1. January

2. August

3. Edinburgh

4. Cardiff

61. Where better to celebrate the written word than ……. , the first city in the world to be named a UNESCO ……. ?

1. Edinburgh

2. Cardiff

3. City of Arts

4. City of Literature

62. The cultural landmarks and atmospheric streets of Edinburgh have inspired literary greats such as ……., ………….., ……. and bestselling authors such as Ian Rankin and JK Rowling.

1. Sir Walter Scott

2. Robert Burns

3. Agatha Christie

4. Arthur Conan Doyle

63. Part of the wider Edinburgh Festivals programme, the book festival is renowned for bringing in big names as well as uncovering the ……., …….and ……. of tomorrow.

1. artists

2. poets

3. thinkers

4. novelists

64. The Children’s Programme of the Edinburgh International Book Festival is also extremely popular with a range of ……., …….and …….. Perfect for the family, it is now the world’s premier books and reading event for young people.

1. workshops

2. political disputes

3. panel discussions

4. author events

65. From internationally renowned artists to those whose work is ……. , the Edinburgh Art Festival presents a compelling mix of exhibitions and events sure to suit all tastes. And best of all - it’s ……. .

1. more experimental

2. more usual

3. free

4. cheap

66. The unique Festival of Politics in Edinburgh offers a range of ……. , …….and ……. from some of the most influential players in British politics.

1. talks

2. shows

3. debates

4. exhibitions

67. The exceptional Festival of Politics in Edinburgh, which runs in 2012 from 17 - 25 August, combines the worlds of ……. , …….and ……. and provides an opportunity to gain some further insight into the exciting world of politics.

1. business

2. politics

3. media

4. the arts

68. The Writers' Museum, near the top of the Royal Mile, contains fascinating first editions, portraits and objects relating to the lives and work of Scotland’s great literary figures including …….and ……..

1. Robert Burns

2. Agatha Christie

3. Robert Louis Stevenson

4. Conan Doyle

69. Outside the ……. be sure to visit Makars’ Court (Scots for poet), a peaceful courtyard which has carved ……. celebrating writers from the 14th century to the present day.

1. Poets' Museum

2. Writers' Museum

3. paving stones

4. paving sculptures

70. Cross the road at the bottom of Makar’s Court to make a trip to the innovative Museum on the Mound which displays a million pounds in cash, Scotland's oldest banknote and looks at the role of money in art, design, technology, ……., …….and …….

1. business

2. crime

3. trade

4. security

71. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Edinburgh throughout the centuries at ……., or enter the Museum of Edinburgh which is packed with local artefacts and city history, from the earliest settlement to the present day. You can also discover a treasure house crammed full of toys from childhood past and present at the ……. .

a) The People’s Fairytale

b) The People’s Story

c) Museum of Childhood

d) Museum of Children

72. Towns and villages often have their own local museums which are normally free. One of these is Queensferry Museum which lies to the north west of the city. The museum traces ………, ……. , the construction of the iconic Forth rail and road bridges and spotlights the estuary wildlife.

1. the history of the Celts

2. the history of the local people

3. the historic ferry passage to Fife

4. the historic yacht passage to Fife

73. Standing halfway between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, St Giles’ Cathedral was founded in the 12th century and due to its role in …….history is often referred to as the “ ……. “.

1. Scotland’s Revolution

2. Scotland’s Reformation

3. Cradle of Presbyterianism

4. Spring of Presbyterianism

74. Take in the beautiful ……. that date from the 1870s and see the Thistle Chapel, home of the Knights of the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's most senior order of …….which is headed by The Queen.

1. oval glass windows

2. stained glass windows

3. courage

4. chivalry

75. Up near the top of the Royal Mile, Greyfriar’s Kirk has stood since 1620 on land which was granted by Mary, Queen of Scots. The kirk is famous for its ……., which was not only frequented by …….but is also said to be where a faithful ……., Greyfriar’s Bobby, sat by his master’s grave.

1. graveyard

2. grave robbers

3. cat

4. dog

76. There are several other impressive church buildings to visit in Edinburgh city centre. These include …….which is renowned for its stained glass, ……. which has intricate ceiling paintings, ……., which is great example of neo-Gothic architecture and St Andrew's and St George's West on George Street which is an excellent example of Georgian architecture.

1. St Johns

2. St Thomas

3. St Cuthberts

4. St Mary's Cathedral

77. ……. is a blend of high street brands with famous ……. such as Jenners, an Edinburgh institution since 1938, which sits in a bea department stores utiful building full of Victorian grandeur.

1. High Street shopping

2. Princes Street shopping

3. supermarkets

4. department store

Cardiff

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. ……. (Welsh, Caerdydd) is the capital of Wales and the tenth largest city in the United Kingdom and is on the south coast of the country.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

2. ……. is on the south coast of the south Wales plain, with a shoreline on the Bristol Channel.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

3. ……. is a very green city, having the most green space per person in the UK, and this is complimented by Bute Park which sits in the heart of the city.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

4. Cardiff is a significant tourist centre and the most popular visitor destination in Wales with 18.3 million visitors in 2010. In 2011, it was ranked sixth in the world in National Geographic's alternative tourist destinations.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

5. Cardiff's history follows its castle which has been occupied for over 2,000 years when the …….created a fort on the river Taff (where the name may have come from 'Caer' = fort, on the 'Taff'); the fort's original walls can still be seen highlighted around the base of Cardiff Castle's walls.

a) Celts

b) Jutes

c) Romans

d) Germans

6. With the rise of the city's fortunes the Marquis of Bute transformed …….into a fairytale gothic palace, donating land to build the truly impressive civic centre which contains the City Hall, National Museum, university and government buildings, all built in elaborate neo-classical Baroque styles out of expensive white Portland stone.

a) Cardiff castle

b) London castle

c) Cardiff cave

d) London cave

7. ……. was lucky not to have its city center heavily bombed like other industrial cities during WWII, and was spared the worst excesses of the post war rebuilding, so a stroll around throws up many contrasts in eras and designs.

a) Edinburgh

b) Dublin

c) Cardiff

d) Cambridge

8. ……. has a strong sporting and cultural presence given that it is the capital city, and therefore plays host to most Welsh sporting events, especially since the opening of the Millennium Stadium in the city center.

a) Edinburgh

b) Dublin

c) Cardiff

d) Cambridge

9. In the past it was quite a gritty city with the port and industry playing a huge role, Cardiff's ……. were once amongst the most important in the world.

a) ports

b) factories

c) plants

d) universities

10. ……. has many landmark buildings such as the Millennium Stadium, Pierhead Building the Welsh National Museum and the Senedd, the home of the National Assembly for Wales.

a) Edinburgh

b) Dublin

c) Cardiff

d) Cambridge

11. ……. is also famous for St David's Hall, Llandaff Cathedral and the Wales Millennium Centre.

a) Edinburgh

b) Dublin

c) Cardiff

d) Cambridge

12. The National History Museum at St Fagans in Cardiff is a large ……. housing dozens of buildings from throughout Welsh history that have been moved to the site in Cardiff.

a) open air museum

b) open air show

c) open air exhibition

d) indoor museum

13. Situated on the narrowest part of the south Wales coastal plain, Cardiff had a crucial strategic importance in the wars between ……. (who had occupied lowland Wales) and the Welsh who maintained their hold on the uplands.

a) the Celts

b) the Romans

c) the Normans

d) the Jutes

14. Cardiff has walks of special interest for tourists and ramblers alike, such as the ……. , which runs for 2.3 miles (3.7 km) within Cardiff city centre and passes through many of its landmarks and historic buildings.

a) Centenary Walk

b) Century Walk

c) Centenary Alley

d) Centenary Way

15. …….was also listed as one of the top 10 destinations in the UK on the official British tourist boards website.

a) Edinburgh

b) Dublin

c) Cardiff

d) Cambridge

16. Nicknamed the ……. , Cardiff is great place for shopping in style and the Victorian arcades are worth a visit in themselves.

a) City of Alleys

b) City of Flowers

c) City of Arcades

d) City of Attics

17. Queen Street, St. Mary's Street and the Hayesare are the main ……. in Cardiff city centre.

a) theatre streets

b) shopping streets

c) market streets

d) entertainment stree

18. Cardiff is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the ……., and the seat of the ……. for Wales.

a) Welsh national TV

b) Welsh national media

c) National Assembly

d) National Parliament

19. …….is quite a flat city, a characteristic that helped it become one of the world's leading ports for the transport of coal from the rugged south ……. .

a) Dublin

b) Dublin Valleys

c) Cardiff

d) Wales Valleys

20. Though it had a reputation of being an industrial city, ……. has changed dramatically in recent decades. It is now a lively and modern capital city, gaining popularity with tourists interested in its history and ……. .

a) Cardiff

b) Dublin

c) Welsh culture

d) Irish culture

21. With the rise of the city's fortunes the Marquis of Bute transformed ….. castle into a fairytale gothic palace, donating land to build the truly impressive civic centre which contains the City Hall, National Museum, university and government buildings, all built in elaborate neo-classical …….out of expensive white Portland stone.

a) London

b) Cardiff

c) Baroque styles

d) Classical styles

22. It may surprise people that Wales (Cymru) did not have a de jure capital until 1955, when Cardiff was chosen as the outstanding candidate as largest city.

23. Notable milestones were when Cardiff Bay (sometimes called …….) was the first area of modern Britain to be thought of as a multicultural area given the huge part immigrants played in the city's ports, and the world's first 'million pound' deal was also signed at the Bay's own ……. .

a) Tiger Bay

b) Lion Bay

c) Currency Exchange building

d) Coal Exchange building

24. In the past few decades however, the city has moved away from its industrial past and has been transformed by developments such as ……., which now hosts famous and striking landmarks such as the National ……. and the spectacular Wales Millennium Centre.

a) Cardiff Bay

b) Cardiff Outlet

c) Assembly for Wales

d) Parliament for Wales

e) Parliament for Wales

25. Cardiff is also famous for ……., ……., Llandaff Cathedral and the …….

a) Cardiff Castle

b) St David's Hall

c) St Andrew's Hall

d) Wales Millennium Centre

26. Situated on the narrowest part of the south Wales coastal plain, Cardiff had a crucial strategic importance in the wars between …….(who had occupied lowland Wales) and ……. who maintained their hold on the uplands.

a) the Celts

b) the Normans

c) the Angles

d) the Welsh

27. As a result ……. claims to have ……. concentration of castles of any city in the world. As well as Castell Coch, the remains of Twmpath Castle, the Llandaff Bishop's Palace and Saint Fagans Castle are still in existence, whilst the site of Treoda (or Whitchurch Castle) has now been built over.

a) Cardiff

b) London

c) the largest

d) the least

e) shopping

Dublin

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. ……. (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath, "Town of the Hurdled Ford") is the capital and most populous city of Ireland.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

2. Founded in 841, Dublin was originally settled by ……. amongst a population of Celtic tribes.

a) Celts

b) Jutes

c) Romans

d) Vikings

3. Dublin experienced huge growth and development in the 17th century because many Protestant refugees from ……. came to Dublin.

a) Europe

b) Asia

c) Africa

d) Latin America

4. Similar to the cities of Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford—Dublin is administered separately from its respective County with its own ……..

a) County Council

b) City Council

c) Town Council

d) Municipal Council

5. The city is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a global city, with a ranking of " ……. -", placing Dublin among the top 30 cities in the world.

a) Alpha

b) Iota

c) Dzeta

d) Beta

6. Although some of ……. finest Georgian architecture was demolished in the mid-20th century, a remarkable amount remains. They were a reminder of the past British imperialism and were pulled without regard to their beauty and architectural significance.

a) Cardiff’s

b) Edinburgh’s

d) Dublin’s

c) Cambridge’s

7. Being subject to the moderating effects of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, …….is known for its mild climate.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

8. Contrary to some popular perception, Dublin is not especially rainy. Its annual rainfall average is only 732.7 mm (28.8 in), lower than ……. .

a) Rome

b) Vienna

c) London

d) Wellington

9. Summers in Dublin are also mild. The average maximum temperature is 19°C (66°F) in July, far cooler than even most of the coldest ……. cities.

a) American

b) English

c) European

d) Austrian

10. One of the city's newest monuments is the Spire of Dublin, or officially titled …….

a) "Monument of Lightning". 

b) "Monument of Sun". 

c) "Monument of Life". 

d)"Monument of Light". 

11. Many people visit Trinity College, Dublin to see the …….in the library there.

a) Book of Kelts

b) Book of Kells

c) Book of Celts

d) Book of Kents

12. …….has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city, with 97% of city residents living within 300 metres of a park area.

a) Cardiff

b) Edinburgh

c) Dublin

d) Cambridge

13. Dublin's most famous ……. is the pedestrianised Grafton Street, which runs between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College.

a) business street

b) theatre street

c) shopping street

d) market street

14. Dublin's most famous shopping street Grafton Street has recently, along with its surroundings, been classified as an ……. .

a)'Architectural Conservation Zone'

b) 'Architectural Cultural Zone'

c) 'Architectural Conservation Street'

d) 'Architectural Conversation Zone'

15. Dublin's Dawson Street, parallel to Grafton Street, is home to the official residence of the ……. - the 'mansion house' as well as several upmarket clothes shops, restaurants and well stocked large bookshops including Hodges Figgis.

a) governor

b) minister

c) lord mayor

d) sheriff

16. Dublin is …….for general shopping, although visitors from outside the European Union can obtain a refund of VAT (sales tax: 23%) on many of their purchases.

a) cheap

b) very cheap

c) not expensive

d) not cheap

17. The English name for the Dublin is derived from the Irish name ……. ,

meaning " ……. ".

a) Dubhlinn

b) Dublhill

c) blue pool

d) black pool

18. In the 9th century ……. captured Dublin and had control until 1171 when they were expelled by King Henry II of England. By the 14th century the king of England controlled Dublin and the nearby area referred to as “ ……. ”.

a) the Celts

b) the Danes

c) the Pale

d) the Pool

19. In 1800, the Act of Union between ……. and …….abolished the …….

a) Great Britain

b) Ireland

c) Scotland

d) Irish Parliament

20. The Easter rising in 1916 and the ……. greatly helped ……. win their freedom.

a) War of Independence

b) England

c) Scotland

d) Ireland

21. Dublin postcodes range from Dublin 1 to Dublin 24. As a rule, odd numbers are given to areas …….of the River Liffey, while even numbers are given to areas ……. of the river.

a) north

b) south

c) east

d) west

22. It could be said that Dublin's climate is very comparable to that of the northwest …….and southwest ……., as well as to much of coastal Western Europe.

a) United States

b) Canada

c) England

d) France

23. The city has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204, shortly after …….of …….in 1169, when it was commanded that a castle be built with strong walls and good ditches for the defence of the city, the administration of justice, and the protection of the King’s treasure.

a) the Norman invasion

b) the Roman invasion

c) Scotland

d) Ireland

24. Many people visit Trinity College, …….to see …….in the library there. It is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks circa. 800 AD.

a ) Cambridge

b) Dublin

c) the Book of Kells

d) the Book of Celts

25. There are many park areas around ……. , including the Phoenix Park, Herbert Park and ……...

a) Cardiff

b) Dublin

c) St Stephen's Green

d) St Stephen's Grey

26. The residence of the …….of Ireland (Áras an Uachtaráin), which was built in 1751, is located in the park. The park is also home to Dublin Zoo, the official residence of the United States Ambassador, and Ashtown Castle.

a) President

b) Queen

c) United States Ambassador

d) United Kingdom Ambassador

27. Brown Thomas, Dublin's most famous and expensive department store is on Grafton Street along with a wide range of clothing, jewelry, and photography shops, etc.

a) Red Thomas

b) Brown Thomas

c) supermarket

d) department store

28. There is fairly extensive duty-free ……. at Dublin Airport, at prices sometimes cheaper than the rest of the city.

a) registration

b) shopping

c) cheaper

d) more expensive

Washington

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. …….is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall.

a) New York

b) Washington

c)Sydney

d) Wellington

2. The …….is an American national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.

a) Lincoln Memorial

b) Jefferson Memorial

c) Lincoln Column

d) Lincoln Statue

3. The National Park Service (NPS) is the U.S. …….that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations.

a) government agency

b) parliamentary body

c) insurance agency

d) federal agency

4. …….was the first national park in the United States.

a) Bluestone National Park

b) Yellowstone National Park

c) Hyde Park

d) Covent Gardens

5. In Yellowstone, the civilian staff was replaced by the ….. in 1886.

a) U.S. Army

b) U.S. Navy

c) British Army

d) British Navy

6. The ……. is an open-area park in downtown Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

a)Hyde Park

b) National Mall

c) Bushy Park

d) Kensington Gardens

7. With the exception of the National Gallery of Art, all of the museums on the National Mall (proper) are part of the ……...

a) Smithsonian Institution

b) Smithsonian Institute

c) Washington University

d) Oxford University

8. The Smithsonian Institution is constructing the National Museum of ……. and Culture on a 5 acres (2.0 ha) site between the grounds of the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History.

a) Indian American History

b) North American History

c) South American History

d) African American History

9. The  ……., established in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge", is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government.

a) Smithsonian Institution

b) Smithsonian Institute

c) Washington University

d) Oxford University

10. The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the ……., the legislature of the federal government of the United States.

a) United States Parliament

b) United States Congress

c) United States Court

d) United States Administration

11. The Washington Monument is an ……. on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate the first American president, General George Washington.

a) column

b) memorial

c) obelisk

d) statue

12. The ……. was damaged during the Virginia earthquake of August 23, 2011 and Hurricane Irene in the same year; it remains closed to the public while the structure is assessed and repaired.

a) Nelson’s Column

b) Washington Monument

c) Lincoln Memorial

d) Jefferson Museum

13. The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the ….. of the United States.

a) King

b) Queen

c) Prime Minister

d) President

14. The term White House is regularly used as a metonym for the ……. of the President of the United States and for the president's administration and advisers in general.

a) Executive Office

b) Legislative Office

c) Exchange Office

d) Government Office

15. The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the ……. , ……. and ……...

a) Congress

b) House of Commons

c) President

d) Supreme Court

16. Like other monuments on the National Mall – including the nearby ……. , ……. and …….– the Lincoln Memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its National Mall and Memorial Parks group.

a) Vietnam Veterans Memorial

b) Korean War Veterans Memorial

c) National World War II Memorial

d) Japan Veterans Memorial

17. The National Park Service (NPS) is the U.S. federal agency that manages all ……., many ……. , and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations.

a) national cemetries

b) national parks

c) national monuments

d) international attractions

18. With the exception of the National Gallery of Art, all of the museums on the …….(proper) are part of the……. .

a) National Mall

b) International Mall

c) Smithsonian Institute

d) Smithsonian Institution

19. The …….is constructing the National Museum of …….and Culture on a 5 acres (2.0 ha) site between the grounds of the Washington Monument and the National Museum of American History.

a) Smithsonian Institute

b) Smithsonian Institution

c) African American History

d) Indian American History

20. The Smithsonian Institution, established in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge", is a group of ……. and …….administered by the United States government.

a) theme parks

b) museums

c) casinos

d) research centers

21. Like the federal buildings for the executive and judicial branches, the United States Capitol is built in the distinctive ……. and has a ……. .

a) classical style

b) neoclassical style

c) blue exterior

d) white exterior

22. The Washington Monument was damaged during the …….of August 23, 2011 and …….in the same year; it remains closed to the public while the structure is assessed and repaired.

a) Virginia earthquake

b) Virginia flood

c) Tornado Irene

d) Hurricane Irene

23. The ……. has been the residence of every U.S. president since …………

a) White House

b) Congress

c) John Adams.

d) Thomas Jefferson

OTTAWA

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. ……. is the capital of Canada, and the fourth largest city in the country.

a) Toronto

b) Montreal

c) Ottawa

d) Quebec

2. Founded in 1826 as Bytown and incorporated as " ……. " in 1855, the city has evolved into a political and technological centre of Canada.

a) Toronto

b) Montreal

c) Ottawa

d) Quebec

3. The  …….  houses over 3.75 million artifacts and was moved to an expanded facility in 2005.

a) Canadian Animal Museum

b) Canadian Art Museum

c) Canadian Sea Museum

d) Canadian War Museum

4. The Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in ……. , and in 2007, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

a) South America

b) North America

c) Australia

d) New Zealand

5. The Ottawa ……. , originally called the Ottawa Drama League at its inception in 1913, is the longest-running community theatre company in Canada.

a) Puppet Theatre

b) Children’s Theatre

c) Little Theatre

d) Tiny Theatre

6. ……. is Canada day, the country's biggest annual birthday bash on Parliament Hill and around downtown.

a) July 1^st

b) March 1^st

c) June 1^st

d) April 1^st

7. Ottawa celebrates the return of warm weather as millions of ……. bloom in beds across the city.

a) violets

b) roses

c) daffodils

d) tulips

8. No visit to ……. is complete without a visit to the Hill, the seat of Canada's national government and the setting for year-round celebration and ceremony.

a) Toronto

b) Montreal

c) Ottawa

d) Quebec

9. Every May Ottawa celebrates a resplendant spring, when hundreds of thousands of tulips bloom. The attraction is a result of a gift from the people of ……. , grateful to Canada for sheltering its royal family during World War II.

a) France

b) the Netherlands

c) Australia

d) the USA

10. Ottawa is located on the south bank of the ……. in the eastern portion of ……. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and together they form the National Capital Region (NCR).

a) Hudson River

b) Ottawa River

c) Southern Ontario

d) Northern Ontario

11. The name " ……." is derived from the Algonquin word adawe, meaning " …….".

a) Ottawa

b) Sydney

c) to trade

d) to manufacture

12. Initially an …….. and …….Christian settlement, Ottawa has become a multicultural city with a diverse population.

a) British

b) German

c) Irish

d) French

13. Across the ……..river in Gatineau is the most visited museum in Canada, the ……..

a) Ottawa

b) Amazon

c) Canadian Space Museum

d) Canadian Museum of Civilization

14. Designed by Canadian aboriginal architect Douglas Cardinal, the Canadian Museum of Civilization , built at a cost of 340 million USD, also houses the  ……., ……. and 3D IMAX theatre.

a) Canadian Children's Museum

b) Canadian Space Museum

c) Canadian Museum of Ballet

d) Canadian Postal Museum

15. Ottawa is the home to the Canada Agriculture Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, Billings Estate Museum, Bytown Museum,  ……., ……., ……., and the Portrait Gallery of Canada.

a) Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

b) Canadian Museum of Ballet

c) Canadian Ski Museum

d) Currency Museum

16. The National Gallery of Canada has a large and varied collection of ……., ……., …….and photographs.

a) paintings

b) embroidery

c) drawings

d) sculptures

17. The first weekend in August, ……., ……. and outdoor enthusiasts alike come together and celebrate Ottawa's stunning waterway.

a) boaters

b) swimmers

c) divers

d) kayakers

18. A haven for outdoors lovers in every season, Gatineau Park lies north of Ottawa. It's a place where couples can go ……., ……., ……. , and even pitch a tent in warm weather.

a) biking

b) skiing

c) hiking

d) canoeing

CANBERRA

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. The site of …….was selected for the location of the nation's capital in 1908 as a compromise between rivals Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's two largest cities.

a) Wellington

b) Washington

c) Canberra

d) Dublin

2. It is unusual among Australian cities, being an entirely planned city outside of any state, similar to the …….Federal District of Columbia.

a) American

b) British

c) Irish

d) Swedish

3. The National Museum of Australia established in 2001 records Australia's social history and is one of …….more architecturally daring buildings.

a) Wellington’s

b) Washington’s

c) Canberra’s

d) Dublin’s

4. Lake …….is the site of the Captain James Cook Memorial and the National Carillon.

a) Burley Griffin

b) Ontario

c) Superior

d) Michigan 

5. ……. at the University of Canberra is a large two-day music festival.

a) Marblefest

b) Bluefest

c) Timberfest

d) Stonefest

6. The Canberra Nara …….held annually in spring, is a community celebration of the Canberra Nara Sister City relationship.

a) Honey festival

b) Flower festival

c) Candle Festival

d) Candies Festival

7. Parliament House is a constant crowd-pleaser with …….that begin every thirty minutes.

a) package tours

b) car tours

c) free guided tours

d) extreme tours

8. Government House is the official residence of Australia’s……..

a) President

b) Governor General

c) mayor

d) Prime Minister

9. Events and activities conducted at …….in Canberra include receptions; investiture and credential ceremonies; state dinners for visiting Royalty and heads of state; and functions for community and special needs groups.

a) Government House

b) President’s House

c) Parliament

d) Mayor’s House

10. You may see spectacular 360 degree night and day views of Canberra's region from …….and feel the wind in your hair on open viewing platforms.

a) Blue Mountain Tower

b) Black Mountain Tower

c) Great Mountain Tower

d) Rock Mountain Tower

11. In Canberra you can explore the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens and see highly detailed ……. buildings and magical landscaped gardens.

a) high

b) impressive

c) ancient

d) miniature

12. The National Carillon is a striking 50 metre tall architectural landmark. It is also an impressive musical instrument with 55 bronze ……., each weighing between seven kilograms and six tonnes.

a) lions

b) doves

c) bells

d) domes

13. Canberra’s ……. is the perfect place to enjoy one of the regular carillon recitals and have a picnic.

a) Aspen Island

b) Long Island

c) Aspen Gardens

d) Aspen Fields

14. ……. is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 367,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the  ……. city overall.

a) Canberra

b) Wellington

c) tenth-largest

d) eighth-largest

15. …….is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory(ACT), 280 km (170 mi) south-west of  ……., and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of ……..

a) Canberra

b) Wellington

c) Sydney

d) Melbourne

16. The Griffins' plan featured geometric motifs such as ….., ……. and ……., and was centred around axes aligned with significant topographical landmarks in the Australian Capital Territory.

a) circles

b) hexagons

c) rectangles

d) triangles

17. The city's design was heavily influenced by the garden city movement and incorporates significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned ……. the title of the……..

a) Sydney

b) Canberra

c) "bush capital"

d) "garden capital"

18. The growth and development of Canberra were hindered by the …….and the ……., which exacerbated a series of planning disputes and the ineffectiveness of a sequence of bodies that were to oversee the development of the city.

a) Golden Rush

b) Industrial Revolution

c) World Wars

d) Great Depression

19. As the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra is the site of……., the …….and numerous government departments and agencies.

a) Congress

b) Parliament House

c) Juvenile Court

d) High Court

20. Canberra is also the location of many social and cultural institutions of national significance, such as the ….., ….., ….. , National Gallery, National Museum and the National Library.

a) Australian War Memorial

b) Australian National University

c) Australian Institute of Sport

d) Australian Institute of Tourism

21. Unlike Washington, however, the ACT has voting representation in the ……., and has its own independent ……. and government, similar to the states.

a) House of Representatives

b) Federal Parliament

c) Legislative Court

d) Legislative Assembly

22. As the city has a high proportion of……., the federal government contributes the largest percentage of Gross State Product and is the largest single ……. in Canberra.

a) public servants

b) public executives

c) employer

d) employee

23. As the seat of government, the unemployment rate in Canberra is lower and the average income ……. than the national average, while property prices are relatively ……., in part due to comparatively restricted development regulations.

a) higher

b) lower

c) high

d) low

24. Many Commonwealth government buildings in Canberra are open to the public, including  ……., ……. and ………

a) Congress

b) Parliament House

c) the High Court

d) the Royal Australian Mint.

25. A copy of every book published in …….is required by law to be held by the……...

a) Australia

b) Canada

c) National Library of Australia

d) National Library of Canada

26. Canberra maintains sister-city relationships with both Nara, …….and Beijing, …….

a) Korea

b) India

c) Japan

d) China.

27. Iconic buildings on the Canberra skyline are the monuments in the …….and around ……..

a) Parliamentary Circle

b) Parliamentary Triangle

c) Lake Burley Griffin

d) lake Superior

28. The …….precinct is on the National Heritage List for the …….of its late twentieth century civic buildings, and cohesive landscape setting.

a) High Court-National Gallery

b) High Court-National Hall

c) outstanding exhibition

d) outstanding design

29. The International Flag Display colourfully acknowledges the ……. and those that maintain a ………in the National Capital. The 90 plus flags fly from two offset rows of flagpoles along the promenade between the High Court and the National Library on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.

a) United Nations

b) WTO

c) diplomatic presence

d) diplomatic relations

30. ANZAC Parade is the national capital's major commemorative way. Memorials dedicated to …….and …….service people who've fought and lost lives in war line the length of the Parade.

a) American

b) Australian

c) New Zealand

d) USA

31. All Saints Church in Canberra was erected in 1958 and is famous for its beautiful stained …….and a heritage ……..

a) glass windows

b) ancients attics

c) pipe organ

d) stringed instruments

32. The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist predates the nation's capital by 70 years. The ……. , ……. and …….are living reminders of Canberra’s pioneering farming community.

a) church

b) icons

c) graveyard

d) schoolhouse

33. The Ukrainian Orthodox Centre features beautiful mosaics, a small museum featuring Ukrainian arts and crafts, including ……., ……., ……. iconography and objects of religious significance in the Orthodox Christian tradition.

a) icons

b) embroidery

c) wood carving

d) ceramics

34. …….. is a striking 50 metre tall architectural landmark. It is also an impressive musical instrument with 55 bronze ……., each weighing between seven kilograms and six tones.

a) The National Carillon

b) The National Bell

c) bells

d) lions

35. The Australian-American memorial is a 73-metre column topped with an 11-metre …….and……..

a) seagull

b) eagle

c) triangle

d) sphere

36. Floriade is Australia's ……., and is a world-class floral exhibition. More than a million blooms go into the show, which stretches from……..

a) "Celebration of Autumn"

b) "Celebration of Spring"

c) mid April to Mid May

d) mid September to Mid October.

37. At the ……., kids can challenge themselves with……., virtual rowing and other activities.

a) Australian Institute of Tourism

b) Australian Institute of Sport

c) wheelchair basketball

d) mountain climbing

38. Canberra has all sorts of accommodations in town. You can try a quaint bed and breakfast, ……., ……., ……. or a campsite.

a) a luxurious hotel

b) a castle

c) an appartment

d) a youth hostel

WELLINGTON

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. Cruise tourism to ……. is experiencing a major boom, in line with nationwide development. The 2010/11 season saw 125,000 passengers and crew visit the city on 60 liners.

a) Wellington

b) Melbourne

c) Canberra

d) Sydney

2. The Colonial Cottage is central ……. oldest identified building and was built in 1858 as a family home by William Wallis, who had just immigrated from England.

a) Wellington’s

b) Melbourne’s

c) Canberra’s

d) Sydney’s

3. What makes Wellington New Zealand’s cultural capital is its spirit – its enthusiasm and passion for the …….

a) business

b) sports

c) tourism

d) arts

4. One of the jewels in Wellington’s art crown is City Gallery in Civic Square, which offers a programme of ……. visual arts, architecture and design.

a) ancient

b) contemporary

c) medieval

d) new

5. Featherstone and Victoria Streets in Wellington have a great collection of boutique dealer ……., while you’ll find something more edgy in the Cuba Street precinct.

a) shops

b) factories

c) galleries

d) stalls

6. Wellington loves to embrace its famous windy days and to celebrate Wellington, artists have made a series of …….sculptures all around town.

a) wind

b) sea

c) marble

d) sand

7. The Wellington …….was opened during the NZ International Festival of the Arts in March 2002 and is a project of the New Zealand Society of Authors’ of Wellington Branch.

a) Writers Avenue

b) Writers Walk

c) Poets Walk

d) Writers Street

8. The Wellington ……. is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city.

a) Cable Car

b) Tram

c) Train

d) Tube

9. Hiding below seawalls or twisting and turning in the wind, sculptures pop up everywhere around you when wandering through ……..

a) Wellington

b) Melbourne

c) Canberra

d) Sydney

10. Wellington Zoo is nestled in the green belt of Wellington,…….

a) Australia

b) South Africa

c) New Zealand

d) Turkey

11. City Gallery Wellington ……. visitors with sometimes challenging, always captivating art from some of the world’s most exciting artists.

a) shows

b) demonstrates

c) provides

d) attracts

12. Wellington is a leading centre for creative industries, such as …….and …….. , and it is the home of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).

a) theatre

b) film

c) arts

d) computer technology

13. ……. is home to the innovative Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and is famed for its public art trails and ……..

a) Melbourne

b) Wellington

c) Bohemian lifestyle

d) Australian lifestyle

14. Located in the heart of Civic Square, City Gallery Wellington offers world-class exhibitions of contemporary ……. and …….

a) New Zealand art

b) international art

c) New Zealand software

d) national art

15. ……. and …….in Wellington have a great collection of boutique dealer galleries, while you’ll find something more edgy in the Cuba Street precinct.

a) Featherston

b) Victoria Streets

c) Downing Street

d) Wall Street

16. ……. has a vibrant local music scene and has produced leading New Zealand …….such as Fat Freddy’s Drop and The Black Seeds.

a) Wellington

b) Sydney

c) bands

d) teams

17. The Wellington …….consists of a series of 19 text sculptures located along Wellington’s beautiful ……. . Each one contains a quotation about the city from a poem or piece of prose by one of the many talented writers who have made Wellington their home at some point in their lives.

a) Writers Walk

b) Poets Walk

c) port

d) harbour

18. Wellington Zoo is a significant contributor to conservation efforts including breeding programs for endangered species such as the …….and……., as well as spreading conservation and sustainability messages to the wider community.

a) Sun Bear

b) Polar Bear

c) Sumatran lion

d) Sumatran tiger

MANILA

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. Manila sits on an archipelago just at the edge of the ……. continent, some 14° 35' N, 121º 00 E'.

a) Asian

b) American

c) Australian

d) African

2. Ever so physically endowed, ……. is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous volcanoes - Pinatubo and Taal.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Manila

d) Delhi

3. What more, Manila lies in the path of the tropical monsoon bringing those more and more powerful ……. during the second half of the year.

a) tornadoes

b) earthquakes

c) typhoons

d) floods

4. As we now see it, Manila is more modern and western judging from the steel and glass …….. dotting the skyline.

a) cottages

b) churches

c)skyscrapers

d) huts

5. ……. began as a settlement on the banks of the Pasig River, and its name originated from "Maynilad," referring to the mangrove plant known as Nilad, which was abundant in the area.

a) Madrid

b) Canberra

c) Manila

d) Delhi

6. Prior to the arrival of the ……. in the 16th century, Manila had been home to Muslim-Malays, who descended from the Arabs, Indians, East Asians and other Southeast Asians.

a) Romans

b) Celts

c) Spanish

d) Germans

7. Manila was colonized by the Spaniard Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1571. Its broad sweep of ……. made it more attractive than Cebu, which had been the capital.

a) natural resources

b) coal mines

c) fertile lands

d) springs

8. Manila was given the moniker of the "…….. of the Orient," as a result of its central location in the vital Pacific sea trade routes.

a) Rose

b) Diamond

c) Pearl

d) Jewel

9. From the late 19th century onwards, Manila has been called the ……. of Asia.

a) Rome

b) Athens

c) Paris

d) Tokyo

10. Present-day Metro ……. is a conglomeration of 17 cities and municipalities unified by Marcos' decree in 1976.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Manila

d) Delhi

11. ……. is the most densely populated city in the world.

a) Washington

b) New York

c) Manila

d) Mexico

12. Listed as a global city, ……. has its strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport making it the historical, cultural, political, economic and educational center of the Philippines.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Manila

d) Delhi

13. As the cultural center of the Philippines, ……. houses a number of notable museums.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Manila

d) Delhi

14. Bahay Tsinoy, one of Manila's most prominent museums, documents the ……. lives and contributions to the history of the Philippines.

a) Japanese

b) American

c) British

d) Chinese

15. The flagpole west of the Rizal Monument is the …….. Zero marker for distances to the rest of the country.

a) Meter

b) Inch

c) Kilometer

d) Centimeter

16. Taal ……. is located about 60 km (about 37 miles) south of Metro Manila. Last major eruption was reported back in 1965 that affected villages in the surrounding area.

a) Spring

b) Mountain

c) Cliff

d) Volcano

17. It should be noted that Filipino ……. are among the most maniacal on the face of the earth, although the number of accidents is surprisingly low.

a) clerks

b) waiters

c) porters

d) bus drivers

18. The "Chinatown" district in Manila became the center of commerce during the ……. occupation.

a) British

b) German

c) American

d) Spanish

19. Binondo was created by Spanish Governor Luis Pérez Dasmariñas on 1584 for a settlement for the Chinese Immigrants (called Sangleys), with the intentions of converting the ……. to Catholicism at the initiative of the Spanish Dominican Fathers.

a) Asians

b) Japanese

c) Chinese

d) Spanish

20. The Philippines are one of the countries with the most available ……. machines per capita.

a) IP

b) ATM

c) PIC

d) WPT

21. ……. is one of the things tourists love about the Philippines.

a) Shoplifting

b) Pickpocketing

c) Shopping

d) Robbery

22. Three of the biggest shopping malls in the world, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City North EDSA are all located in ……. , Philippines.

a) Manila

b) Canberra

c) Wellington

d) London

23. Tagalog are long shirts made of very light-weight, semi translucent material, often with arts and decorations and are worn by both men and women on most special ……. and formal occasions.

a) Filipino

b) African

c) European

d) Escimo

24. Manila is a national hub of ……. and has almost all the regions of the Philippines represented - either in exclusively regional eateries or featured with other cuisines.

a) regional sports

b) regional dancing

c) regional cooking

d) regional baking

25. Manila is the capital city of the ……… . It is one of the sixteen cities (along with the municipality of ……. that comprise the national capital region of Metro Manila.

a) New Zealand

b) Australia

c) Philippines

d) Pateros

26. The City of Manila is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and is bordered by the cities of  Navotas and Caloocan to the north,  Quezon City -  to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong -  to the east,  ……. -  to the southeast, and ……. to the south.

a) Makati

b) Takati

c) Pasay

d) Fasay

27. Ever so physically endowed, ……. is sitting in the throes of two notoriously dangerous ……. - Pinatubo to the north, which made headlines in 1991 when it spewed dust all over the world and dropped global temperature by 2°, and Taal to the south which always makes headlines every decade or so, while this city straddles the Pacific Rim of Fire underneath.

a) Manila

b) Wellington

c) springs

d) volcanoes

28. ……. is fringed to the south by the idyllic Lake Bai - a veritable scenic showcase of Hispanized ……., and farther south by cool and refreshing Lake Taal.

a) Manila

b) Wellington

c) native folk and traditional culture

d) natural resources

29. …….was invaded by Brunei's Sultan Bolkiahand and was already Islamized by the 15th century when …….explorers first arrived.

a) Canberra

b) Manila

c) the Spanish

d) the Roman

30. For over three centuries Manila had been colonized and administered by …….which left an enduring architectural heritage throughout the ……., especially with respect to churches, forts and other colonial buildings which can still be seen in the ruins of Intramuros.

a) Spain

b) Britain

c) New Zealand

d) Philippines

31. Manila eventually became the center of Spanish activity in the Far East and one end of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade route linking ……. and ……...

a) Latin America

b) Australia

c) Asia

d) New Zealand

32. Manila also saw the rise of the ……. Revolution which was followed by the arrival of the ……. who made contributions to the city's urban planning and development.

a) Chinese

b) Philippine

c) Japanese

d) Americans

33. Intramuros and the surrounding districts were busy with ……. and …… and the streets were lined with grand structures, many reflecting the best of Art Deco design.

a) sports

b) business

c) entertainment

d) shopping

34. The month-long Battle for Manila between the ……. and the ……. resulted in the town's destruction, with over 150,000 locals killed (by comparison, the atomic attack on Hiroshima killed about 140,000).

a) Japanese

b) Chinese

c) English

d) Americans

35. Manila is a truly teeming metropolis that gets bigger each day, both in population, with people pouring in from the hinterlands, and size, as new developments in all directions swallow up ……. and ……..

a) cities

b) villages

c) rice fields

d) orchards

36. Rizal park is a crescent-shaped 58 hectares (140 acres) park that lies within the heart of ……. cultural and business district, as an honor and dedication to the country's national ……. José Rizal, who was executed in the same place where the park was created by the Spaniards on charges of subversion.

a) Wellington’s

b) Manila’s

c) writer

d) hero

37. The collection of gold jewelry of the Ayala Museum from pre and during Spanish times (over 400 years old) pars with any ……. , ……., and …….. museum display of old gold jewelry.

a) Asian

b) European

c) American

d) Columbian

38. Some geologists theorize that Corregidor was once part of a huge volcano that erupted on one side and gradually eroded to become partly invisible beneath the sea. It is called " ……. " because it served as the major bastion of Philippine's Allies during ……. .

a) The Cliff

b) The Rock

c) World War II

d) World War I

39. Getting out of Manila by bus is harder than you might expect, as there is no central ……. and no central source of ……… .

a) van terminal

b) bus terminal

c) capital

d) information

40. The myriad of private operators have their own terminals scattered around the city. Most are close to EDSA (Manila's ring road), which connects the highways going ……. and ……. of the capital.

a) north

b) east

c) south

d) west

41. The ramshackle ……. National Railways (361 1125) has its main ……. station just north of Binondo at Tayuman St and Dagupan.

a) Philippine

b) Australian

c) Manila

d) Canberra

42. Schedules in ……. are nonexistent and are more a matter of the overworked and underfunded ……. trying to get enough cars working to form a train.

a) Manila

b) Canberra

c) staff

d) managers

43. The port of Manila is divided into two sections, …….and ……. .

a) South Harbor

b) West Harbor

c) East Harbor

d) North Harbor

44. Unfortunately the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is divided into four terminals - Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the Manila Domestic Airport - without easy connections between them and the only way of hopping around terminals is through ……. and ……..

a) buses

b) vans

c) taxis

d) jeepneys

45. Many of Binondo's commercial establishments were destroyed after ……. , with companies moving to ……. , one of the financial capitals of the Philippines.

a) World War I

b) World War II

c) Makati

d) Manila

46. A part of the Philippine's bustling capital is a remarkable melting pot of ……. , …….and ……. cultures, which are thick with history and flavor in tune with most traveler's interests.

a) Asian

b) Indian

c) Oceanic

d) Latin

47. One of Asia’s largest …….are found in ……. , with items cheaper compared to those in neighboring Asian countries. Not only are the products cheap, they are also of good quality.

a) supermarkets

b) bargains

c) the Philippines

d) India

48. If you are interested in a Western-type mall, you cannot pass SM Mall of Asia, currently the 4th largest mall in the world. Warning to shopaholics and their spouses: You could spend a day in this mall in Manila and still not see every shop or have to time to ……. . That's right, there is an ……. as well.

a) swim

b) ice skate

c) swimming pool

d) ice rink

49. Public markets are one microcosm of Manila .They are as lively and colorful as any market in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam. Generally, they are divided into ……. and ……. sections and another section for ……. .

a) wet

b) dry

c) clean

d) dining

50. If you really want to look the ……. travel to the Visayan island of Negros and buy some barongs hand woven from Abacá fibre (used to be called Manila Hemp - made from the trunk of Musa textilis, a ……. native to the Philippines) with geometric design details from the mountains to the west of Bais City.

a)"bee's knees"

b) "wasp's knees"

c) species of banana

d) species of pineapple

51. Central Luzon Island Region (Kapampangan)Pampaguenos lead in the art of combining the best of ……. and ……. legacies.

a) Italian

b) Japanese

c) Spanish

d) Chinese

DELHI

Choose the right variant a, b , c or d.

1. Although technically a federally administered union territory, the political administration of the NCT of Delhi today more closely resembles that of a state of India with its own legislature, high court and an executive …….headed by a ……. .

a) council of ministers

b) cabinet of ministers

c) Prime Minister

d) Chief Minister

2. Delhi re-emerged as a major ……., …….and ……. city along the trade routes between northwest India and the Gangetic plain during the period of the Delhi sultanates.

a) industrial

b) political

c) cultural

d) commercial

3. In 1996 the Centre for Science and Environment started a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court of India that ordered the conversion of Delhi's fleet of buses and taxis to run on ……. and banned the use of ……. in 1998.

a) Compressed Natural Gas

b) Compressed Natural Oil

c) leaded petrol

d) free petrol

4. Delhi is included in India's seismic zone-IV, making it vulnerable to major ……., but ……. have not been common in recent history.

a) earthquakes

b) earthquakes

c) tornadoes

d) tornadoes

5.The people of Delhi are referred to as ……. or ……. .

a) Delhirians

b) Delhians

c) Dilliwallahs

d) Delhiites

6. ……. is situated on the Raj Path and was commissioned by Sir Edwin Lutyens for paying reverence to the Indian Soldiers, who died during the ……. .

a) India Monument

b) India Gate

c) Second World War

d) First World War

7. The cenotaph (or shrine) in the middle of India Gate is constructed with black marble and depicts ……. placed on its ……. , crested by a soldier's ……. .

a) a rifle

b) a sword

c) barrel

d) helmet

8. At the base of ……. , there is an …….called 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', which pays tribute to the soldiers who died during the Indian Independence Revolution.

a) India Monument

b) India Gate

c) ornament

d) eternal flame

9. Sansad Bhavan or the …… is a circular building designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912–1913. It has around 247 pillars that represent ……. .

a) President’s House

b) Parliament House

c) Mughal architectural style

d) Indian architectural style

10. Humayun's Tomb is the famous tomb of Humayun, who was the Mughal ……. The construction of this tomb was commissioned by ……., Hamida Banu Begum in 1562.

a) Emperor

b) President

c) Humayun's wife

d) Humayun's mother

11. The decision for constructing ……. which is also known as Lal Qila was made in 1639, when Shah Jahan decided to shift his ……. from Agra to Delhi.

a) the Red Fort

b) the Old Fort

c) capital

d) family

12. Though much has changed with the large-scale demolitions during ……. of the Red fort, its important structures have survived. On every independence day the Flag of India is hoisted by ……. of India here.

a) the Spanish occupation

b) the British occupation

c) the Prime Minister

d) the President

13. Salimgarh Fort was used during the Uprising in 1857 and also as a ……. which housed Zebunnisa ……. of Aurangzeb and the British imprisoned the freedom fighters of the INA.

a) palace

b) prison

c) wife

d) daughter

14. The Qutub Minar is located in Mehrauli in South Delhi. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a fluted ……. tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 meters and is covered with intricate carvings and …….from the Qur'an.

a) red sandstone

b) red marble

c) ornaments

d) verses

15. Qutub-ud-din Aibak began constructing Qutub Minar, this victory tower as a sign of ……. of Delhi and as a ……. for the muezzin to call the faithful to prayer.

a) Muslim domination

b) Buddhist domination

c) church

d) minaret

16. The Qutub Minar is also significant for what it represents in the history of Indian culture. In many ways, the Qutub Minar, the first monument built by a ……. in India, heralded the beginning of a new style of art and architecture that came to be known as the ……. style.

a) Muslim ruler

b) Christian ruler

c) Indo-Islamic

d) Muslim-Islamic

17. Laxminarayan Temple is built in honour of Lakshmi and her consort Narayana (Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti) by B. R. Birla . The side temples are dedicated to ……. , …….and ……. .

a) Gandi

b) Shiva

c) Krishna

d) Buddha

18. The Gurdwara marks the place where the eighth Sikh Guru,Guru Harkrishan lived his last breath serving the helpless population ravaged by ……. and ……. epidemic.

a) typhoid

b) plague

c) smallpox

d) cholera

19. ISKCON Temple, built in 1998 on a hilly terrain by the member of Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult, is dedicated to …….. The temple primarily built with ……. is recognized for its unique architecture which blends the traditional Vedic with contemporary style.

a) Lord Krishna

b) Lord Shiva

c) black stone

d) red stone

20. ISKCON Temple acts as study base for those wish to study the ……. , ……. and provides facility for practicing Bhakti Yoga as given by Srila Prabhupada.

a) Vedic scriptures

b) Muslim scriptures

c) Orthodox scriptures

d) Yoga

21. ISKCON Temple is one of the largest temples in Delhi with separate rooms for …….and ……..

a) priests

b) scholars

c) servicemen

d) monks

22. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple has been built as per the old Sthapatya shastra, using …….and …….without …….

a) sandstone

b) marble

c) timber

d) steel

23. A 12 minute ……., ……., ……. and bronze statues of famous Indian personalities are present at Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple complex .

a) boat ride

b) yacht ride

c) musical fountain

d) beautiful gardens

24. The ……. of Jama Masjid mosque has been totally covered with white and ……. marbles that give the look of prayer mat as in Mohammedan culture.

a) ceiling

b) floor

c) black

d) red

25. Agriculture has also shaped the ……., …….and …….of the Indian Society. The rich agricultural wealth of the country attracted hoards of migrants to arrive and settle in India.

a) literature

b) creed

c) industry

d) culture

26. The two different sections of the International Dolls Museum include Indian and Asian dolls and the second section has dolls from ……. , ……. , …….and Greece.

a) Japan

b) South Korea

c) Mexico

d) Poland

27. The two different sections of the International Dolls Museum include the dolls from ……. ,……. ,……. , South Korea, Mexico, Poland and Greece.

a) UK

b) Sweden

c) Russia

d) Thailand

28. Connaught Place is divided into two zones, inner circle and outer circle. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell and W. H. Nicholls, and was named after the ……. , who was the member of ……. .

a) Earl of Connaught

b) Duke of Connaught

c) Indian royal family

d) British royal family

29. Of the two circles of Connaught Place, Inner Circle has numerous international brands, restaurants, eateries and bars and …….. The place is also popular for buying ……. from the nearby location, Janpath.

a) bookshops

b) libraries

c) handicraft items

d) manufacured items

30. All the branches of major …….and……. along with the offices of …….and emporiums are present in Connaught Place.

a) nationalized banks

b) international banks

c) tour operators

d) tour agents

31. Connaught place is located in the heart of the city and can be reached with the availability of various modes of transport such as ……. , …….and ……. .

a) bus

b) tram

c) auto-rickshaw

d) metro

32. Apart from shopping, various cultural programs, …….and ……. are organized at Connaught place.

a) ballet performance

b) live band performances

c) cousine shows

d) fashion shows

33. Legend has it that Shah Jahan planned Chandni Chowk so that his ……. could shop for all that she wanted. The market was divided by ……. . The canals are now closed, but Chandni Chowk remains Asia's largest wholesale market.

a) daughter

b) wife

c) lanes

d) canals

34. Chandni Chowk is counted among the biggest …….and …….of India.

a) wholesale markets

b) retail markets

c) crafts markets

d) supermarkets

36. Dilli Haat is situated near INA market in the South Delhi region. It is a perfect combination of ……. and ……. which is located near All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg.

a) craft bazaar

b) fruit bazaar

c) food plaza

d) clothes plaza

37. Garden of Five Senses was inaugurated in February 2003, and since then, it is famous for organizing ……., ……. and Dandiya festivals.

a) wine festivals

b)cultural programmes

c) food festivals

d) season festivals

38. There are few small lakes inside the Lodhi Garden that attract ……. like owls, kingfishers, hornbills, kites, mynahs, parakeets and babblers. It also has a rose garden with more than 200 varied kinds of ……. .

a) animals

b) birds

c) lotoses

d) roses

39. Birds like emu, banteng and macaque along with ……. and …….. can also be seen inside the Delhi Zoo.

a) lizard

b) king cobra

c) river snake

d) python

40. The National Zoological Park consists of more than 200 different varieties of trees and also has ……. , …….and ……. .

a) a casino

b) a library

c) mobile vans

d) a cafeteria

41. New Delhi is jointly administered by the federal Government of India and the local Government of Delhi, and is the capital of the ……. of Delhi.

a) NCT

b) CTN

c) CTT

d) CNT

42. ……. is known to have been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through most of its history it has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Istanbul

d) Delhi

43. ……. is believed to have been the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas during the times of the Mahabharata.

a) Wellington

b) Canberra

c) Istanbul

d) Delhi

44. In AD 1639, the Mughal emperor Shahjahan built a new walled city in Delhi which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1649 until the ……. of 1857.

a) Revolution

b) War

c) Rebellion

d) Strike

45. ……. captured Delhi in 1857 and the city replaced Kolkata as the seat of British government in India in 1911.

a) The British

b) The Americans

c) The Germans

d) The Spanish

46. Delhi was one of the ten most polluted cities in the world during the 1990s, with 70% of the polluting emissions produced by …….

a) plants

b) vehicles

c) factories

d) pedestians

47. In 2003, ……. won the United States Department of Energy’s first ‘Clean Cities International Partner of the Year’ award for its "bold efforts to curb air pollution and support alternative fuel initiatives".

a) Wellington

b) Washington

c) New York

d) Delhi

48. Delhi receives much of its rainfall during the which lasts from July to September.

a) monsoon season

b) flood season

c) earthquake season

d) tornado season

49. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic …….

a) Red Fort.

b) Old Fort.

c) New Fort.

d) Black Fort.

50. India Gate was completed in 1931 and was originally called as the …….

a) All India War Memorial

b) All India War Gate

c) All India Revolt Memorial

d) All India War Monument

51. Sansad Bhavan or the ……. , which is situated on the Sansad Marg holds an important place in the decision making of Indian politics.

a) Government House

b) President House

c) Governor House

d) Parliament House

52. Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the ……. of India, which is situated towards the west end of the Rajpath.

a) President

b) King

c) Governor

d) Mayor

53. Raj Ghat is located on the banks of Yamuna River and was built as a cenotaph for honouring ……. .

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Indira Gandhi

c) Rashid Ghandi

d) Mahan Ghandi

54. There is a grave ……. podium at Raj Ghat which is the spot of cremation of Mahatma Gandhi done on 31st January 1948.

a) white marble

b) black marble

c) red sandstone

d) black sandstone

55. The Purana Quila ( ……. ) is a very good example of Mughal military architecture.

a) Red Fort.

b) Old Fort.

c) New Fort.

d) Black Fort.

56. During the British colonial rule, the ……. was mainly used as a cantonment, which remained under the control of Indian Army after Indian Independence.

a) Red Fort.

b) Old Fort.

c) New Fort.

d) Black Fort.

57. Akshardham Temple it is the largest ……. temple in the world. It was built in 2005.

a) Orthodox

b) Muslim

c) Catholic

d) Hindu

58. Laxminarayan Temple is built in honour of Lakshmi (Hindu ……. ), and her consort Narayana (Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti) by B. R. Birla from 1933 and 1939, when it was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.

a) goddess of wealth

b) goddess of beauty

c) goddess of loyalty

d) goddess of health

59. The Gurdwara offers ……. (langar) to all visitors and devotees throughout the day.

a) cheap food

b) free drinks

c) free food

d) cheap drinks

60. The huge halls in the ISKCON Temple complex are used for ……. that are divided into four different sections.

a) administrative purposes

b) educational purposes

c) religious purposes

d) business purposes

61. Jama Masjid, which is considered to be one of the biggest ……. in Old Delhi, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

a) monasteries

b) churches

c) temples

d) mosques

62. ……. is strictly banned inside the premises of Jama Masjid during the praying hours.

a) Drawing

b) Speaking

c) Reading

d) Photography

*63. ……. and animal husbandry have been the backbone of Indian economy since prehistoric time.

a) Industry

b) Trade

c) Business

d) Agriculture

64. Even today, about 65% of the Indian population directly or indirectly lives on …….

a) Industry

b) Trade

c) Business

d) Agriculture

65. Some of the trains are as old as 100 years and one of the first steam engines which arrived in the Indian Subcontinent is also displayed in the …….

a) National Museum

b) National Agricultural Science Museum

c) National Rail Museum

d) International Dolls Museum

66. ……. was established in 1957 for displaying the unusual and best dolls from across the world.

a) National Museum

b) National Agricultural Science Museum

c) National Rail Museum

d) International Dolls Museum

67. The ……. is one of the fastest ways to commute in Delhi and has transformed public transport in the city so much so that this line has become the life-line of New Delhi.

a) Delhi Buses

b) Delhi Metro

c) Delhi Cans

d) Delhi Trams

68. Pragati Maidan is another tourist destination. It is a large area of land covered with pavilions which can house exhibitions from other states as well as countries. It is a permanent construction for ……. .

a) International Exhibitions

b) International Shows

c) International Competitions

d) International Trade Fairs

69. Lotus Temple is situated near Kalkaji in Delhi which is the only Bahai Temple …….This temple was designed by Fariborz Sahba, which has a half floating lotus as the main structure along with white petals made of marble.

a) in the world

b) in Europe

c) in Asia

d) in Australia

70. Jantar Mantar is situated in the heart of the capital city of Delhi, near Connaught Place. It is one of five ……. in India that was designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.

a) astrophysical observatories

b) astronomical observatories

c) physical observatories

d) chemical observatories

71. Ansal Plaza is the shopper’s paradise of Delhi, which covers an area of about 35 acres. It is situated near South Extension, another popular market of Delhi and is a part of HUDCO Place. Built in a circular fashion around an amphitheatre with a centre stage, it is counted amongst ……. in Delhi.

a) the biggest malls

b) the biggest supermarkets

c) the biggest department stores

d) the biggest markets

72. Chandni Chowk is considered as one of the oldest and busiest ……. in North Delhi. It is situated in the Shahjahanabad area between Red Fort and Fatehpuri Masjid.

a) supermarkets

b) department stores

c) grocery shops

d) markets

73. There is another Dilli Haat situated in Netaji Subash Place, next to the Netaji Subash Place Metro Station. This ……. has numerous stalls that represent every state of India, which provide different types of regional cuisines.

a) shopping site

b) sports site

c) entertainment site

d) culture site

74. ……. is a huge park located in Saidul Ajaib village, which is near the Mehrauli area in New Delhi.

a) Garden of Four Senses

b) Garden of Five Senses

c) Garden of Three Senses

d) Garden of Six Senses

75. Tourists can also enjoy camel ride inside the ……. . There is an amphitheatre along with few restaurants inside the garden.

a) Garden of Four Senses

b) Garden of Five Senses

c) Garden of Three Senses

d) Garden of Six Senses

76. …….. is a huge park which is located in the Chanakyapuri area in the diplomatic enclave. This park extends to an area of 80 acres and was named after the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

a) Hyde Park

b) Kensington Gardens

c) Bushy Park

d) Nehru Parkin

77. Folk dances and musical evenings are also organised at ……. in Dehli toattract visitors.

a) Hyde Park

b) Kensington Gardens

c) Bushy Park

d) Nehru Parkin

78. Surajkund Crafts Mela is an annual event which is organised by the Haryana ……. from 1st February to 15th February.

a) Culture Department

b) Tourism Department

c) Industry Department

d) Agriculture Department