Derek O'Brien

Siddhartha Basu was the country’s first ‘television quizmaster’ with Quiz Time on Doordarshan in the 1980s. In the mid 1990s, as satellite television grew, this columnist had the privilege (and luck?) of hosting the Bournvita Quiz Contest. Till 2000, these and all other quiz shows were seen as niche programmes attracting a loyal viewership but could never deliver TRPs (Television Rating Points) like, say, a soap or a film-based show. The Big B changed all that. Suddenly, being a ‘Quizmaster’ was not such an odd word on a CV. Now we have Saurav Ganguly doing a wonderful job on the Bengali version of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Who is next? The more the merrier.

YOUR QUESTIONS

1. Which famous sportsperson’s birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day in India?

Ravi Ghosh, Howrah

2. Which empire was established in 1336 by two brothers Harihara and Bukka Raya?

Aveek Bhattacharya, Sonarpur

3. In Hindu mythology, who once tried to eat the sun thinking it to be food?

Gauri Kaur, Jamshedpur

4. The name for which stationery comes from a Latin word meaning ‘little tail’?

Indrani Raha, Calcutta

5. Which part of the human body has the thinnest skin?

Praveen Kumar, Calcutta

6. Who became the first Indian woman to be the chief minister for a third consecutive term?

Baishakhi Shome, Birbhum

7. Mickey is a unit of measurement for the speed which computer device?

Sharmili Sadhukhan, Duttapukur

8. Kedgeree, a traditional British breakfast dish originated from which popular Indian food?

Natasha Singh, Calcutta

9. The Chinese title of which famous English novel translates to ‘Foggy City Orphan’?

Abhra Sen, Calcutta

KNOW & GROW WITH DEREK

Quiz Show is a 1994 American historical drama film which tells the true story of the Twenty One quiz show scandal of the 1950s.

ANSWER & WIN

In Punjab, which festival is held about a fortnight ahead of Ram Tirath Fair?

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Winner of the Answer and Win

Quiz published on 12.06.11

Abhra Sen, Calcutta

Which Indian ruler manufactured rockets and fireworks in an area known as Taramandel Pet in Mysore (Galaxy Market)?

The answer is: Tipu Sultan

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POINT OF VIEW

1. Identify this author

 

 

 

2. Identify this footballer

 

 

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ANSWERS

1. Dhyan Chand
2. Vijaynagara Empire
3. Hanuman
4. Pencil
5. Eyelids
6. Sheila Dixit
7. Mouse
8. Khichri
9. Oliver Twist

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