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.

India’s victory over Pakistan inIndia’s victory over Pakistan in
cricket World Cupscricket World Cups
Dr. B. C. RoyDr. B. C. Roy
Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray
Pt. Ravi ShankarPt. Ravi Shankar
Amartya SenAmartya Sen
Aruna Asaf AliAruna Asaf Ali
The famous-five are :--The famous-five are :--

Which martial art, involving a long bambooWhich martial art, involving a long bamboo
stick (from which its name originated) wasstick (from which its name originated) was
traditionally performed by the personaltraditionally performed by the personal
bodyguards of the minor Kings andbodyguards of the minor Kings and
landlords of medieval Bengal?landlords of medieval Bengal?
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RaibensheRaibenshe

Having played football & hockey for Sporting UnionHaving played football & hockey for Sporting Union
in his hey days, later used to write as a sportsin his hey days, later used to write as a sports
correspondent in a Bengali newspaper, but became acorrespondent in a Bengali newspaper, but became a
popular figure in his new role where he was thepopular figure in his new role where he was the
trendsetter and that proverbial pied piper who wouldtrendsetter and that proverbial pied piper who would
mesmerise with his distinctive style.mesmerise with his distinctive style.
Just identify the popular figure who was involved inJust identify the popular figure who was involved in
his new project from 1957.his new project from 1957.
2

Ajay BoseAjay Bose

Once upon a time, pilgrims carrying offerings to theOnce upon a time, pilgrims carrying offerings to the
Ganga passed through this wooded area and wereGanga passed through this wooded area and were
often robbed by lathials and thagis. What began itsoften robbed by lathials and thagis. What began its
construction in this area & got completed it in 5 yearsconstruction in this area & got completed it in 5 years
and cunningly inserted a binding clause in the trustand cunningly inserted a binding clause in the trust
deed to prevent any alteration of the original design?deed to prevent any alteration of the original design?
Named by Lord Minto after a visit, by which nameNamed by Lord Minto after a visit, by which name
we know it today.we know it today.
3

Marble PalaceMarble Palace

Connect these four leading bengalees to a film.Connect these four leading bengalees to a film.
4

Calcutta 71Calcutta 71

Which term was originally said to be a PersianWhich term was originally said to be a Persian
honorific, conferred by the Mughal rulers ofhonorific, conferred by the Mughal rulers of
Bengal which continued to be used during theBengal which continued to be used during the
early colonial period?early colonial period?
It came to signify a jumped-up BengaliIt came to signify a jumped-up Bengali
attempting unsuccessfully to imitate hisattempting unsuccessfully to imitate his
western superiors.western superiors.
5

BabuBabu

Which hand-made or more usually machine-madeWhich hand-made or more usually machine-made
paper produced by a group of artists is an uniquepaper produced by a group of artists is an unique
documentation of aspects of ordinary life indocumentation of aspects of ordinary life in
Calcutta between 1800 and about 1930, when itCalcutta between 1800 and about 1930, when it
finally faded away?finally faded away?
However, in recent decades it has often featuredHowever, in recent decades it has often featured
in the sale catalogues of auction houses and therein the sale catalogues of auction houses and there
is a strong demand for it now.is a strong demand for it now.
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Kalighat PaintingsKalighat Paintings

Which place synonymous with Bengali wasWhich place synonymous with Bengali was
originally built to commemorate the primeoriginally built to commemorate the prime
consort’s visit to Calcutta in 1890?consort’s visit to Calcutta in 1890?
But when it proved too small for politicalBut when it proved too small for political
meetings, it was turned into a place in 1944meetings, it was turned into a place in 1944
which we all know today.which we all know today.
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Coffee HouseCoffee House

Where exactly in Kolkata do we have a streetWhere exactly in Kolkata do we have a street
name celebrating the passion for books, namedname celebrating the passion for books, named
for Nagendranath Basu, a scholar who lived therefor Nagendranath Basu, a scholar who lived there
and at the age of 22 years took up the task ofand at the age of 22 years took up the task of
compiling a Bengali encyclopedia which ran intocompiling a Bengali encyclopedia which ran into
22 volumes and took 22 years to complete? [Street22 volumes and took 22 years to complete? [Street
name required]name required]
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Bishwakosh(Encyclopedia) Lane in BaghbazarBishwakosh(Encyclopedia) Lane in Baghbazar

Dr. Harendra Coomar Mookerjee was theDr. Harendra Coomar Mookerjee was the
first Indian to receive a Doctor of Philosophyfirst Indian to receive a Doctor of Philosophy
degree (from the CU). Among his manydegree (from the CU). Among his many
achievements being the Vice-President of theachievements being the Vice-President of the
Constituent Assembly of India for drafting theConstituent Assembly of India for drafting the
Constitution of India before the Partition.Constitution of India before the Partition.
But talking about Bengal he will be rememberedBut talking about Bengal he will be remembered
for being the first Bengali infor being the first Bengali in
what respect?what respect?
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First Bengali Governor of WBFirst Bengali Governor of WB

Who described the atomic bombings of HiroshimaWho described the atomic bombings of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki by the United States as the worstand Nagasaki by the United States as the worst
atrocities of the war, comparable with Nazi crimes?atrocities of the war, comparable with Nazi crimes?
A Bengali, remembered by fewer and fewer of hisA Bengali, remembered by fewer and fewer of his
own countrymen 48 years after his death, is stillown countrymen 48 years after his death, is still
highly revered in other countries.highly revered in other countries.
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Radha Binod PalRadha Binod Pal

The artists produce images of Hindu gods andThe artists produce images of Hindu gods and
goddesses for traditional worship throughout thegoddesses for traditional worship throughout the
year, as well as clay models of human figures andyear, as well as clay models of human figures and
real life objects.real life objects.
It is said that initially it was a king who settled a fewIt is said that initially it was a king who settled a few
families of talented clay artists in the area. Sincefamilies of talented clay artists in the area. Since
then the colony has grown and flourished.then the colony has grown and flourished.
In which locality near the banks of Jalangi, there is aIn which locality near the banks of Jalangi, there is a
colony of artists who work with clay?colony of artists who work with clay?
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GhurniGhurni

Which term has come from the name of the KingWhich term has come from the name of the King
(landlord) of Pabna, who was a patron of his own(landlord) of Pabna, who was a patron of his own
community and encouraged their migration fromcommunity and encouraged their migration from
the five ancient villages (lower Ganges) to histhe five ancient villages (lower Ganges) to his
territory (Pabna)?territory (Pabna)?
The migrants continued their village names toThe migrants continued their village names to
distinguish among themselves. The village namesdistinguish among themselves. The village names
later became their surnames.later became their surnames.
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BarendraBarendra
1. Bagchi from Bagcha village presently located
near Barrackpur of 24 Parganas
2. Bhaduri from Bhadur village presently located
near Bangaon of 24 Parganas
3. Lahiri from Lohori village presently located
near Jessore district of Bangladesh
4. Moitra from Mohit village - Mohitra –then-
Moitra – presently unknown
5. Sanyal from Sen Lal village – Senlal – then-
Sanyal

1. Started legal practice as an apprentice under Ashutosh Mukherjee,1. Started legal practice as an apprentice under Ashutosh Mukherjee,
entered govt. service as a Deputy Magistrate. Was the Jt. Secy. of theentered govt. service as a Deputy Magistrate. Was the Jt. Secy. of the
INC serving as General Secretary 1918-1919. Was even Mayor ofINC serving as General Secretary 1918-1919. Was even Mayor of
Calcutta.Calcutta.
2. Born aristocrat, belonged to the rare breed of politicians, against2. Born aristocrat, belonged to the rare breed of politicians, against
whom never a single charge of corruption or misuse of powerwhom never a single charge of corruption or misuse of power
levelled, despite of his extended stay in public offices. History willlevelled, despite of his extended stay in public offices. History will
remember him as a man of virtue though not great.remember him as a man of virtue though not great.
3. Began his political career as an associate of C.R. Das. However,3. Began his political career as an associate of C.R. Das. However,
the Great Calcutta Killing in 1946 and subsequent communal riots inthe Great Calcutta Killing in 1946 and subsequent communal riots in
many parts of India wrought a radical change in his outlook as hemany parts of India wrought a radical change in his outlook as he
began to realize the dangerous implications of communal politics. Inbegan to realize the dangerous implications of communal politics. In
1947, at the height of the communal violence he worked with1947, at the height of the communal violence he worked with
Mahatma Gandhi in his peace mission.Mahatma Gandhi in his peace mission.
Connect them.Connect them.
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Only 3 Prime Miniters of BengalOnly 3 Prime Miniters of Bengal

Though frequently reported to be a coinage of G.B.Though frequently reported to be a coinage of G.B.
Shaw, this term dates back to at least 1855. It is aShaw, this term dates back to at least 1855. It is a
respelling of the word Fish and is intended to berespelling of the word Fish and is intended to be
pronounced in the same way using sounds for thosepronounced in the same way using sounds for those
letters in other words. But we know this word in aletters in other words. But we know this word in a
different context in Bengal which is well representeddifferent context in Bengal which is well represented
by the people who inherit their origins to districts ofby the people who inherit their origins to districts of
modern day WB.modern day WB.
What is the good word? What is the good word?
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GhotiGhoti

One can see in the XY the act of balancing of the two onOne can see in the XY the act of balancing of the two on
the top of the other which is an unusual feature. Here Y isthe top of the other which is an unusual feature. Here Y is
bigger than X and that too lead to a historical story in Zbigger than X and that too lead to a historical story in Z
area. According to Rabindra Kabiraj, once upon a time,area. According to Rabindra Kabiraj, once upon a time,
two groups of Maithali Brahmins, namely Mahato andtwo groups of Maithali Brahmins, namely Mahato and
Nayak used to live in Z. The group of Mahatos were Y andNayak used to live in Z. The group of Mahatos were Y and
Nayaks were X as per family relations. Despite beingNayaks were X as per family relations. Despite being
relative, they were always fighting each other for money,relative, they were always fighting each other for money,
power and fame. In this struggle the Mahatos were thepower and fame. In this struggle the Mahatos were the
winners. So local people of Z associated the story with thiswinners. So local people of Z associated the story with this
XY as Y is bigger than X.XY as Y is bigger than X.
Name all X, Y and Z.Name all X, Y and Z. (No part points)(No part points)
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Mama Bhagne Pahar at Dubrajpur, BirbhumMama Bhagne Pahar at Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Purnendu Patri (Samudragupta)Purnendu Patri (Samudragupta)

Rajsekhar Basu (Parashuram)Rajsekhar Basu (Parashuram)

Achintya Kumar Sengupta (Niharika DebiAchintya Kumar Sengupta (Niharika Debi))

Pramatha Chowdhury (Birbal)Pramatha Chowdhury (Birbal)

Narayan Sanyal (Bikarna)Narayan Sanyal (Bikarna)

Connect the places, associated with these clues :--Connect the places, associated with these clues :--
* Located at 23.24°N 88.50°E. This is the birth place* Located at 23.24°N 88.50°E. This is the birth place
of a poet who translated an epic.of a poet who translated an epic.
* Located at the banks of Louhajang River, birth* Located at the banks of Louhajang River, birth
place of an eminent Bengali, who reportedly died inplace of an eminent Bengali, who reportedly died in
Hokkaido.Hokkaido.
* This place located near Tarakeswar, around 49 kms* This place located near Tarakeswar, around 49 kms
from Howrah Station and is under the Chinsurahfrom Howrah Station and is under the Chinsurah
subdivision.subdivision.
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Sarees from BengalSarees from Bengal
Tangail
Tangail DhaniakhaliPhulia

‘ ‘Jiban Je Rakam’ – aJiban Je Rakam’ – a
little known bengalilittle known bengali
movie of late 70’s starringmovie of late 70’s starring
Waheeda Rehman, cameWaheeda Rehman, came
into frontpage newsinto frontpage news
because of a tragicbecause of a tragic
incident related with theincident related with the
cultural fraternity ofcultural fraternity of
Kolkata.Kolkata.
What was that incident?What was that incident?
2

Death of Keya Chakraborty due to drowningDeath of Keya Chakraborty due to drowning

In which famous novel, we found the character,In which famous novel, we found the character,
Hurree Chunder Mookherjee (a.k.a. Hurree BabuHurree Chunder Mookherjee (a.k.a. Hurree Babu
or the Babu) – a Bengali intelligence operativeor the Babu) – a Bengali intelligence operative
working for the British and the direct superior ofworking for the British and the direct superior of
the main protagonist?the main protagonist?
3

KimKim

Name this eminentName this eminent
Bengali gentlemanBengali gentleman
who appeared onlywho appeared only
once on the silveronce on the silver
screen in a film titledscreen in a film titled
‘Tero Nadir Pare’‘Tero Nadir Pare’..
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Badal SircarBadal Sircar

He was born ______ __ Majumdar in 1867 to BaradaHe was born ______ __ Majumdar in 1867 to Barada
Prasad, a bookseller and publisher. Having raffled away hisPrasad, a bookseller and publisher. Having raffled away his
zamindari after a drunken night’s carouse, Barada started azamindari after a drunken night’s carouse, Barada started a
new life literally ferrying books on his head and later startednew life literally ferrying books on his head and later started
a press called BPM’s Press. Having inherited this businessa press called BPM’s Press. Having inherited this business
from his father ______ paid attention to production valuesfrom his father ______ paid attention to production values
and bought a large number of Vidyasagar’s textbooks andand bought a large number of Vidyasagar’s textbooks and
shortly afterwards set up Dev Sahitya Kutir, a leadingshortly afterwards set up Dev Sahitya Kutir, a leading
publishing house. _______ died in 1943 but left behindpublishing house. _______ died in 1943 but left behind
something which was almost integral part of middleclasssomething which was almost integral part of middleclass
educated bengali for many yearseducated bengali for many years
to come.to come.
Who was he?Who was he?
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A. T. DevA. T. Dev

According to northAccording to north
Kolkata tea shopKolkata tea shop
parlance, what isparlance, what is
‘‘DoubleDouble HalfHalf ChaCha’’??
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Highly sugary & milky teaHighly sugary & milky tea
It’s a special tea where tea is used in
the measure of half a cup but milk&
sugar is poured in the measure of a
full cup. So it will be highly sugary and
milky tea.

X, a Governor of Bengal under the MughalX, a Governor of Bengal under the Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb, met and befriended the FrenchEmperor Aurangzeb, met and befriended the French
traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. X has been mentionedtraveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. X has been mentioned
prominently in his book prominently in his book Les Six Voyages de J. B.Les Six Voyages de J. B.
TavernierTavernier. X, who in the 1640s had his own ships and. X, who in the 1640s had his own ships and
organized merchant fleets that sailed throughout Surat,organized merchant fleets that sailed throughout Surat,
Arakan, Ayutha Melaka, Makassar, Ceylon, Mecca,Arakan, Ayutha Melaka, Makassar, Ceylon, Mecca,
Jeddah, Basra, Aden, Masqat and Maldives. IncidentallyJeddah, Basra, Aden, Masqat and Maldives. Incidentally
Uttam Kumar once portrayed him on silver screen.Uttam Kumar once portrayed him on silver screen.
Id. X.Id. X.
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Mir JumlaMir Jumla

The climax of this movie was shot in NewThe climax of this movie was shot in New
Theaters-1, in thirty minutes by capturing two actorsTheaters-1, in thirty minutes by capturing two actors
from another film shooting in a stopgap measurefrom another film shooting in a stopgap measure
with a makeshift set made with a tamarisk treewith a makeshift set made with a tamarisk tree
branch. The shot was intermixed with an earlierbranch. The shot was intermixed with an earlier
stock reel of 360 degree panoramic view of Sati fallsstock reel of 360 degree panoramic view of Sati falls
and a background music with toy bellows.and a background music with toy bellows.
Id. this pathbreaking scene which is still a lesson toId. this pathbreaking scene which is still a lesson to
all film school students.all film school students.
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““Dada, ami banchte chai” – from MDTDada, ami banchte chai” – from MDT

He was an urban folk singer-He was an urban folk singer-
lyricist-composer namedlyricist-composer named
Gurudas Paul alias SanatanGurudas Paul alias Sanatan
Mondal. A jute mill worker andMondal. A jute mill worker and
Communist party member, heCommunist party member, he
died without getting anydied without getting any
treatment. One of his 1948treatment. One of his 1948
creation became almost ancreation became almost an
anthem of college-goers of theanthem of college-goers of the
90’s, courtesy another singer.90’s, courtesy another singer.
Id. the song.Id. the song.
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Thakile Dobakhana…..Thakile Dobakhana…..

This narrow river which was once full of might inThis narrow river which was once full of might in
the Jhalkathi District of Bangladesh is thethe Jhalkathi District of Bangladesh is the
eponymous symbol of Bengali romance has aeponymous symbol of Bengali romance has a
namesake in Golaghat, Assam which is a 352 km.namesake in Golaghat, Assam which is a 352 km.
long broad river, though not as famous as thelong broad river, though not as famous as the
Bangladeshi one.Bangladeshi one.
Identify the Bangladeshi river which has a veryIdentify the Bangladeshi river which has a very
important connection with Bengali literature.important connection with Bengali literature.
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DhansiriDhansiri

If we go to Indian Museum, Kolkata, we can find aIf we go to Indian Museum, Kolkata, we can find a
fairly large gallery of Lord Ganesha idols offairly large gallery of Lord Ganesha idols of
different size and make, which was donated by andifferent size and make, which was donated by an
ex-Sheriff of Kolkata.ex-Sheriff of Kolkata.
Identify this person who was pretty well-known asIdentify this person who was pretty well-known as
a serious collector of Ganesha idols and manya serious collector of Ganesha idols and many
other antiques.other antiques.
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Basanta ChowdhuryBasanta Chowdhury

This typical rural Bengal object which is also usedThis typical rural Bengal object which is also used
in folk dances, plays a very significant part in twoin folk dances, plays a very significant part in two
Saradindu Bandopadhyay stories - one is theSaradindu Bandopadhyay stories - one is the
Sahitya Akademi Award winning historical novel,Sahitya Akademi Award winning historical novel,
Tungabhadrer TireTungabhadrer Tire and the other one isand the other one is ByomkeshByomkesh
O BaradaO Barada..
What’s being talked about?What’s being talked about?
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RonpaRonpa

This Bengali intellectual, scholar, literary figureThis Bengali intellectual, scholar, literary figure
once tried his hand to write whodunit in onceonce tried his hand to write whodunit in once
popularpopular KanchanjanghaKanchanjangha series. His ‘goenda’ wasseries. His ‘goenda’ was
Ranajit Samanta and his sidekick Chanchal Nag.Ranajit Samanta and his sidekick Chanchal Nag.
One of the wellknown novels in that series wasOne of the wellknown novels in that series was
namednamed ‘Chhaya Kalo Kalo‘Chhaya Kalo Kalo’ and interestingly, in’ and interestingly, in
this series the sidekick gradually converted to mainthis series the sidekick gradually converted to main
detective in his third story.detective in his third story.
Id. the author.Id. the author.
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Buddhadeb BasuBuddhadeb Basu

The ‘PugmarkThe ‘Pugmark
Census’ techniqueCensus’ technique
of counting of tigerof counting of tiger
was invented inwas invented in
1966 by this noted1966 by this noted
bangalee.bangalee.
Who?Who?
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Saroj Raj ChowdhurySaroj Raj Chowdhury

An unique connection…..explain.An unique connection…..explain.
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Only father-son duo to act in Ray filmsOnly father-son duo to act in Ray films
Kumar Roy Indrapramit Roy

Baksho RahasyaBaksho Rahasya

Badshahi AngtiBadshahi Angti

Kailash-e KelenkariKailash-e Kelenkari

Napoleon-er ChhithiNapoleon-er Chhithi

Joto Kando KathmanduteJoto Kando Kathmandute

The exact origin of the word X is unknown, though it isThe exact origin of the word X is unknown, though it is
believed to be derived from a Dravidian-speaking tribebelieved to be derived from a Dravidian-speaking tribe
that settled in the area around the year 1000 BC. Otherthat settled in the area around the year 1000 BC. Other
accounts speculate that X is derived from the Austricaccounts speculate that X is derived from the Austric
word meaning the Sun-god. X and the related words areword meaning the Sun-god. X and the related words are
also mentioned in ancient Indian texts including thealso mentioned in ancient Indian texts including the
Vedas, Jain texts and the Mahabharata. The earliestVedas, Jain texts and the Mahabharata. The earliest
reference has been traced in the Nesari plates (805 AD) ofreference has been traced in the Nesari plates (805 AD) of
Rashtrakutas. Some accounts claim that X may deriveRashtrakutas. Some accounts claim that X may derive
from a preparation of cannabis.from a preparation of cannabis.
What is X?What is X?
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Bangla / BangaBangla / Banga

As per folklore, the water of Porabari in Tangail wasAs per folklore, the water of Porabari in Tangail was
said to be have unique taste and used to make asaid to be have unique taste and used to make a
certain sweetmeat X. Though said to be originatedcertain sweetmeat X. Though said to be originated
during the time of Raja Ramgore, originally of Baliaduring the time of Raja Ramgore, originally of Balia
district in Uttar Pradesh, Tangail Porabari X wasdistrict in Uttar Pradesh, Tangail Porabari X was
once considered to be ‘the king of sweets’.once considered to be ‘the king of sweets’.
Identify this popular sweetmeat which nowadaysIdentify this popular sweetmeat which nowadays
comes in a variety of colours - mainly light pink, lightcomes in a variety of colours - mainly light pink, light
yellow and white.yellow and white.
2

ChomchomChomchom

Surjo Deb is a young filmmaker. His filmographySurjo Deb is a young filmmaker. His filmography
includes three ventures as director. His 1includes three ventures as director. His 1stst
and 3and 3rdrd
productions are respectively titled – ‘Twisted, Bitter’productions are respectively titled – ‘Twisted, Bitter’
and ‘Interruptions’ (both are video shorts). But his 2and ‘Interruptions’ (both are video shorts). But his 2ndnd
dirctorial venture is about a subject which isdirctorial venture is about a subject which is
considered a hallmark of the Bangalees and becameconsidered a hallmark of the Bangalees and became
synonymous with this city.synonymous with this city.
What is that subject?What is that subject?
3

AddaAdda

It started with Rabindranath Tagore and followed byIt started with Rabindranath Tagore and followed by
Karl Marx, Cleopetra, Atulya Ghosh, Helen of TroyKarl Marx, Cleopetra, Atulya Ghosh, Helen of Troy
and Shakespeare. After a few more eminent names, itand Shakespeare. After a few more eminent names, it
finally ended with Mumtaz Mahal.finally ended with Mumtaz Mahal.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
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Memory game sequence in Aranyer DinatriMemory game sequence in Aranyer Dinatri

A cousin to Chittaranjan Das, he was the Advocate-A cousin to Chittaranjan Das, he was the Advocate-
General of Bengal and later became the Law MemberGeneral of Bengal and later became the Law Member
of the Viceroy’s Executive Council of Lord Irwin. Heof the Viceroy’s Executive Council of Lord Irwin. He
also acted as the treasurer of the Boy Scouts ofalso acted as the treasurer of the Boy Scouts of
Bengal for a few years. But this prominent member ofBengal for a few years. But this prominent member of
the Brahmo Samaj is more famous as the founder ofthe Brahmo Samaj is more famous as the founder of
an institution which was the result of his ‘growingan institution which was the result of his ‘growing
search for a national Indian identity’.search for a national Indian identity’.
What did he found on 10 Sep, 1935? What did he found on 10 Sep, 1935?
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Doon SchoolDoon School

This popular song from a mid-90s movie was sung byThis popular song from a mid-90s movie was sung by
a bengali singer and also composed by anothera bengali singer and also composed by another
bengali composer.bengali composer.
As revealed by the composer, the tune is reportedlyAs revealed by the composer, the tune is reportedly
based on which bengali folk song?based on which bengali folk song?
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As per some official records, X, working at the RajAs per some official records, X, working at the Raj
Bhavan, Kolkata as the A.D.C. of Lord Curzon,Bhavan, Kolkata as the A.D.C. of Lord Curzon,
immersed himself for hours in his private room toimmersed himself for hours in his private room to
write his book on Omdurman Campaign. Whilewrite his book on Omdurman Campaign. While
informing his mother about his days in the city, Xinforming his mother about his days in the city, X
once wrote :once wrote : “I shall always be glad to have seen it for“I shall always be glad to have seen it for
the same reason Papa gave for being glad to havethe same reason Papa gave for being glad to have
seen Lisbon – namely, that it will be unnecessary forseen Lisbon – namely, that it will be unnecessary for
me ever to see it again”.me ever to see it again”.
Who was X?Who was X?
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Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill

In ancient Egypt, it was mentioned on the WestIn ancient Egypt, it was mentioned on the West
Wall of the Corridor (Section XIII) and of Pepi I, inWall of the Corridor (Section XIII) and of Pepi I, in
thethe Spells for Entering the AkhetSpells for Entering the Akhet. In ancient Greece,. In ancient Greece,
it was normally performed as a joyful expression orit was normally performed as a joyful expression or
when an animal’s throat is cut during sacrifice. Alsowhen an animal’s throat is cut during sacrifice. Also
mentioned in Homer’s texts, this social ritual is stillmentioned in Homer’s texts, this social ritual is still
widely practiced in different African countries. Thiswidely practiced in different African countries. This
practice, ubiquitous to the Bengali culture, is verypractice, ubiquitous to the Bengali culture, is very
much part of any pious occasion like wedding.much part of any pious occasion like wedding.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
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Ulu-dhwaniUlu-dhwani

The gentleman (A), receiving the Letona Trophy inThe gentleman (A), receiving the Letona Trophy in
1986, famously inspired the Bengali lady (B) to1986, famously inspired the Bengali lady (B) to
attempt something unthinkable which sheattempt something unthinkable which she
successfully achieved in 1959.successfully achieved in 1959.
Identify both of them.Identify both of them.
(Part points going)(Part points going)
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Brojen Das & Arati SahaBrojen Das & Arati Saha

The highly acclaimed opening film of 2013 BusanThe highly acclaimed opening film of 2013 Busan
International Film Festival,International Film Festival,Vara : A BlessingVara : A Blessing is an is an
English drama film directed by Bhutanese monkEnglish drama film directed by Bhutanese monk
turned moviemaker Khyentse Norbu.turned moviemaker Khyentse Norbu.
What is it doing in today’s quiz?What is it doing in today’s quiz?
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Based on Sunil Gangopadhyay’sBased on Sunil Gangopadhyay’s Rakta Aar KannaRakta Aar Kanna

St. John’s Church, designedSt. John’s Church, designed
by famous architect Jamesby famous architect James
Agg after the St. Martin’s-in-Agg after the St. Martin’s-in-
the-Fields, is popularlythe-Fields, is popularly
known as ‘Pathuria Girja’,known as ‘Pathuria Girja’,
though stone was rarelythough stone was rarely
available in the late 18available in the late 18thth
century Kolkata.century Kolkata.
Why it was so called?Why it was so called?
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Built from the ruins of GaurBuilt from the ruins of Gaur

If 1 & 2 were the two out of three elements of a veryIf 1 & 2 were the two out of three elements of a very
popular saying during the 19popular saying during the 19thth
Century Bengal,Century Bengal,
which one was the third?which one was the third?
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1 2

IstisenIstisen

Inscribed in the UNESCO’s Inscribed in the UNESCO’s Representative List ofRepresentative List of
the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanitythe Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity inin
2010, it is believed by some modern scholars that this2010, it is believed by some modern scholars that this
performing art is named to highlight the fact that itperforming art is named to highlight the fact that it
was originally practised atwas originally practised at military campsmilitary camps. Others. Others
believed that it was derived from a Sanskrit wordbelieved that it was derived from a Sanskrit word
meaningmeaning shadowshadow oror imageimage..
What?What?
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Chhau DanceChhau Dance

Etymologically, this word is in use, from very earlyEtymologically, this word is in use, from very early
times, both as a surname and an honorific title.times, both as a surname and an honorific title.
According to sources, the word originated from theAccording to sources, the word originated from the
Buddhist monks or Bhikshus and the surname wasBuddhist monks or Bhikshus and the surname was
associated with the families of the Buddhists.associated with the families of the Buddhists.
Another source quoted that it was a title given toAnother source quoted that it was a title given to
Army Administrators. It is also used as a surname ofArmy Administrators. It is also used as a surname of
the Punjabis and Kashmiris.the Punjabis and Kashmiris.
Which surname, very popular because of a famousWhich surname, very popular because of a famous
bengalee, is being referred to?bengalee, is being referred to?
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BakshiBakshi

A noted alumni of this institution, he practised for 10A noted alumni of this institution, he practised for 10
years at different noted hospitals, including – Kothariyears at different noted hospitals, including – Kothari
Medical Centre and EEDF, Jadavpur. His passionMedical Centre and EEDF, Jadavpur. His passion
forced him to change his profession and this ‘doctor’forced him to change his profession and this ‘doctor’
became a ‘director’ in 2003. Years of experience at thebecame a ‘director’ in 2003. Years of experience at the
ad-world made him to decide to make a film andad-world made him to decide to make a film and
finally, he made his film-directorial debut in 2011.finally, he made his film-directorial debut in 2011.
Who is he?Who is he?
(poster of the debut movie – next slide)(poster of the debut movie – next slide)
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Kamaleswar MukherjeeKamaleswar Mukherjee

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