Mumbai - 1 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

(ii) Mumbai is the capital of
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (a)
Mumbai (also known as Bombay, the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

(iii) The shining lights at night along Marine Drive are called the
(a) Queen’s Necklace
(b) King’s Crown
(c) Queen’s Bracelet
(d) None of them
Ans: (a)
Marine Drive is situated on reclaimed land facing west-south-west. Marine Drive is also known as the Queen's Necklace because, when viewed at night from an elevated point anywhere along the drive, the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace.

(iv) One of the tourist attractions is not located in Mumbai.
(a) Prince of Wales Museum
(b) Sanchi Stupa
(c) Nehru Planetarium
(d) The Shoe House
Ans: (a)
Also known as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum, the Prince of Wales Museum was built in Colaba in 1905 in honour of the Prince's first visit to India.

(v) What is Mumbai primarily known for among the following options?
(a) Largest textile industry center
(b) Largest slum settlements
(c) Financial capital of India and Hindi film industry (Bollywood)
(d) Largest harbour in India
Ans: (c)
Mumbai is known as the financial capital of India and is more famous for the Hindi film industry, commonly known as Bollywood.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) The most famous building in Mumbai is the _______________.
Ans: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

(ii) The most important festival in Mumbai is ____________.
Ans: Ganesh Chaturthi.

(iii) Earlier, Mumbai was known as _______________.
Ans: Bombay.

(iv) Mumbai is also known as the __________ of India.
Ans: financial capital

(v) Mumbai is well-known for its popular snacks, __________ and __________.
Ans: Bhelpuri, Barapao

EduRev Tips:

• Mumbai's most iconic landmark, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, is as functional, relevant and central to life in the city today as it could be almost 130 years after its opening.
• Ganesh Chaturthi and Maha Shivratri are some of the festivals in the city. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major festivals, celebrated in the city with great fervor.
• The city's official name change to Mumbai from Bombay happened when regional political party Shiv Sena came into power in 1995.

Q3: Match the following

Ans:

• BEST - The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) is a civic transport and electricity provider public body based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was originally set up in 1873 as a tramway company called "Bombay Tramway Company Limited".
• BMC - The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, formerly known as the Bombay Municipal Corporation, is the governing civic body of Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra.

Q4: True-False Statements

(i) Mumbai was built by the British.
Ans: True

(ii) Bhelpuri and Barapao are popular snacks in Mumbai and are exclusively available only in the city.
Ans: False

(iii) Kolkata is known for Ganesh Chaturthi, similar to Mumbai.
Ans: False

(iv) Mumbai's climate is hot and humid throughout the year.
Ans: True

(v) Mumbai faces heavy civic pressure due to the influx of people seeking jobs and settlements, leading to large slum settlements in the city.
Ans: True

Q5: Answer the following questions

(i) Name some of the famous street foods of Mumbai.
Ans: Vada pav is noted as the most popular street food in Mumbai. Other noted street foods in Mumbai include panipuri, bhelpuri, sevpuri, dahipuri, sandwiches, ragda-pattice, pav bhaji, Chinese bhel, idlis and dosas, all of which are vegetarian.

(ii) What are the main means of transport in Mumbai?
Ans: The main means of transport in Mumbai are local trains, buses, and private vehicles.

(iii) Where is Mumbai located?
Ans: Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. It is situated on the west coast of India facing the Arabian Sea.

(iv) Name some of the famous places in Mumbai.
Ans: Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Victoria Gardens, Essel World, Hanging Gardens, Jehangir Art Gallery and Marine Drive are famous tourist places in Mumbai.