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Since 1992, it has been hosted by derek obrien and has been the countrys longest running quiz show on indian television. O brien was a former lok sabha mp also a threetime nominated angloindian mla in the west bengal assembly and an educationist. Interesting and informative, this collection of questions will delight all quiz enthusiasts, old and young. Interesting and informative, this collection of questions will delight all quiz. About the author derek o brien was born in kolkata. The 4th battalion of the sikh light infantry was the last army unit to be stationed in which unesco world heritage site in delhi. He is the chief national spokesperson as well as leader of the trinamool congress parliamentary party in the rajya sabha.
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In bqc quiz book 3, derek o brien brings together the best questions that were asked on the latest season of the show. These questions are relevant, fun and informative and. Derek obrien born 1961 is an indian politician, author, television personality, public speaker and quiz show host. In 2011, derek o brien was voted to the rajya sabha as a member of parliament mp. Hosted by derek o brien since 1992, the show has moved on to the digital age from television and is available on an exclusive mobile app.
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