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1. In which state of India is Bangalore located? Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Andhra Pradesh

2. What was the old name of Bangalore? Mysore None of these Madras Indraprastha

3. Bangalore is also known as the _________ city of India. Pink Garden Jewel Temple

4. The Glass House in Bangalore is one of the places worth seeing. Where is it located? Cubbon Park Lalbagh Electronics City Outer Ring Road

5. Bangalore has its own palace - the Bangalore Palace. Which royal dynasty owned this palace? Scindia Holkar Peshwa Wodeyar

6. Bangalore is known as the IT city because of its large number of software companies like Infosys and Wipro. In fact, Bangalore even featured in a US presidential election and the word 'Bangalored' is included in some dictionaries. What does this word refer to? Outsourcing Pub culture Software development Growing trees

7. Bangalore is the headquarters of the National Cricket Academy and has a popular cricket stadium. What is the cricket stadium in Bangalore? Chidamabaram Stadium Chinnaswamy Stadium Eden Gardens Brabourne

8. Bangalore is around 900 metres above sea level. True False

9. Bangalore is also known for its film industry. By what name is the Bangalore film industry known? Bollywood Sandalwood Tollywood Kollywood

10. Bangalore was the first city in India to have electricity. True False

11. Who is said to be the founder of the city of Bangalore? Kengal Hanumanthayya Chamaraja Wodeyar Kempegowda Sir M Viswesharayya

12. Which of the following premier scientific institutes is present in Bangalore? Indian Institute of Technology Bhabha Atomic Centre All India Institute of Medical Sciences Indian Institute of Science

13. Bangalore has a number of lakes, but much of its water supply comes from one of the most important rivers of India. Which river is this? Ganga Kaveri Yamuna Narmada

14. Previously the HAL Airport was the only airport in Bangalore. However, a newer and bigger International airport was opened in 2008. Where is the location of this airport? Devanahalli Mysore HAL Electronics City

15. Which of the following National Parks is located in Bangalore district? Nehru Zoological Park Bannerghatta National Park Gir Forest Kaziranga National Park