Bumper Bournvita Quiz Contest
Bumper Bournvita Quiz Contest

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: Rupa Publications India

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9788129137647

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The Bournvita Quiz Contest has been the longest running quiz show on Indian television. Since 1992, quizmaster Derek O'Brien has asked thousands of questions that have puzzled, delighted and been a source of knowledge for generations of quizzers. With the quiz now telecast on YouTube and with an interactive quiz app available for all to play along, the show has become more broad-based and appealing to people of various age groups. In Bumper BQC, Derek O'Brien compiles some of the most interesting questions asked on the show. Ranging in topics from history to science to sports and even mathematics, and in sections that include multiple choices and what's the word, these questions will tickle the brain and get readers to think, recall and apply their knowledge in a unique way.

The Ultimate Bqc Book of Knowledge
The Ultimate Bqc Book of Knowledge

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Published: 2017-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9788129129918

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Which musical instrument is known as 'klavier' in German? Which is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world? The taxonomic name of which animal means 'sea bear'? Find the answers to these and more than 1000 other such questions in the third volume of the bestselling The Ultimate BQC Book of Knowledge series. The Bournvita Quiz Contest is one of the most beloved and the longest running quiz contests for schoolchildren in India. From the many thousands of questions asked on it, Quizmaster Derek O'Brien has chosen some of the best for this book and arranged them into easy-to-refer subject categories. Ranging from literature to arts to maths and with many extra fun fact sections, this is a complete book of knowledge for every quiz lover.

The Ultimate India Quiz Book
The Ultimate India Quiz Book

Author: Derek O`brien

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780143102076

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The Perfect Blend Of Entertainment And Education . . . Commemorating Sixty Years Of India S Independence And Reflecting India S Many Facets, This Definitive Volume Packs In 3000 Questions In Sixty Chapters, Testing The Answering Skills Of Any Quiz-Lover. Each Chapter Contains Fifty Questions On A Range Of Subjects From Ancient, Medieval And Modern India To Alternative Medicine, And Fairs And Festivals, Indian Cricket, Indian Diaspora, Hindi And Regional Films To Science, Traditional Sport And Youth Affairs, Travel, The Ramayana And The Mahabharata. Put Your Knowledge Of India To The Ultimate Test With This Valuable Volume For Facts, Figures, Events, History, Literature, Politics, And Much More.

The Ultimate Bournvita Quiz Contest Book of Knowledge -
The Ultimate Bournvita Quiz Contest Book of Knowledge -

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9788129120380

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The Bournvita Quiz Contest (BQC) is perhaps one of the most entertaining and popular competitive shows that has ever aired on Indian television. The show is directed towards high school children and tests their general knowledge and awareness in a public platform.

The Bournvita Quiz Contest Collector's Edition Volume 2
The Bournvita Quiz Contest Collector's Edition Volume 2

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9390914744

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A celebratory edition with 1000 questions! Which Nobel laureate wrote articles under the name Gul Makai? Hilsa is the national fish of which neighbouring country of India? In which organ of the human body would you find the aqueous humour? Which is the oldest national park in India? With fun Q&As carefully curated from the exhaustive twenty-year-old archives, this definitive book is a treat for all quiz aficionados who can choose from an array of fifty sections including: Art and Culture Science Politics Mythology Books and Authors The award-winning Bournvita Quiz Contest took the country by storm when it started as a radio programme in 1972 and shifted to television in the 1990s. Since 1994, it was hosted by Derek O'Brien, Asia's best known quizmaster, in his inimitable style. This much-loved show ruled the airwaves until 2016 and holds the record for being the longest-running knowledge game show on Indian television. So are you ready for the ultimate challenge? Pukka pukka?

Derek's Picks
Derek's Picks

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9351187403

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Personal favourites of Asia’s no. 1 quizmaster Derek O’Brien is recognized as India’s leading quizmaster. From his vast repertoire of questions that span the informative and educational, thought-provoking facts and trivia, he has gleaned hundreds of his favourites for this unputdownable volume. The questions cover subjects as diverse as the Chinese New Year, coffee, crocodiles and Cleopatra to the Grammy Awards, Gujarat, Mars, swans, tsunamis, and West Asia. There are also sets of questions on famous personalities like Asha Bhonsle, Isaac Newton, Lady Diana, Pablo Picasso, Shakespeare, and Winnie the Pooh. Each set tests both the extent and depth of the readers’ knowledge on the subject. Among the questions readers will find answers to in this book are: • Millions of years ago, which super-continent did Antarctica originally form a part of? • What were the two styles of shading which Leonardo used to great effect in his paintings? • What special feature of a camel’s eyelids protects it from dust and sun? • What is the study of fishes called? Whether you are a student, teacher, professional, quiz aficionado, or just a casual reader, this book will keep you engrossed for days.

Essential Knowledge Quiz Book
Essential Knowledge Quiz Book

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher:

Published: 2006-07-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780143061984

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The Essential Companion For Any Quiz Enthusiast. Whether You'Re Preparing For A Quiz Contest Or A Competitive Exam, Derek O'Brien'S Essential Knowledge Quiz Book Has All The Information You'Re Looking For. This Definitive Quiz Companion Packs In 3000 Questions That Will Test The Mettle Of Any Aspiring Quiz Enthusiast Or Ambitious Young Professional. There Are No Less Than 1000 General Knowledge Questions Here, Divided Into Fifty Sections. In Addition, There Are 2000 Questions On Specialized Subjects That Range From The Indus Valley Civilization And Hindu Mythology To Earthquakes And The Italian Renaissance, And From Buddhism And Bill Gates To Comets And The Fa Cup. For Those Looking To Hone Their Skills For The Quiz Circuit, There Are Also Sets Of Questions On Favourites Such As Indian Presidents And Prime Ministers, The Mughal Period, Bollywood, Odd Cricket Stats And The Human Body. Set In A Multiple-Choice Question Format, Derek O'Brien'S Essential Knowledge Quiz Book Simulates The Environment Of An Actual Quiz Show Readers Will Have Hours Of Fun With It, Whether They'Re Quizzing Alone Or With Friends And Family.

The Bournvita Quiz Contest Collector's Edition
The Bournvita Quiz Contest Collector's Edition

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2019-02-28

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 935305480X

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THE edition for all quiz aficionados The award-winning Bournvita Quiz Contest started as a radio programme in 1972, then shifted to television in the 1990s. Since 1994, it has been hosted by Asia's best-known quizmaster, Derek O'Brien, in his inimitable style, and it holds the record for being the longest-running knowledge game show on Indian television. This definitive edition comprises a selection of the best Q & As from this iconic children's show. Featuring 1000 questions, carefully curated from the exhaustive twenty-year-old archives, this book is dotted with heartening anecdotes, fun trivia and thoughtful essays by people who worked on this much-loved show.

Inside Parliament
Inside Parliament

Author: Derek O'Brien

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-11-24

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9352773829

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Derek O'Brien dominated Indian television as the country's most well-known quizmaster for over two decades, asking questions to millions across India. Now he plays a key role in the Rajya Sabha raising important questions from the front row in the Upper House. One of the most candid, courageous voices of the Opposition, O'Brien is articulate, incisive and provocative - qualities that are apparent in his writing. In this book, comprising his best political essays, Derek O'Brien reflects on the state of the nation, offering insights from a unique vantage point -inside Parliament. Never afraid of controversy or contention, he covers topics ranging from federalism, the Constitution and the note ban to the much-debated GST bill, social media and the lessons he's learnt as MP. Thought-provoking and captivating at once, Inside Parliament is required reading for all interested in understanding today's India and all who care about its future.