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Calcutta Calling Trivia Quiz

Calcutta was officially renamed as Kolkata on the 1st of January 2001. Take a look at the places you mustn't miss on a visit to this eastern city.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,846

Updated
Jun 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2569

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This monument was built in memory of a British monarch. Hint

King George Memorial

King Richard Memorial

Prince of Wales Memorial

Victoria Memorial

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which was the largest cricket stadium in Asia before it was surpassed by the Motera Stadium in 2020? Hint

Wankhede Stadium

Chinnaswamy Stadium

Ferozshah Kotla Stadium

Eden Gardens Stadium

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Question 3 of 10

3. This was the first planetarium to be set up in India. Hint

Gandhi Planetarium

Nehru Planetarium

Birla Planetarium

Tagore Planetarium

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Question 4 of 10

4. This famous bridge also known as Rabindra Setu is called the 'Gateway of Calcutta'. Hint

Calcutta Bridge

Tagore Bridge

Victoria Bridge

Howrah Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. The neighbourhood of Kumartuli is well known for which traditional artisans? Hint

Weavers

None of these

Carpenters

Potters

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Question 6 of 10

6. This church was consecrated in 1847 as the first Episcopal Church of the Orient. Hint

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Peter's Church

St. John's Church

St. Stephen's Church

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Question 7 of 10

7. This museum is the largest in the country. Hint

Calcutta Museum

Subhash Chandra Bose Museum

Tagore Museum

Indian Museum

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Question 8 of 10

8. This fort was built after the Battle of Plassey in 1757. Hint

Fort Andrew

Fort Henry

Fort William

Fort Calcutta

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was the first hospice set up by Mother Teresa in 1952 under the Missionaries of Charity? Hint

Nirmal Hriday

Shishu Bhavan

Asha Sadan

Shanti Nagar

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 - 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence? Hint

Qutub Minar

Victory Tower

Char Minar

Shaheed Minar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This monument was built in memory of a British monarch.

Answer: Victoria Memorial

Queen Victoria was the first British monarch to be awarded the title of Queen-Empress of India in 1877. After her death in 1901, Lord Curzon felt a monument should be built in her memory. Construction began in 1904 and the monument was inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1921.

It was designed by Sir William Emerson after the Taj Mahal in Agra. It is now a popular tourist attraction and two regular sound and light shows in English and Bengali are held here in the evening.

2. Which was the largest cricket stadium in Asia before it was surpassed by the Motera Stadium in 2020?

Answer: Eden Gardens Stadium

The Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 90,000 spectators. It was one of the first cricket stadiums in India to have floodlights and host day and night matches. Important matches like the 1987 World Cup finals and the 1996 World Cup semi finals have been played here.

3. This was the first planetarium to be set up in India.

Answer: Birla Planetarium

The M. P. Birla Planetarium started functioning on September 22, 1962 and was formally inaugurated on July 2, 1963 by the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. With a capacity for 500 people, it is the largest planetarium in Asia.

4. This famous bridge also known as Rabindra Setu is called the 'Gateway of Calcutta'.

Answer: Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge is built over the river Ganga and connects the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah. Eight rows of vehicles can ply over the bridge at the same time.

5. The neighbourhood of Kumartuli is well known for which traditional artisans?

Answer: Potters

Potters known as kumors work here to create clay images of idols for Kolkata's various festivals. Millions of idols are made during the months preceding Durga Puja, which is celebrated over a period of four to five days. Idols of goddess Durga slaying the demon, Mahisasura, in a battle of good triumphing over evil, are very popular.

6. This church was consecrated in 1847 as the first Episcopal Church of the Orient.

Answer: St. Paul's Cathedral

It was designed by Major William Forbes and the tower and the spire were inspired by the Norwich Cathedral. After being destroyed by two earthquakes in 1897 and 1934, it was rebuilt as a replica of the Bell Harry Tower of the Canterbury Cathedral.

7. This museum is the largest in the country.

Answer: Indian Museum

The Kolkata Indian Museum was established in 1814 in the Asiatic Society Building by Dr. Nathaniel Wallich, a botanist from Denmark. In 1875 it was shifted to its current location. It is divided into six main sections - Art, Industry, Zoology, Geology, Archaeology and Anthropology.

The Archaeological Section has a collection of stone-age artifacts belonging to the Mohenjodaro and Harappa civilizations. There is also an urn containing Buddha's ashes.

8. This fort was built after the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

Answer: Fort William

The fort was built in a hamlet called Gobindapur after Robert Clive's victory over Siraj ud-Daula at Plassey. It is octagonal with three sides facing the river Ganga. In 1928, St. Peter's Church was built within the Fort. The Fort has huge archways, one of which is known as the 'Plassey Gate'.

It is said to be the only fort in the world from where neither a single bullet nor cannon ball has been fired.

9. Which was the first hospice set up by Mother Teresa in 1952 under the Missionaries of Charity?

Answer: Nirmal Hriday

Nirmal Hriday (pure heart) was the first home set up by Mother Teresa for serving the poor and destitute of Kolkata. Shanti Nagar was founded later as a colony for lepers and Shishu Bhavan for disabled, orphaned and mentally handicapped children.

10. The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 - 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence?

Answer: Shaheed Minar

This 148 feet pillar was renamed Shaheed Minar which means Martyr's Column. Its peculiarity is that the cupola is built in Turkish style, the column in Syrian style and the base in Egyptian style.

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