Kolkata, India — Questions and answers

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Who created the unique genre of music called Rabindra Sangeet?

Choices

  1. Local street performers
  2. A famous chef
  3. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore ✓
  4. Ancient artisans

Answer: Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore

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What kind of unique transport can you find on Kolkata's streets?

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  1. Flying taxis
  2. Hand-pulled rickshaws ✓
  3. Underground subways
  4. Boats on the river

Answer: Hand-pulled rickshaws

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Who built the Marble Palace Mansion?

Choices

  1. A famous artist
  2. Raja Rajendra Mullick ✓
  3. A British architect
  4. The city mayor

Answer: Raja Rajendra Mullick

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What can you find on College Street in Kolkata?

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  1. A sports stadium
  2. A famous food market
  3. A haven for literature lovers with many bookstores ✓
  4. A large park for playing

Answer: A haven for literature lovers with many bookstores

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What sport is often played in the Maidan, Kolkata's urban park?

Choices

  1. Football
  2. Basketball
  3. Cricket ✓
  4. Tennis

Answer: Cricket

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