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Prelims
A big thank you to……
Rules • 30 questions.30 questions.• Each question carries 1 mark.Each question carries 1 mark.• Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are star marked. They will be are star marked. They will be considered only to break ties, even considered only to break ties, even during the final.during the final.• If required, the 1If required, the 1stst mistake mistake committed by the teams will be committed by the teams will be taken into consideration to break taken into consideration to break the tie. the tie. • QMs’ decisions in all the cases will QMs’ decisions in all the cases will be final. be final.
Which piece of art is being used as Which piece of art is being used as the logo of India’s window to the the logo of India’s window to the
world for authentic handloom and world for authentic handloom and handicraft products handicraft products
since 1952?since 1952?
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Identify the structure and what Identify the structure and what does it commemorate?does it commemorate?
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This puja X is unique to Kalna & only This puja X is unique to Kalna & only another such puja in India is another such puja in India is
organised in Benaras.organised in Benaras. Mythology describes that a Mythology describes that a
businessman of Kalna received debi's businessman of Kalna received debi's order in his dreams & started the order in his dreams & started the
puja. The entire expense of the puja is puja. The entire expense of the puja is made by businessmen of the X-tala made by businessmen of the X-tala area. Like Durgapuja, the ceremony area. Like Durgapuja, the ceremony
continues for four days. A fair on this continues for four days. A fair on this occasion also draws huge spectators occasion also draws huge spectators
from the town & adjoining areas. from the town & adjoining areas.
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Which Bengali expression signifies Which Bengali expression signifies a sudden, unfortunate reversal? a sudden, unfortunate reversal? Eg. – Eg. – “Poltu toh mone mone onek “Poltu toh mone mone onek
sopnoi dekchilo, kintu Bulti or ____ sopnoi dekchilo, kintu Bulti or ____ _____ _____
dhoriye dilo.dhoriye dilo.””
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Which well-known brand is named Which well-known brand is named after the wife of Sagar Chandra after the wife of Sagar Chandra
Ghosh who gave up his job to start Ghosh who gave up his job to start this new business which has this new business which has
reached every Bengali household reached every Bengali household kitchen across the nation?kitchen across the nation?
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The family earlier held the title The family earlier held the title (surname) of Kushari, and hailed from (surname) of Kushari, and hailed from Jessore District, now in Bangladesh. Jessore District, now in Bangladesh. Two of the Kusharis, Panchanan and Two of the Kusharis, Panchanan and
Sukdeb, settled in Gobindapur, one of Sukdeb, settled in Gobindapur, one of the villages that developed into the the villages that developed into the
city of Kolkata. Being Brahmins, the city of Kolkata. Being Brahmins, the neighbors called them ‘holy sir’. After neighbors called them ‘holy sir’. After
the British gained control of the the British gained control of the country, “X” became their family country, “X” became their family
name. In English, it was Anglicized to name. In English, it was Anglicized to “Y”, with some variations in spelling “Y”, with some variations in spelling within the family. They were “Pirali within the family. They were “Pirali
Brahmins”, a sort of outcaste in Brahmins”, a sort of outcaste in orthodox society. orthodox society.
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It is an important port town in It is an important port town in medieval Bengal. It served as a main medieval Bengal. It served as a main port and commercial complex of the port and commercial complex of the
area. The ancient place belongs to the area. The ancient place belongs to the age of Shah Jahan. It was captured by age of Shah Jahan. It was captured by the Mughal dynasty and Raghab Datta the Mughal dynasty and Raghab Datta Roy of Patuli was the Zamidar of the Roy of Patuli was the Zamidar of the region. The name of the place has region. The name of the place has been derived from the myth that been derived from the myth that
Raghab’s son Rameshwar built a fort Raghab’s son Rameshwar built a fort here by clearing a bamboo grove.here by clearing a bamboo grove.
Name the town.Name the town.
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Born in a little village called Moshua Born in a little village called Moshua in Mymensingh, identify this man who in Mymensingh, identify this man who
was a remarkably gifted man - was a remarkably gifted man - amongst other achievements, he amongst other achievements, he pioneered the art of engraving in pioneered the art of engraving in India and was the first to attempt India and was the first to attempt colour printing at the time when colour printing at the time when
engraving and colour printing were engraving and colour printing were also being pioneered in the West.also being pioneered in the West.The hymns he composed for the The hymns he composed for the
Brahmo Samaj are sung even today.Brahmo Samaj are sung even today.
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Connect : ExclusiveConnect : Exclusive
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Identify this sweet which is a Identify this sweet which is a crowd favourite and meant for any crowd favourite and meant for any and every occasion. Maida, khoya, and every occasion. Maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, coconut (grated), nutmeg powder, coconut (grated),
ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves and sugar blend beautifully cloves and sugar blend beautifully
to bring forth this heavenly to bring forth this heavenly traditional sweetmeat.traditional sweetmeat.
The striking feature is how the The striking feature is how the pastry is well folded and sealed pastry is well folded and sealed
with a clove.with a clove.
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Which Kolkata auditorium is named Which Kolkata auditorium is named after an Indian Air-Force martyr who after an Indian Air-Force martyr who
was killed in anwas killed in anINDO-PAK war? INDO-PAK war?
(The auditorium is still in action)(The auditorium is still in action)
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Which post-independence Kolkata Which post-independence Kolkata landmark was sculpted by Nagesh landmark was sculpted by Nagesh
Yoglekar and was unveiled by the then Yoglekar and was unveiled by the then Calcutta Municipal Corporation in Calcutta Municipal Corporation in
1969?1969?
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X, a Pan-Asian scholar, contributed X, a Pan-Asian scholar, contributed greatly to the development of arts in his greatly to the development of arts in his
country. Outside his country, he is chiefly country. Outside his country, he is chiefly remembered today as the author of ‘The remembered today as the author of ‘The Book of Tea’. In India he was associated Book of Tea’. In India he was associated with Gurudeb in Shantiniketan and was with Gurudeb in Shantiniketan and was
controversially linked with Sister controversially linked with Sister Nibedita. Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi Nibedita. Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi once took his name while in disguise as a once took his name while in disguise as a
foreigner. foreigner. Who?Who?
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What was the typical significance of the What was the typical significance of the 1980 Fedaration Cup second leg 1980 Fedaration Cup second leg
semifinal match between Mohan Bagan semifinal match between Mohan Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting at Eden and Mohammedan Sporting at Eden Gardens, which probably have never Gardens, which probably have never
happened in premier level Indian happened in premier level Indian football?football?
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This was once the highest structure of Kolkata, This was once the highest structure of Kolkata, whose tall pinnacle was destroyed as it suffered whose tall pinnacle was destroyed as it suffered major damages in the cyclone and earthquake major damages in the cyclone and earthquake
of 1737. By 1813, the tallest part of it was of 1737. By 1813, the tallest part of it was completely destroyed. However, the remaining completely destroyed. However, the remaining part can still be seen, though it has gone some part can still be seen, though it has gone some
modifications over time. It was said that the modifications over time. It was said that the original structure was more than 165 feet tall original structure was more than 165 feet tall and that way it was taller than the ‘Octerlony and that way it was taller than the ‘Octerlony
Monument’ and was a navigational aid for Monument’ and was a navigational aid for sailors. ‘Black Pagoda’, as said by the company-sailors. ‘Black Pagoda’, as said by the company-
people, it was built by the first ‘Black people, it was built by the first ‘Black Zamindar’, Gobindaram Mitra, one of the Zamindar’, Gobindaram Mitra, one of the
earliest Indian officials under the British rule, earliest Indian officials under the British rule, in 1730. in 1730.
Name the temple. Where is it located?Name the temple. Where is it located?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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These so-called commercial Bengali These so-called commercial Bengali movies of 1950-60s were, once the movies of 1950-60s were, once the
subject of urban expression to denote subject of urban expression to denote certain common physiological feature.certain common physiological feature.
What is that common factor?What is that common factor?(Visuals - next four slides)(Visuals - next four slides)
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Id. both the drama and the dramatist.Id. both the drama and the dramatist.
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Once, the then Collector of Maldaha, Mr. Once, the then Collector of Maldaha, Mr. Ravenshaw was taking rest at a Ravenshaw was taking rest at a
countryside area of Gaur in a hot summer countryside area of Gaur in a hot summer season. He asked for some water to a season. He asked for some water to a village belli , that Muslim girl fetched village belli , that Muslim girl fetched
drinking water to him along with drinking water to him along with something to eat in a plate. Eating that something to eat in a plate. Eating that
Mr. Ravenshaw was so pleased that he at Mr. Ravenshaw was so pleased that he at once gave the name of it in the name of once gave the name of it in the name of
that little village girl. that little village girl. What was named by that Sahib ?What was named by that Sahib ?
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In 1889, certain Bengali named Ram In 1889, certain Bengali named Ram Chandra Chatterjee, an acrobat-Chandra Chatterjee, an acrobat-
gymnast of Prof. Bose’s Circus was the gymnast of Prof. Bose’s Circus was the first Indian to do something that made first Indian to do something that made
him a national hero. him a national hero. What did he do?What did he do?
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Mumtaj has given lip to the female voice Mumtaj has given lip to the female voice in this duet number. in this duet number.
a) Simply, identify the male actor on a) Simply, identify the male actor on whom this song has been picturised. whom this song has been picturised. b) Also, name the movie.b) Also, name the movie.
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Two portfolios in the Victoria and Albert Two portfolios in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London contain some three Museum in London contain some three
hundred and fifty watercolours by one of hundred and fifty watercolours by one of the most prolific women artists of her era, the most prolific women artists of her era, which were the outcomes of her four major which were the outcomes of her four major tours in India. During her tours, she wrote tours in India. During her tours, she wrote frequently to Queen Victoria, at one point frequently to Queen Victoria, at one point describing ‘strange and terrible outbreaks describing ‘strange and terrible outbreaks
of violence’ in India. of violence’ in India. How is she still being remembered, How is she still being remembered, especially in this part of the world?especially in this part of the world?
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The paintings….
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This wellknown place, associated with the This wellknown place, associated with the only only unsuccessfulunsuccessful case of Feluda, came case of Feluda, came into prominence just a few years back, into prominence just a few years back,
courtesy a person who once acted as the courtesy a person who once acted as the younger brother of the titular character in younger brother of the titular character in
a particular episode of Sandip Ray a particular episode of Sandip Ray directed Feulda-series.directed Feulda-series.
Which place is being hinted at?Which place is being hinted at?
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Somewhat inspired by the very-endearing-Somewhat inspired by the very-endearing-but-eccentric Prof. Calculus, how do we but-eccentric Prof. Calculus, how do we
better know this elderly character?better know this elderly character?Also, identify his creator.Also, identify his creator.
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This 5′10″ Graduate in Fashion Studies This 5′10″ Graduate in Fashion Studies from London College of Fashion worked as from London College of Fashion worked as
a model for different prestigious a model for different prestigious magazines - including Vogue, magazines - including Vogue,
Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar. Later Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar. Later on she became a revivalist (of sorts) and on she became a revivalist (of sorts) and
with assistance from UNESCO, she with assistance from UNESCO, she provided employment to thousands of rural provided employment to thousands of rural
people in course of her mission.people in course of her mission.Who is she? Who is she?
Which, seemingly, menial item did she Which, seemingly, menial item did she revive?revive?
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‘‘Merit-Board’ of which meritorious Merit-Board’ of which meritorious institution is this?institution is this?
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After getting inspiration from reading a After getting inspiration from reading a 1818thth century literary creation during his century literary creation during his school days, 60-years old Mr. Debashish school days, 60-years old Mr. Debashish
has recently prepared a ‘family-tree’ with has recently prepared a ‘family-tree’ with names of 4,368 male members. Printed on names of 4,368 male members. Printed on
a 3 ft by 6 ft paper, this painstakingly-a 3 ft by 6 ft paper, this painstakingly-researched document have the names of researched document have the names of
Krittibas Ojha, Bharatchandra Krittibas Ojha, Bharatchandra Raygunakar, Banaphool and many others.Raygunakar, Banaphool and many others.
Which famous Bengali, one of the Which famous Bengali, one of the members of that great ‘tree’, has been members of that great ‘tree’, has been
presented with that document?presented with that document?
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Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a species of Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a species of nocturnal birds commonly found in nocturnal birds commonly found in Western Ghats of India and tropical Western Ghats of India and tropical
forest regions of Sri Lanka. forest regions of Sri Lanka. How are these birds How are these birds (male-female jodi) (male-female jodi)
commonly known to us? commonly known to us?
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Find the connection.Find the connection.
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These are some of These are some of the noted names the noted names in an elite list.in an elite list.
i) What this list i) What this list is all about? is all about? ii) Who is the ii) Who is the missing entry in missing entry in this list?this list?
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As stated in X’s autobiography, he once As stated in X’s autobiography, he once went to meet his friend Prabodh in went to meet his friend Prabodh in
Mumbai. His friend, a self-taught cook, Mumbai. His friend, a self-taught cook, was then busy in the kitchen and was then busy in the kitchen and requested X to wait for him till he requested X to wait for him till he
finished finished that dish. that dish.
What did X do in that leisure time What did X do in that leisure time while waiting for his friend?while waiting for his friend?
(It gained iconic status in the days to (It gained iconic status in the days to come)come)
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Which piece of art is being used as Which piece of art is being used as the logo of India’s window to the the logo of India’s window to the
world for authentic handloom and world for authentic handloom and handicraft products handicraft products
since 1952?since 1952?
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Bankura HorseBankura Horse
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Identify the structure and what Identify the structure and what does it commemorate?does it commemorate?
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Shaheed Minar at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, commemorates those
who were killed in the 21 February 1952 Bengali Language
Movement demonstration.
This puja X is unique to Kalna & only This puja X is unique to Kalna & only another such puja in India is another such puja in India is
organised in Benaras.organised in Benaras. Mythology describes that a Mythology describes that a
businessman of Kalna received debi's businessman of Kalna received debi's order in his dreams & started the order in his dreams & started the
puja. The entire expense of the puja is puja. The entire expense of the puja is made by businessmen of the X-tala made by businessmen of the X-tala area. Like Durgapuja, the ceremony area. Like Durgapuja, the ceremony
continues for four days. A fair on this continues for four days. A fair on this occasion also draws huge spectators occasion also draws huge spectators
from the town & adjoining areas. from the town & adjoining areas.
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Mahishmardini PujaMahishmardini Puja
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[Only one puja of the Mahishmardini Debi [Only one puja of the Mahishmardini Debi (Durga) is worshipped at Kalna](Durga) is worshipped at Kalna]
Which Bengali expression signifies Which Bengali expression signifies a sudden, unfortunate reversal? a sudden, unfortunate reversal? Eg. – Eg. – “Poltu toh mone mone onek “Poltu toh mone mone onek
sopnoi dekchilo, kintu Bulti or ____ sopnoi dekchilo, kintu Bulti or ____ _____ _____
dhoriye dilo.dhoriye dilo.””
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Haate HyarikenHaate Hyariken
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Which well-known brand is named Which well-known brand is named after the wife of Sagar Chandra after the wife of Sagar Chandra
Ghosh who gave up his job to start Ghosh who gave up his job to start this new business which has this new business which has
reached every Bengali household reached every Bengali household kitchen across the nation?kitchen across the nation?
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Jharna GheeJharna Ghee
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The family earlier held the title The family earlier held the title (surname) of Kushari, and hailed from (surname) of Kushari, and hailed from Jessore District, now in Bangladesh. Jessore District, now in Bangladesh. Two of the Kusharis, Panchanan and Two of the Kusharis, Panchanan and
Sukdeb, settled in Gobindapur, one of Sukdeb, settled in Gobindapur, one of the villages that developed into the the villages that developed into the
city of Kolkata. Being Brahmins, the city of Kolkata. Being Brahmins, the neighbors called them ‘holy sir’. After neighbors called them ‘holy sir’. After
the British gained control of the the British gained control of the country, “X” became their family country, “X” became their family
name. In English, it was Anglicized to name. In English, it was Anglicized to “Y”, with some variations in spelling “Y”, with some variations in spelling within the family. They were “Pirali within the family. They were “Pirali
Brahmins”, a sort of outcaste in Brahmins”, a sort of outcaste in orthodox society. orthodox society.
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X - Thakur and Y - TagoreX - Thakur and Y - Tagore
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It is an important port town in It is an important port town in medieval Bengal. It served as a main medieval Bengal. It served as a main port and commercial complex of the port and commercial complex of the
area. The ancient place belongs to the area. The ancient place belongs to the age of Shah Jahan. It was captured by age of Shah Jahan. It was captured by the Mughal dynasty and Raghab Datta the Mughal dynasty and Raghab Datta Roy of Patuli was the Zamidar of the Roy of Patuli was the Zamidar of the region. The name of the place has region. The name of the place has been derived from the myth that been derived from the myth that
Raghab’s son Rameshwar built a fort Raghab’s son Rameshwar built a fort here by clearing a bamboo grove.here by clearing a bamboo grove.
Name the town.Name the town.
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BansberiaBansberia
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Born in a little village called Moshua Born in a little village called Moshua in Mymensingh, identify this man who in Mymensingh, identify this man who
was a remarkably gifted man - was a remarkably gifted man - amongst other achievements, he amongst other achievements, he pioneered the art of engraving in pioneered the art of engraving in India and was the first to attempt India and was the first to attempt colour printing at the time when colour printing at the time when
engraving and colour printing were engraving and colour printing were also being pioneered in the West.also being pioneered in the West.The hymns he composed for the The hymns he composed for the
Brahmo Samaj are sung even today.Brahmo Samaj are sung even today.
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Upendrakishore Ray ChowdhuryUpendrakishore Ray Chowdhuryll
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Connect : ExclusiveConnect : Exclusive
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Goutam Sarkar, Prashanta Banerjee, Dulal Biswas and Renedy Singh ---
Only four players to have captained both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
Identify this sweet which is a Identify this sweet which is a crowd favourite and meant for any crowd favourite and meant for any and every occasion. Maida, khoya, and every occasion. Maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, coconut (grated), nutmeg powder, coconut (grated),
ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves and sugar blend beautifully cloves and sugar blend beautifully
to bring forth this heavenly to bring forth this heavenly traditional sweetmeat.traditional sweetmeat.
The striking feature is how the The striking feature is how the pastry is well folded and sealed pastry is well folded and sealed
with a clove.with a clove.
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Labanga LatikaLabanga Latika
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Which Kolkata auditorium is named Which Kolkata auditorium is named after an Indian Air-force martyr who after an Indian Air-force martyr who
was killed in anwas killed in anINDO-PAK war? INDO-PAK war?
(The auditorium is still in action)(The auditorium is still in action)
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Tapan TheatreTapan Theatre
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Which post-independence Kolkata Which post-independence Kolkata landmark was sculpted by Nagesh landmark was sculpted by Nagesh
Yoglekar and was unveiled by the then Yoglekar and was unveiled by the then Calcutta Municipal Corporation in Calcutta Municipal Corporation in
1969?1969?
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Netaji-Statue at ShyambazarNetaji-Statue at Shyambazar
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X, a Pan-Asian scholar, contributed X, a Pan-Asian scholar, contributed greatly to the development of arts in his greatly to the development of arts in his
country. Outside his country, he is chiefly country. Outside his country, he is chiefly remembered today as the author of ‘The remembered today as the author of ‘The Book of Tea’. In India he was associated Book of Tea’. In India he was associated with Gurudeb in Shantiniketan and was with Gurudeb in Shantiniketan and was
controversially linked with Sister controversially linked with Sister Nibedita. Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi Nibedita. Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi once took his name while in disguise as a once took his name while in disguise as a
foreigner. foreigner. Who?Who?
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Okakura Kakuzo TenshinOkakura Kakuzo Tenshin
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What was the typical significance of the What was the typical significance of the 1980 Fedaration Cup second leg 1980 Fedaration Cup second leg
semifinal match between Mohan Bagan semifinal match between Mohan Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting at Eden and Mohammedan Sporting at Eden Gardens, which probably have never Gardens, which probably have never
happened in premier level Indian happened in premier level Indian football?football?
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The match started at 8 a.m. in The match started at 8 a.m. in the morningthe morning
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This was once the highest structure of Kolkata, This was once the highest structure of Kolkata, whose tall pinnacle was destroyed as it suffered whose tall pinnacle was destroyed as it suffered major damages in the cyclone and earthquake major damages in the cyclone and earthquake
of 1737. By 1813, the tallest part of it was of 1737. By 1813, the tallest part of it was completely destroyed. However, the remaining completely destroyed. However, the remaining part can still be seen, though it has gone some part can still be seen, though it has gone some
modifications over time. It was said that the modifications over time. It was said that the original structure was more than 165 feet tall original structure was more than 165 feet tall and that way it was taller than the ‘Octerlony and that way it was taller than the ‘Octerlony
Monument’ and was a navigational aid for Monument’ and was a navigational aid for sailors. ‘Black Pagoda’, as said by the company-sailors. ‘Black Pagoda’, as said by the company-
people, it was built by the first ‘Black people, it was built by the first ‘Black Zamindar’, Gobindaram Mitra, one of the Zamindar’, Gobindaram Mitra, one of the
earliest Indian officials under the British rule, earliest Indian officials under the British rule, in 1730. in 1730.
Name the temple. Where is it located?Name the temple. Where is it located?(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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Nabaratna Temple at ChitpurNabaratna Temple at Chitpur
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These so-called commercial Bengali These so-called commercial Bengali movies of 1950-60s were, once the movies of 1950-60s were, once the
subject of urban expression to denote subject of urban expression to denote certain common physiological feature.certain common physiological feature.
What is that common factor?What is that common factor?(Visuals - next four slides)(Visuals - next four slides)
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BaldnessBaldness
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Id. both the drama and the dramatist.Id. both the drama and the dramatist.
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Winkle Twinkle & Bratya BasuWinkle Twinkle & Bratya Basu
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Once, the then Collector of Maldaha, Mr. Once, the then Collector of Maldaha, Mr. Ravenshaw was taking rest at a Ravenshaw was taking rest at a
countryside area of Gaur in a hot summer countryside area of Gaur in a hot summer season. He asked for some water to a season. He asked for some water to a village belle, that Muslim girl fetched village belle, that Muslim girl fetched
drinking water to him along with drinking water to him along with something to eat in a plate. Eating that, something to eat in a plate. Eating that, Mr. Ravenshaw was so pleased that he at Mr. Ravenshaw was so pleased that he at once gave the name of it in the name of once gave the name of it in the name of
that little village girl. that little village girl. What was named by that Sahib ?What was named by that Sahib ?
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Fajli MangoFajli Mango
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In 1889, certain Bengali named Ram In 1889, certain Bengali named Ram Chandra Chatterjee, an acrobat-Chandra Chatterjee, an acrobat-
gymnast of Prof. Bose’s Circus was the gymnast of Prof. Bose’s Circus was the first Indian to do something that made first Indian to do something that made
him a national hero. him a national hero. What did he do?What did he do?
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First Balloon-flightFirst Balloon-flight
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Mumtaj has given lip to the female voice Mumtaj has given lip to the female voice in this duet number. in this duet number.
a) Simply, identify the male actor on a) Simply, identify the male actor on whom this song has been picturised. whom this song has been picturised. b) Also, name the movie.b) Also, name the movie.
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Prasenjit ChattopadhyayPrasenjit Chattopadhyay
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Two portfolios in the Victoria and Albert Two portfolios in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London contain some three Museum in London contain some three
hundred and fifty watercolours by one of hundred and fifty watercolours by one of the most prolific women artists of her era, the most prolific women artists of her era, which were the outcomes of her four major which were the outcomes of her four major tours in India. During her tours, she wrote tours in India. During her tours, she wrote frequently to Queen Victoria, at one point frequently to Queen Victoria, at one point describing ‘strange and terrible outbreaks describing ‘strange and terrible outbreaks
of violence’ in India. of violence’ in India. How is she still being remembered, How is she still being remembered, especially in this part of the world?especially in this part of the world?
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The paintings….
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The painter….
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LedikeniLedikeni(Named after Lady Charlotte Canning)(Named after Lady Charlotte Canning)
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This wellknown place, associated with the This wellknown place, associated with the only only unsuccessfulunsuccessful case of Feluda, came case of Feluda, came into prominence just a few years back, into prominence just a few years back,
courtesy a person who once acted as the courtesy a person who once acted as the younger brother of the titular character in younger brother of the titular character in
a particular episode of Sandip Ray a particular episode of Sandip Ray directed Feulda-series.directed Feulda-series.
Which place is being hinted at?Which place is being hinted at?
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ChandannagarChandannagar
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Somewhat inspired by the very-endearing-Somewhat inspired by the very-endearing-but-eccentric Prof. Calculus, how do we but-eccentric Prof. Calculus, how do we
better know this elderly character?better know this elderly character?Also, identify his creator.Also, identify his creator.
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Chemical Dadu & Narayan Chemical Dadu & Narayan DebnathDebnath
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This 5′10″ Graduate in Fashion Studies This 5′10″ Graduate in Fashion Studies from London College of Fashion worked as from London College of Fashion worked as
a model for different prestigious a model for different prestigious magazines - including Vogue, magazines - including Vogue,
Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar. Later Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar. Later on she became a revivalist (of sorts) and on she became a revivalist (of sorts) and
with assistance from UNESCO, she with assistance from UNESCO, she provided employment to thousands of rural provided employment to thousands of rural
people in course of her mission.people in course of her mission.Who is she? Who is she?
Which, seemingly, menial item did she Which, seemingly, menial item did she revive?revive?
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Bibi Russell & GamchaBibi Russell & Gamcha
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‘‘Merit-Board’ of which meritorious Merit-Board’ of which meritorious institution is this?institution is this?
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Hare SchoolHare School
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After getting inspiration from reading a After getting inspiration from reading a 1818thth century literary creation during his century literary creation during his school days, 60-years old Mr. Debashish school days, 60-years old Mr. Debashish
has recently prepared a ‘family-tree’ with has recently prepared a ‘family-tree’ with names of 4,368 male members. Printed on names of 4,368 male members. Printed on
a 3 ft by 6 ft paper, this painstakingly-a 3 ft by 6 ft paper, this painstakingly-researched document have the names of researched document have the names of
Krittibas Ojha, Bharatchandra Krittibas Ojha, Bharatchandra Raygunakar, Banaphool and many others.Raygunakar, Banaphool and many others.
Which famous Bengali, one of the Which famous Bengali, one of the members of that great ‘tree’, has been members of that great ‘tree’, has been
presented with that document?presented with that document?
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Pranab MukherjeePranab Mukherjee
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Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a species of Sri Lanka Frogmouth is a species of nocturnal birds commonly found in nocturnal birds commonly found in Western Ghats of India and tropical Western Ghats of India and tropical
forest regions of Sri Lanka. forest regions of Sri Lanka. How are these birds How are these birds (male-female jodi) (male-female jodi)
commonly known to us? commonly known to us?
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Bangoma & BangomiBangoma & Bangomi
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Find the connection.Find the connection.
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LukochuriLukochuri
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These are some of These are some of the noted names the noted names in an elite list.in an elite list.
i) What this list i) What this list is all about? is all about? ii) Who is the ii) Who is the missing entry in missing entry in this list?this list?
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Arjuna Awardees in Kabaddi & Arjuna Awardees in Kabaddi & Biswajit PalitBiswajit Palit
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As stated in X’s autobiography, he once As stated in X’s autobiography, he once went to meet his friend Prabodh in went to meet his friend Prabodh in
Mumbai. His friend, a self-taught cook, Mumbai. His friend, a self-taught cook, was then busy in the kitchen and was then busy in the kitchen and requested X to wait for him till he requested X to wait for him till he
finished finished that dish. that dish.
What did X do in that leisure time What did X do in that leisure time while waiting for his friend?while waiting for his friend?
(It gained iconic status in the days to (It gained iconic status in the days to come)come)
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Ami Sri Sri Bhajahori MannaAmi Sri Sri Bhajahori Manna
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