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• 30 questions.30 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.Each question carries 1 mark.
• Qstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are starQstn no.s 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 are star
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break ties, even during the final.break ties, even during the final.
• If required, the 1If required, the 1stst
mistake committed bymistake committed by
the teams will be taken into consideration tothe teams will be taken into consideration to
break the tie.break the tie.
• QMs’ decisions in all the cases will be final.QMs’ decisions in all the cases will be final.

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

Which piece of art is being used as the logo ofWhich piece of art is being used as the logo of
the world famous Central Cottage Industriesthe world famous Central Cottage Industries
Emporium which is India’s window to the worldEmporium which is India’s window to the world
for authentic handloom and handicraftfor authentic handloom and handicraft
products since 1952?products since 1952?
2

Bankura HorseBankura Horse

Which was introduced by Chinese migrants inWhich was introduced by Chinese migrants in
the 1900, dwindling in numbers these days?the 1900, dwindling in numbers these days?
Most of it carry a curious notice in archaicMost of it carry a curious notice in archaic
English - ‘hypothecated by’ - with the name ofEnglish - ‘hypothecated by’ - with the name of
some organisation.some organisation.
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Hand-driven RickshawHand-driven Rickshaw

What got resulted when the only church inWhat got resulted when the only church in
Calcutta then, St. Anne’s got demolished duringCalcutta then, St. Anne’s got demolished during
the siege of the city when X wanted to make athe siege of the city when X wanted to make a
grand gesture of thanksgiving?grand gesture of thanksgiving?
[X not required][X not required]

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First Annual Durga PujaFirst Annual Durga Puja

Connect.Connect. (Not an exhaustive list)(Not an exhaustive list)

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Films of Uttam KumarFilms of Uttam Kumar

Which folk festival observed during the end ofWhich folk festival observed during the end of
Bengali calendar, mainly in rural parts of WB,Bengali calendar, mainly in rural parts of WB,
is characterised by harsh penance & sacrifice,is characterised by harsh penance & sacrifice,
often as body piercing & fear invoking gamesoften as body piercing & fear invoking games
involving the fire and weapons has beeninvolving the fire and weapons has been
gradually transformed into a festival of Shiva?gradually transformed into a festival of Shiva?
Places very famous for this festival includePlaces very famous for this festival include
Kurmun in Burdwan distt.Kurmun in Burdwan distt.

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GajanGajan

Among the many versions of his early life, theAmong the many versions of his early life, the
most reliable account is that Sudhir Narayanmost reliable account is that Sudhir Narayan
Mishra was a poor Deccani Oriya BrahminMishra was a poor Deccani Oriya Brahmin
before being sold into slavery and brought upbefore being sold into slavery and brought up
by a Persian merchant.by a Persian merchant.
Which first in Bengal is he associated with?Which first in Bengal is he associated with?

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First Nawab of BengalFirst Nawab of Bengal

What do we call this typical BengaliWhat do we call this typical Bengali
preparation (6-letter word) when differentpreparation (6-letter word) when different
vegetables (e.g.,cabbage, green peas, potatoes,vegetables (e.g.,cabbage, green peas, potatoes,
coconut, chickpeas) are chopped or finelycoconut, chickpeas) are chopped or finely
grated and cooked with both phorongrated and cooked with both phoron
and spices?and spices?
(We generally prefer the non-veg. variety which(We generally prefer the non-veg. variety which
includes fish)includes fish)

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GhontoGhonto

Which temple was built in the 12Which temple was built in the 12thth
century bycentury by
Ballal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty to glorifyBallal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty to glorify
his birthplace?his birthplace?
The presiding deity in this temple is an incarnation orThe presiding deity in this temple is an incarnation or
form of Goddess Durga the Adi Shakti.form of Goddess Durga the Adi Shakti.
(bigger vis – next slide)(bigger vis – next slide)
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Dhakeswari Temple, DhakaDhakeswari Temple, Dhaka

If Prabir Kr. Sen is the first Bengali cricketer toIf Prabir Kr. Sen is the first Bengali cricketer to
represent India in test cricket, then who is therepresent India in test cricket, then who is the
first Bengali cricketer to represent India infirst Bengali cricketer to represent India in
One-Day Internationals?One-Day Internationals?
10

Gopal BoseGopal Bose

At the time of her death, she left behind twoAt the time of her death, she left behind two
unpublished novels, ‘Le Journal de Mademoiselleunpublished novels, ‘Le Journal de Mademoiselle
d’Arvers’ and ‘Bianca, or the Young Spanishd’Arvers’ and ‘Bianca, or the Young Spanish
Maiden’, in addition to an unfinished volume ofMaiden’, in addition to an unfinished volume of
original poems in English, ‘Ancient Ballads andoriginal poems in English, ‘Ancient Ballads and
Legends of Hindustan’. After her death in 1877, herLegends of Hindustan’. After her death in 1877, her
father discovered the manuscripts and got thesefather discovered the manuscripts and got these
published.published.
Who was this lady who died at pretty young age?Who was this lady who died at pretty young age?
(book covers – next slide)(book covers – next slide)
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Toru DuttToru Dutt

This dialogue from a late ‘80s bengali movie calledThis dialogue from a late ‘80s bengali movie called
‘Maryada’ echoes Indian filmdom’s eternal‘Maryada’ echoes Indian filmdom’s eternal
melodrama of motherhood. Though it is not asmelodrama of motherhood. Though it is not as
popular aspopular as “Mere pas Maa hai”“Mere pas Maa hai”, still it gains cult, still it gains cult
popularity in later years at least in this part ofpopularity in later years at least in this part of
the world.the world.
Identify the ‘iconic’ dialogue .Identify the ‘iconic’ dialogue .
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Bou harale bou paoa jai re, Maa harale….Bou harale bou paoa jai re, Maa harale….

Identify the person, seemsIdentify the person, seems
to be a hero to his collegeto be a hero to his college
mates.mates.
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Anindya ChattopadhyayAnindya Chattopadhyay

KwalityKwality

Haripriya Paul – a post-Independence BengaliHaripriya Paul – a post-Independence Bengali
enterpreneur invested in a new chain of business inenterpreneur invested in a new chain of business in
the name of his three daughters, which are stillthe name of his three daughters, which are still
being ‘nostalgically’ run in spite of all obstacles ofbeing ‘nostalgically’ run in spite of all obstacles of
the new age business scenario.the new age business scenario.
Which business chain is being talked about?Which business chain is being talked about?

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Minar, Bijoli, ChhabigharMinar, Bijoli, Chhabighar

i. Who was the singer?i. Who was the singer?
ii. Another version of this song was used in aii. Another version of this song was used in a
popular movie made by a Bengali director. Id. thatpopular movie made by a Bengali director. Id. that
movie also.movie also.

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Pintu Bhattacharya & RajnigandhaPintu Bhattacharya & Rajnigandha

X used to call Y as Hecate (the Queen of theX used to call Y as Hecate (the Queen of the
witches in Macbeth). Their tender relationshipwitches in Macbeth). Their tender relationship
ended when Y, presumably, committed suicide byended when Y, presumably, committed suicide by
taking opium overdose. The real facts remainedtaking opium overdose. The real facts remained
shrouded with mystery, as the press was somehowshrouded with mystery, as the press was somehow
kept mum by Y’s father-in-law.kept mum by Y’s father-in-law.
Who was Y?Who was Y?

17

Kadambari DeviKadambari Devi

Name both the character and its creator.Name both the character and its creator.
(Part points going)(Part points going)

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Noleda & Ahibhushan MallickNoleda & Ahibhushan Mallick

This is a still of Shambhu Mitra in a BohurupiThis is a still of Shambhu Mitra in a Bohurupi
Production. Simply, name the drama.Production. Simply, name the drama.
[Name of the dramatist sounds Bengali, but in no way he[Name of the dramatist sounds Bengali, but in no way he
hailed from Bengal]hailed from Bengal]
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MudrarakshahsaMudrarakshahsa

In a prestigious list of achievers’, Kuntal Roy was theIn a prestigious list of achievers’, Kuntal Roy was the
first and Bhabani Mukherjee is the second and tillfirst and Bhabani Mukherjee is the second and till
date, the last Bangalee gentleman.date, the last Bangalee gentleman.
What’s their achievement?What’s their achievement?
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Won Dronacharya AwardWon Dronacharya Award

The credit of discovering it goes to noted scholarThe credit of discovering it goes to noted scholar
Haraprasad Shastri who during his third visit toHaraprasad Shastri who during his third visit to
Nepal in 1907 discovered a collection of 47 versesNepal in 1907 discovered a collection of 47 verses
written by 22 Siddhacharyas from the Royal library ofwritten by 22 Siddhacharyas from the Royal library of
the Nepalese kings. He published his findings in athe Nepalese kings. He published his findings in a
volume in 1916.volume in 1916.
What is being referred to?What is being referred to?
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CharjapadaCharjapada

Noted for its elegance and grandeur, this brick-builtNoted for its elegance and grandeur, this brick-built
double-storey structure in the classical Western styledouble-storey structure in the classical Western style
is designed on the model of a similar building in UKis designed on the model of a similar building in UK
which is often at the centre of state occasions andwhich is often at the centre of state occasions and
royal hospitality.royal hospitality.
Identify this place of tourist interest which is alsoIdentify this place of tourist interest which is also
sometimes referred to as the Victor Jubilee Palace.sometimes referred to as the Victor Jubilee Palace.
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Cooch Behar PalaceCooch Behar Palace

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Only once in its history, IFA Shield prizeOnly once in its history, IFA Shield prize
distribution ceremony in 1951 took place at andistribution ceremony in 1951 took place at an
unusual venue to celebrate East Bengal’s victoriesunusual venue to celebrate East Bengal’s victories
for three consecutive years. for three consecutive years.
Where was the trophy handed over to EB team?Where was the trophy handed over to EB team?

Raj Bhavan, KolkataRaj Bhavan, Kolkata

This is the modern rendition of a very popularThis is the modern rendition of a very popular
folk song.folk song.
Name the genre of folk which took its name from theName the genre of folk which took its name from the
streams of a river.streams of a river.

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BhatiyaliBhatiyali

Ashutosh Mukherjee was the President of theAshutosh Mukherjee was the President of the
Governing Body of this wellknown educationalGoverning Body of this wellknown educational
institution from 1907 to 1922. Annie Besant held theinstitution from 1907 to 1922. Annie Besant held the
post in 1926. Some of the noted alumnis are W.C.post in 1926. Some of the noted alumnis are W.C.
Bonerjee, Swami Abhedananda and poet JatindranathBonerjee, Swami Abhedananda and poet Jatindranath
Sengupta. Gourmohan Auddy Memorial Archive,Sengupta. Gourmohan Auddy Memorial Archive,
named after the founder was formally inaugurated innamed after the founder was formally inaugurated in
May, 2015 on the birth anniversary of it’s most notedMay, 2015 on the birth anniversary of it’s most noted
alumni.alumni.
Which school is this?Which school is this?
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Oriental SeminaryOriental Seminary

Originally iron skewers were used as they were easyOriginally iron skewers were used as they were easy
to maintain and lasted a lifetime. However, as itsto maintain and lasted a lifetime. However, as its
popularity grew, these long heavy iron skewers werepopularity grew, these long heavy iron skewers were
outnumbered by the demand. In 1964, iron wasoutnumbered by the demand. In 1964, iron was
replaced by bamboo as they were lightweight andreplaced by bamboo as they were lightweight and
hugely available in and around Kolkata. Ultimately,hugely available in and around Kolkata. Ultimately,
these bamboo skewers are responsible for its name.these bamboo skewers are responsible for its name.
What is being talked about?What is being talked about?
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Kati RollKati Roll

This popular Rabindrasangeet is part of whichThis popular Rabindrasangeet is part of which
dance drama?dance drama?
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ShapmochanShapmochan

This former Dewan of Munger settled down inThis former Dewan of Munger settled down in
Kolkata after his retirement. Pretty well-known forKolkata after his retirement. Pretty well-known for
his benevolent activities, which became a part ofhis benevolent activities, which became a part of
the folklore during the 18the folklore during the 18thth
Century Bengal, he usedCentury Bengal, he used
to donate freely for social events. Many poorto donate freely for social events. Many poor
students, who came to this city for studies and instudents, who came to this city for studies and in
search of jobs, were especially benefitted from hissearch of jobs, were especially benefitted from his
large-heartedness.large-heartedness.
Apart from a street name in North Kolkata, how hasApart from a street name in North Kolkata, how has
he been immortalised?he been immortalised?
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Hari Ghosh-er GoyalHari Ghosh-er Goyal

Who is/was the illustrator of all these book covers?Who is/was the illustrator of all these book covers?
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Narayan DebnathNarayan Debnath

The photo shows the foundation of somethingThe photo shows the foundation of something
which was established by a Govt. Order dated 28which was established by a Govt. Order dated 28
Jan, 1835 and helped greatly to usher in a new era.Jan, 1835 and helped greatly to usher in a new era.
What?What?
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Medical College and Hospital, KolkataMedical College and Hospital, Kolkata

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