Politics
1960 - 1st May
The city which houses, houses with no doors! -
Shani Shinganapur
The oldest Bollywood Studio in Mumbai
Filmistan
This town was famous for manufacturing of clocks
Morbi
Which art was brought to Gujarat in the 12th Century, from Maharashtra which ultimately became prized possessions amongst Rich communities in Gujarat?
Patal Patola Weaving
Fun fact: Paithani and Patola are cousins! Pochhampally (Hyd) and Patola are siblings!
Who was the first person from Gujarat, who got a chance to serve as a Prime Minister of India?
Gulzarilal Nandagul - 1964, Acting PM after death of Jawaharlal Nehru
Savitri Bai Phule established the first-ever Girl's school of India in this city of Maharashtra -
Pune
In 1853, The first-ever Railway service of India started in Bombay. Which towns were connected through the route?
Bombay-Thana
Money from which Industry of 'Bombay' got directly or indirectly converted into fabulous Parsi/British buildings of Fort.
Opium!
Opium Industry which was largely British dominated in India, Parsis of Bombay cracked it and thus came money to construct Iconic Buildings of Fort.
Boribunder stations is now famous and renamed as -
Victoria Terminus - CSMT (now)
Names of the movements started to divide Bombay State-
Name of the movement in Gujarat- Mahagujarat
Which city is famous as the origin of Paithani Saree weaving art?
Aurangabad - Paithan village
However, the current largest Paithani manufacturing place is Yeola, Nashik!
The oldest Derasar in Mumbai
Shri Godiji Parshwanath Derasar - Pydhunie
'Desh' area is famous for which industry in Maharashtra?
Sugar Industry/ Sugar Belt
Rudyard Kipling, popularly known as the writer of 'The Jungle Book', was born in this city of India
Which Marathi Manus is called the father of the Indian Navy?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
He built a strong naval presence across the coast of Konkan and Goa to protect sea trade, with shipbuilding yards in Kalyan, Bhiwandi, and Goa. First formalized Navy in India.
Which station is half in Gujarat and half in Maharashtra? (Fun Fact: Trains also halt half in Gujarat and half in Maharashtra.)
Navapura
India's first two colleges which are functional today in Mumbai and they are-
Wilson College and Elphinstone College
The biggest recycling business in the city of Mumbai is situated in this part of Mumbai
Dharavi, employing 25,000 people!
Only two types of Mangoes cultivated in India have certified GI Tags (Geographical Identification) for themselves? (It means mangoes cultivated only in certain areas carries the peculiar flavor they are famous for)- First, is Uttarpradesh's Dasheri and the second?
Kesar of Gir Talala- Junagadh
(No, Alphonso could not get a GI because it can be cultivated in more than one regions)
Which king first established a state in and around Bombay? (Hint: 11th Century)
It was Raja Bhimdev established his kingdom around Bombay and declared Mahikavati — present day Mahim — as its capital. He brought his followers from Gujarat who came and settled with the aboriginals — the Koli tribe — possibly pioneering the tradition of migrants making Bombay their home
The Jama Masjid of which city is the only Mosque which allows women to pray inside the establishment, albeit in a separate chamber.
Ahmedabad
The first and only mosque in Asia which permits females to pray inside!
Bombay Compromised of Seven Islands
Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman's Island (Little Colaba), Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli
Which town is famous for weigh scale manufacturing(Hint: Gujarat)
Savarkundala (Biggest in India for mechanical weighing machines, now also one of the biggest cities manufacturing digital ones)
Can you name the famous Marathi Author who also contributed brilliantly in enriching Gujarati Literature? (Hint: Himalay No Pravas- one of the famous books, he was famous as 'Savai Gujarati')
Kakasaheb Kalelkar