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Explore Chennai's rich cultural heritage in 'City Quest!' Identify landmarks, historical figures, and sacred sites that define this vibrant city.

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The city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands. Cola
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This beach is known as ‘Bessei’ among locals. One of its most notable landmarks is the Schmidt Memorial, which is dedicated to a Dutch sailor who lost his life while saving a drowning fellow. Which beach are we talking about?
- Elliot's Beach
- Covelong Beach
- Pulicat
- Marina Beach
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A. Elliot's Beach
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Goddess Parvati has been depicted as a peacock and is shown worshipping the lingam in this temple. As you enter the temple you see a sculpture which has an interesting story behind it. It is believed that Saint Gnanasambandar sung and brought a dead girl back to life. Name this temple. (Hint: Bronze carvings of 63 Shaivaite saints are carried around this temple in procession during the Aruvathumoovar festival.)
- Tyagarajar Temple
- Parthasarthy Temple
- Kapaleshwara Temple
- Marundesswara Temple
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A. Kapaleshwara Temple
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The IIT, Madras was started during his stint as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In 1963, he suggested a “Plan” to Pandit Nehru. He proposed that all senior Congress leaders resign from their ministerial posts to take up organizational work. His memorial house stands in T. Nagar. Identify this politician.
- M. G. Ramachandran
- Annadurai
- Karunanidhi
- K. Kamaraj
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A. K. Kamaraj

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The city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands. Cola

This beach is known as ‘Bessei’ among locals. One of its most notable landmarks is the Schmidt Memorial, which is dedicated to a Dutch sailor who lost his life while saving a drowning fellow. Which beach are we talking about?