Bangaliana Quiz Final

Rounds
• List It.List It.
• Mixed Bag.Mixed Bag.
• Written Round.Written Round.
• Mixed Bag II.Mixed Bag II.
• Written Round.Written Round.
• Mixed Bag III.Mixed Bag III.

Round
1
Bangaliana Quiz
F.A.Q. - 2016

• 9 names.9 names.
• ScoresScores

India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World CupsDarjeeling TeaDarjeeling Tea
Nakshi KanthaNakshi Kantha
Santiniketan Leather goodsSantiniketan Leather goods
Laxman Bhog MangoLaxman Bhog Mango
Himsagar MangoHimsagar Mango
Fazli MangoFazli Mango
Santipur SareesSantipur Sarees
Baluchari SareesBaluchari Sarees
Dhaniakhali SareesDhaniakhali Sarees
The Nava-Ratnas are :--The Nava-Ratnas are :--
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Round
2
Bangaliana 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 QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.

Which Kolkata-street is named after a seniorWhich Kolkata-street is named after a senior
East India Company merchant in the days ofEast India Company merchant in the days of
Cornwallis and Wellesley, which has been theCornwallis and Wellesley, which has been the
haunt of the rich and classy for overhaunt of the rich and classy for over
200 years or so?200 years or so?

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cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Camac StreetCamac Street
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St. John’s Churchyard was the first plot of land owned by theSt. John’s Churchyard was the first plot of land owned by the
English in Kolkata, having been used by them as burialEnglish in Kolkata, having been used by them as burial
ground for those of their number who dies while journeyingground for those of their number who dies while journeying
up or down the river between Hooghly and Balasore fromup or down the river between Hooghly and Balasore from
1640 onwards.1640 onwards.
Today’s busy Kolkata office-goers use to park their vehiclesToday’s busy Kolkata office-goers use to park their vehicles
in the courtyard of St. Johns Church; seldom, any of themin the courtyard of St. Johns Church; seldom, any of them
pays a visit to the inside of the Church.pays a visit to the inside of the Church.
But, the Master-piece of X presented to Calcutta ChristianBut, the Master-piece of X presented to Calcutta Christian
society remain as it is, inside the church, in front of whichsociety remain as it is, inside the church, in front of which
viewers till have an uncanny awe mixed surprise. viewers till have an uncanny awe mixed surprise.
Name X & the Master-piece.Name X & the Master-piece.
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The Last SupperThe Last Supper in St. John’sin St. John’s
Church, by John ZoffanyChurch, by John Zoffany

Ardhendu Sekhar Mustafi was a great actor in 19Ardhendu Sekhar Mustafi was a great actor in 19thth
century Bengal. According to some stories, whilecentury Bengal. According to some stories, while
acting for an iconic Bengali work (where he aloneacting for an iconic Bengali work (where he alone
played four roles), the role of Mr. Wood who was aplayed four roles), the role of Mr. Wood who was a
villain was so overpowering that Ishwar Chandravillain was so overpowering that Ishwar Chandra
Vidyasagar, who was in the audience at that time,Vidyasagar, who was in the audience at that time,
was so taken in by the realism of the performancewas so taken in by the realism of the performance
that he threw a shoe at Mustafi, who of course tookthat he threw a shoe at Mustafi, who of course took
it as a compliment.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 kingdom in 1510,The __X__kings formed a successful kingdom in 1510,
when Chandan Narayan quickly built up an expandedwhen Chandan Narayan quickly built up an expanded
area of territory under his control. Chandan's grandsonarea of territory under his control. Chandan's grandson
was the last king of a single __Y__ kingdom. Upon hiswas the last king of a single __Y__ kingdom. Upon his
death, the territory was greatly divided, with ___X_death, the territory was greatly divided, with ___X_
___Y__ one of the bigger slices, situated immediately___Y__ one of the bigger slices, situated immediately
south of Bhutan and west of the Ahoms. It was ruled bysouth of Bhutan and west of the Ahoms. It was ruled by
Laxmi Narayan, great-grandson of Chandan. XY laterLaxmi Narayan, great-grandson of Chandan. XY later
became a vassal of the Moghuls and thenbecame a vassal of the Moghuls and then
the British East India Company.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 - Harley Street -This street had another name - Harley Street -
because this is where some famous Bengalibecause this is where some famous Bengali
medical practitioners used to live (Dr. Niharmedical practitioners used to live (Dr. Nihar
Munsi, Dr. Kshirode Chaudhury).Munsi, Dr. Kshirode Chaudhury).
How do we know this street now, the nativeHow do we know this street now, the native
name of which was Dingah Bhangah, becausename of which was Dingah Bhangah, because
apparently, a country boat was wrecked there inapparently, a country boat was wrecked there in
the cyclone of 1737?the cyclone of 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 Tagore, without theIn 1920, as viewed by Rabindranath Tagore, without the
extreme effort of which I.C.S. Officer, the then DM ofextreme effort of which I.C.S. Officer, the then DM of
Birbhum, the developmental activities ofBirbhum, the developmental activities of
Visva bharati, Shantiniketan would not have been takenVisva bharati, Shantiniketan would not have been taken
place?place?
In 1929, as a Magistrate, he refused to issue LathiIn 1929, as a Magistrate, he refused to issue Lathi
charge order and also denied firing order against thecharge order and also denied firing order against the
agitators who opposed the Salt Act under the leadershipagitators who opposed the Salt Act under the leadership
of M Gandhi and ultimately as a matter of fact wasof M Gandhi and ultimately as a matter of fact was
transferred from Mymensing to the less importanttransferred from Mymensing to the less important
district of Birbhum by telegraphic order.district of Birbhum by telegraphic order.

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Gurusaday DuttGurusaday Dutt

X came from a family of saree traders inX came from a family of saree traders in
Rajbalhat, Hooghly. The family was into theRajbalhat, Hooghly. The family was into the
production of Dhaniakhali sarees. At only 17 yrs Xproduction of Dhaniakhali sarees. At only 17 yrs X
got into the business in which he was to make agot into the business in which he was to make a
big name, where there was hardly anybig name, where there was hardly any
competetition in the 1930’s.competetition in the 1930’s.
Name the popular brand name very famous inName the popular brand name very famous in
Kolkata which bears X’s name.Kolkata which bears X’s name.
This product acts as a goody remedy for soreThis product acts as a goody remedy for sore
throat and ear pain.throat and ear pain.
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Dulal Chandra Bhar-er TalmichhriDulal Chandra Bhar-er Talmichhri

Identify this magnificient batsman who couldIdentify this magnificient batsman who could
not take part in the Ranji finals when they wonnot take part in the Ranji finals when they won
in 1937-38, although he had handsomelyin 1937-38, although he had handsomely
contributed in the earlier matches.contributed in the earlier matches.
Represented Indian in an unofficial test matchRepresented Indian in an unofficial test match
against the then Ceylon team in 1941-42 .against the then Ceylon team in 1941-42 .
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Nirmal ChatterjeeNirmal Chatterjee

Which Bengali surname comes from theWhich Bengali surname comes from the
Sanskrit word which means ‘wheel’ and ‘to rollSanskrit word which means ‘wheel’ and ‘to roll
or turn’?or turn’?
Literally it means ‘wheels rolling’;Literally it means ‘wheels rolling’;
metaphorically, it denotes a ruler whosemetaphorically, it denotes a ruler whose
chariot wheels roll everywhere withoutchariot wheels roll everywhere without
obstruction.obstruction.

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ChakrabortyChakraborty

A number of towns and large tanks in theA number of towns and large tanks in the
following districts of WB still bear his name, afollowing districts of WB still bear his name, a
historical figure ,which still bear testimonyhistorical figure ,which still bear testimony
to his deeds and the high esteem which theto his deeds and the high esteem which the
people held him. The places are --people held him. The 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 high centreWhich three-storeyed building, has a high centre
tower, inspired by the “Windsor Castle” a flag staff andtower, inspired by the “Windsor Castle” a flag staff and
a clock imported from England, reminiscent of “Biga clock imported from England, reminiscent of “Big
Ben”?Ben”?
It even had the permission to fly the Union Jack. ItIt even had the permission to fly the Union Jack. It
now houses 100 families staying on rent.now houses 100 families staying on rent.
It may be the only building of its kind in all over theIt may be the only building of its kind in all over the
country. What was once a fantastic building has turnedcountry. What was once a fantastic building has turned
into a death trap with only two entrances, illegalinto a death trap with only two entrances, illegal
structures which have come up all over the building.structures which have come up all over the building.
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Tagore Castle, PathuriaghataTagore Castle, Pathuriaghata

The name of a borrough in the city of Oslo ,The name of a borrough in the city of Oslo ,
named after a river there, finds a place almostnamed after a river there, finds a place almost
in every Bengali household.in every Bengali household.
Name this 4-letter English spelling word,Name this 4-letter English spelling word,
which was once a utility domestic thing, iswhich was once a utility domestic thing, is
now on the verge of extinction.now on the verge of extinction.

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AlnaAlna

Round
3
Bangaliana Quiz
F.A.Q. - 2016

• 5 questions.5 questions.
• Each question carries 5Each question carries 5
marks.marks.
• Full house ensure 5 extra.Full house ensure 5 extra.

Joy Baba FelunathJoy Baba Felunath
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PratidwandiPratidwandi
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MahanagarMahanagar
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NayakNayak
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AgantukAgantuk
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Apur SangsarApur Sangsar
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Round
4
Bangaliana Quiz
F.A.Q. - 2016

• 12 questions.12 questions. (6 clockwise + 6 anti-clockwise)(6 clockwise + 6 anti-clockwise)
• Infinite Bounce + Pounce.Infinite Bounce + Pounce.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally QM’sHalf points, if any, is totally QM’s
discretion.discretion.

Adventures of a Brown Man in Search ofAdventures of a Brown Man in Search of
CivilizationCivilization -- a documentary made by-- a documentary made by
Merchant-Ivory was based on the life andMerchant-Ivory was based on the 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 in his bookEminent humorist Himanish Goswami in his book
‘Ajab Abhidhan’ made an entry of Bengali translation‘Ajab Abhidhan’ made an entry of Bengali translation
of ‘Solar Cooker’. His peculiar Bengali versionof ‘Solar Cooker’. His peculiar Bengali version
reminds us the pivot of our culture and philosophy.reminds us the pivot of our culture and philosophy.
Name the term coined by him.Name the term coined by him.
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Robi ThakurRobi Thakur
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While X was enjoying gondola ride at the grand canalWhile X was enjoying gondola ride at the grand canal
of Venice in a starry evening, he suddenly heard a faintof Venice in a starry evening, he suddenly heard a faint
tune of violin coming from a-nearby gondola. The boattune of violin coming from a-nearby gondola. The boat
passed away, but the tune made a lsting impression onpassed away, but the tune made a lsting impression on
his mind. After returning home, he created a famoushis mind. After returning home, he created a famous
song which had an immense effect on Bengali-song which 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 SenAtul Prasad Sen
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(The song was ---- )(The song was ---- )

According to noted historian Sumit Sarkar, BritishAccording to noted historian Sumit Sarkar, British
imperialism had given two ‘gifts’ to India (or rather toimperialism had given two ‘gifts’ to India (or rather to
Bengal) on their arrival and before departure from thisBengal) on their arrival and before departure from this
country.country.
What were those two ‘gifts’?What were those two ‘gifts’?
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Two Great FaminesTwo Great Famines
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((The Great Bengal Famine of 1770, better known asThe 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 architect, heOften dubbed as the first Bengali civil engineer and architect, he
designed some of the most iconic mansions of 19designed some of the most iconic mansions of 19thth
century Kolkata,century Kolkata,
such as the building of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj and Metropolitansuch as the building of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj and Metropolitan
Institution which he had done at free of cost. He also designed theInstitution which he had done at free of cost. He also designed the
building ofbuilding of Indian Association for the Cultivation of ScienceIndian Association for the Cultivation of Science inin
Bowbazar not only free of cost, but himself donated one thousandBowbazar not only free of cost, but himself donated one thousand
rupees for that noble cause. He was the chief architect of the mansionsrupees for that noble cause. He was the chief architect of the mansions
of Nandalal Bose and Pashupatinath Bose in Baghbazar, Kirtichandof Nandalal Bose and Pashupatinath Bose in Baghbazar, Kirtichand
Mitra’s Mohun Bagan Villa, the palace of Jatindra Mohan Tagore andMitra’s Mohun Bagan Villa, the palace of Jatindra Mohan Tagore and
the Emerald Tower. He also designed the famous Jagannath chariot ofthe Emerald Tower. He also designed the famous Jagannath chariot of
Mahesh. Lastly, also played a pioneering role behind the growth ofMahesh. Lastly, also played a pioneering role behind the growth of
Bengali settlement in Madhupur. A road at Tallah, behind the R.G. KarBengali settlement in Madhupur. A road at Tallah, behind the R.G. Kar
Hospital is named after him.Hospital is named after 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 GolamRanger Golam — an unfinished movie, whose— an unfinished movie, whose
shooting for a very brief period was held in Bolpurshooting for a very brief period was held in Bolpur
and was permanently shelved few days later, could beand was permanently shelved few days later, could be
the only cultural partnership between X and Y.the only cultural partnership between X and Y.
Id. X & Y.Id. X & Y.
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Ritwik - SuchitraRitwik - Suchitra
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X, the last influential Hindu king of Gaur, ascended the throne byX, the last influential Hindu king of Gaur, ascended the throne by
overthrowing the Iliassahi Sultanate on 1414. During his early days ofoverthrowing the Iliassahi Sultanate on 1414. During his early days of
reign, Muslim Chishtis appealed Jaunpur Sultan, Ibrahim Shahreign, Muslim Chishtis appealed Jaunpur Sultan, Ibrahim Shah
Sharqi, to invade Bengal. When Ibrahim Shah reached Bengal withSharqi, to invade Bengal. When Ibrahim Shah reached Bengal with
his army, X asked Saint Shaikh Nur Qutb-ul-Alam for his forgivenesshis army, X asked Saint Shaikh Nur Qutb-ul-Alam for his forgiveness
and protection. The saint agreed and Jadu, the 12-year old son of X,and protection. The saint agreed and Jadu, the 12-year old son of X,
was converted to Islam. He was placed on the throne under the titlewas converted to Islam. He was placed on the throne under the title
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah on 1415. Sultan Ibrahim returned toJalaluddin Muhammad Shah on 1415. Sultan Ibrahim returned to
Jaunpur. X ascended the throne immediately after the return ofJaunpur. X ascended the throne immediately after the return of
Ibrahim Shah for the second time and ruled up to 1435 taking the titleIbrahim Shah for the second time and ruled up to 1435 taking the title
DanujamardanadevaDanujamardanadeva. He was assassinated by servants of his son, who. He was assassinated by servants of his son, who
re-occupied the throne after his death. Some historians say thatre-occupied 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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Raja GaneshRaja Ganesh
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X, a right arm fast-medium bowler, played just 8X, a right arm fast-medium bowler, played just 8
tests with only 31* as the highest score but moretests with only 31* as the highest score but more
successful in bowling, took 29 wickets in testssuccessful in bowling, took 29 wickets in tests
and 101 wickets in 83 ODIs. Best bowling recordand 101 wickets in 83 ODIs. Best bowling record
in tests is 5/40 and that in ODIs is 5/14.in tests is 5/40 and that in ODIs is 5/14.
Id. X.Id. X.
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Isa GuhaIsa Guha
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He was the National Champion in 1950 & 1952 andHe was the National Champion in 1950 & 1952 and
also the doubles champion with Ranavir Bhandarialso the doubles champion with Ranavir Bhandari
from 1952 to ‘54. More importantly, in 1952 hefrom 1952 to ‘54. More importantly, in 1952 he
defeated Hiroji Satoh, the reigning world singlesdefeated Hiroji Satoh, the reigning world singles
champion.champion.
Who was this forgotten sporting great of Bengal?Who was this forgotten sporting great of Bengal?
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Kalyan JayantKalyan Jayant
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The story behind the naming of this subarbanThe story behind the naming of this subarban
town/village comes from mythological sources. It istown/village comes from mythological sources. It is
said that when Bhagiratha led the way for Ganga onsaid that when Bhagiratha led the way for Ganga on
his chariot, and was forwarding towards the ashramhis chariot, and was forwarding towards the ashram
of the sage Kapila, the wheel of his chariot got stuckof the sage Kapila, the wheel of his chariot got stuck
to the ground at this place and thus the place got it’sto the ground at this place and thus the place got it’s
name.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 from his houseX was a poor guy from East Bengal who ran away from his house
near the Dhaleswari river on the night of his proposed marriagenear the Dhaleswari river on the night of his proposed marriage
date and reached Kolkata. He took shelter at Y alley neardate and reached Kolkata. He took shelter at Y alley near
Sealdaha station and got the job of a junior clerk at a mercantileSealdaha station and got the job of a junior clerk at a mercantile
firm with a paltry salary of Rs. 25 per month along with a partfirm with a paltry salary of Rs. 25 per month along with a part
time tuition in the Dutta’s house. X used to spend his evening attime tuition in the Dutta’s house. X used to spend his evening at
the station compound to save the cost of lighting of his rentedthe station compound to save the cost of lighting of his rented
house. This almost pauper’s lifestory was scripted in a famoushouse. This almost pauper’s lifestory was scripted in a famous
poem by Tagore.poem by Tagore.
X is often used as the metaphor of typically hapless, partlyX is often used as the metaphor of typically hapless, partly
educated, lower middle class, salaried bengali people and that foreducated, lower middle class, salaried bengali people and that for
Y as the dirty, filthy, congested, urban banglitola, in BengaliY as the dirty, filthy, congested, urban banglitola, in Bengali
further literature, movie, song - even added in common urbanfurther literature, movie, song - even added in common urban
vocabulary.vocabulary.
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Haripada Kerani & Kinu Gowalar GoliHaripada Kerani & Kinu Gowalar Goli
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He is the second IndianHe is the second Indian
(after Binoba Bhabe)(after Binoba Bhabe) andand
obviously the firstobviously the first
Bengali to receive theBengali to receive the
prestigious Ramonprestigious Ramon
Magsaysay Award inMagsaysay Award in
the year 1961.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 dynasty from 543* Emperor of the Magadha of Haryanka dynasty from 543
BC .BC .
* Devānāmpriya or ‘The Beloved Of The Gods’* Devānāmpriya or ‘The Beloved Of The Gods’
* A city of Madhya Pradesh, was also known as Bhilsa* A city of Madhya Pradesh, was also known as Bhilsa
during the medieval period.during the medieval period.
* The eastern region of Maharashtra, formerly Berar.* The eastern region of Maharashtra, formerly Berar.
* A district of Rajshahi Division located in northern* A district of Rajshahi Division located in northern
Bangladesh.Bangladesh.
* Located beside the river Rapti, capital of ancient kingdom* Located beside the river Rapti, capital of ancient kingdom
of Koshala.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 same surname,Name two sportspersons, having the same surname,
who have beenwho have been born in Bengal and celebrated inborn in Bengal and celebrated in
IndiaIndia are the brand ambassadors of a TMT barare the brand ambassadors of a TMT bar
company.company.
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Chuni & Jhulan GoswamiChuni & Jhulan Goswami
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Round
5
Bangaliana Quiz
F.A.Q. - 2016

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ClueClue –– One of the leading exponents of her field, she has
been christened by the ‘Master’ himself.

Purabi MukherjeePurabi Mukherjee
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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 times.
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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 alsoof King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, it was also
known Baghpul and Lohapul)known Baghpul and Lohapul)
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JorasankoJorasanko
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MandarmoniMandarmoni
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Minerva TheatreMinerva Theatre
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DooarsDooars
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Round
6
Bangaliana Quiz
F.A.Q. - 2016

Eminent engineer Dr. K.R. Chakravarty & civilEminent engineer Dr. K.R. Chakravarty & civil
servant Shri Surendra Kumar Dey were among theservant Shri Surendra Kumar Dey were among the
‘firsts’ to achieve an important recognition in 1954‘firsts’ to achieve an important recognition in 1954
that has so far been achieved by more than 130 notedthat has so far been achieved by more than 130 noted
individuals from this state.individuals from this state.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?

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Padma Shri AwardeesPadma Shri Awardees
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Mughal emperor Akbar established a new calendarMughal emperor Akbar established a new calendar
based on the existing Bengali calendar in 1584 tobased on the existing Bengali calendar in 1584 to
ease taxation and accordingly, the local traders wereease taxation and accordingly, the local traders were
requested to update their ‘papers’requested to update their ‘papers’. They, in turn,. They, in turn,
encouraged the local people to clear all their dues byencouraged the 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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Haal KhataHaal Khata
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Anandaram Nai, a barber by family profession, became aAnandaram Nai, a barber by family profession, became a
tantric in later years. He impressed Nawab Alivardi Khantantric in later years. He impressed Nawab Alivardi Khan
with his knowledge and was awarded a jagirdari. His sonwith his knowledge and was awarded a jagirdari. His son
Dulalchand was the Nawab’s physician and surgeon,Dulalchand was the Nawab’s physician and surgeon,
who once saved baby Siraj-ud-Daulah from the jaws ofwho once saved baby Siraj-ud-Daulah from the jaws of
death. Dulal had two very talented sonsdeath. Dulal had two very talented sons
(X and Kalyan) who later became courtiers of another(X and Kalyan) who later became courtiers of another
royal person.royal person.
Identify X, an extremely skilled orator who, in real life,Identify X, an extremely skilled orator who, in real life,
was pretty handsome contrary to his public image.was pretty handsome contrary to his public image.
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Gopal BhandGopal Bhand
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Two members of this critically-endangered stork familyTwo members of this critically-endangered stork family
(video)(video), holding serpents in their beaks and carrying a, holding serpents in their beaks and carrying a
Crown on their shoulders, were the centre of attractionCrown on their shoulders, were the centre of attraction
since 1896. On 1961, to reflect the new spirit and ideals,since 1896. On 1961, to reflect the new spirit and ideals,
the present ‘one’ is adopted which include, among manythe present ‘one’ is adopted which include, among many
others, an old Mayurpankshi Boat and a doubleothers, an old Mayurpankshi Boat and a double
thunderbolt.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 holy occasions,Which ‘airy’ food-item, associated with holy occasions,
is being prepared thus?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 permission byOne of the very few to have been given permission by
the Viswa Bharati to sing Rabindra Sangeet…Identifythe Viswa Bharati to sing Rabindra Sangeet…Identify
the vocalist who was considered as one of the ‘greatthe vocalist 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 from rawAs it was not that easy to get pure iron from raw
mineral-iron at that period, famous artisan of Sylhet,mineral-iron at that period, famous artisan of Sylhet,
Jagannath Karmakar soldered 63 plate of irons toJagannath Karmakar soldered 63 plate of irons to
create it. The final product was so gigantic that herdscreate it. The final product was so gigantic that herds
of elephants were used to carry it. According to myth,of elephants were used to carry it. According to myth,
the locals still believe that Lord Madanmohan used itthe locals still believe that Lord Madanmohan used it
with his own hand to counter the attacks of Marathawith his own hand 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 toiling his initialIdentify this occasional actor who after toiling his initial
years in Akashvani, made his mainstream debut in 1998years in Akashvani, made his mainstream debut in 1998
with Prasenjit-directed movie ‘Ami Shei Meye’.with 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 was also foundThe symbol of rebirth in Egyptian art, it was also found
in hieroglyphsin hieroglyphs (vis – next slide)(vis – next slide). It was one of the three. It was one of the three
main types of fish caught in Biblical times from the main types of fish caught in Biblical times from the SeaSea
of Galileeof Galilee and commonly known as the ‘St. Peter’s fish’.and commonly known as the ‘St. Peter’s fish’.
This freshwater fish, with very high food value is foundThis freshwater fish, with very high food value is found
abundantly in many African countries and one African,abundantly in many African countries and one African,
even gave credit to a dish of this fish for his goldeven gave credit to a dish of this fish for his gold
winning performances in global stage in the 1960s.winning performances in global stage in the 1960s.
Which fish, a pretty common one in BengaliWhich fish, a pretty common one in Bengali
household, is this? Who is that sportstar? household, is this? Who is that sportstar?
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Tilapia & Abebe BikilaTilapia & Abebe Bikila
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A member of the Asiatic Society, contributing scholarlyA member of the Asiatic Society, contributing scholarly
articles on Asian culture to its journalarticles on Asian culture to its journal Asiatic ResearchesAsiatic Researches,,
he was also noted for his theory of the origin of chess as ahe was also noted for his theory of the origin of chess as a
four-player game. But he is mostly known for dealingfour-player game. But he is mostly known for dealing
with a century-old conflict between Arakan refugees andwith a century-old conflict between Arakan refugees and
local Rakhains and the subsequent rehabilitation worklocal Rakhains and the subsequent rehabilitation work
for the refugees. To pay respect to his work, a market-for the refugees. To pay respect to his work, a market-
place, named after him, was established few years afterplace, named after him, was established few years after
his death.his death.
Which area, a renowned tourist spot, is this?Which area, a renowned tourist spot, is this?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Cox’s BazaarCox’s Bazaar
(Named after Hiram Cox)(Named after Hiram Cox)
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Adolph Ernst, better known as AdAdolph Ernst, better known as Ad
Santel, won admirers worldwide forSantel, won admirers worldwide for
his numerous exploits using ‘calf-his numerous exploits using ‘calf-
slicer’, ‘neck-scissor’, ‘headlock’slicer’, ‘neck-scissor’, ‘headlock’
and several others which are stilland several others which are still
being meticulously practised by abeing meticulously practised by a
certain section of the diaspora.certain section of the diaspora.
His role in today’s quiz is becauseHis role in today’s quiz is because
of his presence at the Coliseum inof his presence at the Coliseum in
San Francisco on 30 August 1921.San Francisco on 30 August 1921.
What happened on that day?What happened on that day?
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Gobor Guha became World ChampionGobor Guha became World Champion
(in the Light Heavyweight category)(in the Light Heavyweight category)
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This recently released bilingualThis recently released bilingual
anthology consists of 25anthology consists of 25
selected poems, most of whichselected poems, most of which
are taken from the book –are taken from the book –
‘Tumi Monosthir Koro’.‘Tumi Monosthir Koro’.
Identify both the author and theIdentify both the author and the
English translator.English translator.
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Nabaneeta Dev Sen & Nandana SenNabaneeta Dev Sen & Nandana Sen
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As part of the modernisation drive, ‘Bird Cage’ wasAs part of the modernisation drive, ‘Bird Cage’ was
installed at the initiative of Lord Curzon in 1899. Thisinstalled at the initiative of Lord Curzon in 1899. This
highly-decorated ‘cage’ which works with hydraulicshighly-decorated ‘cage’ which works with hydraulics
mechanism, still functions with all it’s pomp duringmechanism, still functions with all it’s pomp during
important occasions.important 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 end of theAmong all the sadness of the inevitable end of the
most celebrated occasion of the year, this cheerfulmost celebrated occasion of the year, this cheerful
slogan has become an integral part of the wholeslogan has become an integral part of the whole
festivity.festivity.
Which slogan, heard in every nook-and-corner in thisWhich slogan, heard in every nook-and-corner in this
part of the world, is this?part of the world, is this?
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