Quiz: Which City of India is popularly known as the City of Dreams?
Answer: Mumbai.
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🇮🇳 100 Most Important Facts About Mumbai (Exam-Oriented)
(Useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State Exams)
Geography & Basics
1. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra
2. Located on the western coast of India
3. Lies along the Arabian Sea
4. Earlier known as Bombay
5. Renamed Mumbai in 1995
6. Named after Goddess Mumbadevi
7. Built on seven islands originally
8. These islands were merged by land reclamation
9. Mumbai has a tropical climate
10. Monsoon rainfall is very heavy
History
11. Portuguese controlled Mumbai in the 16th century
12. Given to British as dowry in 1661
13. Part of Bombay Presidency
14. Became Maharashtra capital in 1960
15. Gateway of India built in 1924
16. Victoria Terminus built in 1887
17. Mumbai played key role in freedom movement
18. Home of many freedom fighters
19. Bombay was major trading port
20. Cotton trade flourished during British era
Economy
21. Financial capital of India
22. Headquarters of RBI located here
23. Bombay Stock Exchange is Asia’s oldest
24. NSE also based in Mumbai
25. Major banking hub of India
26. Contributes largest share to GDP
27. Major center of foreign trade
28. Largest port-based economy
29. Home to many corporate HQs
30. Largest number of billionaires in India
Transport
31. Mumbai local is lifeline of city
32. One of busiest suburban rail networks
33. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is UNESCO site
34. Mumbai has India’s first metro line
35. Mumbai Monorail operates here
36. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport located here
37. One of the busiest airports in India
38. Bandra-Worli Sea Link connects suburbs
39. BEST runs city bus service
40. Mumbai local carries millions daily
Culture & Society
41. Mumbai is multicultural city
42. People from all states live here
43. Marathi is official language
44. Hindi and English widely spoken
45. Mumbai never sleeps city
46. Known for fast-paced life
47. Bollywood based in Mumbai
48. Film City located in Goregaon
49. Center of Hindi film industry
50. Many TV studios located here
Places & Landmarks
51. Marine Drive called Queen’s Necklace
52. Elephanta Caves are UNESCO site
53. Haji Ali Dargah located in sea
54. Siddhivinayak Temple is famous
55. Sanjay Gandhi National Park within city
56. Juhu Beach is popular
57. Chowpatty Beach famous for Ganesh Visarjan
58. Crawford Market is historic
59. Colaba is major tourist area
60. Nariman Point is business district
Administration
61. Mumbai governed by BMC
62. BMC is Asia’s richest municipal body
63. Mumbai Police is oldest police force
64. High Court of Bombay located here
65. Bombay High Court has jurisdiction over multiple states
66. Mumbai has two districts
67. Mumbai City district
68. Mumbai Suburban district
69. One of most densely populated cities
70. Population over 12 million (city proper)
Social & Miscellaneous
71. Mumbai is called City of Dreams
72. Attracts migrants from all over India
73. Dharavi is one of Asia’s largest slums
74. Dharavi also major informal economy hub
75. Mumbai hosts Ganesh Chaturthi grandly
76. Lalbaugcha Raja is famous idol
77. Mumbai has India’s highest real estate prices
78. Bollywood celebrities reside here
79. City famous for street food
80. Vada Pav is iconic snack
Sports & Education
81. Wankhede Stadium located in Mumbai
82. 2011 World Cup final held here
83. Mumbai Indians IPL team based here
84. Cricket is most popular sport
85. University of Mumbai established in 1857
86. One of oldest universities in India
87. IIT Bombay located in Powai
88. Mumbai has many elite colleges
89. Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai
90. City known for educational diversity
Unique Facts
91. Mumbai has India’s first railway line (1853)
92. Mumbai locals run even during heavy rain
93. One of world’s most expensive cities
94. Home to Antilia, one of costliest homes
95. Mumbai has floating post office
96. Dabbawala system is world-famous
97. Dabbawalas studied by Harvard
98. Mumbai has India’s largest film industry workforce
99. City blends tradition and modernity
100. Mumbai symbolizes hope, struggle, and opportunity
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