| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| What was the anglicised name of Kolkata till 2001? | Calcutta | 95%
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| Which famous poet and Nobel laureate was born in Kolkata in 1861? | Rabindranath Tagore | 82%
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| Which famous fort was known as the Black Hole of Kolkata? | Fort Williams | 64%
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| Kolkata was historically known for which prominent industries? | Jute and Textile | 64%
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| Kolkata is located on the banks of which river? | Hooghly | 59%
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| What nickname is Kolkata also known by? | City of Joy | 50%
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| In 1902, Kolkata became the first Asian city to construct a | Electric Tram Network | 41%
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| Which of these people never visited Kolkata? | Ernest Hemingway | 41%
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| What event occurred in 1946, leading to massive communal violence? | Direct Action Day | 27%
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| Which battle was fought in Kolkata in 1764? | Battle of Buxar | 18%
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