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Jet Airways flies daily from Hong Kong to Mumbai, a booming city in terms of economy and development. But how much do you know about the world's fifth most populous city? Before you go, find out a little more about Mumbai, its history, culture and historic sites, with this quiz.
1What is the Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry informally known as? 2On December2, 1911, King GeorgeV and Queen Mary arrived in Mumbai. Which monument, completed in 1924, was built to commemorate their visit? 3What important business district in Mumbai is home to the World Trade Centre? 4What is remarkable about the Bombay Stock Exchange? 5Which major sporting event will be held in Mumbai in 2011? 6Which caves, carved out of solid rocks and featuring Hindi Gods and Goddesses, can be found on Gharapuri Island? 7Formerly known as the Victoria Gardens, this oasis in the heart of the city covers 19 hectares and also houses a zoo. What are the gardens now called? 8Situated 500 metres off the coast, which mosque appears to float on the sea at high tide? 9In what year was Bombay renamed Mumbai? 10The opening of which canal in 1869 transformed Bombay into one of the largest seaports on the Arabian Sea?
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1 Bollywood 2 The Gateway of India 3 Cuffe Parade 4 It is the oldest stock exchange in Asia. 5 The Cricket World Cup 6 The Elephanta Caves 7Jijamata Udyan 8 Haji Ali Dargah 9 1996 10 The Suez Canal