Question: Which beautiful and imposing mosque is located in the middle of the sea?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer The Haji Ali Dargah can only be reached during low tide as it is situated about 500 yards into the sea. The mosque is built over the tomb of Saint Haji Ali. According to legend, he died on a pilgrimage to Mecca and his casket reached Bombay. It contained a note that said it should be buried wherever it landed. During high tide, the causeway leading to the Mosque is submerged and the Mosque appears to float on the sea.
Question: Which caves dating back to 600 A.D. are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai’s harbour?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer The Elephanta Caves are hewn out of solid rock and filled with stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Gharapuri Island can be reached by boat from the Gateway of India. The stone elephant after which these caves have been named has been shifted to the Bhau Dali Ladd Museum (formerly known as Victoria and Albert Museum) located next to Jijamata Udyan.
Correct Answer Football is widely popular in Goa, particularly around Margao where the main football stadium, located at the Fatorda, Margao. Football is also played in local fields, during the non-monsoon, non-planting season, particular in central coastal Goa. Many of the country's top NFL clubs such as the Vasco, Salgaocar, Dempo, Sporting Clube de Goa, Fransa-Pax Football Club and Churchill Brothers are based in Goa.
Correct Answer In the heart of the city one can find the Church Square or Municipal Garden with the Portuguese Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, that was built in 1541.
Question: Which neighbourhood of Kumartuli is well known for which traditional artisans?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer 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.
Question: Which famous bridge also known as Rabindra Setu is called the ‘Gateway of Calcutta'?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer 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.
Question: Which is the largest cricket stadium in Asia?
Incorrect Answer
Correct Answer The Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of more than a lakh 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.
