History
What was the original name of Chennai?
Madras short for Madrasapattinam
Which language is predominantly spoken in Chennai?
Tamil
Which famous cricket stadium is located in Chennai?
M.A Chidambaram Stadium
Which river flows in Chennai?
The Cooum River and Adyar River
What is the most popular traditional breakfast in Chennai?
Idli and dosa with chutney and sambar
Who was the first Indian governor of Madras?
S.Radhakrishnan
Which festival is celebrated with grand kolams and traditional food in Chennai?
Hint: It’s Tamilnadu’s Thanksgiving
Pongal
Who is the evergreen captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK)?
Enga Thala M.S Dhoni
Name the longest beach in Chennai
The Marina Beach
Which sweet is made with jaggery and lentils?
Chakarapongal or sweet pongal
When did Madras officially change its name to Chennai?
1996
Name a famous music festival held annually in Chennai?
Margazhi Maha Utsav or Chennai Music Fest
What is the traditional martial art practiced in Chennai?
Silambam
Which natural disaster affected Chennai in 2004?
The Great Tsunami of 2004
What is the key ingredient in Chennai’s famous filter coffee?
Chicory
Which British Trading Post was established in Chennai in 1639?
Fort St.George
Which Chennai-born author wrote Ponniyin-Selvan?
Kalki Krishnamoorthy
Name the famous person who became India’s first chess Grandmaster.
Vishwanath Anand
Which estuary is known for its Mangrove forests?
Adyar estuary
Which place in Chennai is famous for its varieties of South Indian food?
Sowcarpet
Which famous battle was fought in Chennai in 1746?
The Battle of Adyar during the First Carnatic War
Name a famous poet associated with Chennai’s literary history?
Hint: Empowerment of women and revolutionist
Mahakavi Bharatiyar
What is the name of Chennai’s football team?
Chennaiyin FC
What is the population rank of Chennai?
6th in India
How many varieties of dosas are there?
120 varieties of dosas