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A Worthy Keep or Gift
Mar 12, 2007 11:03 AM 3827 Views

When I was in school, I grew up watching two TV programs on Doordarshan among many other that I really felt were outstanding in terms of their intellectual and brilliant presentation. These presenters


of these programs over a period of time had to leave DD and look out for private broadcasters to telecast their newer ventures. But to date, one is called as the earliest most professional television news reporter, Dr.Prannoy Roy with The World This Week and the other was the handsome and ever smiling Sidhdhartha basu, called the father of Indian quizzing.


Incidentally, both of these greats had been, in truer sense, supported by their better halves behind the scenes for the background work. Sidhdhartha Basu had to thank his wife for giving this opputunity to get the idea of MasterMind India(in a way as he got a chance to watch this program on British public service on a visit to his in-laws place in Surrey). Before he had worked with DD for Quiz Time and left it, may be because of the nepotism. Neways, he had to wait before he could bring the same MasterMind concept tailored for the Indian audience.


This book is a compiled version of the various questions asked during the series of Mastermind India’s television broadcast edited by Basu himself. IT is published by the TEKSONS publishers.


The books is  organized in a group of 20 questions with over 136 sections, each containing 20 questions totalling about 2760 questions and one word answers. Each section is a compilation of questions related to a particular topic like "Hanuman in Valmiki’s Ramayana" or "The Life and Works of Agatha Christie" or "The Solar System" or "Life and Works of Marylin Monroe", etc. This way of orgainizing really helps for aspiring candidated preparing for quiz competitions.


The best example could be given that of the compilation of first War of Indian Independnec and all the related important questions that could likely be asked in a quiz competition. In between, one can find set of 20 general knowldege questions which are equally captivating.


As is claimed, its a book that sure is informing, educating and entertaining.


For me, it was like a brush up all learnings of my school time with reminders or one word answers.


A very well organized book that can refresh your knowledge about India and in general.


Also it can act as a guide for many quiz masters.


Some of the interesting questions from the book:


How do we better know the South Indian actor, Shivashankara Varaprasad?


-> Chiranjeevi


The National Sports Day of India celebrated on 29 August is the birthday of which legendary sportsperson of India?


-> Dhyaanchand


Which Bengali film director wrote the screenplay for Bimal Roy’s classic Madhumati?


-> Ritwik Ghatak


Bangalore India
The BibLe of Quizzing
Jul 15, 2006 07:09 PM 3062 Views

Mastermind India is based on the British television quiz Mastermind. Each round saw four contestants taking the black chair one by one, and facing rapid fire questions on subjects of their own choosing in the first half, and on general knowledge in the second half. One of the hallmarks of the Indian show was the staging of the contest at heritage sites across the country. Mastermind India was hosted by Siddhartha Basu, and had five seasons, telecast on BBC World, the last one being in 2002.


The book is a perfect suit for both professional as well as amateur Quizzers. Siddhartha Basu has tried to include a vast variety of subjects ranging from Space Science to Food and Beverages. The book is an absolute treat to any person who is passionate about quizzing. I have also noticed that many Quiz Masters borrow a lot of questions from this book. This book alone had helped me to win many competitions. The penguin books have priced the volumes between Rs 250 -300 and are affordable for anyone and mostly have 2500 to 3000 questions and answers. For all the parents, this book can be an ideal birthday gift for your young children because GK is Essential for not only Quizzes but various competitive exams.


The book provides one word questions and answers and nothing in elaborates.. I can guarantee you that this book is well suited for all quizzers irrespective of your age. This book can make you Jack of All Subjects and the questions are framed in such a way that you will start liking the dull topics (History, Geography, Politics-----which majority dislike). I started loving history after reading this book ---- Mr Basu had made things very interesting. Mr Basu has also covered many topics unknown to us like Food and Beverages, Ancient Civilizations and lot more. Recently Penguin publications have published an all in one volume of this book. There are 6 volumes of Mastermind India books, featuring all the questions and answers of each series, one for each year, including a hardback volume for series 1-3.


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