India for Tourists Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hawa Mahal

The capital city of India is New Delhi. The city was designed by the architect Edward Lutyens. Prominent places to see in New Delhi include Rashtrapathi Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian President. Nearby are North Block and South Block which houses the offices of the Government of India. Also close by is the circular Parliament Building. The Jantar Mantar is an observatory built by King Jai Singh II. Connaught Place is a commercial area famous for shopping. The Red Fort is another prominent monument. This brick red building was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort is the venue of the Independence Day functions. From this place, the national flag is unfurled by the Prime Minister and a grand parade rolls out on the 15th of August every year.

Hawa Mahal is in Jaipur.

Answer: Chandigarh

The city of Chandigarh is a union territory in India. An interesting fact is that this city is the capital of two Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. The city is known as one of the rich cities of India. Most parts of the city were designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. This well-planned city has many gardens, complexes and malls.

Answer: Agra

The city of Agra is in the northern part of India, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is located on the banks of the river Yamuna. The city was founded by the Lodhi dynasty. The world famous Taj Mahal is located in Agra. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and is recognized as one the seven wonders of the modern world.

The city is known for its many tombs and forts. Nearby to Agra is Fatehpur Sikri, the capital of Emperor Akbar.

The tomb of Akbar is also located nearby.

Answer: Darjeeling

The town of Darjeeling is located in the state of West Bengal in the eastern part of India. Darjeeling is a hill station which was developed by the British. The town is known for its pleasant weather and is flocked to by tourists during the summer season. Darjeeling is world famous for its tea plantations and its famous Toy Train with its steam engines.

The town has a large population of Buddhists and Gurkhas. Kulu-Manali is a hill station in the north of India. Ooty and Kodaikanal are also hill stations, but located in the south of India.

Answer: Konark

The town of Konark, in the state of Orissa in eastern India, is world famous for its Sun temple. The Sun temple is a heritage site visited by thousands of tourists every year. The Sun temple was built in the 13th century and is designed in the form of a chariot drawn by seven horses.

In India mythology, The Sun God is believed to ride a chariot with seven horses. The temple is also famous for its numerous sculptures, particularly the statues of amorous couples, enacting poses from the Kamasutra!

Answer: Goa

The state of Goa was a colony of Portugal and even after India's Independence, it remained with Portugal. An armed police action in 1961 saw the liberation of Goa. The state of Goa is known for its laid back, easy going life and jolly people. The state has a large number of beaches, which attracts thousands of foreign tourists every year.

The maximum inflow of tourists is in the month of December during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The cities of Panaji, Margao and Vasco have a number of famous beaches. Goa also has the first off-shore casino in India, which operates in a yacht in the Mandovi river.

Answer: Gateway of India

Mumbai is in the state of Maharashtra in the west of India. Mumbai is regarded as the financial capital of India, known for its high rise buildings, business empires and the stock exchange. The city was earlier known as Bombay, before it was renamed in 1995. Prominent places to see in Mumbai include the Marine drive, the beaches at Chowpatty and Juhu, the Siddhi Vinayak and Mahalaxmi temples and the Victoria Terminus station (now renamed as Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminus), which is a world heritage site.

The Gateway of India is a prominent landmark in Mumbai and was built in 1911 to mark the arrival of King George and Queen Mary of Britain. India Gate is a monument in Delhi, Writers Building and Fort St George are the Secretariat buildings in Kolkata and Chennai respectively.

Answer: Hyderabad

Hyderabad is located in the South of India and is the capital of the state of Telangana and de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh. This place has important monuments like the Char Minar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda (the place where the Kohinoor diamond was mined). Hyderabad was ruled by the Nizams and has a rich Muslim influence in its monuments and buildings.

The city was founded by Quli Qutb Shah in the 16th century. The city is popularly known as the city of pearls. Tourists flock to this city to buy pearls, bangles and other jewelry. Hyderabad is also known as Cyberabad, as the IT industry is well developed here.

Answer: Mysore

The city of Mysore is located in the southern state of Karnataka. Mysore is known as the city of palaces. The Mysore palace is famous throughout the world and every year thousands of tourists visit the palace, particularly during the Dasara festival. During this time, a grand procession is organised in the city.

The city of Mysore has other important palaces like the Lalith Mahal palace, Jaganmohan palace and Rajendra vilas palace. Other prominent tourist places in Mysore include the KRS dam, the Brindavan Gardens and the Mysore Zoo. Jaipur, Gwalior and Indore are also known for their palaces, but they are located in the northern part of India.

Answer: Kerala

Kerala is a state in the southern part of India. The state of Kerala is called as "God's own country". The reason for this is the abundance of greenery, rivers, wildlife, temples and a pleasant climate. This place has been listed by many authorities, including the National Geographic magazine as one of the top tourist destinations in India.

The state is famous for its backwaters where tourists can stay in houseboats. The state is also famous for the hill stations of Munnar and Wayanad. Kerala is also famous for the temples at Guruvayoor and Sabarimalai. Assam and Meghalaya is in the east of India. Kashmir is also a popular tourist spot and known as a paradise on earth, but it is located in the northern most part of India.