Question 1455

This city situated in the Panchmahal district of Gujarat has historical significance. It was the capital of Gujarat for a brief period of time. Founded by Vanraj Chavda of the Chavda Dynasty, he named it after the name of his friend and general Champaraj. The Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada, attacked it in 1482. After defeating the local army, he spent 23 years rebuilding and embellishing the city, which he renamed Muhammadabad, after which he moved the capital there from Ahmedabad. Currently, it is the site of an archaeological park, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.

Why did this place rise to national fame in 2001?

Answer: Champaner, which featured in Lagaan.

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Question 1439 : What's in a name ..

Why have the above venues been renamed for the London 2012 Olympics?
Answer: As a benefit to the sponsors,naming rights for Olympic venues is another big opportunity for sponsor marketers. 3 London Olympic 2012 venues will be temporarily renamed for the duration of the Games – The O2 Arena (North Greenwich Arena), Sports Direct Arena (St James’ Park) and the Ricoh Arena (City of Coventry Stadium).

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Question 1433

Claim to recent (global) fame?

Answer: Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. Few scenes of The Dark Knight Rises were filmed here.

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Question 1411: Ohh teri!

Graphic showing a route (marked in blue) traversed by many on board the Abhohar-Jodhpur express. The route has achieved importance due to certain Acharya Tulsi Treatment and Research Center in Bikaner.

What is the popular significance of the route mentioned?
Answer: Famous as the 'Cancer Train' as it carries about 100 cancer patients daily.
In news because of the issue being raised in 'Satyamev Jayate'

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Question 1405: The Paddy Land ..

The region marked in red, locally known as ________, is a part of Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Erstwhile known for the dominance of coal mafias, it has recently come into news because of its name being popularly used with respect to subjects pertaining to the coal mafia struggles.


What am I talking about?


Answer: Wasseypur

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