Pioneer of quizzing in India Neil O’Brien dies

Q.  Which famous quiz master and leading member of the Anglo Indian community died on 24th June 2016 at the age of 82?
- Published on 27 Jun 16

a. Neil O’Brien
b. Derek O’Brien
c. John O’Brien
d. Paul O’Brien

ANSWER: Neil O’Brien
 
Neil O’Brien pioneer of quizzing in India and leader of the Anglo Indian community passed away at the age of 82 on 24th June 2016 in Kolkata
  • A former LS member he was also an educationist and a 3 time nominated Anglo Indian MLA in West Bengal
  • His son Derel O’Brien is an Indian television personality and MP for All India Trinamool Congress
  • He conducted the first well organised formal quiz in 1967 at Christ the King Church Parish Hall in Kolkata
  • He also served as OUP MD and council for the Indian School certificate as chairman from December 1993 to July 2011
  • He also headed the Frank Anthony group of schools

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