bangaliana quiz final

Grand Finale

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QM no. 1

Round

1Bangaliana Quiz

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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2Bangaliana Quiz

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.

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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India’s victory over Pakistan in India’s victory over Pakistan in cricket World Cups cricket World Cups

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

QM no. 2

Round

3Bangaliana Quiz

F.A.Q. - 2016

• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

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NayakNayak

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Round

4Bangaliana Quiz

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


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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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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Isa GuhaIsa Guha

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Question no.s 7 - 12

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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Kalyan JayantKalyan Jayant

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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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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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And finally….

Round

5Bangaliana Quiz

F.A.Q. - 2016

• 5 questions. 5 questions. • Each question carries Each question carries

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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

which is unfortunately on a downslide in the recent

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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

earlier.

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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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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

of Bengal Renaissance’,

it is also known for it’s Shell industry

which is unfortunately on a downslide in the recent

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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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Minerva TheatreMinerva Theatre

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Round

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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


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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Shanta ApteShanta Apte

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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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N.K. SalilN.K. Salil

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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

(in the Light Heavyweight category)(in the Light Heavyweight category)

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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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Nabaneeta Dev Sen & Nandana Nabaneeta Dev Sen & Nandana SenSen

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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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Raj Bhavan, KolkataRaj Bhavan, Kolkata

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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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