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Pune is a bustling city located in the west of India, in the state of Maharashtra. It is known as the "Cultural Capital of Maharashtra" due to its strong arts and cultural heritage. It is also called "Oxford of the East" due to the number of well-known educational institutions located there. From a historical perspective, Pune was once the center of the Maratha Empire, and a key contributor to the 1857 Indian Mutiny against the British Raj. The city is home to many historic forts and monuments such as the Aga Khan Palace and Shaniwar Wada. Pune is an important industrial and IT hub, with many world-renowned business and software firms. Additionally, it is the second largest city in Maharashtra and the eighth largest in India. With its strong history, vibrant culture, and modern industry, Pune is a fascinating city well worth exploring!


1) What is the most popular temple in Pune?

  • Tulja Bhavani Mandir
  • Shaniwar Wada
  • Parvati Hill
  • Pataleshwar Cave Temple

2) Who is the current Mayor of Pune?

  • Muralidhar Mohol
  • Kunal Kumar
  • Prashant Jagtap
  • Mohan Joshi

3) The western side of the city of Pune is characterized by which type of terrain?

  • Plain
  • Hills
  • Marshland
  • Desert

4) In which year did Pune host the Commonwealth Youth Games?

  • 1998
  • 2008
  • 2018
  • 2010

5) What is the main medium of communication in Pune?

  • Kannada
  • Marathi
  • Telugu
  • English

6) What is the estimated population of Pune?

  • 8.2 Million
  • 6.5 Million
  • 4.7 Million
  • 2.3 Million

7) What is the name of Pune Railway Station?

  • Dadar Railway Station
  • Pune Junction
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
  • Lonavala Railway Station

8) What is the name of the river that runs through Pune?

  • Ganges
  • Krishna
  • Godavari
  • Mula-Mutha

9) What is the average annual temperature of Pune?

  • 23°C
  • 17°C
  • 28°C
  • 32°C

10) During the British era, what was Pune renamed to?

  • Peshwa Nagar
  • Poona
  • Maratha City
  • Maharashtra City

11) What is the name of the Pune district?

  • Pimpri-Chinchwad
  • Pune Rural
  • Pune Urban
  • Purandar

12) Who founded the city of Pune?

  • Raja Bhoj
  • Shivaji Maharaj
  • Chhatrapati Shahu
  • Dinkar Rao

13) In which year did Pune city become the first in India to install CCTV cameras?

  • 2000
  • 2005
  • 2007
  • 2009

14) Which mountain range is visible from most parts of Pune?

  • Vindhya Range
  • Sahyadri Range
  • Satpura Range
  • Kaimur Range

15) Which popular Indian dish originated in Pune?

  • Vada Pav
  • Biryani
  • Thali
  • Biriyani

16) What is the most common type of transport in Pune?

  • Auto-rickshaws
  • Bicycles
  • Taxis
  • Trains

17) What is the name of the Biodiversity Park located in Pune?

  • Pashan Lake Biodiversity Park
  • Mula-Mutha Biodiversity Park
  • Mulshi Biodiversity Park
  • Katraj Biodiversity Park

18) What is the name of one of the most popular amusement parks in Pune?

  • Appu Ghar
  • Adlabs Imagica
  • Essel World
  • Adventure Island

19) What is the name of the National Defence Academy located in Pune?

  • Indian Military Academy
  • National Defence Academy
  • Indian Air Force Academy
  • Indian Navy Academy

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