Know some facts about capitals?? Here it is. A quiz set researched and conducted by Aravind sir and Abhishek. Conducted as a part of Prajna Informals. Hope you will like the questions.

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3. 1
The construction work of this mosque started in the reign of the
Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar by Nawab Shah Jahan
Begum (1844-1860 & 1868-1901) of X (wife of Nawab Syed Siddiq
Hassan Khan) & continued to be built by her daughter Sultana
Jahan Begum, till her lifetime. The mosque was not completed
due to lack of funds & after a long day lay off after the war of
1857, construction was resumed in 1971 by Allama Mohammed
Imran Khan Nadwi Azhari & Maulana Sayed Hashmat Ali Sahab
of the city X. The construction was completed by 1985 & entrance
(eastern) gate was renovated grandly using ancient motifs from
circa 1250 Syrian mosques by the contribution of the Emir of
Kuwait to commemorate the memory of his departed wife.
Id the city X

4. 1

5. Answer
Bhopal

6. 2
Y was the former capital of Z but it got replaced
by X people's capital. The foundation stone was
laid on October 22, 2015.The Buddhist Stupa at X
is the biggest stupa in the country with a diameter
of 50 meters and a height of 27 meters. Recognizing
X's ancient Buddhist roots, the developers also plan
to a design the High Court in a way that it
resembles the Buddhist Stupa.
Identify X Y and Z.

7. 2

8. Answer
X-Amaravati Y-Hyderabad Z-Seemandhra

9. 3
X mandir is a convention and exhibition centre
located at A. It is inspired from life and philosophy
of XY. X name was given to Y by a nobel laureate in
literature Z.
Id X, XY,Y Z and A.

10. Answer
X-Mahatma Y-Gandhi A-Gandhinagar
Z-Rabindranath Tagore XY- Mahatma Gandhi

11. 4
It was bought by Sandhya in 1967 for 1.32 lakh and
now it is the most famous address in the city. At
present it worth more than 90 crores.
What am I talking about and which city?

12. Answer
Veda Nilayam at Chennai

13. 5
The name of the island X was given by the 16th
century explorers after seeing a sculpture at the
entrance of the island. They decided to take
that sculpture to homeland but ended up in
dropping it in the sea because the chains were
not strong. Later the sculpture was regained
and now it is in the oldest museum at Y. X is
one among the tourist attractions of Y. Y’s
earlier name was taken from a fish.
Id X & Y.

14. 5

15. Answer
X-Elephanta Islands Y-Mumbai

16. 6
Thupten Gatsling is a Buddhist monastery built
by X. This beautiful well maintained Buddhist
temple about ½ km away from Y which is
situated on the top of a small hill. One can have
panoramic view of entire Y from here. It is the
most peaceful & serene place to visit in Y.
Id X & Y

17. 6

18. Answer
X-Dalai Lama Y-Itanagar

19. 7
X is a shiva temple and ashram. It's believed to be the
home of famous sage Y. The ashram is located a few
kilometers from Z on the outskirts of Garbhanga reserve
forest which has an ample population of elephants. This
Garbhanga reserve forest is also a proposed butterfly
reserve. Although the ashram has a temple but still the
cave in which the Muni Y is believed to have meditated
is located 5 km inside the ashram. Y is also the teacher of
a descendant of Ikshvaku dynasty. The ashram also has a
waterfall.
Identify X Y and Z.

20. 7

21. Answer
X-Vashishta Ashram(Bashishta) Y-Vashishta
Z-Dispur

22. 8
The name of this city X has changed with time. One of
the oldest cities of India, there are several theories
regarding the origin of the modern name X. It is
etymologically derived from Y, the name of the Hindu
goddess, Y Devi. Y is also the name of the city in
Gujarat. Y Devi Mandir is still situated in X near
Gulzarbagh mandi along with another Y Devi Mandir
near Takht Sri X Sahib in X city.Many believe X derived
its name from Z, a tree variety that was found in
abundance in the historic city. It is also seen on the
state tourism's logo. Z is also the hindi word for thin.
Identify X Y and Z.

23. 8

24. Answer
X-Patna
Y-Patan
Z-Patli

25. 9
X was Diwan of Travancore from 1857-72. He is also
known as Turgot of india. X had a Key role in making
Travancore as a model state in India. He supervised the
construction of Y (durbar hall of travancore kingdom)
during 1865-69. Y was built by engineer Barton. It was
Formerly known as huzur/puthen kacheri, then later
renamed as Y. There are 3 blocks. The central block with
main door is named Anakavadam(elephant door).Lord Z
laid the foundation stone for the new building of A in
1933, in the Y complex. In 1998, the new building of A
opened in B by the then President C.
Identify X Y Z A B and C.

26. 9

27. Answer
X-Madhava Rao Y-Secratariate
Z-Lord Wellingdon
A-Kerala Niyamasabha
B-Palayam C-K R Narayanan

28. 10
This city i s believed to be built by King Ramachandran of Kalchuri
dynasty. Another story about X is that King Ramachandra's son
Brahmdeo Rai had established X. His capital was Khalwatika (now
Khallari). The newly constructed city was named after Brahmdeo
Rai as ‘X’. It was during his time in 1402 A.D. that the temple of
Hatkeshwar Mahadev was constructed on the banks of the river
Kharun which still remains one of the oldest landmarks in X. After
the death of king Amarsingh Deo, this region had become the
domain of Bhonsle Kings of Nagpur. With the death of Raghuji the
III, the territory was assumed by the British government from
Bhonsle's and Y was declared a separate Commission with its
headquarters at X in 1854. The photo is the statue of Dangchagha'
folk dance in Purkhoti Muktangan Park, at The city X.
Identify X and Y

29. 10
Airport

30. Answer
X-Raipur Y-Chattisgarh

31. 11
When architect Charles E J son of a Swiss
watchmaker designing the city X, he divided it
into 60 sectors but he avoided ___ . Because he
thought it as an unlucky number. X got name
from the goddess of power. But recently, Y
government decided to add ___ to the city. Now
Manimajra will be called as ___ . Z is a neighbor
state of Y. Upto 44 years Tamil was Z's 2nd
language.
Id X Y Z & FITB

32. Answer
X-Chandigarh Y-Punjab Z-Haryana
Sector 13

33. 12
X wanted to establish the city Y as an architectural
example for the world. The city was divided into 9
blocks in which 7 were open for public and 2 were
reserved for royal family. The walled city was built
in 5 kms and the streets of the city run in
east/west and north/south grids. Z is a structure
without a foundation built in Y for watching
festivals for women without seeing them.
Id X Y & Z

34. 12

35. Answer
X-Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Y-Jaipur Z-Hawa Mahal

36. 13
X also known as the Secretariat is Y's oldest surviving building,
originally built by the Muslim ruler Z of Bijapur around 1500.It
was actually Z´s summer palace cum fortress and formed an
important part of his defense with an arsenal of 55 canons and a
salt water moat. But it was defeated by A's army. Soon afterwards
it was converted into a rest house for the A Viceroys, who used it
for an overnight stop, on their way to and from their country B.
Around 1759, the palace became the official residence of the
Viceroy. It was known by then as the Idalcaon Palace, from the
words Z, the A corruption of the words Z.The A carried out quite
a few demolitions and renovations changing the overall
appearance of the building, which retained its official vice regal
residence status until the Viceroys moved to a new residence at
Cabo near C in 1918.
Identify X Y Z A B and C.

37. 13

38. Answer
X-Adil Shah Palace Y-Goa Z-Yusuf Adil Shah
A-Portugese B-Portugal C-Dona Paula

39. 14
X is the capital and the largest city of the Indian
state of Y. After independence, the city became
the capital of Z and was later made the capital of
Y. It is the principal commercial, cultural and
educational centre of the state. It was the capital
city of British Burma (present-day Myanmar) from
1942 to 1945 & was made the winter capital of Y,
thus making Y one of the 3 states to have two
capitals.
Identify X Y and Z.

40. 14

41. Answer
X-Shimla Y-Himachal Pradesh Z-Dharamshala

42. 15
X is the capital of the state of Y. The early evidence of use of
several iron slag, pot sheds, iron tools found in Chota Nagpur
region around 1400 BCE. Magadha Empire exercised indirect
control over the territory, which lasted until the reign of the Z.
The name Z means one who has no sadness. Armies of A passed
through the region on their expedition to the Deccan. The ruler A
was a player of Veena. Nagvanshi king Raja Pratap Rai choose
Chutia as his capital which is now a place in X. Few ruins of
Chutia trace back to 2nd Century CE. With the expansion of the
Mughal Empire, the sovereign status of the Nagvanshi dynasty was
technically affected, but they continued to rule and administer
independently. King of Barkagarh B Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo
built B Temple in 1691. A is a also the part name famous
character of mohanlal movie C.
Identify X Y Z A B and C

43. 15

44. Answer
X-Ranchi Y-Jharkhand Z-Ashok
A-Samudra Gupta B-Jagannathan
C-Aaram Thampuran

45. 16
X is located in Y, a small town within the Z urban
district of A state in India. From inscriptions, it is
known that Y was once called Veppur & Kelele.
Two shrines within the temple complex, the X and
Xsvami were commissioned during the rule of
Western Ganga Dynasty Kings Nitimarga I and
Ereyappa Nitimarga II . The remaining shrines are
considered a later day legacy of the rule of the
Chola Dynasty.
Identify X Y Z and A.

46. 16

47. Answer
X-Nageshwara Temple Y-Begur
Z-Bangalore A-Karnataka

48. 17
X is a market run in Y, India. It is a commercial
center and a popular tourist attraction in the state
of Z. It has shifted its location within the city over
the years and is currently located in Khawairaband
Bazaar. It was established in the 16th century.
Products such as vegetables, fruits, textiles, toys
fish, spices & utensils are available in the market.
Identify X Y Z & put funda as to why this market
is special and different than other markets.

49. 17

50. Answer
X-Mother’s Market Y-Imphal
Z- Manipur
The whole market is run by married women

51. 18
X is the capital of Y. It was officially formed on 25 February 1890.
In 1871–72, the disorderly conduct of Khalkom, a Z chief,
compelled the British to establish an outpost that later became the
X village. The post had been established by Suakpuilala, the Chief
of Reiek and it was only 14 kilometres from Sairang from where
one could travel by flat bottomed boat. In 1890, officer Dally of the
Assam Police and his 400 men arrived at X to support Colonel
Skinner's troops during a British military operation against the Z
tribals. On Dally's recommendation, X was selected as the site of a
fortified post that Colonel Skinner had been ordered to construct.
The troops constructed stockades and buildings at the site. In 1892-
95 X became accessible from Silchar by fair weather road under the
supervision of Major Loch.
Identify X Y & the tribe Z.

52. 18

53. Answer
X-Aizwal Y-Mizoram Z-Mizo

54. 19
The original name for the falls X is Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng
Khohsiew, which translates to "the three - step waterfall".
This name is still used locally. However the modern name
is explained by a signboard near the waterfall. The name
originated in the British era when the Englishmen spotted
a giant rock that looked like an X near the fall. This rock
was destroyed in the 1987 due to an earthquake. The
animal X is found largely in South India. X Falls is located
in Y which is the capital of Z. Y was also called A of the
east.
Identify X Y Z & A.

55. 19

56. Answer
X-Elephant Y-Shillong Z-Meghalaya
A-Scotland

57. 20
X is the capital city of India's north eastern state of Y
With a resident population of almost 100,000, it is the
second largest city in the state. Originally known as
Kewhira, X was founded in 1878 when the British Empire
established its headquarters of the then Z Hills. It officially
became the capital after the state of Y was inaugurated in
1963. Y was the site of one of the bloodiest battles of
World War II. The battle is often referred to as the ‘A of
the East’. A is a place in Russia.
Id X Y Z & A

58. 20

59. Answer
X-Kohima Y-Nagaland Z-Naga
A-Stalingard

60. 21
The X temple is the largest temple in Y. The central tower of the
temple is 180 ft (55 m) tall. The temple represents the quintessence
of the Z architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the
architectural tradition at Y. Z is remembered in indian history as
the bloodiest useless battle ever. The battle of Z made the king A
very depressed and made him to take refuge in B religion. The
temple is believed to be built by the kings from the Somavamsi
dynasty, with later additions from the Ganga rulers. The temple is
built in the Deula style that has four components namely, vimana
(structure containing the sanctum), jagamohana (assembly hall),
natamandira (festival hall) and bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings),
each increasing in the height to its predecessor. The temple
complex has 50 other shrines and is enclosed by a large compound
wall.
Identify X Y Z A and B.

61. 21

62. Answer
X-Lingaraj Y-Bhubaneswar Z-Kalinga
A-Ashoka B-Buddhist

63. 22
The earliest records of X date from the construction of the X
monastery in 1716. X remained a small hamlet until the
construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a
pilgrimage center. It became the capital of what was left of Y
after an English conquest in the mid-19th century. After the
defeat of the Tibetans by the British, X became a major
stopover in the trade between Tibet and British India at the
end of the 19th century. Most of the roads and the telegraph
in the area were built during this time. In 1894, Thutob
Namgyal, the Y monarch under British rule, shifted the capital
from Tumlong to X, increasing the city's importance. A new
grand palace along with other state buildings was built in the
new capital.

64. 22
Following India's independence in 1947, Y became a
nation-state with X as its capital. Y came under the
suzerainty of India, with the condition that it would retain
its independence, by the treaty signed between the
Chogyal and the then Indian Prime Minister Z. This pact
gave the Indians control of external affairs on behalf of Y.
Trade between India and Tibet continued to flourish
through the Nathula and Jelepla passes, offshoots of the
ancient Silk Road near GX. In 1975, after years of political
uncertainty and struggle, including riots, the monarchy
was abrogated and Y became India's twenty-second state,
with X as its capital after a referendum.
Identify X Y & Z.

65. 22

66. Answer
X-Gangtok Y-Sikkim Z-Nehru

67. 23
X palace was bullit by Y , the Prime Minister of Z. After a visit to
Europe, decided to build a European styled residence for himself.
The foundation stone for the construction of X palace was laid by
Sir Y on 3 March 1884. It took nine years to complete the
construction and furnish the palace. Sir Y moved into the Gol
Bangla and Zanana Mahel of the X Palace in December 1890 and
closely monitored the finishing work at the Mardana portion. He
used the palace as his private residence until the palace was handed
over to the 6th A of Z around 1897–1898. The palace was built and
furnished at a cost of four million rupees, which necessitated
borrowing money from the Bank of Bengal. In the spring of 1897,
the sixth A of Z, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan was invited to stay at the
palace. He extended his stay to a week, then a fortnight, and then a
month, which prompted Sir Y to offer it to him.

68. 23
The A accepted but paid some of the value of the palace; the
Paigah family maintains that around 20 lakh rupees was paid.
The A used the palace as a guest house for the royal guests
visiting the kingdom of Z. The list of royal visitors included
King George V, Queen Mary, Edward VIII and Tsar Nicholas
II. The palace fell into disuse after the 1950s. The last
important guest was the President of India, Rajendra Prasad, in
1951.The palace was then restored after being leased by the B
Group of Hotels. B group of hotels have their main hotel in
Mumbai. The name X has been used in the name of a telugu
movie X das, which is the remake of a popular 2017
Mollywood action movie C.
Identify X Y Z A B & C.

69. 23

70. Answer
X-Falknuma Palace Y-Sir Viquar-ul-Umra
Z-Hyderabad A-Nizam B-Taj Group

71. 24
X is a place near Y the capital of Z. X means one less than a
crore. True to its meaning, there are 99,99,999 statues. There
are many popular legends regarding it. A popular legend
claims that the sculptures here were made by a local mason to
please Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati. The mason swore
that he would make one crore (10 million) images of the lord
in a single night. But by day break, he was one short. Hence
the name 'X' or one less than a crore! Another legend is that
Shiva was going to Varanasi along with one crore gods and
goddesses. They stopped for the night but, Shiva warned them
that they must leave before dawn. When they failed to wake
up and leave, Shiva cursed them and they became stone
sculptures!
Identify the place/district X, the capital Y & State Z

72. 24

73. Answer
X-Unakoti Y-Agartala Z-Tripura

74. 25
Famously known across the country for being one of the
most wondrous railway stations of India, the main railway
station of X the capital of Y is situated in the Z area,
whose structural designs never fail charm any of its visitors.
The building is designed as an amalgamation of Indo-
British style of architecture by J.H Horniman. Painted in
red and white, this splendid structure looks like a Rajput
palace from outside and from the sky it partially appears
like a Awith each of its turrets and domes that look like B.
The most striking feature in the designs of this railway
station is that water reservoirs are so beautifully hidden
inside the facade being covered by curves.

75. 25
It is said that the architectural style of this station is so
amazing that makes it is nearly impossible for anyone
standing outside the station to hear the sounds of the
incoming or outgoing trains. If you see the building from
the top view, you will see that the Z railway station is
made to look like a A. Foundation of this building was
laid on 21st March, 1914 by Bishop George Herbert and it
was later in 1923 when it got re-constructed. This railway
station was built at the cost of around rupees 60-70 Lakhs,
which was quite an expensive amount in those days.
Identify the capital City X , the state Y the railway station
Z, A and B.

76. 25

77. Answer
X-Lucknow Y-Uttar Pradesh
Z-Char Baagh A-Chess Board B-Chess Pieces

78. 26
XY is the capital of Z. XY is made up of two words: X is derived
from the word meaning camp or temporary settlement. Y in
Garhwali language refers to a valley that lies between the middle
Himalayas and the "Shivaliks". When Ram Rai, son of Guru Har
Rai, came to this region with his followers, he established a camp
here for them. Around this time, the modern city of XY started to
develop. This is when the word X was linked to Y, and thus the
city was named XY. In Skanda Purana, Y is mentioned as a part of
the region called Kedarkhand, the abode of Shiva. According to
Hindu mythology, in ancient India during the Mahabharata epic
era, Dronacharya the great teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas,
lived here hence the name, "Dronanagari" (lit. city of Drona)
Some historians believe that the word X can be regarded as a term
for camping.
Identify XY and Z

79. Answer
XY-Dehradun Z-Uttarakhand

80. 27
X is an unfinished tower in the Y Complex at
Mehrauli, Z. The construction of X was started by A,
who was played by Ranveer Singh in the 2018 movie
Padmavat. After A had doubled the size of the
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque he decided to constructed a
tower which would be twice the height of the Y.
Construction of X came to a halt in 1316 following the
death of A. Today, X, a massive red rubble structure
stands at a height of 2.5 meters.
Identify X Y Z & A

81. 27

82. Answer
X-Alai Minar Y-Qutab Minar Z-Delhi
A-Alauddin Khilji

83. 28
By the 1850s, X had two primary areas: White
Town, which was primarily British and centred on
Dalhousie Square; and Black Town, mainly Indian
and centred on Ultadanga and adjoining areas. The
city underwent rapid industrial growth starting in
the early 1850s, especially in the textile and jute
industries; this encouraged British companies to
massively invest in infrastructure projects there.
Known for being a pioneer to many national and
international organisations.
Which Indian capital city am I talking about?

84. Answer
Kolkata

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