Coimbatore Quiz

What is the nickname of Coimbatore due to its thriving textile industry?

• Manchester Of South India

• Textile Town

• Cotton Capital

• Silk City

Which river flows through Coimbatore?

• Vaigai River

• Noyyal River

• Palar River

• Cauvery River

Which Geographical Indication is associated with Coimbatore's wet grinders?

• Coimbatore Wet Grinder

• Madurai Jasmine

• Kanchipuram Silk

• Kovai Cora Cotton

In which Indian state is Coimbatore located?

• Kerala

• Tamil Nadu

• Andhra Pradesh

• Karnataka

What is the oldest railway station in Coimbatore City?

• Coimbatore Junction

• Coimbatore North

• Singanallur

• Podanur Junction

Which ancient trade route passed through Coimbatore?

• Grand Trunk Road

• Rajakesari Peruvazhi

• Silk Road

• Uttarapatha

Which empire conquered the Kongu Nadu region, including Coimbatore, in the 10th century CE?

• Vijayanagara Empire

• Chola Empire

• Pandya Empire

• Pallava Empire

Who was the first chairman of Coimbatore when it was accorded municipality status in 1866?

• James Wilson

• Robert Stanes

• Thomas Munro

• Arthur Cotton

In which year did Coimbatore become the capital of the newly formed Coimbatore district?

• 1804

• 1857

• 1901

• 1947

What is the short name for Coimbatore, often used by locals?

• Coi

• Koyam

• Combi

• Kovai