FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about India By Colour
Quiz about India By Colour

India, By Colour Trivia Quiz


Let's follow the colour wheel around India and visit ten cities known for being vibrant, bold, and chromatic, at least by their nicknames. Good luck!

A photo quiz by kyleisalive. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Geography Trivia
  6. »
  7. Asia
  8. »
  9. India

Author
kyleisalive
Time
4 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
391,470
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1183
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 165 (10/10), Guest 222 (8/10).
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Also known as the 'Venice of the East', what Rajasthani city is known as India's 'White City' for its white marble palaces? Hint


photo quiz
Question 2 of 10
2. Found in East India, what former state capital is known as 'Silver City' because of its centuries of silver works? Hint


photo quiz
Question 3 of 10
3. While several cities in India feature the nickname of 'Golden City', which of them, found in the state of Punjab, is closer to Lahore, Pakistan than any larger Indian city? Hint


photo quiz
Question 4 of 10
4. The Winter Capital of Maharashtra, which of these is known as the 'Orange City' not because of its colour and aesthetic, but because of its agricultural tendencies? Hint


photo quiz
Question 5 of 10
5. India's Pink City, home to Hawa Mahal (depicted), was constructed and painted pink to celebrate the arrival of an English King in the 19th century. What Rajasthani city is it?

Answer: (One Word)
photo quiz
Question 6 of 10
6. While this city is known as a 'Golden City', it's also known as the 'Brown City'. Which of these Indian locations in the Thar Desert is known for its fort and Jain temples? Hint


photo quiz
Question 7 of 10
7. Many cities have been touted as 'The Green City of India', but which of these is actually known for being named after the Blue Mountains in Tamil Nadu, and does not share the same nickname as the others? Hint


photo quiz
Question 8 of 10
8. Found in the southwest of India along the country's west coast, this Keralan capital is considered the 'Evergreen City of India'. Which of these burgeoning cities is known for ecological reserves, beaches, and wildlife sanctuaries? Hint


photo quiz
Question 9 of 10
9. With blue painted houses in its Old Quarter, what Rajasthani city (as seen from a fort on Bhakurcheeria) is shown in the image? Hint


photo quiz
Question 10 of 10
10. What city is sometimes called the 'Black City of India' or the 'Black Hole' because of an incident in the 18th century?

Answer: (One Word)
photo quiz

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




View Image Attributions for This Quiz

Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 165: 10/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 222: 8/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 103: 9/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 172: 2/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 61: 9/10
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 110: 10/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 49: 7/10
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 216: 2/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Also known as the 'Venice of the East', what Rajasthani city is known as India's 'White City' for its white marble palaces?

Answer: Udaipur

Udaipur, found in India's northwestern state, is found nestled in the Aravalli Mountain Range before it slides into the Thar Desert. Known for being built around a number of lakes, Udaipur is known as the White City because of the marble used to construct its numerous Rajput-era palaces.

The colour also appears throughout the cityscape; many of the houses in Udaipur are also painted white. In addition to the upkeep of numerous historical and religious sites found throughout the city, a number of the lakes within its borders are also man-made and frequently under restoration efforts.
2. Found in East India, what former state capital is known as 'Silver City' because of its centuries of silver works?

Answer: Cuttack

Also known as the 'Millennium City', Cuttack was built around the fourteenth century Barabati Fort, a medieval fort constructed from khondalite, laterite, and sandstone. The city acted as the capital of the state of Odisha province for centuries until the role was taken by the nearby Temple City of Bhubaneswar in 1948. Nonetheless, Cuttack has been famous for quite a while due to its silver filigrees-- Tarakasi-- which have been done by local artisans since the founding of the city.
3. While several cities in India feature the nickname of 'Golden City', which of them, found in the state of Punjab, is closer to Lahore, Pakistan than any larger Indian city?

Answer: Amritsar

Found in the northwest of India, Amritsar sits in a semi-arid reach of the country closer to the country of Pakistan than any significant Indian city. While there are several cities in India considered the 'Golden City', Amritsar also features 'The Abode of God', Sri Harmandir Sahib, which many refer to as the Golden Temple and which was constructed in the sixteenth century.

The temple is a major landmark for Sikh followers. Built around a massive man-made lake, the waters of the region are considered holy.
4. The Winter Capital of Maharashtra, which of these is known as the 'Orange City' not because of its colour and aesthetic, but because of its agricultural tendencies?

Answer: Nagpur

The image for this question depicts the structure known as Diksha Bhumi, a religious and historical Buddhist monument found in Nagpur, a city in Western India. It certainly lends itself to a more relaxed lifestyle; Nagpur is known for being one of the country's greenest and most livable destinations, partly because of its agricultural sector, well-known for its biannual Nagpur orange crops. For many years in the 2000s, it was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

It's been settled in since the 18th century though, and was once the capital of Maharashtra when it was occupied by the British East India Company.
5. India's Pink City, home to Hawa Mahal (depicted), was constructed and painted pink to celebrate the arrival of an English King in the 19th century. What Rajasthani city is it?

Answer: Jaipur

The city of Jaipur, one of India's largest, is a beautiful city which was founded in the early eighteenth century and built based on Hindu architecture not unlike that seen in naturally-enhanced wonders like Angkor Wat. Jaipur also happens to be home to the red/pink sandstone structure Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds, adjacent to the City Palace, and the red sandstone Amer Fort (which has also been known as the Amber Fort).

Despite the city's massive population, it's still a major tourist site for those seeking a taste of Indian culture; it makes up the Indian 'Golden Triangle' with Agra and Delhi and is considered an essential destination.
6. While this city is known as a 'Golden City', it's also known as the 'Brown City'. Which of these Indian locations in the Thar Desert is known for its fort and Jain temples?

Answer: Jaisalmer

Found nearly six hundred miles west of Jaipur in the State of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is close to Pakistan in the country's northwest corner. A city of brown and gold forts and temples and yellow sandstone, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its significance in Jainism.

The temples there, built nearly one thousand years ago, don't even predate the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort (which was built in the twelfth century) which more than help support the reasoning behind calling Rajasthan 'The Land of Kings'.
7. Many cities have been touted as 'The Green City of India', but which of these is actually known for being named after the Blue Mountains in Tamil Nadu, and does not share the same nickname as the others?

Answer: Nilgiri

The Nilgiris District in Southern India was named after the Strobilanthes flower which takes on a blue hue in the surrounding mountains; it's far from a reason to call the region 'green'. Instead, the 'Green City' nickname spreads through other spots in the country. Ahmedabad was internationally recognized as India's first green city in terms of tech and industry while both Gandhinagar and Chandigarh (in the west and north, respectively) are considered green for their gardens and ecology.

The former is known for its parklands while the latter was considered one of the greenest and happiest cities in the country in the 2010s.
8. Found in the southwest of India along the country's west coast, this Keralan capital is considered the 'Evergreen City of India'. Which of these burgeoning cities is known for ecological reserves, beaches, and wildlife sanctuaries?

Answer: Thiruvananthapuram

The name is a bit of a mouthful, admittedly, but this deep south city in India's Kerala region is the largest in the state and one of the greenest. Although the natural beauty of the city is second-to-none (what with its reserves, forests, parklands, and green hillsides), it's also a major hub for IT, military, and space technology. Funnily, people who live in this long-named city are known as 'Trivians', and surely, they know how to have fun.
9. With blue painted houses in its Old Quarter, what Rajasthani city (as seen from a fort on Bhakurcheeria) is shown in the image?

Answer: Jodhpur

While the temperature in Jodhpur can be a bit extreme during the summer, the city stays blue! The houses in this city's old markets and neighbourhoods were painted blue ages ago. Occupied by the Brahmans, these houses were originally built and protected by the fifteenth century-built Mehrangarh Fort, which overlooks the city from atop the 'Mountain of Birds' (Bhakurcheeria).

In addition to being the 'Blue City of India', it's also known as the 'Sun City', partly because its spot in the Thar Desert makes it subject to consistent sun and heat for most of the year.
10. What city is sometimes called the 'Black City of India' or the 'Black Hole' because of an incident in the 18th century?

Answer: Kolkata

The Black Hole of Calcutta is the name for a location in then-British-run Fort William on the River Hooghly. There, in 1756, prisoners of war died when they were stuffed into cramped and unliveable conditions for a night. Despite this, Kolkata, one of India's largest cities altogether, is a vibrant place to be and it's considered a cultural capital of the country. Found in the far east of India, it rests on the wetlands of the Ganges Basin.

Despite being a rainier and smoggier city than most, it's home to a number of beautiful Hindu temples and national monuments. Because of these it is also, ironically, called the 'City of Joy'.
Source: Author kyleisalive

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
Related Quizzes
1. Renamed in India Average
2. States of India Easier
3. India for Tourists Average
4. A Colourful Tour of India Average
5. Cities of India Easier
6. Rivers of India Average
7. Stop, Look, Learn Average
8. Where In India Am I? Average
9. Namaste India Easier
10. Indian States Average
11. Incredible India Average
12. Indian States Capitals Easier

3/28/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us