Mumbai Quiz - Series 1

Mumbai Quiz Series 1 Answers: How Well Do You Know the City of Dreams?

Mumbai is more than just a city — it’s a living history book, a cultural melting pot, and an economic powerhouse. Each of the quiz answers below carries a story of how Mumbai became the metropolis it is today.

Let’s revisit each question and uncover the truth behind the facts:

Question 1:

Which of these landmarks was originally an archway to welcome British royalty?
A. Gateway of India
B. Victoria Terminus
C. Rajabai Clock Tower

Answer: A. Gateway of India
Why: The iconic Gateway of India was constructed in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Designed in the Indo-Saracenic style, it became the ceremonial entrance to India for British viceroys and governors.

Question 2:

Which island was not part of the original seven islands that formed Mumbai?
A. Colaba
B. Mahim
C. Salsette

Answer: C. Salsette
Why: The original seven islands that made up Mumbai were Colaba, Little Colaba, Bombay Island, Mazagaon, Mahim, Parel and Worli. Salsette Island was a separate landmass and was later joined through land reclamation projects, expanding the city.

Question 3:

What was the original name of Marine Drive when it was first built?
A. Kennedy Road
B. Queen’s Necklace Road
C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg

Answer: C. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg
Why: Marine Drive was officially named Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Marg, though its sweeping, crescent shape lit up at night gave it the nickname “Queen’s Necklace.” The name stuck informally, but the official name remains a tribute to Netaji.

Question 4:

Which of these major global companies had its first India office in Mumbai in the 19th century?
A. Standard Chartered
B. HSBC
C. Deutsche Bank

Answer: A. Standard Chartered
Why: Standard Chartered opened its first India office in Mumbai in 1858, making it one of the earliest foreign banks in the country. Mumbai’s thriving trade scene made it the financial gateway to India.

Question 5:

The oldest continuously running newspaper in Mumbai is:
A. The Times of India
B. The Bombay Samachar
C. The Indian Express

Answer: B. The Bombay Samachar
Why: The Bombay Samachar, founded in 1822, is India’s oldest continuously published newspaper. Initially printed in Gujarati, it has chronicled Mumbai’s evolution for over two centuries and remains a respected publication today.

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