Indian Cities Quiz

Q1. It is believed to be the place where Lord Brahma offered the first prayer after he completed the creation of the world. However, the modern city was founded by the Mughal Emperor Akbar who built a fort here. In modern India, this city is known for being associated with 7 out of the 14 Prime Ministers of India. Identify the city.
Ans. Allahabad

Q2. The city was founded by the Sisunaga ruler Udayin (some suggest Ajatashatru might have built it). It is a sacred spot for Buddhists and Sikhs. Lord Buddha, while passing through the place predicted that the city would turn to be a great city, but would be ravaged by floods and famines. Identify the city.
Ans. Patna

Q3. It is famed as the first planned city in India. It was planned out by Vidyadhar Bhattarcharya, a Brahmin from Bengal. Even today when you go on top of the hill near the city, you can see horizontal and vertical lines criss-crossing the city. When the Prince of Wales visited the city, it was decorated in such a way that the city got its sobriquet. Identify the city.
Ans. Jaipur (the city was painted Pink for the Prince of Wales, hence "Pink City")

Q4. The city's name is often believed to be derived from the name of the Mauryan emperor who is said to have founded the city in 50 BC. Another theory believes that the name is from the Hindi word for 'threshold'. The city is known to have at least 9 cities over the course of history, starting from the Mahabharata times. Identify the city.
Ans. Delhi

Q5. This fort-city is unique in the fact that close to 25% of the city's present-day inhabitants reside inside the fort. The fort shot to fame after being featured in a Satyajit Ray film. Identify this fort-city.
Ans. Jaisalmer (the movie was "Shonar Kella")

Q6. This city, which has a city by the same name in Pakistan, is widely believed to be the capital of Telangana if and when it may be formed. The fact that such an important city would definitely be included in Telangana has caused Andhra politicians to oppose the partition. Identify the city.
Ans. Hyderabad

Q7. A crucial part of the Sherlock Holmes' mystery "The Sign of Four" takes place in this penal colony from the viewpoint of the convict. Singer Jack Johnson's song Holes to Heaven is about a surf trip to the city. Identify the city.
Ans. Port Blair

Q8. It was one of the five towns that were demanded by the Pandavas from the Kauravas and its ancient name was Panduprastha. It is also famous for handloom industry and is intricately related to 3 very decisive events of Indian history. Identify the city.
Ans. Panipat

Q9. Historically, the city is most famous for the landing of a European traveller in India. However, most of you would today know it as the place of a very prestigious institute of education. Identify the city (modern name only).
Ans. Kozhikode

Q10. Connect : Salsette, Oyster Rock, East Ground, Butcher and Old Woman's.
Ans. Bombay (all these are islands of Bombay/Greater Bombay)