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Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 8 2005, 12:43 AM

Common everyone lets play "Kaun banega Karodpathi"

The game will be as usual. One who answers first correctly will get Rs. 1000 for the first question, if he answers correctly next time than Rs. 2000 and so on. He will also ask the next questin.

please provide your expertise to make this game interesting.



First question, 1000 Rs. ke liye...

Which of these was a German passenger liner

a) Impenetrator
Imperator
c) Interpretator
d) Terminator

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 8 2005, 01:34 AM

Paise game ke END par milte hain. Itni jaldi kya hai!!

2nd question for Rs. 2000/-

Who starred in the movie CID?

1) Raj Kapoor
2) Dev Anand
3) Dilip Kumar
4) Ashok Kumar

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 8 2005, 01:49 AM

Lock kardoon?

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 8 2005, 03:02 AM

What scientist is credited with the discovery that there are galaxies beyond our Milky Way?


A- Edwin Hubble
B-Issac Newton
C-Copernicus
D-Galileo

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 8 2005, 04:06 AM

A: Edwin Hubble

Lock kardo aur chaabi mujhe de do

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 8 2005, 04:10 AM

Edwin Hubble is the right answer
Aur app jeet chukay hain 3000 rs

(chabi dena games ke rules mai nahi)

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 8 2005, 05:06 AM

What is a bar graph that shows the frequency of data within equal intervals better known as?

A-Linear Equation
B-Histogram
C-Non Linear Equation
D- C

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 8 2005, 05:08 AM

Thats easy .. B: Histogram

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 8 2005, 05:16 AM

Which Islands lie between italy n spain

A-Isles of White
B-Isles of Man
C-Christmas Islands
D-Balearic Islands

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 8 2005, 05:37 AM

D: Balearich Islands

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 8 2005, 06:14 AM

Right Answer

Why don't u ask next question ?

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 8 2005, 11:44 AM

5000 rs ke liye yeh raha prashna...


Which bay lies between North America and Greenland

a- Hayden bay
b- Hudson bay
c- Hydra bay
d- Hugo bay

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 10 2005, 12:11 AM

its b- Hudson bay

Posted by: IshaQ Aug 10 2005, 12:30 AM

Mujhe bhee Karodpati banNa hai -- chahe is ke li_ye mujhe ulta kiun na hona paray.

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 10 2005, 12:36 AM

Who made this quote famous?
"Real riches are the riches possessed inside."


1-E.Y Hurburg
2-M.Stock Peck
3-B.C Forbes
4-Simone Weil

Posted by: IshaQ Aug 10 2005, 12:39 AM

B.C Forbes

Who is paying the money?

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 10 2005, 05:57 AM

Right Answer

Paisay Game Kay Akhir Mai Miltay Hain....

Posted by: bawlachintu Aug 10 2005, 03:41 PM

Kaun Banega RoadPati ke liye agla sawaal

Kaun si kali hai jo phool nahin ban sakti:

1)Champakali
2)Juhi ki kali
3)Mishri ki dali
4)Chhipkali

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 10 2005, 03:54 PM

4. Chhipkali.

Lock kiya jaaye

Posted by: qhabibi Aug 10 2005, 07:18 PM

Computer Jee Option D Ko Lock Kiya Jaye .................Aur Is Prashan Ka Jawab Hum Lete Hain Brake ke Baad................Dont Go Away.....We Will be Back

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 10 2005, 10:45 PM

Brake ??? Amitabh Bachchan doesn't conduct the show in his car I guess !

Posted by: qhabibi Aug 11 2005, 01:38 PM

Its Break Not Brake Not a Car But a Star Plus Studio.............Dont U Know????????????

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 11 2005, 11:10 PM

So lets play for the next question

who among these was blind

a - Ramdas
b - Tulsidas
c - Soordas
d - purandas

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 11 2005, 11:41 PM

C. Soordas

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 12 2005, 01:19 AM

Sahi Jawab, 10,000 rupaye jeet gaye aap.

Krupaya aglaa prashna puchheeye aap !

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 12 2005, 05:17 PM

Ok! Bees hazaar rupiyon ke liye yeh raha sawaal aapka:

How many planets in our system have rings around them? Hamaari sooryamaala mein kitne grahon ko kadi ya kadiyan hain?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 12 2005, 08:04 PM

D- 4

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 12 2005, 08:16 PM

Confident???? (:hand moving on the white goatee: Preety add this one... )

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 01:45 PM

Which metal works best as an electrical conductor?


A- Copper
B-Tin
C-Brass
D-Silver

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 13 2005, 01:50 PM

A-copper

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 01:56 PM

Copper is the second best metallic conductor

Silver is the best

So D- Silver is the right answer

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 02:31 PM

All right, now we're playing for... how much? Anyway, here's the question:
Who was Socrates's brother?
1: Plato
2: Cafu
3: Diogenes
4: Rai
5: Aristotle

Zara soch samajh ke jawab dijiye.

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 13 2005, 02:48 PM

Hey, you are real tester
I don't mind going wrong, as long as I enjoy this
To my knowledge, THE Socrates had no brother.
So I am assuming you are talking about Socrates, the footballer.
If so, then the answer is:

4. Rai

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 02:54 PM

Whisper: Aaapne bilkul sahi jawab diya hei!
Yeh lijiye aapka cheque... 50 lakh ka.
But hey, weren't you knocked out by Zuha-ji? Chaliye, phir bhi aapko cheque de dete hein.
Two cheques. Ek bhai ko de dijiyega.

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 02:58 PM

Waise Rom Iss Game mai srif 4 options he diyeh jatah hain

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 03:03 PM

Shayad D... nahin nahin... C!
No, I'll go for A! Thanks, I'll accept the cheque now.

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 03:05 PM

Question Cancel

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 03:08 PM

Why?

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 03:09 PM

Bachan Ji Nay Phone Ker Kay Bola..

Zuha Yeh Question Cancel ker do

Iss Liyeh

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 03:35 PM

Never even heard of Socrates the footballer.

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 13 2005, 03:40 PM

Well, now you did

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 03:44 PM

Aisi baat hei? To thhek hei...
Magar humein shaq hei ke sahi jawab dekh kar aapka cheque dene ka iraada badal gaya hei.


You haven't? Great player.
Then you haven't heard of Rai either, I guess. He was the captain of the Brazil team in the 94 World Cup, and someone else took over in the middle of the touranment.

Next question. Who took over from Rai as captian during the 1994 World Cup?
1: Romario
2: Bebeto
3: Dunga
4: Branco

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 03:54 PM

Na only heard of Pele and Ronaldo.
Talk to me about cricket though and I know quite a few names
BTW yeh Rai aur Socrates Greek hai ki Indian ye kisi aur desh se???

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:01 PM

Socrates aur Indian! Aap rehne hi dijiye football ko.
And I won't be surprised if you don't know too much about cricket too...
Problem with dames... they can recognize Sachin and Rahul, so they think they know cricket.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:03 PM

It is 3. Dunga...

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:07 PM

Good good! Dunga it was. Had slipped my mind too, and had to check up.
The 1994 Brazilians had some great players... especially remember one fellow who flew in the right wing... Leonardo. Solid defence too, though I can't recall the names.
Here:
Aap cheque accept karenge ya agle round pe jayenge?

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:07 PM

Ok... a question about cricket now . You can take a shot Priya. It is a simple one.

First batsman to be given "run-out" by third umpire?

1. Graham Gooch
2. Inzamam-Ul-Haq
3. Mark Waugh
4. Sachin Tendulkar

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:09 PM

To aap ban gaye Bachchan ab? Badhiya hei!
I know, I know the answer.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:09 PM

Not much confident about next round and would happily accept the cheque .

Cheers,

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:10 PM

Haan socha lets test the cricketing knowledge of the folks here

Aapko agar answer pata hai then you can be a lifeline . Anyone wanting to use "Phone-A-Friend" (Or should it be PM-A-Friend) knows whom to contact

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:11 PM

Lijiye, aap bhi do le lijiye!


Ji haan, hum bata denge answer jisko chahiye ho!

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 04:30 PM

SACHUUUUUUUU ( I think)
Romji may I call U a creep? I may not know nothing bout football but have heard of most of the cricketing greats. Been watching cricket since age 10 or so.

BTW where do Rai and his brother belong to???? Sirf taane maarte hain. Kuch bolte nahi.

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:38 PM

Ab gaali de hi di hei to mein kya kahoon!
Chaliye, agar aapne itna hi cricket dekha hei to please is prashn ka uttar de dijiye. Yeh Sachuuu kya hota hei?
Taana isliye maara kyonki aap about 180 degree opposite directoin mein in do bandhuon ko place kar rahin thhin... They're Brazilians. Both of them, just to make matters clear.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:40 PM

Well... If it was a guess, it was a good guess

It indeed was Sachin Tendulkar... This was way back in 1992 when India were touring South Africa for first time after their return to international cricket.

This particular series had many memorable moments will try recollecting them at some later time and probably in "Cricket" forum

Continuing with the KBC and moving on from sports to nobel prize (slightly tougher one),

How many times Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize?

A. Zero
B. Five
C. Once
D. Four

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:45 PM

Never? All right, A's my answer.

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 04:52 PM

Sachhhuuuuu maane mera Sachin.

Vivekji that was not a guess. Did not remember the yr but remembered SA.

Why do Brazilians have Greek and Indian names. Odious deceivers if I may say so.

BTW mere ko kitne ka cheque mila?

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 04:56 PM

Aapko kuchh nahin milega. The correct answer was Anjali-ji's Sachin Tendulkar, not Priya-ji's Sachuuu. Hei na Vivek?
Ghabariye nahin, shayad aapko phir hot seat pe baithne ka mauqa mile!

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 04:59 PM

Apne "ji" use karne ka ghor apradh kiya hai is liye aapki jeeti hui rakam wapas li jaate hai

Rom, the answer is B. Mahatma Gandhi was nominated 5 times 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947 and 1948. Unfortunately for some controversial reasons he was never given the award. In fact it is popularly believed that if he Gandhiji had been alive in 1948, he would have been conferred the award. Peace prize for 1948 was cancelled and Nobel committee came out with a statement that "There is no suitable living person for this year's award"!!!

Cheers,

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:02 PM

Rom, benifit of doubt de dete hai

Anyways there is some ray of hope for all Sachin fans. There are chances that he *may* return to Indian squad for forthcoming series against Zimbabwe.

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 05:04 PM

Five times! And I thought nobody would have had the heart to snatch an award from a frail old man like him...
So were the awards made those five years, and who did win the peace prize?

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 05:07 PM

Chaliye, aap kehte hein to theek hei... inka cheque inko waapas de dijiye.

It'd be good if SRT comes back... to what avail, though? To be bothered by the likes of Ray Price! Poor chap! Why does he forget that he is Sachin Tendulkar, not just any good batsman!

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:13 PM

While there were people who identified Mahatma Gandhi as an extra-ordinary soul, there were others who didn't wanted to invite the wrath of British by giving the award to a person who was the leader of campaign against their rule.

From www.nobelprize.org, following are the winners of nobel peace prize in these years:

1937: Lord Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne Cecil
1938: Nansen International Office for Refugees
1939: None
1947: Friends Service Council (The Quakers) and American Friends Service Committee (The Quakers)
1948: None

If you are interested, http://nobelprize.org/peace/articles/gandhi/index.html is an interesting article on this topic.

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the link... longish piece, so will read it at leisure.
Ab agla prashn poochhiye!

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:18 PM

[quote=rom,Aug 13 2005, 05:07 PM]
[QUOTE]Rom, benifit of doubt de dete hai
Anyways there is some ray of hope for all Sachin fans. There are chances that he *may* return to Indian squad for forthcoming series against Zimbabwe.[QUOTE]
Chaliye, aap kehte hein to theek hei... inka cheque inko waapas de dijiye.

It'd be good if SRT comes back... to what avail, though? To be bothered by the likes of Ray Price! Poor chap! Why does he forget that he is Sachin Tendulkar, not just any good batsman!

[/quote]

Given how others have performed, I guess Chappell will be the first to ask him to get back to his natural game (read somewhere that he was eager to know how Sachin is recovering). Lets hope he overcomes his injury. Indian cricket needs him more than ever.

Cheers,

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:20 PM

Yeah a longggg analysis. Go through it at your leisure. Next question... Sochna padega thoda... Aapke pass koi ho to pesh kijiye...

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 05:32 PM

Sochna padhega... chaliye, ek poochh lete hein...
How many cities, old and modern, is Delhi supposed to comprise?

A: 4
B: 5
C: 6
D: 7

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:36 PM

Is it 4? Faridabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida?

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 05:40 PM

Aapko poora yakeen hei? Aaapki 3 lifelines baaki hein... aap unko shayad istemaal karna chahenge?

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 05:48 PM

Ok, using Phone-A-Friend mujhe pata chala ki mera jawab galat hai. Answer is 5, I missed Ghaziabad, my colleague (a delhite) helped me (I am considering Old and New Delhi as one city)

Cheers,

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 06:15 PM

No fair!!! Anjaliji and Priya's Sachu one and the same.
I demand my prize!!!

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 13 2005, 09:21 PM

Who made this quote famous?
"Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing."


A-Jonathan Cainer
B-Jonathan Swift
C-Wc-Field
D-Abraham Lincon

Posted by: rom Aug 13 2005, 11:17 PM

Oooh! Galat jawab! Sorry, aapko ab hot seat se nikalana padega!
Answer's actually seven, so D is correct.

These are considered the seven Delhi... founded in different eras, on different locations in the current Delhi region... they're all quite mixed up now, of course.

Quila Rai Pithora
Mehrauli
Siri
Tughlakabad
Firozabad
Shergarh
Shahjehabanad

Aur Vivek-ji, yeh P-ji ne to shor machana shuru kar diya hei... inka cheque kahan rakha aapne? Please inhe de dijiye...

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 11:45 PM

D!!! Abraham Lincoln.

Romji--India mein shor machane se hi kuch bhi milta hai. Hum postman ki raah dekhenge.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 13 2005, 11:49 PM

Wow... Didn't knew this. Thanks for the info. Are these capital names of different empires that ruled over Delhi?

P-ji ko cheque de dete hai

After all, how can one Sachin fan disappoint another

And Zuha-ji aapke question ke liye koi lifline milegi? 50-50?

Cheers,

Posted by: priya Aug 13 2005, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the cheque.
No lifelines for U--maine sahi jawab diya na Zuha ji? More cheques for me.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 14 2005, 12:08 AM

Oh aapne jawab de diya? Mera slow connection

When I started replying there was no one on this thread and when I submitted my reply you posted the answer.

Anyways... next time try karte hai.

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 14 2005, 12:15 AM

Yes, all these were founded by different rulers over time... there should be more... like the ancient Delhi... Indraprastha... and perhaps even New Delhi founded by the goraas... But sab log saat hi kehte hein.
And P-ji ne already has started clamouring for another cheque... abhi pata nahin jawab sahi hei yaa galat!

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 14 2005, 08:53 AM

Tum log kitne batien kertey ho.....koi next question puch lay but make sure woh sports say related na ho plz

Aur Priya app ka answer bilkul Sahi tha

Iss liyeh app ko miltah hai

Posted by: zankib Aug 14 2005, 12:37 PM

One food related question

Which of the following has more calories:(per 100 gms of serving)?

1)Frozen Desert
2)Red Meat
3)Egg
4)Coconut

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 14 2005, 12:45 PM

Is it 4. Coconut ?

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 14 2005, 07:41 PM

Gingivitis would affect what part of your body?

A-Toes
B-Lips
C-Fingernails
D-Gums

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 14 2005, 07:47 PM

D - Gums

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 14 2005, 08:26 PM

Correct Answer

Posted by: bawlachintu Aug 15 2005, 04:42 AM

Nope, its Red Meat

visit:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/NutritionalChart.htm

Tum idhar hi har gaye agla kwestion kidhar se aaya

Posted by: bawlachintu Aug 15 2005, 04:49 AM

Ab batao main bhi ek poochhta hoon:

Inme se kaunsa gaana CD/cassette mein to hai, fim mein nahin hai: Gardish

A Badal jo barse to
B Ye mera dil jo pagal hai
C Hum na samjhe the baat itni si
D Tum jo mile humko

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Aug 15 2005, 04:49 AM

Game mai aghar aik sawal galat ho toh dosra toh kerna hotah hai..cuz tumahray pas 4 live lines hoti hain..

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 16 2005, 03:20 PM

D Tum jo mile humko

Posted by: rom Aug 17 2005, 02:39 PM

Chin-2, question poochh ke gayab ho gaya!
Anyway, time for the picture round. Who's this guy?

1: Kaka
2: Didi
3: Vava
4: None of the above (Name him!)


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Posted by: zankib Aug 18 2005, 04:25 AM

Chintoo sudhar jaa. Nahin to Ramgarh se admin aa jayega

Posted by: zankib Aug 18 2005, 04:28 AM

Wrong answer, second option is correct.

Posted by: zankib Aug 18 2005, 04:36 AM

Aie, Fill in the blank(et) wala question nahin aata ha i karodpati mein
Here are the four possible options:

1 )Kala Bachcha
2) Lal Teesirtwala
3) Football Khiladi
4) Mujhe nahin maloom

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 04:59 PM

Zankib, lagta hei koi karorpati nahin ban na chahte hei yahan...
The answer is
4: None of the above (Name him!), and the name is Robinho.

Posted by: AzgarKhan Aug 19 2005, 05:21 PM

Tshirt toh ORANGE hai

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 06:17 PM

Laal ho ya orange, chhokra to Robinho hi hei!

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 06:18 PM

Next question.... name the Indian newspaper whose launch had been very eagerly awaited for months, and which started publishing recently.

1: DDA
2: DNA
3: NDA
4: BDA

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 19 2005, 06:29 PM

2. DNA

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 06:31 PM

Good show, Mandrake, good show! Well done!
The paper is Daily News and Analysis, a joint venture of Zee TV and the Dainik Jagran group.

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 19 2005, 07:22 PM

heh heh Rom... andar ki baat kuchh ar hi hai
I am helping them set up their print-unit here. So it was just too easy

Ulp Now will you take away my cheque????

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 07:30 PM

No no buddy, you keep the cheque... you being a Mumbaikar, and one who seems to keep his eyes and ears open, you'd have known of DNA in any case.
How's the paper doing, BTW? Nothing special in it, from what I've seen... is in the ToI/Mid Day mode.

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 19 2005, 07:40 PM

Pretty average. In fact, the Mid-Day guys directed them to me. (They are good friends of each other).

But the fact is rather simple: they all give the same news. How much variations can they bring to go one up? And with Mid-Day innovating endlessly, there's a loyal reader base that refuses to go elsewhere.

Mumbai Mirror came and is almost gone. Hindustan Times came, and is kinda going. Afternoon is just about surviving.

It's a jungle out there.

Posted by: rom Aug 19 2005, 07:57 PM

You're right... tis the same news they've got to give... But I like the way Indian Express is going... still seems to be a newspaper, rather than a gossip rag.
Yes, Mirror I believe is in trouble... HT too?
Mumbai's indeed a jungle... No wonder everybody was chary about venturing into the ToI and Mid Day territory.
DNA, though, is thinking real big... let's how the story pans out.
Is hi baat par ab aap ek prash bhi poochh lijiye!

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 19 2005, 08:07 PM

What is the weight of a cricket ball?

A. 3-1/2 oz.
B. 5-1/2 oz.
C. 7-1/2 oz.
D. 9-1/2 oz.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 19 2005, 11:33 PM

5-1/2 oz.

Cheers,

Posted by: rom Aug 20 2005, 08:15 PM

Sahi jawab!
Next question, for Rs 1.
In honour of whom has this award been given to Sachin Tendulkar?

1: Sanjay Gandhi
2: Indira Gandhi
3: Rajeev Gandhi
4: Mahatma Gandhi


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Posted by: Mandrake Aug 20 2005, 08:29 PM

Rom, yaar, tum bhi... award pe foto-shoto chipkaya hai... ab kaun kambakht nahi jeetega yeh 1 rupee?

I honestly expect tough questions from you. With your background, more so...

Posted by: rom Aug 20 2005, 08:59 PM

I'm no O'Brien, Mandrake! Aur is internet ke zamaane mein kya mushkil reh gaya hei? Par sabse badi gadbad yeh hei ke chaar choices bhi deni padti hein...

Posted by: Mandrake Aug 20 2005, 09:15 PM

Rom, Rom, Rom, zindagi jhukti hai, jhukaanewala chaahiye

Change the rules!!

And if need be, change the name of the game!!

Wot say?

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 20 2005, 11:34 PM

Yes please suggest new rules to this game so as to make it interesting. But I dont find it necessary to change the name of the game... I guess.

Meanwhile next question.

Which is the highest peak in India

a - Kanchenjunga
b - k2
c - Mount Everest
d - Nanda Devi

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 20 2005, 11:52 PM

Well.....this is a bit controversial Question......as some sources say that Kanchenjunga is the tallest.....while some others say K2 is a bit taller than Kanchenjunga....... Ab kya kiya jaaye???

Posted by: visuja Aug 20 2005, 11:59 PM

Is Kanchenjunga in India ?? Or in Nepal ?

I'm quite sure ..(or at least the only version Ive heard is) that K-2 is the second tallest mountain ... now if its in India or not is...

My answer : K-2

PS : whats the Indian name for K-2 ?? Im sure Ive heard an Indian name for it

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 21 2005, 12:27 AM

Yes Vivek, Kanchenjunga is in India (Sikkim), but also shares area with Tibet & Nepal. (Darjeeling se dikhta hai... ) Another name for K2 is GODWIN AUSTIN (which was named K2 by the Survey Dept. of India) There has been some controversy going on about K2 being taller than Kanchenjunga & vice-versa. But as far as official records (for now) go, I think you are right!!! (K2)

Posted by: visuja Aug 21 2005, 12:38 AM

Yes, Shyam I too have seen the peak (during sunrise) from Darjeeling !! Breath-taking view , though only after spendign a couple of chilly (and cloudy ) mornings .... brrrrrrrrrrrr....Thanks, Shyam.... though I still feel theres a Hindi / Hindustani name for K2 ....

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 21 2005, 01:51 AM

Oops ! You both are right that k2 is higher than Kanchenjunga. But guys, k2 is not in India. It lies on the Pak-China border.

So the correct answer is Kanchenjunga.

Here is the picture of Kanchenjunga as seen from Darjeeling.

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 21 2005, 02:53 AM

Bahut khoob Ab yeh lijiye aap ke saamne agla sawaal........ (Imagine AB's Baritone plsss... ) [Starting off with some easy ones.... 'to help the participant settle in'... ]

Which bowler holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in a One-Day International?

A. Kapil Dev
B. Ashish Nehra
C. Anil Kumble
D. Harbhajan Singh

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 21 2005, 08:53 PM

Its C. Anil Kumble

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 22 2005, 03:53 PM

Sahi Jawaab!!! Anil Kumble 6/12 in 10 overs V/S West Indies @ Eden Gardens, Calcutta.

Ab agla sawaal.......

Which Indian bowler has the distinction of bowling the most economical bowling in an ODI?

A. Anil Kumble
B. Harbhajan Singh
C. Sunil Joshi
D. Sachin Tendulkar

Posted by: visuja Aug 22 2005, 04:01 PM

Theres no Bishen Singh Bedi !?? I thought there was some record of his like 12 overs -- 6 runs or something ??

Tushar-ji .. I guess location of K-2 is contentious (or is it ? )and so probably Kanchanjunga is a 'safer' answer

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 22 2005, 04:21 PM

I too think its Bedi. Vivek seconds Vivek...

Cheers,

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 22 2005, 04:52 PM

Sorry Vivek......you may be right on that one.....Guess I've to rephrase my Question as "50-overs ODI" (10 over limit per bowler....)....

Posted by: rom Aug 22 2005, 05:00 PM

Guys, I seem to remember it's Sunil Joshi against South Africa...

Posted by: rom Aug 22 2005, 05:03 PM

Name to kya, game bhi badli jaa sakti hei!
Possible to hei, Mandrake bhai... but then it won't be KBC na! Then that quiz has to go somewhere else.

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 22 2005, 06:19 PM

Whom are you referring to? . I guess to both of us. In case of 50 overs it is Sunil Joshi, as rom said. But I think economy is considered as runs given per over. So in that case it is Bedi

Cheers,

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 07:22 PM

Perfect Rom & Vivek!!! (Yes, I was referring to both Viveks then... ) I still vividly recall watching that match.....and Joshi was bowling like..... man....can't use words here......the SA batsmen (SA was a much much better...and one of the top teams then....if you remember)......they seemed to have no clue on how to face his bowling!!!! He returned with figures of 10-6-6-5 (10 overs, 6 maidens, 6 runs & 5 wickets.....) If only he had taken one more wicket....he'ld have held the record of the best ever bowling figures by an Indian in ODI's .....whatever.....it was still one of the best bowling spells I got to witness....

Yes Vivek (PM ) Bedi holds it for overall.....that's why I re-phrased my question to 50-overs ODI.....

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 07:27 PM

Next, another interesting one.......

Which Indian bowler holds the record of being the ONLY Indian bowler to have taken a wicket off his very first bowl in ODI Cricket???

To be honest.......I think....I'll change the rule for maybe only THIS Question a bit... (what with Mandrake already giving the green-signal to do so.... No offence Rom and others... )

I think there shoudn't be any clues given for this question.....but if anyone here still insist, I can come up with the choices...... But would be great to see someone answer this one without any clues.... (Koi plss mujhe aakar peeto mat!!! )

Posted by: rom Aug 23 2005, 07:31 PM

Peetunga nahin... par answer bata doon itni jaldi?

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 07:38 PM

Rom.....thanks for being so understanding enough........that this question is a beauty.... No no....lets wait... let people try re.....nahin toh yeh question poochne ka poora maza hi nikal jaayega na.... (For obvious reasons...)

RULE: Please be sporting enough and try giving the answer honestly....don't refer to any kinda material or net..... Just give it a try honestly...

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 23 2005, 07:42 PM

Agar mai kahoon ke mujhe answer "honestly" pata hai, to kya mai answer batau?

Cheers,

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 07:47 PM

My God.....Looks like we are ending up changing as many rules as possible for this Question..... I think it would be nice if the 'honestly pata hone wale log' wait till the 'honestly nahin pata hone wale' give it a try......then.....there would be more fun...in finally revealing the answer na... :

Posted by: rom Aug 23 2005, 07:48 PM

All right, I'll only give a clue here... It's not somebody whose last name rhymes with 'firni'!

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 07:56 PM

WOWOW!!!! Wat a clue Man!!! :rolff:

ITNA BADA CLUE DE DIYA!!!! Yeh tune kya kar diya Rom!!! :rolff:

Posted by: rom Aug 23 2005, 08:05 PM

What are you rolling on the floor for? That was a big clue, in case someone was mistakenly going to name the guy who took a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket for India!

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 23 2005, 08:10 PM

Yes....you are right Rom...

Posted by: rom Aug 23 2005, 08:12 PM

Often am... thanks!

Posted by: rom Aug 24 2005, 10:25 AM

Nobody knows the answer, GK!
Waise yahan ek ladki aayi thhi jo kehti thhi she knows about cricket... usey bhi nahin pata, shayad...
Aisa karo, aap 4 choices daal hi dijiye, GK...

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 24 2005, 01:57 PM

OHOH......So much for my trying to build up suspense and all

ok...the choices are:-

A. TINU YOUHANAN
B. NARENDRA HIRWANI
C. HARVINDER SINGH
D. SADAGOPAN RAMESH

Is that more fair now???

Posted by: rom Aug 24 2005, 02:23 PM

Yes, a level playing field, for both geniuses and duh folks... lets' see now...

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 24 2005, 02:43 PM

Oh Yes......Level Playing field.....kitna sochna pada choices decide karne mein..... Hehehe......

Posted by: rom Aug 24 2005, 03:05 PM

Ab clue bhi de dein? Shayad Priya-ji ko clues milen to bata saken?

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 25 2005, 02:26 PM

Any one in need of any other 5th, 6th & 7th clues???

Posted by: rom Aug 25 2005, 02:29 PM

Yaar GK, I have come to this bitter, horrible inescapable conclusion... Nobody visits this thread apart from the two of us.... Sad but true...
Or we're dealing with a bunch of bl**dy billionaires...

Posted by: vivekpm Aug 25 2005, 02:31 PM

Still looking for my first billion

Cheers,

Posted by: visuja Aug 25 2005, 02:39 PM

I need only one thing --- The answer My guess if Tinu Youhanan ??

Posted by: rom Aug 25 2005, 02:51 PM

Nopes!

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 25 2005, 05:48 PM

chalo.....koi do billionaires aa toh gaye!!!!

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 26 2005, 11:12 PM

so whats the correct ans gk? my guess Narendra Hirwani

Posted by: pranavjh Aug 27 2005, 01:43 AM

NAM McLean c Mohanty b Ramesh 23

India v West Indies at Singapore, 5 Sep 1999

So there - answer is S Ramesh.

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 27 2005, 02:59 AM

BEAUTIFUL~!!!!!!!!!!!! CLASSY ANSWER PRANAV!!! Bilkul Sahi Jawaab!!!!!!

How interesting, isn't it??? Sadagopan Ramesh holds the world record, of being the ONLY Indian to have taken a wicket off his very first ball in ODIs!!!

PS: I did expect.......that not many would be knowing this.......Dunno, whether Ramesh himself remembers it... But that's sure a RARE record to hold!!! Good one!!!!! That was sure a beauty of a question......wasn't it???

Posted by: pranavjh Aug 27 2005, 03:24 AM

Yes, very interesting question indeed!! I think Mohanty and Rohan Gavaskar both got a wicket in the first over that they bowled for India, but not the first ball! There may be more who took wicket in their first over while playing for India in ODIs but I just remember the above two.

Pranav

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 27 2005, 11:19 PM

Absolutely right Pranav Ji!!!!! Yes, here too only those two names are coming to my mind....(the ones having taken a wicket in their very first over).....but the wicket off the very first ball...is sure some rare feat....

Ok......Now..for the next one......

Q. Till date, only 2 Indians have been awarded the Academy Award (Oscar). One was the famous Costume Designer Ms.Bhanu Athaiya, for the film "GANDHI". Who is the other one?

A. Satyajit Ray (Lifetime Achievement)
B. Pt. Ravi Shankar (Original Music score for Gandhi)
C. Dr.L.Subramaniam (Original Music score for "THE LITTLE BUDDHA")
D. Ms. Bhanu Athaiya (Again, for another film, apart from Gandhi)

Posted by: NATURE Aug 27 2005, 11:36 PM

Answer : A, Satyajit Ray ... Rite ?

B : Pt. Ravi Shankar was nominated for the music in "Gandhi" ...

Posted by: visuja Aug 27 2005, 11:44 PM

Satyajit Ray (for Lifetime Achievement)
Me need 'jaadu ki jhappi' for this

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 28 2005, 12:04 AM

Anyone else trying yet???

Posted by: pranavjh Aug 28 2005, 07:52 AM

Google is a wonderful thing

Source - http://www.satyajitray.org/about_ray/introduction.htm

In 1992, Satyajit Ray received the honorary Academy Award ©A.M.P.A.S. ® - Lifetime Achievement - "In recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures and for his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world."

Posted by: NATURE Aug 29 2005, 02:57 PM

Shyam Ji ... this is true that "Satyajit Ray" was awarded the "Lifetime Achievement" award of
Oscar and Pt. Ravi Shankar was nominated for the music of "Gandhi" ... I don't know why did u
Still say "Any 1 else trying yet ?" ... if u had told "Only 2 Indians awarded" ... ???

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 29 2005, 05:49 PM

Hehehhe......Beauty!!! Smart Work Pranav...

First Congratulations to Nature......for being the first one to get it right.... Yes, you are again right about Pt. Ravi Shankar getting nominated for Best Original Score for "Gandhi" in 1982!!! Well.......by saying "Anyone else trying yet"....I meant the participants here in the game....and not Indians trying for Oscar..... Since two players (You & Visuja) had given the right answer.......I just wanted to confirm...whether anyone else here is also trying, or should I come out with the result.....that's all...... Congrats once again!!!!

And here's your "Jaadu ki Jhappi" Vivek.....

PS: I Guess...the next KBC question here should be.....to solve the identity crisis.... Which of these is Visuja & which of these is ME???

Posted by: rom Aug 29 2005, 07:24 PM

Guys, since this d*%&ned google answers practically everything, I'm trying to ask a question that might be a bit hat-ke...

Several years ago, a PG Wodehouse book was adapted as a TV serial on Doordarshan... some of you might have have caught it, so would you remember which Wodehouse book was adapted for that one?

1: The Girl in Blue
2: Leave it to Psmith
3: Pigs Have Wings
4: Very Good, Jeeves

Not sure if there'd be an answer to this one...

Posted by: rom Aug 29 2005, 07:35 PM

Perhaps only Bertie Wooster would attempt an answer...

Posted by: gkshyam Aug 29 2005, 08:19 PM

Priya too is a self-confessed PGW fan.....

Posted by: rom Aug 29 2005, 08:22 PM

She is? But she may not be such a cat when it comes to Hindi serials, you know... you have any clue? It happens to be one of my favourite Wodehouse books...

Posted by: guest72 Aug 29 2005, 10:40 PM

"Isi Bahane" based upon "Leave it to Psmith".

Posted by: rom Aug 29 2005, 11:19 PM

Not sure abou the serial's name, but the book's indeed Leave it to Psmith! Great show!

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 30 2005, 12:21 AM

Lost the contact with doordarshan few years ago. I haven't watched it for many years now except the News. But I remember the days when we used to watch doordarshan, and serials would be much more realistic and interesting and the now-a-day masala.

when was this serial released on DD BTW?

Posted by: pranavjh Aug 30 2005, 03:26 AM

...and you thought I couldn't google this??????

http://wodehouse.ru/gu200702.htm

...In 1988, the state-run television network Doordarshan broadcast a 10-part Hindi adaptation of his 1923 classic Leave it to Psmith, with the Shropshire castle of the Earl of Emsworth becoming the Rajasthani palace of an indolent Maharaja. (The series was a disaster: Wodehousean purists were appalled by the changes, and the TV audience discovered that English humour does not translate too well into Hindi.)...



Pranav

Posted by: rom Aug 30 2005, 01:19 PM

I actually did think that this query would draw a blank at google.

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Aug 31 2005, 11:39 PM

So lets play for the next question..

which is the world's highest water fall?

Sorry no options.

Posted by: visuja Sep 1 2005, 06:34 AM

Victoria Falls in Venezuela. Not sure of the height though

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 1 2005, 09:15 AM

http://www.world-waterfalls.com/database.php?s=N&t=H&orderby=height&sortLimit=300

Yes, no marks for guessing where I got this information from

OK, now one question from me...try googling this

Which is the youngest country in the world?

Pranav

Posted by: visuja Sep 1 2005, 09:39 AM

Ye KBC mein google kahaan se aa gaya !

No idea Pranav. Lost track of countries and capitals since high school days when we had competitions as to who remembers the most number of capitals and we played something called "Name Place Animal Thing" !!

Posted by: gkshyam Sep 1 2005, 11:30 AM

WOW!!!!!! Cool man....'Name Place Animal Thing'!!!! LOL!!!! Puraani yaadein taazaa ho gayi!!!!

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 1 2005, 09:49 PM

OK, here's the hint. You can find it easily on google Also, think about who will have list of all the countries in the world.

Pranav

Posted by: visuja Sep 1 2005, 10:07 PM

Who will have list of countries: USA. Kab kiske maamle mein kaise taang adhaana hai.. track rakhna padta hai na !

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 2 2005, 12:08 AM

LOL!!!

Good one! Although not the correct answer, you are on the right track!

Pranav

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Sep 2 2005, 12:21 AM

Its also know as Angel Falls

Posted by: vivekpm Sep 2 2005, 10:57 AM

Since you said, I googled , East Timor?

Source: http://worldatlas.com/geoquiz/thelist.htm

Cheers,

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 2 2005, 11:06 AM

Perfect answer!! I was hinting at UN...they have list of all the countries and the date on which they became the members. East Timor is the 191st member and the youngest country to be formed.

Pranav

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Sep 2 2005, 11:54 PM

But are there just 191 countries in the world?

vivek should ask the the next question.

Posted by: tusharhaldanker82 Sep 2 2005, 11:58 PM

But are there just 191 countries in the world?

vivek should ask the the next question.

Posted by: NATURE Sep 3 2005, 12:15 AM

No , there are total 260 Countries in the World. Would like to know all
Names and see their FLAGS ? well, then I will come soon with them !!!

Posted by: vivekpm Sep 3 2005, 11:23 AM

Ok.. then... A simple one on Computers. Anyone who has studied computers in elementary school must answer this.

Who amongst the following is considered Father of Computing?

A. Archimedes.
B. Charles Babbage.
C. Edsger W. Dijkstra
D. Bill Gates

Cheers,

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 3 2005, 12:15 PM

I studied computer but I am not sure of the answer!!! Although, I am quite sure about my guess - Charles Babbage.

Pranav

Posted by: jbakshi Sep 3 2005, 12:24 PM

Hey...just a sec! If there are 260 countries in the world, then how can the 191st country be the 'youngest'?
-JB

Posted by: vivekpm Sep 3 2005, 12:25 PM

Spot On!!! It was Charles Babbage, who first presented the idea of automatic mechanical computers. Although he was never able to make one due to limited resources. But his design was used much later in 20th century to make world's first mechanical computer.

Cheers,

Posted by: ZUHA_ALI Sep 3 2005, 12:32 PM

A glow in a planet's ionosphere caused by the interaction between the planet's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun is known as what?


A-Aurora
B-Sun Spot
C-Red Gaint
D-Nebula

Posted by: pranavjh Sep 3 2005, 12:57 PM

I would guess Aurora - by eliminating possibilities

Sun spots I think are ON sun not on planets
Red Giant is type of star I think
Nebula is also not right, me thinks

So that leaves Aurora

Pranav

Posted by: Mandrake Sep 3 2005, 01:09 PM

Ok Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis - what's the difference? Meaning, where do they occur?

Posted by: visuja Sep 3 2005, 01:19 PM

Aurora Borealis - in the northern hemisphere ... easily visible in Scandinaviam countries, northern parts of Greenland, Canada and Siberia.

Aurora Australis --- name says it all !! Southern hemisphere ... named so because Australia is the only large landmass in parts of the southern hemisphere where the auroras could be widely seen.

As for difference: i think no difference at all ! Just different names...

I have aquery though : does the auroras occur all round the year or are there seasons ? I mean.. apart from sunspot seasons !!

Posted by: Mandrake Sep 3 2005, 01:49 PM

Oye Vivekkkk!!! Kahis mujhe idhar 'google' ki boo toh nahi aa rahi??

Anyways, aurorae occur due to the geomagnetic storms. These are caused by the solar eruptions (which keep happening alllll the time). However, only those eruptions that are on the earth-side cause these storms.
The aurorae typically happen at higher altitudes, but have also been seen at lower altitudes over Northern Africa.
At upper altitudes, they are observed in all colours, but at lower altitudes, they are principally red in colour.
Would have loved to ask you 'why red'?. But I guess you are smart enough to think VIBGYOR and tell me that red is at the end of the spectrum

Just for your info, earthlings don't particularly welcome these things, as they can play havoc with electromagnetic systems, power-grids, air-traffic control systems, instrumentation systems on planes....

Posted by: visuja Sep 3 2005, 03:19 PM

Mandrake !! ...getting back at me is it ! Itna astronomy knowledge / interest hai mujhmein

You have typed 'altitudes' at all three places !! .. did u really mean 'altitudes' or was it 'latitudes' !?? I tht they were visible only near the poles .... I forget the reason though ... magnetic field being rarest there and so easy to enter the earth's atmosphere..or soemthing like that...

And auroras visible over Northern Africa !! Thats really news ! Apna magnetic field wakaai mein palat raha hai kya ki itne low latitude pe field is weak !! ... had watched a few doomsday type programs on discovery on magnetic pole reversals !

Aur aapki spectrum waali baat mere palle nahin padi ! .... me very poor at understanding anything thats got to do with spectrum ....chaahe spectral shifts ho, ya other electromagnetic spectral phenomena ho ....ya phir audio spectrum hi kyun na ho !!.... (samajhta to shaayad suron ko pakad paata )

Posted by: Mandrake Sep 3 2005, 04:48 PM

Vivek-ji, aapne ttheek kaha!! The altitude should be read as 'latitude'

Charged particles enter the earth's atmosphere where the magnetosphere shield is at it's weakest. That's typically over the poles. However, if one follows the lines of the magnetic fields, there are other weak spots too.

And in case you weren't aware, the north and south poles (magnetic - I mean) have been flipping over quite a few times in the past.

Posted by: NATURE Sep 3 2005, 06:04 PM

Ofcourse "CHARLES BABBAGE" ... here is a short note about him.

" Charles Babbage Born December 26, 1791 in Teignmouth, Devonshire UK, Died 1871, London;
Known to some as the "Father of Computing" for his contributions to the basic design of the
computer through his Analytical machine. His previous Difference Engine was a special purpose
device intended for the production of tables. While he did produce prototypes of portions of the
Difference Engine, it was left to Georg and Edvard Schuetz to construct the first working devices to
the same design which were successful in limited applications. "

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Dear J Bakshi Ji , I don't know much about the statement "191st Country is the youngest" . . .
But I am quite sure about the number 191. Total 191 countries are the members of U.N. , but
"Vatican City" is not a memeber of U.N. ... Well, I must have to count again and rewrite.

Posted by: tahir77 Sep 22 2005, 08:19 PM

Thanks Nature for information NEXT QUESTION PLZ

Thanks Nature for information NEXT QUESTION PLZ

Posted by: gkshyam Oct 11 2005, 01:25 PM

Which of these Current Cricket Captains is ambidextrous? (Bowls with one hand, bats with the other)?

A. Inzamam-Ul-Haq
B. Saurav Ganguly
C. Steve Tikolo
D. Stephen Fleming

Posted by: NATURE Oct 11 2005, 02:05 PM

SAURAV GANGULI ( ? ) ...

Hey SHYAM after a long time u have come up ... that's quite nice.
Now don't stop coming check in every 15 Minutes ...

Posted by: gkshyam Oct 11 2005, 02:27 PM

Perfect Nature!!! You are right!!! Saurav bats left-handed and bowls right-handed.........while the others bowl & bat with the same hand.

Yes, came after quite a looong time.... Hope to increase the frequency now...

Which of these cricketers is married to a girl of his own nationality?
A. Shoaib Mailk (Pak)
B. Mutthiah Muralitharan (SL)
C. Vinod Kambli (Ind)
D. David Shepherd (Eng)
E. None of these

Posted by: vivekpm Oct 11 2005, 03:02 PM

Kambli?

I am sure it is not A and B. Don't have idea about Shepherd. But I suppose Kambli is married to an Anglo-Indian.

Posted by: AzgarKhan Oct 11 2005, 03:05 PM

D. David Sheperd

Posted by: tahir77 Oct 11 2005, 06:23 PM

A: Shoaib Malik

Posted by: tahir77 Oct 19 2005, 02:09 AM

Sahi answer to mila nahin
=============================

Agla pashn 5000 rs keliye yeh raha aapp logon ki computer screen per

Posted by: Bhirgu Oct 19 2005, 02:17 AM

Grant Flower

Posted by: tahir77 Oct 19 2005, 05:55 AM

Bilkul Theek five thousand Rs aapki hue

Posted by: tahir77 Oct 19 2005, 06:15 AM

Agla pashn 10000 Rs kiliye aapki computer screen per yeh raha

Posted by: Bhirgu Oct 19 2005, 06:29 AM

D. Irruvar

Posted by: tahir77 Oct 19 2005, 07:53 AM

Aik dum RIGHT

Bhirgu jee dus hazar Rs aapke hue.Kia keejiye in 10000 rupe ka

Posted by: Bhirgu Oct 19 2005, 09:05 AM

Tahir

Jaldi se money order bhejiye !!!!!

Kafi karz chukane hai mujhe !!!!!!!!

Anil


ps In Australia we had our first ever millionaire winner in " Who wants to be a Millionaire" contest this week.

Here's an extract from a news item :

The Times October 18, 2005

Which country was last to win a million?


SIX years and more than 600 contestants after it began, the Australian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? finally has a millionaire winner of its own.

Rob Fulton, a university dropout who had just A$2 left in his bank account, became the first Australian participant to answer all 15 questions and clinch the ultimate prize of A$1 million.


Australia was the only one of the 106 nations which show the programme yet to produce a top prize winner. Mr Fulton, a 36-year-old graphic designer from Sydney, won the television quiz thanks to an extensive knowledge of popular 1960s television shows.

He correctly identified the television programme that was shown first from a choice of Bewitched, Get Smart, Hogan"s Heroes and I Dream of Jeannie. The answer was Bewitched in 1964, a year earlier than the other programmes.

Since Who Wants to be a Millionaire? hit Australian screens in 1999, it has handed out A$25.5 million in prize money, but had failed to produce a top prize winner. Mr Fulton, nicknamed Coach after the rugby league player Bob Fulton, was the first actually to attempt the final question after nine previous contestants played the safer option and walked away with A$500,000.

Mr Fulton said: I"ve always wanted to lock in an answer for the million dollars. Either way I would make game show history as the biggest loser or the biggest winner, life's too short and I wouldn't want to die wondering.

Of his final question, Mr Fulton said: I think I owe that to my Mum for actually putting me in front of the telly as a young kid.

Posted by: Nimii Oct 19 2005, 10:47 AM

Bhirgu ji you owe me 28 lakhs over that scam that happened during your ** days

N

Posted by: hildebrand Mar 28 2011, 11:14 PM

Nice thread.