Mumbai: India's Financial Capital Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Financial capital of India
Located in the state of Maharashtra
Formerly known as Bombay
Known for:
- Bollywood film industry
- Gateway of India
- Marine Drive (also known as the "Queen's Necklace")
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus)

Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh
Famous for:
- Taj Mahal (one of the Seven Wonders of the World)
- Agra Fort
- Fatehpur Sikri (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu
Formerly known as Madras
Known for:
- Marina Beach
- Fort St. George
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Chennai Museum

Located in the state of West Bengal
Formerly known as Calcutta
Known for:
- Victoria Memorial
- Indian Museum
- Howrah Bridge
- St. Paul's Cathedral

Financial capital of India, located in the state of Maharashtra
Formerly known as Bombay, with a rich history dating back to the 16th century
Hub for the Bollywood film industry, and home to many iconic landmarks, including:
- Gateway of India, a monument built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V
- Marine Drive, a scenic drive along the coast also known as the "Queen's Necklace"
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the busiest railway stations in India

Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, famous for its Mughal-era architecture
Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Other notable landmarks include:
- Agra Fort, a fortified city built in 1565
- Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and abandoned city built in 1569

Located in the state of Karnataka, known as the "Silicon Valley of India"
Hub for the IT and technology industries, with a growing startup ecosystem
Famous for its gardens and palaces, including:
- Bangalore Palace, a royal palace built in 1887
- Cubbon Park, a 300-acre park in the heart of the city
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden, a 240-acre garden built in 1760

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Madras
Known for its colonial architecture and cultural heritage, with landmarks including:
- Marina Beach, a 13-kilometer-long beach along the Bay of Bengal
- Fort St.George, a 17th-century fort and the first English fortress in India
- Kapaleeswarar Temple, a 7th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Chennai Museum, a museum showcasing the history and culture of Chennai

Located in the state of West Bengal, formerly known as Calcutta
Known for its rich cultural heritage and colonial architecture, with landmarks including:
- Victoria Memorial, a monument built in 1921 to commemorate Queen Victoria
- Indian Museum, one of the oldest and largest museums in India
- Howrah Bridge, a 705-meter-long cantilever bridge built in 1943
- St.Paul's Cathedral, a 19th-century Anglican cathedral built in 1847