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FLIPSIDE
Question
of Answers
There
are condescending remarks that the questions are too simple and there's
no need to bring along your little grey cells when you sit in the chair
opposite Mr Bachchan. Yet, that hasn't stopped budding entrepreneurs from
cashing in on the phenomenon. A host of primers are on the newsstands
containing questions most likely to feature on KBC. Here's some that should
definitely figure.
By
Dilip Bobb
 Why
did the Congress stage a violent agitation in Hyderabad on power tariffs
at the peak of the flood crisis?
A. Because they hate being out of power.
B. Because they wanted to divert the public attention away from the devastation
and mental agony caused by the floods.
C. Because Chandrababu Naidu gets more positive press than Sonia Gandhi.
D. Because they feel deeply and passionately for the poor and downtrodden.
Which
answer accurately describes the prime minister's health problem?
A. Osteoarthritis, a condition popularly referred to as being weak-kneed.
B. Spasmodic, a condition where he is only able to work for a few hours
at a time, a practice perfected by most people who work for the government.
C. Ettubrute, a condition where criticism from his own partymen and women
causes pain and depression.
D. Ask Dr Subramanian Swamy who seems to know more than the prime minister's
personal physician.
Which
prominent personality has been described as being aloof, withdrawn, introverted
and not a team player?
A. Saurav Ganguly
B. Sonia Gandhi
C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D. Jyoti Basu
Who is
the most effective and vociferous critic of the BJP's policies?
A. Bal Thackeray
B. Sonia Gandhi
C. The Left parties
D. Sushma Swaraj
Which
of these chief ministers is most admired for his/her courage to take tough
decisions?
A. S.M. Krishna of Karnataka
B. M. Karunanidhi of Tamil Nadu
C. Rabri Devi in Bihar
D. None of the above
Which
profession brings the most success and financial rewards?
A. Sandalwood smuggling/kidnapping
B. Cricketer/bookie
C. Politician
D. Quiz show host
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