10 quiz questions that will take you on a virtual trip to Indian cities
India is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. For the people of our country too, travelling is a wonderful experience. However, the pandemic has made travel really difficult now. So, here’s a quiz about our cities instead. Try it out for a virtual trip through the country while staying safe at home.
Which Indian city is known as the ‘Venice of the East’?
Located in Kerala’s green and fertile rice growing region, Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, has been compared Venice because of its massive network of freshwater rivers, canals, lakes, and lagoons. Traveling through Alappuzha on a houseboat is an ideal holiday.
Which city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’?
Bengaluru alone holds 40% of India’s IT industry in terms of revenue and output. The India headquarters of global IT giants are in this city, and it also hosts a vibrant start-up culture.
Which city of India has the Victoria Memorial?
The Victoria Memorial was built between 1906 and 1921 in the British capital Calcutta, the present city of Kolkata. Modelled on the Taj, it’s a large marble building dedicated to the memory of Empress Victoria, and is a wonderful museum now.
Where is the Hawa Mahal?
Made of red and pink sandstone, with a façade or front part made up entirely of windows, and peaked to resemble Krishna’s crown, the Hawa Mahal palace stands in the historic old market of Jaipur.
Which is the most famous landmark of the city of Amritsar?
Amritsar is known all over the world for the beautiful Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib. The two storeyed temple has its top half covered in almost 400 kg of pure gold leafing.
Which city is called the Manchester of the East?
Manchester of England is known for its textile mills and factories. So is Ahmedabad, with its industrial strength and traditional textile production units. Both are riverside cities and famous for cotton products.
Where is the Blue City of India?
The old town area of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is an interesting site from the nearby fort. Al the houses are painted blue. The bright weather has also earned it the nickname of the Sun City.
Which is the Orange City and also the Tiger Capital of India?
The Nagpur Orange of Maharashtra is globally known for flavour and low price. Being at the tip of several forest reserves, the city is a starting point for tiger safaris too.
Which is the Wine Capital of India?
The ancient city of Nashik was known for its temples and the Kumbh Mela, till it was discovered to be a great place to cultivate grapes. Now its vineyards are well known, especially Sula, and the city produces thousands of litres of wine every year.
Which is the City of Nawabs?
Not Delhi or Agra, but Lucknow is the City of Nawabs. It has held on to the luxury, artistic taste and cuisine associated with kings in its lifestyle through the ages.