09 December,2024 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
The Gateway of India. Pic Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons
1 The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the arrival and visit of which British monarch?
A. King George V
B. Queen Elizabeth
C. Queen Victoria
2 What material was used to build the first (temporary) structure of the Gateway of India before the gigantic permanent structure was built and completed in 1924?
A. Limestone
B. Plaster of Paris
C. Timber
3 Who designed the Gateway of India?
A. FW Stevens
B. George Gilbert Scott
C. George Wittet
4 Name the famous promenade that lines the Gateway of India?
A. Apollo Bunder
B. Carnac Bunder
C. Wadi Bunder
ALSO READ
Of defence, desis and dosti
Mumbai Police penalise 23,470 motorists for violating traffic norms on New Year
Elephanta tragedy effect? New Year crowd to heritage island drops this year
Elephanta boat tragedy: Capsize crisis sparks safety push
New Year: Traffic Police issues traffic advisory for motorists in south Mumbai
5 What historic event took place at the Gateway of India on February 28, 1948?
A. Arrival of the US President Harry Truman
B. Last of the British troops left India
C. Opening of the Radio Club
Correct answers:
1. King George V 2. Plaster of Paris 3. George Wittet 4. Apollo Bunder 5. Last of the British troops left India
