1. Shimla is named after which form of Goddess Kali?
A. Goddess Shyamala Devi
B. Goddess Shitala Devi
C. Goddess Shailaputri Devi
A. Shimla is named after Goddess Shyamala Devi, a form of Goddess Kali. The region was once home to a temple dedicated to her.
2. Which city is named after Mangaladevi, the goddess who presides over the Mangaladevi Temple?
A. Mangalagirii
B. Manganallur
C. Mangaluru
C. Mangaluru is named after Mangaladevi, the principal goddess of the Mangaladevi Temple. She is also sometimes linked to Tara, a goddess in Vajrayana Buddhism.
3. Which city is named after the goddess Chandi, known for her strength and power?
A. Chhatapur
B. Chandigarh
C. Chandrapur
B. Chandigarh is named after the Chandi Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Chandi, who is worshipped as the goddess of strength and power.
4. Kanyakumari is named after the goddess believed to be the sister of which Hindu god?
A. Lord Krishna
B. Lord Ganesha
C. Lord Kuber
A. Kanyakumari is named after Goddess Kanya Kumari, who is believed to be the sister of Lord Krishna and holds great significance in the area.
5. Which city's name is derived from the goddess associated with the sacred Naini Lake?
A. Naina Tikker
B. Nainital
C. Nainarkovil
B. Nainital is named after Goddess Naina Devi, who is associated with the sacred Naini Lake.
6. Arrah in Bihar is named after
A. Goddess Aranya Devi
B. Goddess Ashapura Mata
C. Goddess Adi Lakshmi
A. Arrah is named after Goddess Aranya Devi, the presiding deity of the city.
7. Which city is named after Goddess Kali?
A. Kolkata
B. Kalaburagi
C. Kaligiri
A. Kolkata's original name, Kalikata, comes from Kaliksetra, meaning 'ground of Kali'. It reflects the city's deep connection to Goddess Kali.
8. Mumbai is named after which goddess?
A. Goddess Mahalaxmi Devi
B. Goddess Mumba Devi
C. Goddess Matangi Devi
B. Mumbai is named after Goddess Mumba Devi, also known as Maha-Amba Devi. She is highly revered by the Koli community, the region's original inhabitants.
9. Which city is named after Sita, King Janaka's daughter?
A. Sitamau
B. Sisai
C. Sitamarhi
C. Sitamarhi in Bihar is believed to be the birthplace of Sita, who emerged from the earth as a divine gift to King Janaka in the Ramayana.
10. Which city's name is derived from Goddess Danteshwari?
A. Dantewada
B. Danta
C. Dhanauli
A. Dantewada is named after Goddess Danteshwari, the principal deity of the Kakatiya rulers who once governed the region.
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