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The Gateway of India: A Gateway to Mumbai and India's Maritime Heritage

Description: The Gateway of India is a monument in Mumbai, India. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. The Gateway is a large, basalt-faced archway with four turrets. It is located at the southern tip of the city, on the edge of the Arabian Sea. The Gateway is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Mumbai.
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When was the Gateway of India built?

  1. 1911

  2. 1912

  3. 1913

  4. 1914


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

Who designed the Gateway of India?

  1. George Wittet

  2. John Begg

  3. Frederick Stevens

  4. William Emerson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Wittet was the architect who designed the Gateway of India.

What is the height of the Gateway of India?

  1. 26 meters

  2. 28 meters

  3. 30 meters

  4. 32 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is 26 meters tall.

What is the width of the Gateway of India?

  1. 22 meters

  2. 24 meters

  3. 26 meters

  4. 28 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is 22 meters wide.

What is the material used to build the Gateway of India?

  1. Basalt

  2. Granite

  3. Limestone

  4. Sandstone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is built using basalt.

How many turrets does the Gateway of India have?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gateway of India has four turrets.

What is the significance of the Gateway of India?

  1. It commemorates the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

  2. It is a symbol of Mumbai.

  3. It is a popular tourist destination.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gateway of India commemorates the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India, it is a symbol of Mumbai, and it is a popular tourist destination.

When was the Gateway of India opened to the public?

  1. 1911

  2. 1912

  3. 1913

  4. 1914


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gateway of India was opened to the public in 1914.

How many people can the Gateway of India accommodate?

  1. 1000

  2. 2000

  3. 3000

  4. 4000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gateway of India can accommodate up to 2000 people.

What is the name of the square in front of the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Square

  2. Mumbai Square

  3. Maharashtra Square

  4. India Square


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The square in front of the Gateway of India is called Gateway of India Square.

What is the name of the road that leads to the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Road

  2. Mumbai Road

  3. Maharashtra Road

  4. India Road


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The road that leads to the Gateway of India is called Gateway of India Road.

What is the name of the ferry that operates from the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Ferry

  2. Mumbai Ferry

  3. Maharashtra Ferry

  4. India Ferry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ferry that operates from the Gateway of India is called the Gateway of India Ferry.

What is the name of the museum that is located in the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Museum

  2. Mumbai Museum

  3. Maharashtra Museum

  4. India Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The museum that is located in the Gateway of India is called the Gateway of India Museum.

What is the name of the art gallery that is located in the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Art Gallery

  2. Mumbai Art Gallery

  3. Maharashtra Art Gallery

  4. India Art Gallery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The art gallery that is located in the Gateway of India is called the Gateway of India Art Gallery.

What is the name of the library that is located in the Gateway of India?

  1. Gateway of India Library

  2. Mumbai Library

  3. Maharashtra Library

  4. India Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The library that is located in the Gateway of India is called the Gateway of India Library.

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