Chennai, Chandigarh, and Jaipur: A Cultural and Historical Overview

Chennai, Chandigarh, and Jaipur: A Cultural and Historical Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Liam Anderson

Geography, History, Arts, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

The video provides an overview of Chennai, Chandigarh, and Jaipur. Chennai, located on India's east coast, is the capital of Tamil Nadu and known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and industries. It was formerly called Madras and is home to Fort St. George and Georgetown. The city experiences a humid climate and is famous for its cuisine and classical dance, Bharatnatyam. Chandigarh, a union territory, serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. It was planned by Le Corbusier and features attractions like the Rock Garden. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the Pink City and was planned by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. It boasts landmarks such as the Hawa Mahal and City Palace.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is the capital of Tamil Nadu?

Kolkata

Chennai

Delhi

Mumbai

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main staple food of Chennai?

Wheat

Rice

Corn

Barley

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which classical dance is famous in Chennai?

Bharatnatyam

Odissi

Kathak

Kuchipudi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language is widely spoken in Chennai besides Tamil?

Kannada

Hindi

Telugu

English

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a major industry in Chennai?

Software

Petrochemical

Tourism

Agriculture

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the longest beach in India located in Chennai?

Radhanagar Beach

Baga Beach

Marina Beach

Juhu Beach

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who planned the city of Chandigarh?

Charles Correa

Laurie Baker

Edwin Lutyens

Le Corbusier

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the Rock Garden in Chandigarh?

It is a botanical garden

It has a natural waterfall

It is the largest garden in India

It is made from waste materials

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jaipur popularly known as?

Golden City

Blue City

White City

Pink City

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which landmark in Jaipur is known for its unique architecture?

Jantar Mantar

City Palace

Hawa Mahal

Amber Fort

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