City Quest!
Trivia about four major Indian (and Accenture FPM) cities. . .
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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?
- A.
Elliot's Beach
- B.
Covelong Beach
- C.
Pulicat
- D.
Marina Beach
Correct Answer
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.)
- A.
Tyagarajar Temple
- B.
Parthasarthy Temple
- C.
Kapaleshwara Temple
- D.
Marundesswara Temple
Correct Answer
C. 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.
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M. G. Ramachandran
- B.
Annadurai
- C.
Karunanidhi
- D.
K. Kamaraj
Correct Answer
D. K. Kamaraj -
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The city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands. Cola
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