 1414. During his early days of reign, Muslim Chishtis appealed Jaunpur Sultan, Ibrahim Shah Chishtis appealed Jaunpur Sultan, Ibrahim Shah
Sharqi, to invade Bengal. When Ibrahim Shah Sharqi, to invade Bengal. When Ibrahim Shah reached Bengal with his army, X asked Saint Shaikh reached Bengal with his army, X asked Saint Shaikh
Nur Qutb-ul-Alam for his forgiveness and Nur Qutb-ul-Alam for his forgiveness and protection. The saint agreed and Jadu, the 12-year protection. The saint agreed and Jadu, the 12-year old son of X, was converted to Islam. He was placed old son of X, was converted to Islam. He was placed on the throne under the title Jalaluddin Muhammad on the throne under the title Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah on 1415. Sultan Ibrahim returned to Jaunpur. Shah on 1415. Sultan Ibrahim returned to Jaunpur. X ascended the throne immediately after the return X ascended the throne immediately after the return of Ibrahim Shah for the second time and ruled up to of Ibrahim Shah for the second time and ruled up to 1435 taking the title 1435 taking the title DanujamardanadevaDanujamardanadeva. He was . He was
assassinated by servants of his son, who re-occupied assassinated by servants of his son, who re-occupied the throne after his death. Some historians say that the throne after his death. Some historians say that
Krittibas Ojha was his court-poet. Krittibas Ojha was his court-poet. Id. X.Id. X.
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X, a right arm fast-medium bowler, X, a right arm fast-medium bowler, played just 8 tests with only 31* as played just 8 tests with only 31* as
the highest score but more the highest score but more successful in bowling, took 29 successful in bowling, took 29
wickets in tests and 101 wickets in wickets in tests and 101 wickets in 83 ODIs. Best bowling record in 83 ODIs. Best bowling record in tests is 5/40 and that in ODIs is tests is 5/40 and that in ODIs is
5/14. 5/14. Id. X. Id. X.
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He was the National Champion in 1950 He was the National Champion in 1950 & 1952 and also the doubles champion & 1952 and also the doubles champion
with Ranavir Bhandari from 1952 to with Ranavir Bhandari from 1952 to ‘54. More importantly, in 1952 he ‘54. More importantly, in 1952 he
defeated Hiroji Satoh, the reigning defeated Hiroji Satoh, the reigning world singles champion. world singles champion.
Who was this forgotten sporting great Who was this forgotten sporting great of Bengal?of Bengal?
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The story behind the naming of this The story behind the naming of this subarban town/village comes from subarban town/village comes from
mythological sources. It is said that mythological sources. It is said that when Bhagiratha led the way for Ganga when Bhagiratha led the way for Ganga
on his chariot, and was forwarding on his chariot, and was forwarding towards the ashram of the sage Kapila, towards the ashram of the sage Kapila, the wheel of his chariot got stuck to the the wheel of his chariot got stuck to the ground at this place and thus the place ground at this place and thus the place
got it’s name. got it’s name. Name this place.Name this place.
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ChakdahaChakdaha
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X was a poor guy from East Bengal who ran away X was a poor guy from East Bengal who ran away from his house near the Dhaleswari river on the from his house near the Dhaleswari river on the night of his proposed marriage date and reached night of his proposed marriage date and reached Kolkata. He took shelter at Y alley near Sealdaha Kolkata. He took shelter at Y alley near Sealdaha
station and got the job of a junior clerk at a station and got the job of a junior clerk at a mercantile firm with a paltry salary of Rs. 25 per mercantile firm with a paltry salary of Rs. 25 per
month along with a part time tuition in the month along with a part time tuition in the Dutta’s house. X used to spend his evening at the Dutta’s house. X used to spend his evening at the station compound to save the cost of lighting of station compound to save the cost of lighting of his rented house. This almost pauper’s lifestory his rented house. This almost pauper’s lifestory
was scripted in a famous poem by Tagore. was scripted in a famous poem by Tagore. X is often used as the metaphor of typically X is often used as the metaphor of typically hapless, partly educated, lower middle class, hapless, partly educated, lower middle class, salaried bengali people and that for Y as the salaried bengali people and that for Y as the dirty, filthy, congested, urban banglitola, in dirty, filthy, congested, urban banglitola, in
Bengali further literature, movie, song - even Bengali further literature, movie, song - even added in common urban vocabulary.added in common urban vocabulary.
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Haripada Kerani & Kinu Gowalar GoliHaripada Kerani & Kinu Gowalar Goli
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He is the second He is the second Indian Indian (after (after
Binoba Bhabe) Binoba Bhabe) and and obviously the first obviously the first Bengali to receive Bengali to receive
the prestigious the prestigious Ramon Ramon
Magsaysay Award Magsaysay Award in the year 1961.in the year 1961.
Id. him.Id. him.
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Amitabha ChoudhuryAmitabha Choudhury
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* Pearl of the Indian Ocean * Pearl of the Indian Ocean * Emperor of the Magadha of Haryanka * Emperor of the Magadha of Haryanka dynasty from 543 BC .dynasty from 543 BC .* Devānāmpriya or ‘The Beloved Of The Gods’* Devānāmpriya or ‘The Beloved Of The Gods’* A city of Madhya Pradesh, was also known * A city of Madhya Pradesh, was also known as Bhilsa during the medieval period. as Bhilsa during the medieval period. * The eastern region of Maharashtra, * The eastern region of Maharashtra, formerly Berar.formerly Berar.* A district of Rajshahi Division located in * A district of Rajshahi Division located in northern Bangladesh.northern Bangladesh.* Located beside the river Rapti, capital of * Located beside the river Rapti, capital of ancient kingdom of Koshala.ancient kingdom of Koshala.* The sea surrounding Malaysian peninsula.* The sea surrounding Malaysian peninsula.
Connect the above entities.Connect the above entities.
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Banalata SenBanalata Sen
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Name two sportspersons, having the Name two sportspersons, having the same surname, who have been same surname, who have been born in born in Bengal and celebrated in IndiaBengal and celebrated in India are the are the
brand ambassadors of a TMT bar brand ambassadors of a TMT bar company.company.
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Chuni & Jhulan GoswamiChuni & Jhulan Goswami
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Round
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ClueClue – – One of the leading exponents of her field, she has been christened by the
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ClueClue - - Completed in 1941 at a cost of Rs 4 lakhs, the locals prefer to call it after a fierce wild animal or one of the most commonly found chemical element.
ClueClue – – Apart from it’s role as the ‘Cradle
of Bengal Renaissance’,
it is also known for it’s Shell industry
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ClueClue – – Argued to have the longest driveable area of it’s type in India, it is
one of the fastest developing tourist spot in this part of the world.
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ClueClue – – Associated with a historical first in the
history of bengali-entertainment, this
iconic landmark regained it’s old status
after it re-opened in 1925 after a great fire accident three years
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ClueClue - - This vast area of 3,400 sq mi was annexed by the British in 1865. It merged with the Union of India
shortly afterwards in 1949.
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ClueClue - - Completed in 1941 at a cost of Rs 4 lakhs, the locals prefer to call it after a fierce wild animal or one of the most commonly found chemical element.
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Coronation BridgeCoronation Bridge(Officially named to commemorate the coronation (Officially named to commemorate the coronation
of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, it was of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, it was also known Baghpul and Lohapul)also known Baghpul and Lohapul)
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ClueClue – – Apart from it’s role as the ‘Cradle
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ClueClue – – Argued to have the longest driveable area of it’s type in India, it is
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ClueClue – – Associated with a historical first in the
history of bengali-entertainment, this
iconic landmark regained it’s old status
after it re-opened in 1925 after a great fire accident three years
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ClueClue - - This vast area of 3,400 sq mi was annexed by the British in 1865. It merged with the Union of India
shortly afterwards in 1949.
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F.A.Q. - 2016
• 12 questions. 12 questions. • Infinite Bounce + Pounce. Infinite Bounce + Pounce. • Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.• Half points, if any, is totally Half points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion. QM’s discretion.
Eminent engineer Dr. K.R. Chakravarty Eminent engineer Dr. K.R. Chakravarty & civil servant Shri Surendra Kumar & civil servant Shri Surendra Kumar
Dey were among the ‘firsts’ to achieve Dey were among the ‘firsts’ to achieve an important recognition in 1954 that an important recognition in 1954 that has so far been achieved by more than has so far been achieved by more than 130 noted individuals from this state.130 noted individuals from this state.
What am I talking about? What am I talking about?
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Mughal emperor Akbar established a Mughal emperor Akbar established a new calendar based on the existing new calendar based on the existing Bengali calendar in 1584 to ease Bengali calendar in 1584 to ease
taxation and accordingly, the local taxation and accordingly, the local traders were requested to update their traders were requested to update their ‘papers’‘papers’. They, in turn, encouraged the . They, in turn, encouraged the local people to clear all their dues by local people to clear all their dues by
distributing sweets and other goodies. distributing sweets and other goodies. What started as a result?What started as a result?
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Anandaram Nai, a barber by family Anandaram Nai, a barber by family profession, became a tantric in later years. profession, became a tantric in later years.
He impressed Nawab Alivardi Khan with He impressed Nawab Alivardi Khan with his knowledge and was awarded his knowledge and was awarded
a jagirdari. His son Dulalchand was the a jagirdari. His son Dulalchand was the Nawab’s physician and surgeon, who once Nawab’s physician and surgeon, who once saved baby Siraj-ud-Daulah from the jaws saved baby Siraj-ud-Daulah from the jaws of death. Dulal had two very talented sons of death. Dulal had two very talented sons (X and Kalyan) who later became courtiers (X and Kalyan) who later became courtiers
of another royal person.of another royal person.Identify X, an extremely skilled orator who, Identify X, an extremely skilled orator who, in real life, was pretty handsome contrary in real life, was pretty handsome contrary
to his public image.to his public image.
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Two members of this critically-Two members of this critically-endangered stork family endangered stork family (video)(video), holding , holding serpents in their beaks and carrying a serpents in their beaks and carrying a
Crown on their shoulders, were the centre Crown on their shoulders, were the centre of attraction since 1896. On 1961, to of attraction since 1896. On 1961, to reflect the new spirit and ideals, the reflect the new spirit and ideals, the
present ‘one’ is adopted which include, present ‘one’ is adopted which include, among many others, an old Mayurpankshi among many others, an old Mayurpankshi
Boat and a double thunderbolt.Boat and a double thunderbolt.What is being described?What is being described?
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Logo of CMC/KMCLogo of CMC/KMC
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Method of PreparationMethod of Preparation
Which ‘airy’ food-item, associated with Which ‘airy’ food-item, associated with holy occasions, is being prepared thus?holy occasions, is being prepared thus?
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Batasa / Sugar Drop CandyBatasa / Sugar Drop Candy
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One of the very few to have been given One of the very few to have been given permission by the Viswa Bharati to sing permission by the Viswa Bharati to sing Rabindra Sangeet…Identify the vocalist Rabindra Sangeet…Identify the vocalist who was considered as one of the ‘great who was considered as one of the ‘great singing stars’ before the playback-era.singing stars’ before the playback-era.
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As it was not that easy to get pure iron As it was not that easy to get pure iron from raw mineral-iron at that period, from raw mineral-iron at that period, famous artisan of Sylhet, Jagannath famous artisan of Sylhet, Jagannath
Karmakar soldered 63 plate of irons to Karmakar soldered 63 plate of irons to create it. The final product was so create it. The final product was so
gigantic that herds of elephants were gigantic that herds of elephants were used to carry it. According to myth, the used to carry it. According to myth, the
locals still believe that Lord locals still believe that Lord Madanmohan used it with his own hand Madanmohan used it with his own hand
to counter the attacks of Maratha to counter the attacks of Maratha Borgies.Borgies.
What is being talked about? What is being talked about?
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Dalmadol CannonDalmadol Cannon
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Identify this occasional actor who after Identify this occasional actor who after toiling his initial years in Akashvani, toiling his initial years in Akashvani,
made his mainstream debut in 1998 with made his mainstream debut in 1998 with Prasenjit-directed movie ‘Ami Shei Meye’.Prasenjit-directed movie ‘Ami Shei Meye’.
Who? Who?
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The symbol of rebirth in Egyptian art, it The symbol of rebirth in Egyptian art, it was also found in hieroglyphs was also found in hieroglyphs (vis – next (vis – next slide)slide). It was one of the three main types . It was one of the three main types
of fish caught in Biblical times from of fish caught in Biblical times from the the Sea of Galilee Sea of Galilee and commonly known and commonly known as the ‘St. Peter’s fish’. This freshwater as the ‘St. Peter’s fish’. This freshwater fish, with very high food value is found fish, with very high food value is found abundantly in many African countries abundantly in many African countries and one African, even gave credit to a and one African, even gave credit to a dish of this fish for his gold winning dish of this fish for his gold winning performances in global stage in the performances in global stage in the
1960s. 1960s. Which fish, a pretty common one in Which fish, a pretty common one in
Bengali household, is this? Who is that Bengali household, is this? Who is that sportstar? sportstar?
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Tilapia & Abebe BikilaTilapia & Abebe Bikila
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A member of the Asiatic Society, A member of the Asiatic Society, contributing scholarly articles on Asian contributing scholarly articles on Asian culture to its journal culture to its journal Asiatic ResearchesAsiatic Researches, ,
he was also noted for his theory of the he was also noted for his theory of the origin of chess as a four-player game. But origin of chess as a four-player game. But
he is mostly known for dealing with a he is mostly known for dealing with a century-old conflict between Arakan century-old conflict between Arakan refugees and local Rakhains and the refugees and local Rakhains and the
subsequent rehabilitation work for the subsequent rehabilitation work for the refugees. To pay respect to his work, a refugees. To pay respect to his work, a
market-place, named after him, was market-place, named after him, was established few years after his death.established few years after his death.
Which area, a renowned tourist spot, is Which area, a renowned tourist spot, is this?this?
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Cox’s BazaarCox’s Bazaar(Named after Hiram Cox)(Named after Hiram Cox)
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Adolph Ernst, better Adolph Ernst, better known as Ad Santel, won known as Ad Santel, won
admirers worldwide for his admirers worldwide for his numerous exploits using numerous exploits using
‘calf-slicer’, ‘neck-scissor’, ‘calf-slicer’, ‘neck-scissor’, ‘headlock’ and several ‘headlock’ and several others which are still others which are still being meticulously being meticulously
practised by a certain practised by a certain section of the diaspora.section of the diaspora.
His role in today’s quiz is His role in today’s quiz is because of his presence at because of his presence at
the Coliseum in San the Coliseum in San Francisco on 30 August Francisco on 30 August
1921.1921.What happened on that What happened on that
day?day?
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Gobor Guha became World Gobor Guha became World ChampionChampion
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This recently released This recently released bilingual bilingual
anthology consists of anthology consists of 25 selected poems, 25 selected poems,
most of which are taken most of which are taken from the book – ‘Tumi from the book – ‘Tumi
Monosthir Koro’.Monosthir Koro’.Identify both the Identify both the
author and the English author and the English translator.translator.
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As part of the modernisation drive, ‘Bird As part of the modernisation drive, ‘Bird Cage’ was installed at the initiative of Cage’ was installed at the initiative of
Lord Curzon in 1899. This highly-Lord Curzon in 1899. This highly-decorated ‘cage’ which works with decorated ‘cage’ which works with
hydraulics mechanism, still functions hydraulics mechanism, still functions with all it’s pomp during important with all it’s pomp during important
occasions. occasions. Where can you see this ‘Bird Cage’? Where can you see this ‘Bird Cage’?
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(it’s the Governor’s Lift)(it’s the Governor’s Lift)
Among all the sadness of the inevitable Among all the sadness of the inevitable end of the most celebrated occasion of end of the most celebrated occasion of
the year, this cheerful slogan has the year, this cheerful slogan has become an integral part of the whole become an integral part of the whole
festivity. festivity. Which slogan, heard in every nook-and-Which slogan, heard in every nook-and-corner in this part of the world, is this?corner in this part of the world, is this?
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