🌆 Introduction
Mumbai – the city of dreams, finance, and films – is not just India’s financial capital but also a melting pot of history, culture, and modern lifestyle. From colonial-era heritage sites to Bollywood glamour, from iconic sea-facing promenades to bustling stock markets, Mumbai has countless fascinating facts that many people don’t know.
MCQs
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Mumbai was originally a group of how many islands?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7 ✅
d) 9 -
Which colonial power initially controlled Mumbai before the British?
a) Dutch
b) Portuguese ✅
c) French
d) Danish -
Mumbai was gifted to the British Crown as part of the dowry of which Portuguese princess?
a) Catherine of Aragon
b) Catherine of Braganza ✅
c) Isabella of Spain
d) Maria Theresa -
Which railway station in Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Dadar
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus ✅
c) Churchgate
d) Bandra -
The film industry in Mumbai is popularly known as:
a) Kollywood
b) Bollywood ✅
c) Tollywood
d) Mollywood -
Which sea surrounds Mumbai?
a) Arabian Sea ✅
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Red Sea -
Which Mumbai structure is known as the “Gateway of India”?
a) Marine Drive
b) Gateway of India ✅
c) Haji Ali Dargah
d) Elephanta Caves -
Which famous festival is celebrated grandly in Mumbai with visarjan at Girgaum Chowpatty?
a) Durga Puja
b) Ganesh Chaturthi ✅
c) Diwali
d) Holi -
Mumbai is the headquarters of which financial institution?
a) World Bank
b) IMF
c) Reserve Bank of India ✅
d) SEBI -
Which cricket stadium in Mumbai hosted the 2011 ICC World Cup Final?
a) Eden Gardens
b) M. A. Chidambaram
c) Wankhede Stadium ✅
d) Brabourne Stadium
History & Heritage
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Q: What was Mumbai earlier called?
A: Bombay. -
Q: Which caves near Mumbai are UNESCO sites?
A: Elephanta Caves. -
Q: Who built the Gateway of India?
A: British in 1924 to commemorate King George V and Queen Mary’s visit.
Culture & Traditions
4. Q: Which festival is Mumbai most famous for?
A: Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Q: Which language is mostly spoken in Mumbai?
A: Marathi.
Fame & Achievements
6. Q: Mumbai is the ______ capital of India.
A: Financial.
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Q: Mumbai is home to which largest film industry in the world?
A: Bollywood. -
Q: Which stock exchange is located in Mumbai?
A: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Asia’s oldest.
Best in / Top in
9. Q: Mumbai is India’s most ______ city.
A: Populated.
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Q: Mumbai port handles one of the largest ______ in India.
A: Container cargo.
Unknown Facts
11. Q: Which area in Mumbai is known as the “Queen’s Necklace” at night?
A: Marine Drive.
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Q: Which Mumbai dabbawala service is world-famous for efficiency?
A: The Mumbai Dabbawalas lunchbox delivery system. -
Q: Which island fort is near Mumbai?
A: Worli Fort / Sion Fort (Portuguese era). -
Q: Which two major stock exchanges are in Mumbai?
A: BSE and NSE.
