Archaeologists excavating near the city have unearthed Iron Age sites that may date from 500 BCE. The region comprising modern Hyderabad and its surroundings was known as Golkonda (Golla Konda-"shepherd's hill"), and was ruled by the Chalukya dynasty from 624 CE to 1075 CE. Following the dissolution of the Chalukya empire into four parts in the 11th century, Golkonda came under the control of the Kakatiya dynasty from 1158, whose seat of power was at Warangal, 148 km (92 mi) northeast of modern Hyderabad.

There may be Iron Age findings near Hyderabad, what age are they thought to be from?

500 BCE

What was the Hyderabad region known as under the Chalukya dynasty?

Golkonda (Golla Konda-"shepherd's hill")

What time period did the Chalukya dynasty rule the Hyderabad region?

624 CE to 1075 CE

When did the Calukya empire split into four?

the 11th century

What was the capital of Golkonda in the mid 12th century?

Warangal


The Kakatiya dynasty was reduced to a vassal of the Khilji dynasty in 1310 after its defeat by Sultan Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate. This lasted until 1321, when the Kakatiya dynasty was annexed by Malik Kafur, Allaudin Khilji's general. During this period, Alauddin Khilji took the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is said to have been mined from the Kollur Mines of Golkonda, to Delhi. Muhammad bin Tughluq succeeded to the Delhi sultanate in 1325, bringing Warangal under the rule of the Tughlaq dynasty until 1347 when Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah, a governor under bin Tughluq, rebelled against Delhi and established the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan Plateau, with Gulbarga, 200 km (124 mi) west of Hyderabad, as its capital. The Bahmani kings ruled the region until 1518 and were the first independent Muslim rulers of the Deccan.

Who defeated the Kakatiya dynasty in 1310?

Sultan Alauddin Khilji

Which entity subsumed the Kakatiya dynasty?

Khilji dynasty

What did the Malik Kafur do to the Kakatiya dynasty in 1321?

the Kakatiya dynasty was annexed

In what year did Muhammad bin Tughluq succeed the Delhi sultanate?

When was the Behmani Sultanate established?


Sultan Quli, a governor of Golkonda, revolted against the Bahmani Sultanate and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518; he rebuilt the mud-fort of Golconda and named the city "Muhammad nagar". The fifth sultan, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, established Hyderabad on the banks of the Musi River in 1591, to avoid the water shortages experienced at Golkonda. During his rule, he had the Charminar and Mecca Masjid built in the city. On 21 September 1687, the Golkonda Sultanate came under the rule of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb after a year-long siege of the Golkonda fort. The annexed area was renamed Deccan Suba (Deccan province) and the capital was moved from Golkonda to Aurangabad, about 550 km (342 mi) northwest of Hyderabad.

What position did Sultan Quli hold?

governor of Golkonda

Whom did Sultan Quli rebel against?

the Bahmani Sultanate

In what year did the establishment of the Qutb dynasty occur?

When was Hyderabad founded?

In the late 17th century the capital of Deccan Suba was moved, to where?

Aurangabad


In 1713 Farrukhsiyar, the Mughal emperor, appointed Asif Jah I to be Viceroy of the Deccan, with the title Nizam-ul-Mulk (Administrator of the Realm). In 1724, Asif Jah I defeated Mubariz Khan to establish autonomy over the Deccan Suba, named the region Hyderabad Deccan, and started what came to be known as the Asif Jahi dynasty. Subsequent rulers retained the title Nizam ul-Mulk and were referred to as Asif Jahi Nizams, or Nizams of Hyderabad. The death of Asif Jah I in 1748 resulted in a period of political unrest as his sons, backed by opportunistic neighbouring states and colonial foreign forces, contended for the throne. The accession of Asif Jah II, who reigned from 1762 to 1803, ended the instability. In 1768 he signed the treaty of Masulipatnam, surrendering the coastal region to the East India Company in return for a fixed annual rent.

What position did Farrukhsiyar hold?

emperor

Who was the Viceroy of the Deccan under Farrukhsiyar?

Asif Jah I

What official title did the Viceroy of Deccan hold?

Nizam-ul-Mulk (Administrator of the Realm)

In what year was Mubariz Khan defeated by Asif Jah I?

What did Asif Jah I rename Deccan Suba to?

Hyderabad Deccan


In 1769 Hyderabad city became the formal capital of the Nizams. In response to regular threats from Hyder Ali (Dalwai of Mysore), Baji Rao I (Peshwa of the Maratha Empire), and Basalath Jung (Asif Jah II's elder brother, who was supported by the Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau), the Nizam signed a subsidiary alliance with the East India Company in 1798, allowing the British Indian Army to occupy Bolarum (modern Secunderabad) to protect the state's borders, for which the Nizams paid an annual maintenance to the British.

In what year did Hyderabad become the capital of Nizams?

Whom did the Nizam ally with in the late 18th century?

East India Company

Which military occupied Hyderabad city in a protection role?

British Indian Army

What was the title of Baji Rao I?

Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

What was the title of Hyder Ali?

Dalwai of Mysore


After India gained independence, the Nizam declared his intention to remain independent rather than become part of the Indian Union. The Hyderabad State Congress, with the support of the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India, began agitating against Nizam VII in 1948. On 17 September that year, the Indian Army took control of Hyderabad State after an invasion codenamed Operation Polo. With the defeat of his forces, Nizam VII capitulated to the Indian Union by signing an Instrument of Accession, which made him the Rajpramukh (Princely Governor) of the state until 31 October 1956. Between 1946 and 1951, the Communist Party of India fomented the Telangana uprising against the feudal lords of the Telangana region. The Constitution of India, which became effective on 26 January 1950, made Hyderabad State one of the part B states of India, with Hyderabad city continuing to be the capital. In his 1955 report Thoughts on Linguistic States, B. R. Ambedkar, then chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, proposed designating the city of Hyderabad as the second capital of India because of its amenities and strategic central location. Since 1956, the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad has been the second official residence and business office of the President of India; the President stays once a year in winter and conducts official business particularly relating to Southern India.

On what date did the Indian Army take control of Hyderabad?

1948. On 17 September

What was the code name for the Indian Army invasion of Hyderabad?

Operation Polo

Which Nizam defeated by the Indian Army?

Nizam VII

Which uprising occurred from 1946 to 1951?

the Telangana uprising

On what date did the constitution of India become active?

26 January 1950


On 1 November 1956 the states of India were reorganised by language. Hyderabad state was split into three parts, which were merged with neighbouring states to form the modern states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The nine Telugu- and Urdu-speaking districts of Hyderabad State in the Telangana region were merged with the Telugu-speaking Andhra State to create Andhra Pradesh, with Hyderabad as its capital. Several protests, known collectively as the Telangana movement, attempted to invalidate the merger and demanded the creation of a new Telangana state. Major actions took place in 1969 and 1972, and a third began in 2010. The city suffered several explosions: one at Dilsukhnagar in 2002 claimed two lives; terrorist bombs in May and August 2007 caused communal tension and riots; and two bombs exploded in February 2013. On 30 July 2013 the government of India declared that part of Andhra Pradesh would be split off to form a new Telangana state, and that Hyderabad city would be the capital city and part of Telangana, while the city would also remain the capital of Andhra Pradesh for no more than ten years. On 3 October 2013 the Union Cabinet approved the proposal, and in February 2014 both houses of Parliament passed the Telangana Bill. With the final assent of the President of India in June 2014, Telangana state was formed.

On what date was Hyderabad state divided into three?

1 November 1956

Which three states was Hyderabad state divided into?

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad city became the capital of what state in the mid 20th century?

Andhra Pradesh

When was Telangana state announced?

30 July 2013

What date was the official formation of Telangana state?

June 2014


Situated in the southern part of Telangana in southeastern India, Hyderabad is 1,566 kilometres (973 mi) south of Delhi, 699 kilometres (434 mi) southeast of Mumbai, and 570 kilometres (350 mi) north of Bangalore by road. It lies on the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of the Deccan Plateau. Greater Hyderabad covers 650 km2 (250 sq mi), making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in India. With an average altitude of 542 metres (1,778 ft), Hyderabad lies on predominantly sloping terrain of grey and pink granite, dotted with small hills, the highest being Banjara Hills at 672 metres (2,205 ft). The city has numerous lakes referred to as sagar, meaning "sea". Examples include artificial lakes created by dams on the Musi, such as Hussain Sagar (built in 1562 near the city centre), Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. As of 1996, the city had 140 lakes and 834 water tanks (ponds).

How far south of Delhi, in miles, is Hyderabad?

973 mi

In what region of the Deccan Plateau is Hyderabad?

northern part

How large in square kilometers is Greater Hyderabad?

650 km2

What are the highest hills in Hyderabad?

Banjara Hills

When was Hussain Sagar lake built?


Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen Aw) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The annual mean temperature is 26.6 °C (79.9 °F); monthly mean temperatures are 21–33 °C (70–91 °F). Summers (March–June) are hot and humid, with average highs in the mid-to-high 30s Celsius; maximum temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F) between April and June. The coolest temperatures occur in December and January, when the lowest temperature occasionally dips to 10 °C (50 °F). May is the hottest month, when daily temperatures range from 26 to 39 °C (79–102 °F); December, the coldest, has temperatures varying from 14.5 to 28 °C (57–82 °F).

What is the mean yearly temperature in Hyderabad in Celsius?

26.6 °C

Köppen Aw refers to what kind of climate?

tropical wet and dry climate

During what months does summer occur in Hyderabad?

March–June

What is the typical lowest temperature in Celsius during winter in Hyderabad?

10 °C

What is generally the hottest month in Hyderabad?

May


Hyderabad's lakes and the sloping terrain of its low-lying hills provide habitat for an assortment of flora and fauna. The forest region in and around the city encompasses areas of ecological and biological importance, which are preserved in the form of national parks, zoos, mini-zoos and a wildlife sanctuary. Nehru Zoological Park, the city's one large zoo, is the first in India to have a lion and tiger safari park. Hyderabad has three national parks (Mrugavani National Park, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park and Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park), and the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km (31 mi) from the city. Hyderabad's other environmental reserves are: Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy Botanical Gardens, Shamirpet Lake, Hussain Sagar, Fox Sagar Lake, Mir Alam Tank and Patancheru Lake, which is home to regional birds and attracts seasonal migratory birds from different parts of the world. Organisations engaged in environmental and wildlife preservation include the Telangana Forest Department, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the Animal Welfare Board of India, the Blue Cross of Hyderabad and the University of Hyderabad.

What is the name of the largest zoo in Hyderabad?

Nehru Zoological Park

Hyderabad's largest zoo is known as India's first to have what two kinds of animals in a safari park setting?

lion and tiger

How many national parks does Hyderabad have?

three

Two of the national parks in Hyderabad are Mrugavani National Park, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, what is the third?

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park

Which environmental preserve in Hyderabad is known to be a home for migratory birds?

Patancheru Lake


The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) oversees the civic infrastructure of the city's 18 "circles", which together encompass 150 municipal wards. Each ward is represented by a corporator, elected by popular vote. The corporators elect the Mayor, who is the titular head of GHMC; executive powers rest with the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state government. The GHMC carries out the city's infrastructural work such as building and maintenance of roads and drains, town planning including construction regulation, maintenance of municipal markets and parks, solid waste management, the issuing of birth and death certificates, the issuing of trade licences, collection of property tax, and community welfare services such as mother and child healthcare, and pre-school and non-formal education. The GHMC was formed in April 2007 by merging the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) with 12 municipalities of the Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medak districts covering a total area of 650 km2 (250 sq mi).:3 In the 2016 municipal election, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi formed the majority and the present Mayor is Bonthu Ram Mohan. The Secunderabad Cantonment Board is a civic administration agency overseeing an area of 40.1 km2 (15.5 sq mi),:93 where there are several military camps.:2 The Osmania University campus is administered independently by the university authority.:93

What is the entity that controls the infrastructure of Hyderabad?

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)

How many municipal wards are within Hyderabad?

In what year did the GHMC form?

How much area, in square miles, does the GHMC oversee?

250 sq mi

Which board oversees military areas within Hyderabad?

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board


The jurisdictions of the city's administrative agencies are, in ascending order of size: the Hyderabad Police area, Hyderabad district, the GHMC area ("Hyderabad city") and the area under the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). The HMDA is an apolitical urban planning agency that covers the GHMC and its suburbs, extending to 54 mandals in five districts encircling the city. It coordinates the development activities of GHMC and suburban municipalities and manages the administration of bodies such as the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).

Which Hyderabad agency is responsible for the largest area?

Hyderabad Police

What is the HMDA mainly responsible for?

urban planning

What does the acronym HMDA stand for?

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority

What does the acronym HMWSSB represent?

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board

Hyderabad city can be referred to as something else as administrative agencies are concerned, what?

GHMC area


The HMWSSB regulates rainwater harvesting, sewerage services and water supply, which is sourced from several dams located in the suburbs. In 2005, the HMWSSB started operating a 116-kilometre-long (72 mi) water supply pipeline from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam to meet increasing demand. The Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited manages electricity supply. As of October 2014, there were 15 fire stations in the city, operated by the Telangana State Disaster and Fire Response Department. The government-owned India Post has five head post offices and many sub-post offices in Hyderabad, which are complemented by private courier services.

What dam began to provide water to Hyderabad in 2005?

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Along with dealing with sewerage and the water supply, what is one other thing the HMWSSB regulates?

rainwater harvesting

How long is the pipeline from the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam which the HMWSSB operates?

116-kilometre-long (72 mi)

Which company is responsible for electricity in Hyderabad?

Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited

Which entity is responsible for the fire stations in Hyderabad?

Telangana State Disaster and Fire Response Department


Hyderabad produces around 4,500 tonnes of solid waste daily, which is transported from collection units in Imlibun, Yousufguda and Lower Tank Bund to the dumpsite in Jawaharnagar. Disposal is managed by the Integrated Solid Waste Management project which was started by the GHMC in 2010. Rapid urbanisation and increased economic activity has also led to increased industrial waste, air, noise and water pollution, which is regulated by the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TPCB). The contribution of different sources to air pollution in 2006 was: 20–50% from vehicles, 40–70% from a combination of vehicle discharge and road dust, 10–30% from industrial discharges and 3–10% from the burning of household rubbish. Deaths resulting from atmospheric particulate matter are estimated at 1,700–3,000 each year. Ground water around Hyderabad, which has a hardness of up to 1000 ppm, around three times higher than is desirable, is the main source of drinking water but the increasing population and consequent increase in demand has led to a decline in not only ground water but also river and lake levels. This shortage is further exacerbated by inadequately treated effluent discharged from industrial treatment plants polluting the water sources of the city.

Where is the site where Hyderabad's solid waste is dumped?

Jawaharnagar

Which entity is responsible for disposing Hyderabad's solid waste?

Integrated Solid Waste Management project

What percentage of the air pollution in Hyderabad comes solely from vehicles?

How many deaths are believed to be caused in Hyderabad due to air pollution each year?

What is the rating for the hardness of Hyderabad's water?

1000 ppm


The Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of all facilities related to health and preventive services. As of 2010[update]–11, the city had 50 government hospitals, 300 private and charity hospitals and 194 nursing homes providing around 12,000 hospital beds, fewer than half the required 25,000. For every 10,000 people in the city, there are 17.6 hospital beds, 9 specialist doctors, 14 nurses and 6 physicians. The city also has about 4,000 individual clinics and 500 medical diagnostic centres. Private clinics are preferred by many residents because of the distance to, poor quality of care at and long waiting times in government facilities,:60–61 despite the high proportion of the city's residents being covered by government health insurance: 24% according to a National Family Health Survey in 2005.:41 As of 2012[update], many new private hospitals of various sizes were opened or being built. Hyderabad also has outpatient and inpatient facilities that use Unani, homeopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.

Which agency is in charge of health and wellness services in Hyderabad?

Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare

How many government hospitals did Hyderabad have in 2010?

How many beds are available in all of Hyderabad's hospitals and nursing homes combined?

How many nurses per 10,000 persons are there in Hyderabad?

14 nurses

People choose to use what type of facility due to long distances and poor care at Government hospitals?

Private clinics


In the 2005 National Family Health Survey, it was reported that the city's total fertility rate is 1.8,:47 which is below the replacement rate. Only 61% of children had been provided with all basic vaccines (BCG, measles and full courses of polio and DPT), fewer than in all other surveyed cities except Meerut.:98 The infant mortality rate was 35 per 1,000 live births, and the mortality rate for children under five was 41 per 1,000 live births.:97 The survey also reported that a third of women and a quarter of men are overweight or obese, 49% of children below 5 years are anaemic, and up to 20% of children are underweight,:44, 55–56 while more than 2% of women and 3% of men suffer from diabetes.:57

What percentage of the children in Hyderabad city had basic vaccinations in 2005?

What is the only city that had a lower vaccination rate for children than Hyderabad in the 2005 National Family Health Survey?

Meerut

What was the fertility rate of Hyderabad according to a 2005 survey?

What was the child vaccination rate according to a 2005 survey of Hyderabad?

Only one city, according to a 2005 survey, had a lower child vaccination rate than Hyderabad, what was it?

Meerut

According to a 2005 survey what was in Hyderabad?

35 per 1,000 live births

What percentage of children in a 2005 survey of people in Hyderabad were underweight?


When the GHMC was created in 2007, the area occupied by the municipality increased from 175 km2 (68 sq mi) to 650 km2 (250 sq mi). Consequently, the population increased by 87%, from 3,637,483 in the 2001 census to 6,809,970 in the 2011 census, 24% of which are migrants from elsewhere in India,:2 making Hyderabad the nation's fourth most populous city. As of 2011[update], the population density is 18,480/km2 (47,900/sq mi). At the same 2011 census, the Hyderabad Urban Agglomeration had a population of 7,749,334, making it the sixth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. The population of the Hyderabad urban agglomeration has since been estimated by electoral officials to be 9.1 million as of early 2013 but is expected to exceed 10 million by the end of the year. There are 3,500,802 male and 3,309,168 female citizens—a sex ratio of 945 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 926 per 1000. Among children aged 0–6 years, 373,794 are boys and 352,022 are girls—a ratio of 942 per 1000. Literacy stands at 82.96% (male 85.96%; female 79.79%), higher than the national average of 74.04%. The socio-economic strata consist of 20% upper class, 50% middle class and 30% working class.

What was the area of Hyderabad before the GHMC?

175 km2 (68 sq mi)

What was the population of Hyderabad in the 2011 census?

What was the population density in Hyderabad in 2011?

18,480/km2 (47,900/sq mi)

How many females were in Hyderabad for the 2011 census?

What is the literacy rate of Hyderabad?


Referred to as "Hyderabadi", the residents of Hyderabad are predominantly Telugu and Urdu speaking people, with minority Bengali, Gujarati (including Memon), Kannada (including Nawayathi), Malayalam, Marathi, Marwari, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Uttar Pradeshi communities. Hyderabad is home to a unique dialect of Urdu called Hyderabadi Urdu, which is a type of Dakhini, and is the mother tongue of most Hyderabadi Muslims, a unique community who owe much of their history, language, cuisine, and culture to Hyderabad, and the various dynasties who previously ruled. Hadhrami Arabs, African Arabs, Armenians, Abyssinians, Iranians, Pathans and Turkish people are also present; these communities, of which the Hadhrami are the largest, declined after Hyderabad State became part of the Indian Union, as they lost the patronage of the Nizams.

What are the people who live in Hyderabad called?

Hyderabadi

There are two main languages spoken by the people of Hyderabad, what are they?

Telugu and Urdu

What is the main language of most Muslims from Hyderabad?

Hyderabadi Urdu

Which is the largest ethnic community in Hyderabad?

Hadhrami

Hyderabadi is a type of what langauge?

Dakhini


In the greater metropolitan area, 13% of the population live below the poverty line. According to a 2012 report submitted by GHMC to the World Bank, Hyderabad has 1,476 slums with a total population of 1.7 million, of whom 66% live in 985 slums in the "core" of the city (the part that formed Hyderabad before the April 2007 expansion) and the remaining 34% live in 491 suburban tenements. About 22% of the slum-dwelling households had migrated from different parts of India in the last decade of the 20th century, and 63% claimed to have lived in the slums for more than 10 years.:55 Overall literacy in the slums is 60–80% and female literacy is 52–73%. A third of the slums have basic service connections, and the remainder depend on general public services provided by the government. There are 405 government schools, 267 government aided schools, 175 private schools and 528 community halls in the slum areas.:70 According to a 2008 survey by the Centre for Good Governance, 87.6% of the slum-dwelling households are nuclear families, 18% are very poor, with an income up to ₹20000 (US$300) per annum, 73% live below the poverty line (a standard poverty line recognised by the Andhra Pradesh Government is ₹24000 (US$360) per annum), 27% of the chief wage earners (CWE) are casual labour and 38% of the CWE are illiterate. About 3.72% of the slum children aged 5–14 do not go to school and 3.17% work as child labour, of whom 64% are boys and 36% are girls. The largest employers of child labour are street shops and construction sites. Among the working children, 35% are engaged in hazardous jobs.:59

Which percentage of Hyderabad's population is below the poverty line?

What population of Hyderabad lived in slums in 2012?

1.7 million

What is the literacy rate in the slums of Hyderabad?

In the slums of Hyderabad how many private schools are there?

What percentage of children in Hyderabad are working hazardous jobs?


Many historic and tourist sites lie in south central Hyderabad, such as the Charminar, the Mecca Masjid, the Salar Jung Museum, the Nizam's Museum, the Falaknuma Palace, and the traditional retail corridor comprising the Pearl Market, Laad Bazaar and Madina Circle. North of the river are hospitals, colleges, major railway stations and business areas such as Begum Bazaar, Koti, Abids, Sultan Bazaar and Moazzam Jahi Market, along with administrative and recreational establishments such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Telangana Secretariat, the Hyderabad Mint, the Telangana Legislature, the Public Gardens, the Nizam Club, the Ravindra Bharathi, the State Museum, the Birla Temple and the Birla Planetarium.

In what region of Hyderabad is Mecca Masjid?

south central Hyderabad

On what side of the river is Begum Bazaar?

North

South central Hyderabad is generally the home to what attractions?

historic and tourist sites


North of central Hyderabad lie Hussain Sagar, Tank Bund Road, Rani Gunj and the Secunderabad Railway Station. Most of the city's parks and recreational centres, such as Sanjeevaiah Park, Indira Park, Lumbini Park, NTR Gardens, the Buddha statue and Tankbund Park are located here. In the northwest part of the city there are upscale residential and commercial areas such as Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Begumpet, Khairatabad and Miyapur. The northern end contains industrial areas such as Sanathnagar, Moosapet, Balanagar, Patancheru and Chanda Nagar. The northeast end is dotted with residential areas. In the eastern part of the city lie many defence research centres and Ramoji Film City. The "Cyberabad" area in the southwest and west of the city has grown rapidly since the 1990s. It is home to information technology and bio-pharmaceutical companies and to landmarks such as Hyderabad Airport, Osman Sagar, Himayath Sagar and Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park.

Where in Hyderabad is the Secunderabad Railway Station?

North of central Hyderabad

In what region of Hyderabad city is Jubilee Hills located?

the northwest part

Where in Hyderabad would one find defence centres?

the eastern part

What area in Hyderabad contains the Hyderabad Airport?

Cyberabad

Cyberabad contains a national park, what is it?

Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park


Heritage buildings constructed during the Qutb Shahi and Nizam eras showcase Indo-Islamic architecture influenced by Medieval, Mughal and European styles. After the 1908 flooding of the Musi River, the city was expanded and civic monuments constructed, particularly during the rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan (the VIIth Nizam), whose patronage of architecture led to him being referred to as the maker of modern Hyderabad. In 2012, the government of India declared Hyderabad the first "Best heritage city of India".

After a flood in what year did Hyderabad expand?

Which river flooded in 1908, preceding the expansion of Hyderabad?

Musi River

The Mir Osman Ali Khan had a title, what was it?

the VIIth Nizam

What did India declare Hyderabad om 2012?

Best heritage city of India

What type of heritage architecture is mainly displayed in Hyderabad?

Indo-Islamic architecture


Qutb Shahi architecture of the 16th and early 17th centuries followed classical Persian architecture featuring domes and colossal arches. The oldest surviving Qutb Shahi structure in Hyderabad is the ruins of Golconda fort built in the 16th century. The Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Charkaman and Qutb Shahi tombs are other existing structures of this period. Among these the Charminar has become an icon of the city; located in the centre of old Hyderabad, it is a square structure with sides 20 m (66 ft) long and four grand arches each facing a road. At each corner stands a 56 m (184 ft)-high minaret. Most of the historical bazaars that still exist were constructed on the street north of Charminar towards Golconda fort. The Charminar, Qutb Shahi tombs and Golconda fort are considered to be monuments of national importance in India; in 2010 the Indian government proposed that the sites be listed for UNESCO World Heritage status.:11–18

What influence did Qutb Shahi architecture borrow from?

classical Persian architecture

What is the oldest piece of Qutb Shahi architecture in Hyderabad?

the ruins of Golconda fort

What iconic historic structure is in the center of old Hyderabad?

the Charminar

The government of India proposed that The Charminar become a UNESCO World Heritage site, what other two monuments were suggested for the same status?

Qutb Shahi tombs and Golconda fort

How high are the minarets on the Charminar?

56 m (184 ft)


Among the oldest surviving examples of Nizam architecture in Hyderabad is the Chowmahalla Palace, which was the seat of royal power. It showcases a diverse array of architectural styles, from the Baroque Harem to its Neoclassical royal court. The other palaces include Falaknuma Palace (inspired by the style of Andrea Palladio), Purani Haveli, King Kothi and Bella Vista Palace all of which were built at the peak of Nizam rule in the 19th century. During Mir Osman Ali Khan's rule, European styles, along with Indo-Islamic, became prominent. These styles are reflected in the Falaknuma Palace and many civic monuments such as the Hyderabad High Court, Osmania Hospital, Osmania University, the State Central Library, City College, the Telangana Legislature, the State Archaeology Museum, Jubilee Hall, and Hyderabad and Kachiguda railway stations. Other landmarks of note are Paigah Palace, Asman Garh Palace, Basheer Bagh Palace, Errum Manzil and the Spanish Mosque, all constructed by the Paigah family.:16–17

The Chowmahalla Palace represents what type of architecture?

Nizam architecture

The royal court of Chowmahalla palace is an example what style of architecture?

Neoclassical

Which palace in Hyderabad did the work of Andrea Palladio influence?

Falaknuma Palace

What century was Bella Vista Palace built?

19th century

Which family constructed the Basheer Bagh Palace?

Paigah family


Hyderabad is the largest contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP), tax and other revenues, of Telangana, and the sixth largest deposit centre and fourth largest credit centre nationwide, as ranked by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June 2012. Its US$74 billion GDP made it the fifth-largest contributor city to India's overall GDP in 2011–12. Its per capita annual income in 2011 was ₹44300 (US$660). As of 2006[update], the largest employers in the city were the governments of Andhra Pradesh (113,098 employees) and India (85,155). According to a 2005 survey, 77% of males and 19% of females in the city were employed. The service industry remains dominant in the city, and 90% of the employed workforce is engaged in this sector.

Where was Hyderabad ranked in 2012 as a producer of GDP in Talangana?

the largest

Where was Hyderabad ranked in India in 2012 in terms of deposits?

sixth largest

What was the GDP of Hyderabad in US dollars in 2011-2012?

$74 billion

How many people were employed by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2006?

What percentage of females in Hyderabad were employed in 2005?


Hyderabad's role in the pearl trade has given it the name "City of Pearls" and up until the 18th century, the city was also the only global trading centre for large diamonds. Industrialisation began under the Nizams in the late 19th century, helped by railway expansion that connected the city with major ports. From the 1950s to the 1970s, Indian enterprises, such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH) and Andhra Bank (AB) were established in the city. The city is home to Hyderabad Securities formerly known as Hyderabad Stock Exchange (HSE), and houses the regional office of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). In 2013, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) facility in Hyderabad was forecast to provide operations and transactions services to BSE-Mumbai by the end of 2014. The growth of the financial services sector has helped Hyderabad evolve from a traditional manufacturing city to a cosmopolitan industrial service centre. Since the 1990s, the growth of information technology (IT), IT-enabled services (ITES), insurance and financial institutions has expanded the service sector, and these primary economic activities have boosted the ancillary sectors of trade and commerce, transport, storage, communication, real estate and retail.

In the 18th century there was one global trading hub for large diamonds, what was it?

Hyderabad

When did railway expansion in Hyderabad occur?

the late 19th century

During what era was The Defence Research and Development Organisation founded?

From the 1950s to the 1970s

What did the Hyderabad Stock Exchange come to be known as?

Hyderabad Securities

At the end of 2014 what entity would handle the the transaction services for BSE-Mumbai?

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)


The establishment of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL), a public sector undertaking, in 1961 was followed over the decades by many national and global companies opening manufacturing and research facilities in the city. As of 2010[update], the city manufactured one third of India's bulk drugs and 16% of biotechnology products, contributing to its reputation as "India's pharmaceutical capital" and the "Genome Valley of India". Hyderabad is a global centre of information technology, for which it is known as Cyberabad (Cyber City). As of 2013[update], it contributed 15% of India's and 98% of Andhra Pradesh's exports in IT and ITES sectors and 22% of NASSCOM's total membership is from the city. The development of HITEC City, a township with extensive technological infrastructure, prompted multinational companies to establish facilities in Hyderabad. The city is home to more than 1300 IT and ITES firms, including global conglomerates such as Microsoft (operating its largest R&D campus outside the US), Google, IBM, Yahoo!, Dell, Facebook,:3 and major Indian firms including Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Polaris and Wipro.:3 In 2009 the World Bank Group ranked the city as the second best Indian city for doing business. The city and its suburbs contain the highest number of special economic zones of any Indian city.

In what year was Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited established?

In 2010 what percentage of India's bulk pharmaceuticals were produced in Hyderabad?

one third

What percentage of Andhra Pradesh's IT infrastructure exports originated from Cyberabad in 2013?

How many ITES and IT companies are located in HITEC city?

more than 1300

What rank within India was HITEC City given by the World Bank Group in 2009?

second best


Like the rest of India, Hyderabad has a large informal economy that employs 30% of the labour force.:71 According to a survey published in 2007, it had 40–50,000 street vendors, and their numbers were increasing.:9 Among the street vendors, 84% are male and 16% female,:12 and four fifths are "stationary vendors" operating from a fixed pitch, often with their own stall.:15–16 Most are financed through personal savings; only 8% borrow from moneylenders.:19 Vendor earnings vary from ₹50 (74¢ US) to ₹800 (US$12) per day.:25 Other unorganised economic sectors include dairy, poultry farming, brick manufacturing, casual labour and domestic help. Those involved in the informal economy constitute a major portion of urban poor.:71

What percentage of Hyderabad's employed are employed informally?

In 2007 how many street vendors did Hyderabad have?

What percentage of the street vendors in Hyderabad were male in 2007?

Of the street vendors in Hyderabad what percentage owned their own stall in 2007?

four fifths

In 2007 what percentage of street vendors in Hyderabad borrowed money to finance their operations?


Hyderabad emerged as the foremost centre of culture in India with the decline of the Mughal Empire. After the fall of Delhi in 1857, the migration of performing artists to the city particularly from the north and west of the Indian sub continent, under the patronage of the Nizam, enriched the cultural milieu. This migration resulted in a mingling of North and South Indian languages, cultures and religions, which has since led to a co-existence of Hindu and Muslim traditions, for which the city has become noted.:viii A further consequence of this north–south mix is that both Telugu and Urdu are official languages of Telangana. The mixing of religions has also resulted in many festivals being celebrated in Hyderabad such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Bonalu of Hindu tradition and Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha by Muslims.

What event pushed Hyderabad to the top of India's cultural centres?

the decline of the Mughal Empire

What major event in India in 1857 caused migration of peformance artists into Hyderabad?

the fall of Delhi

What are the official languages of Telangana?

Telugu and Urdu

Which religious group holds the Eid ul-Fitr festival in Hyderabad?

Muslims

The festival of Diwali is a tradition of what faith?

Hindu


In the past, Qutb Shahi rulers and Nizams attracted artists, architects and men of letters from different parts of the world through patronage. The resulting ethnic mix popularised cultural events such as mushairas (poetic symposia). The Qutb Shahi dynasty particularly encouraged the growth of Deccani Urdu literature leading to works such as the Deccani Masnavi and Diwan poetry, which are among the earliest available manuscripts in Urdu. Lazzat Un Nisa, a book compiled in the 15th century at Qutb Shahi courts, contains erotic paintings with diagrams for secret medicines and stimulants in the eastern form of ancient sexual arts. The reign of the Nizams saw many literary reforms and the introduction of Urdu as a language of court, administration and education. In 1824, a collection of Urdu Ghazal poetry, named Gulzar-e-Mahlaqa, authored by Mah Laqa Bai—the first female Urdu poet to produce a Diwan—was published in Hyderabad.

What are mushairas?

poetic symposia

Which dynasty supported the Deccani Urdu literature movement?

The Qutb Shahi dynasty

When was Lazzat Un Nisa completed?

the 15th century

At what location did Lazzat Un Nisa get compiled?

Qutb Shahi courts

Who wrote Gulzar-e-Mahlaqa?

Mah Laqa Bai


Hyderabad has continued with these traditions in its annual Hyderabad Literary Festival, held since 2010, showcasing the city's literary and cultural creativity. Organisations engaged in the advancement of literature include the Sahitya Akademi, the Urdu Academy, the Telugu Academy, the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, the Comparative Literature Association of India, and the Andhra Saraswata Parishad. Literary development is further aided by state institutions such as the State Central Library, the largest public library in the state which was established in 1891, and other major libraries including the Sri Krishna Devaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam, the British Library and the Sundarayya Vignana Kendram.

In what year did the Hyderabad Literary Festival start?

In what year was the biggest public library in Hyderabad created?

What is the name of the largest public library in Hyderabad?

State Central Library

What is one of the activities Telugu Academy is credited with encouraging?

the advancement of literature


South Indian music and dances such as the Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam styles are popular in the Deccan region. As a result of their culture policies, North Indian music and dance gained popularity during the rule of the Mughals and Nizams, and it was also during their reign that it became a tradition among the nobility to associate themselves with tawaif (courtesans). These courtesans were revered as the epitome of etiquette and culture, and were appointed to teach singing, poetry and classical dance to many children of the aristocracy. This gave rise to certain styles of court music, dance and poetry. Besides western and Indian popular music genres such as filmi music, the residents of Hyderabad play city-based marfa music, dholak ke geet (household songs based on local Folklore), and qawwali, especially at weddings, festivals and other celebratory events. The state government organises the Golconda Music and Dance Festival, the Taramati Music Festival and the Premavathi Dance Festival to further encourage the development of music.

What is the Deccan region known for culturally?

music and dances such as the Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam

During the rule of what two groups did dance and music from North India become popular?

the Mughals and Nizams

What is a tawaif?

courtesans

What kind of music is dholak ke geet?

songs based on local Folklore

What entity is responsible for the Taramati Music Festival?

The state government


Although the city is not particularly noted for theatre and drama, the state government promotes theatre with multiple programmes and festivals in such venues as the Ravindra Bharati, Shilpakala Vedika and Lalithakala Thoranam. Although not a purely music oriented event, Numaish, a popular annual exhibition of local and national consumer products, does feature some musical performances. The city is home to the Telugu film industry, popularly known as Tollywood and as of 2012[update], produces the second largest number of films in India behind Bollywood. Films in the local Hyderabadi dialect are also produced and have been gaining popularity since 2005. The city has also hosted international film festivals such as the International Children's Film Festival and the Hyderabad International Film Festival. In 2005, Guinness World Records declared Ramoji Film City to be the world's largest film studio.

What type of art might one encounter at Lalithakala Thoranam?

theatre and drama

What is Numaish?

annual exhibition of local and national consumer products

What is a popular name for the Telugu film industry?

Tollywood

Where was the Telugu film industry ranked in 2012 in India in comparison to Bollywood?

second largest

What did Guinness World Records say of Ramoji Film City was in 20015?

world's largest film studio


The region is well known for its Golconda and Hyderabad painting styles which are branches of Deccani painting. Developed during the 16th century, the Golconda style is a native style blending foreign techniques and bears some similarity to the Vijayanagara paintings of neighbouring Mysore. A significant use of luminous gold and white colours is generally found in the Golconda style. The Hyderabad style originated in the 17th century under the Nizams. Highly influenced by Mughal painting, this style makes use of bright colours and mostly depicts regional landscape, culture, costumes and jewellery.

Golconda is a type of what kind of painting?

Deccani painting

In what century did Golconda painting develop?

16th century

What type of colors would one generally find in Golconda painting?

luminous gold and white

In what century did Hyderabad style painting develop?

17th century

What types of scenes does Hyderabad style painting generally contain?

regional landscape, culture, costumes and jewellery


Although not a centre for handicrafts itself, the patronage of the arts by the Mughals and Nizams attracted artisans from the region to Hyderabad. Such crafts include: Bidriware, a metalwork handicraft from neighbouring Karnataka, which was popularised during the 18th century and has since been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag under the auspices of the WTO act; and Zari and Zardozi, embroidery works on textile that involve making elaborate designs using gold, silver and other metal threads. Another example of a handicraft drawn to Hyderabad is Kalamkari, a hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile that comes from cities in Andhra Pradesh. This craft is distinguished in having both a Hindu style, known as Srikalahasti and entirely done by hand, and an Islamic style, known as Machilipatnam that uses both hand and block techniques. Examples of Hyderabad's arts and crafts are housed in various museums including the Salar Jung Museum (housing "one of the largest one-man-collections in the world"), the AP State Archaeology Museum, the Nizam Museum, the City Museum and the Birla Science Museum.

In which century did metalwork become popular in Hyderabad?

the 18th century

Under which act is the Geographical Indication tag granted?

the WTO act

What is Zardozi an example of?

embroidery works on textile

What is Kalamkari?

a hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile

In what style is Kalamkari made?

a Hindu style, known as Srikalahasti


Hyderabadi cuisine comprises a broad repertoire of rice, wheat and meat dishes and the skilled use of various spices. Hyderabadi biryani and Hyderabadi haleem, with their blend of Mughlai and Arab cuisines, have become iconic dishes of India. Hyderabadi cuisine is highly influenced by Mughlai and to some extent by French, Arabic, Turkish, Iranian and native Telugu and Marathwada cuisines. Other popular native dishes include nihari, chakna, baghara baingan and the desserts qubani ka meetha, double ka meetha and kaddu ki kheer (a sweet porridge made with sweet gourd).

What type of foods are generally thought of as a part of Hyderabadi cuisine?

rice, wheat and meat dishes

What is a large influence on Hyderabadi food?

Mughlai

What is kaddu ki kheer?

a sweet porridge made with sweet gourd

What types of cuisine are noted within Hyderabadi haleem?

Mughlai and Arab


One of Hyderabad's earliest newspapers, The Deccan Times, was established in the 1780s. In modern times, the major Telugu dailies published in Hyderabad are Eenadu, Andhra Jyothy, Sakshi and Namaste Telangana, while the major English papers are The Times of India, The Hindu and The Deccan Chronicle. The major Urdu papers include The Siasat Daily, The Munsif Daily and Etemaad. Many coffee table magazines, professional magazines and research journals are also regularly published. The Secunderabad Cantonment Board established the first radio station in Hyderabad State around 1919. Deccan Radio was the first radio public broadcast station in the city starting on 3 February 1935, with FM broadcasting beginning in 2000. The available channels in Hyderabad include All India Radio, Radio Mirchi, Radio City, Red FM and Big FM.

When was The Deccan Times founded?

the 1780s

What is The Deccan Chronicle?

major English papers

What type of paper is The Siasat Daily?

major Urdu papers

What year was the first radio station in Hyderabad formed?

around 1919

On what date did the first public radio station in Hyderabad begin broadcasting?

starting on 3 February 1935


Television broadcasting in Hyderabad began in 1974 with the launch of Doordarshan, the Government of India's public service broadcaster, which transmits two free-to-air terrestrial television channels and one satellite channel. Private satellite channels started in July 1992 with the launch of Star TV. Satellite TV channels are accessible via cable subscription, direct-broadcast satellite services or internet-based television. Hyderabad's first dial-up internet access became available in the early 1990s and was limited to software development companies. The first public internet access service began in 1995, with the first private sector internet service provider (ISP) starting operations in 1998. In 2015, high-speed public WiFi was introduced in parts of the city.

When did Doordarshan begin broadcasting in Hyderabad?

What satellite network began broadcasting to Hyderabad in July 1992?

Star TV

In what year did the general public first get access to the internet in Hyderabad?

The first private company to offer Hyderabad internet service began offering it in what year?

What is Doordarshan?

the Government of India's public service broadcaster


Public and private schools in Hyderabad are governed by the Central Board of Secondary Education and follow a "10+2+3" plan. About two-thirds of pupils attend privately run institutions. Languages of instruction include English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu. Depending on the institution, students are required to sit the Secondary School Certificate or the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. After completing secondary education, students enroll in schools or junior colleges with a higher secondary facility. Admission to professional graduation colleges in Hyderabad, many of which are affiliated with either Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) or Osmania University (OU), is through the Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAM-CET).

What entity controls the schools in Hyderabad?

Central Board of Secondary Education

What percentage of students are in private schools in Hyderabad?

two-thirds

Which languages are used for teaching in the schools of Hyderabad?

English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu

What type of educational plan does the Central Board of Secondary Education use in Hyderabad?

a "10+2+3" plan

Students in Hyderabad may be required to acquire one of two different certificates, one is  the Secondary School Certificate, what is the other?

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education


There are 13 universities in Hyderabad: two private universities, two deemed universities, six state universities and three central universities. The central universities are the University of Hyderabad, Maulana Azad National Urdu University and the English and Foreign Languages University. Osmania University, established in 1918, was the first university in Hyderabad and as of 2012[update] is India's second most popular institution for international students. The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, established in 1982, is the first distance learning open university in India.

How many universities are in Hyderabad?

Of the universities in Hyderabad how many are state run?

six

Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a type of university that represents what type of university?

central universities

What year was Osmania University formed?

In 1982 the first long distance university was opened in India, what is it's name?

The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University


Hyderabad is also home to a number of centres specialising in particular fields such as biomedical sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, such as the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) and National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). Hyderabad has five major medical schools—Osmania Medical College, Gandhi Medical College, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Deccan College of Medical Sciences and Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences—and many affiliated teaching hospitals. The Government Nizamia Tibbi College is a college of Unani medicine. Hyderabad is also the headquarters of the Indian Heart Association, a non-profit foundation for cardiovascular education.

How many medical schools are in Hyderabad?

five

What type of medicine is taught at The Government Nizamia Tibbi College?

Unani medicine

What non-profit cardiovascular educational association is headquartered in Hyderabad?

Indian Heart Association


Institutes in Hyderabad include the National Institute of Rural Development, the Indian School of Business, the Institute of Public Enterprise, the Administrative Staff College of India and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy. Technical and engineering schools include the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIITH), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Hyderabad (BITS Hyderabad) and Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) as well as agricultural engineering institutes such as the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University. Hyderabad also has schools of fashion design including Raffles Millennium International, NIFT Hyderabad and Wigan and Leigh College. The National Institute of Design, Hyderabad (NID-H), will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses from 2015.

What type of school is Raffles Millennium International?

fashion design

What is the school otherwise known as IIT-H?

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

There is a research institute in Hyderabad known as ICRISAT, what does the acronym represent?

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

What type of is Wigan and Leigh College?

fashion design


The most popular sports played in Hyderabad are cricket and association football. At the professional level, the city has hosted national and international sports events such as the 2002 National Games of India, the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, the 2004 AP Tourism Hyderabad Open women's tennis tournament, the 2007 Military World Games, the 2009 World Badminton Championships and the 2009 IBSF World Snooker Championship. The city hosts a number of venues suitable for professional competition such as the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex for field hockey, the G. M. C. Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli for athletics and football, and for cricket, the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium and Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, home ground of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. Hyderabad has hosted many international cricket matches, including matches in the 1987 and the 1996 ICC Cricket World Cups. The Hyderabad cricket team represents the city in the Ranji Trophy—a first-class cricket tournament among India's states and cities. Hyderabad is also home to the Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. A previous franchise was the Deccan Chargers, which won the 2009 Indian Premier League held in South Africa.

Two of the most popular sports played in Hyderabad include association football, what is the other?

cricket

What two world championships were held in Hyderabad in 2009?

the 2009 World Badminton Championships and the 2009 IBSF World Snooker Championship

What sport is played at the Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex?

field hockey

Where is the G.M.C. Balayohi Stadium located?

Gachibowli

What is the home stadium of the Hyderabad cricket association?

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium


During British rule, Secunderabad became a well-known sporting centre and many race courses, parade grounds and polo fields were built.:18 Many elite clubs formed by the Nizams and the British such as the Secunderabad Club, the Nizam Club and the Hyderabad Race Club, which is known for its horse racing especially the annual Deccan derby, still exist. In more recent times, motorsports has become popular with the Andhra Pradesh Motor Sports Club organising popular events such as the Deccan ¼ Mile Drag, TSD Rallies and 4x4 off-road rallying.

At what time was Secunderabad an important sport center?

During British rule

What type of racing is the Hyderabad Race Club popular for?

horse racing

What organization holds the TSD Rally?

Andhra Pradesh Motor Sports Club

Under whom did the Secunderabad Club and the Nizam Club form?

the Nizams and the British

Which annual derby is held at the Hyderabad Race Club?

Deccan derby


International-level sportspeople from Hyderabad include: cricketers Ghulam Ahmed, M. L. Jaisimha, Mohammed Azharuddin, V. V. S. Laxman, Venkatapathy Raju, Shivlal Yadav, Arshad Ayub, Syed Abid Ali and Noel David; football players Syed Abdul Rahim, Syed Nayeemuddin and Shabbir Ali; tennis player Sania Mirza; badminton players S. M. Arif, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal, P. V. Sindhu, Jwala Gutta and Chetan Anand; hockey players Syed Mohammad Hadi and Mukesh Kumar; rifle shooters Gagan Narang and Asher Noria and bodybuilder Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan.

Ghulam Ahmed and Shivlal Yadav are what kind of sportsmen?

cricketers

What sport does Sania Mirza play?

tennis

Gagan Narang does what sporting activity?

rifle shooters

Who is a notable bodybuilder from Hyderabad?

Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan

Pullela Gopichand and Saina Nehwal are known in Hyderabad for being what?

badminton players


The most commonly used forms of medium distance transport in Hyderabad include government owned services such as light railways and buses, as well as privately operated taxis and auto rickshaws. Bus services operate from the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station in the city centre and carry over 130 million passengers daily across the entire network.:76 Hyderabad's light rail transportation system, the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS), is a three line suburban rail service used by over 160,000 passengers daily. Complementing these government services are minibus routes operated by Setwin (Society for Employment Promotion & Training in Twin Cities). Intercity rail services also operate from Hyderabad; the main, and largest, station is Secunderabad Railway Station, which serves as Indian Railways' South Central Railway zone headquarters and a hub for both buses and MMTS light rail services connecting Secunderabad and Hyderabad. Other major railway stations in Hyderabad are Hyderabad Deccan Station, Kachiguda Railway Station, Begumpet Railway Station, Malkajgiri Railway Station and Lingampally Railway Station. The Hyderabad Metro, a new rapid transit system, is to be added to the existing public transport infrastructure and is scheduled to operate three lines by 2015.

What type of transport that is not government owned is commonly used in Hyderabad?

taxis and auto rickshaws

How many people are carried each day by the bus service network in Hyderabad?

130 million

What is the light rail system in Hyderabad known as?

Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS)

How many passengers use the Hyderabad light rail system each day?

What is Setwin otherwise known as?

Society for Employment Promotion & Training in Twin Cities


As of 2012[update], there are over 3.5 million vehicles operating in the city, of which 74% are two-wheelers, 15% cars and 3% three-wheelers. The remaining 8% include buses, goods vehicles and taxis. The large number of vehicles coupled with relatively low road coverage—roads occupy only 9.5% of the total city area:79—has led to widespread traffic congestion especially since 80% of passengers and 60% of freight are transported by road.:3 The Inner Ring Road, the Outer Ring Road, the Hyderabad Elevated Expressway, the longest flyover in India, and various interchanges, overpasses and underpasses were built to ease the congestion. Maximum speed limits within the city are 50 km/h (31 mph) for two-wheelers and cars, 35 km/h (22 mph) for auto rickshaws and 40 km/h (25 mph) for light commercial vehicles and buses.

In 2012 how many vehicles were driving in Hyderabad?

3.5 million

What percentage of the vehicles in Hyderabad were cars in 2012?

What percentage of Hyderabad city was covered by roads in 2012?

In 2012 what percentage of Hyderabad freight was moved by road?

What is the maximum speed for buses in Hyderabad?

40 km/h (25 mph)


Hyderabad sits at the junction of three National Highways linking it to six other states: NH-7 runs 2,369 km (1,472 mi) from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the north to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, in the south; NH-9, runs 841 km (523 mi) east-west between Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and Pune, Maharashtra; and the 280 km (174 mi) NH-163 links Hyderabad to Bhopalpatnam, Chhattisgarh NH-765 links Hyderabad to Srisailam. Five state highways, SH-1, SH-2, SH-4, SH-5 and SH-6, either start from, or pass through, Hyderabad.:58

How many national highways form a junction in Hyderabad?

three

How many states are linked to from highways in Hyderabad?

six

How many miles long is NH-7?

1,472 mi

How many state highways pass through or begin in Hyderabad?

Five

What road connects Hyderabad to Bhopalpatnam?


Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles – Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, Sawtelle on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south. Santa Monica is well known for its affluent single-family neighborhoods but also has many neighborhoods consisting primarily of condominiums and apartments. Over two-thirds of Santa Monica's residents are renters. The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736.

What type of city is Santa Monica?

beachfront

What part of Los Angeles County is it located in?

western

What is Santa Monica named after?

Christian saint, Monica

Approximately how many residents of Santa Monica rent their property?

two-thirds

What was the population in 2010 according to the Census Bureau?

How many renters are there in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

What lies to the west of Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How many condominiums are there in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

What's the population of Brentwood?

I'm not sure.

What type of city is Pacific Palisades?

I'm not sure.


Santa Monica was long inhabited by the Tongva people. Santa Monica was called Kecheek in the Tongva language. The first non-indigenous group to set foot in the area was the party of explorer Gaspar de Portolà, who camped near the present day intersection of Barrington and Ohio Avenues on August 3, 1769. There are two different versions of the naming of the city. One says that it was named in honor of the feast day of Saint Monica (mother of Saint Augustine), but her feast day is actually May 4. Another version says that it was named by Juan Crespí on account of a pair of springs, the Kuruvungna Springs (Serra Springs), that were reminiscent of the tears that Saint Monica shed over her son's early impiety.

What did indigenous people that lived in Santa Monica call it previously?

Kecheek

What was the local population called indigenous to the Santa Monica Area?

Tongva

What was the first explorers name that came in contact with the natives?

Gaspar de Portolà

What day is the Santa Monica Feast held on?

May 4

What date did the explorer reach Santa Monica?

August 3, 1769

What language did Gaspar de Portola speak?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Ohio Avenue first laid down?

I'm not sure.

On what date did Saint Monica die?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Juan Crespi visit the area that Santa Monica is now in?

I'm not sure.

What language did Juan Crespi speak?

I'm not sure.


Around the start of the 20th century, a growing population of Asian Americans lived in or near Santa Monica and Venice. A Japanese fishing village was located near the Long Wharf while small numbers of Chinese lived or worked in both Santa Monica and Venice. The two ethnic minorities were often viewed differently by White Americans who were often well-disposed towards the Japanese but condescending towards the Chinese. The Japanese village fishermen were an integral economic part of the Santa Monica Bay community.

What ethic group grew in the 20th century?

Asian

What type of Village was located on the Long Wharf?

Japanese fishing

What other ethic minority did white american's treat poorly?

Chinese

How many ethnic minorities were looked at differently in Santa Monica?

two

What role did the fishing village play in Santa Monica?

economic part

In what century did White Americans start living in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How did Japanese people treat Chinese people in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

In what city is the Long Wharf?

I'm not sure.

In what city did more Chinese people live?

I'm not sure.

In what century was the Santa Monica Bay community established?

I'm not sure.


Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. built a plant in 1922 at Clover Field (Santa Monica Airport) for the Douglas Aircraft Company. In 1924, four Douglas-built planes took off from Clover Field to attempt the first aerial circumnavigation of the world. Two planes made it back, after having covered 27,553 miles (44,342 km) in 175 days, and were greeted on their return September 23, 1924, by a crowd of 200,000 (generously estimated). The Douglas Company (later McDonnell Douglas) kept facilities in the city until the 1960s.

Who built a plant in Clover field?

Donald Wills Douglas, Sr

What company was the structure at Clover Field for?

Douglas Aircraft

What did Clover Field built airplanes attempt the first of?

aerial circumnavigation of the world

The Douglas Company had facilities in Santa Monica through what decade?

How Many Planes returned from the circumnavigation in 1924?

Two

In what year was Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. born?

I'm not sure.

How many people worked for the Douglas Company?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the Douglas Company renamed as McDonnell Douglas?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the pilots that flew four Douglas-built planes attempting the first aerial circumnavigation of the world?

I'm not sure.

In what decade did Donald Wills Douglas, Jr. die?

I'm not sure.


Douglas's business grew astronomically with the onset of World War II, employing as many as 44,000 people in 1943. To defend against air attack set designers from the Warner Brothers Studios prepared elaborate camouflage that disguised the factory and airfield. The RAND Corporation began as a project of the Douglas Company in 1945, and spun off into an independent think tank on May 14, 1948. RAND eventually acquired a 15-acre (61,000 m²) campus centrally located between the Civic Center and the pier entrance.

What brought on the Douglas business's company growth?

World War II

How many people did the company employ in 1943?

The company used camouflage from what designers?

Warner Brothers Studios

What was the camouflage designed to do?

defend against air attack

What company started as a project in 1945?

RAND

How many people worked for Warner Brothers Studio?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the Douglas Company founded?

I'm not sure.

In what year did World War II end?

I'm not sure.

How big was Warner Brother Studios' campus?

I'm not sure.

How many people were employed by RAND?

I'm not sure.


The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome (carousel) is a National Historic Landmark. It sits on the Santa Monica Pier, which was built in 1909. The La Monica Ballroom on the pier was once the largest ballroom in the US and the source for many New Year's Eve national network broadcasts. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium was an important music venue for several decades and hosted the Academy Awards in the 1960s. McCabe's Guitar Shop is still a leading acoustic performance space as well as retail outlet. Bergamot Station is a city-owned art gallery compound that includes the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The city is also home to the California Heritage Museum and the Angels Attic dollhouse and toy museum.

What year was the Sanat Monica Pier buildt?

What historic landmark is located on the Pier?

Looff Hippodrome

La Monica Ballroom used to be what type of ballroom in the United States?

largest

Where were the Academy Awards held in the 1960's?

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

What place is still considered a prominent acoustic performance area?

McCabe's Guitar Shop

In what year was the Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome built?

I'm not sure.

In what decade was the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium built?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the California Heritage Museum established?

I'm not sure.

In what building is the Angels Attic dollhouse?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the toy museum built?

I'm not sure.


The Downtown District is the home of the Third Street Promenade, a major outdoor pedestrian-only shopping district that stretches for three blocks between Wilshire Blvd. and Broadway (not the same Broadway in downtown and south Los Angeles). Third Street is closed to vehicles for those three blocks to allow people to stroll, congregate, shop and enjoy street performers. Santa Monica Place, featuring Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom in a three-level outdoor environment, is located at the south end of the Promenade. After a period of redevelopment, the mall reopened in the fall of 2010 as a modern shopping, entertainment and dining complex with more outdoor space.

The Third Street Promenade is located in what part of Santa Monica?

Downtown District

How large is the Third Street Promenade?

three blocks

What is Third Street access shut off from?

vehicles

What two major department stores are located at the Third Street Promenade?

Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom

What year did the mall reopen?

How long is Wilshire Blvd.?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Third Street closed to vehicles?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Nordstrom open its store?

I'm not sure.

What's at the north end of the Promenade?

I'm not sure.

How long is Broadway?

I'm not sure.


Every fall the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce hosts The Taste of Santa Monica on the Santa Monica Pier. Visitors can sample food and drinks from Santa Monica restaurants. Other annual events include the Business and Consumer Expo, Sustainable Quality Awards, Santa Monica Cares Health and Wellness Festival, and the State of the City. The swanky Shutters on the Beach Hotel offers a trip to the famous Santa Monica Farmers Market to select and influence the materials that will become that evening's special "Market Dinner."

What event does the Chamber of commerce host in the fall?

The Taste of Santa Monica

Where is the Taste of Santa Monica held each year?

Santa Monica Pier

What can visitors do at the Taste of Santa Monica?

sample food and drinks

Who provides the guests with these samples at the event?

Santa Monica restaurants

What hotel offers a trip to the famer's market to influence dinner?

The swanky Shutters

In what season is the Business and Consumer Expo?

I'm not sure.

In what season is the State of the City held?

I'm not sure.

The Sustainable Quality Awards is held in what season?

I'm not sure.

What's one of the restaurants that is part of The Taste of Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

Where is the Santa Monica Cares Health and Wellness Festival held?

I'm not sure.


Classified as a Subtropical Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb), Santa Monica enjoys an average of 310 days of sunshine a year. It is located in USDA plant hardiness zone 11a. Because of its location, nestled on the vast and open Santa Monica Bay, morning fog is a common phenomenon in May, June and early July (caused by ocean temperature variations and currents). Like other inhabitants of the greater Los Angeles area, residents have a particular terminology for this phenomenon: the "May Gray" and the "June Gloom". Overcast skies are common during June mornings, but usually the strong sun burns the fog off by noon. In the late winter/early summer, daily fog is a phenomenon too. It happens suddenly and it may last some hours or past sunset time. Nonetheless, it will sometimes stay cloudy and cool all day during June, even as other parts of the Los Angeles area enjoy sunny skies and warmer temperatures. At times, the sun can be shining east of 20th Street, while the beach area is overcast. As a general rule, the beach temperature is from 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (3 to 6 degrees Celsius) cooler than it is inland during summer days, and 5–10 degrees warmer during winter nights.

Roughly how many days of sunshine does Santa Monica get annually?

What USDA hardiness zone is Santa Monica located in?

What commonly occurs on the mornings in May?

fog

What have locals coined the morning time in May?

"May Gray"

What is the beach temperature in Fahrenheit during the summer ?

5 to 10 degrees

What type of weather is common in April?

I'm not sure.

What's the average temperature during the summer at night in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

What the average temperature in winter in fahrenheit?

I'm not sure.

How many days is it foggy in Santa Monica each year?

I'm not sure.

How many days each year is is the beach area overcast?

I'm not sure.


Santa Monica is one of the most environmentally activist municipalities in the nation. The city first proposed its Sustainable City Plan in 1992 and in 1994, was one of the first cities in the nation to formally adopt a comprehensive sustainability plan, setting waste reduction and water conservation policies for both public and private sector through its Office of Sustainability and the Environment. Eighty-two percent of the city's public works vehicles now run on alternative fuels, including nearly 100% of the municipal bus system, making it among the largest such fleets in the country. Santa Monica fleet vehicles and Buses now source their natural gas from Redeem, a Southern California-based supplier of renewable and sustainable natural gas obtained from non-fracked methane biogas generated from organic landfill waste.

In what two years were the first Sustainable City Plan's introduced?

1992 and in 1994

Water conservation policies have been adopted by what two sectors?

public and private

What percent of the city's public work's vehicles use alternate fuels?

Eighty-two

What percent of the bus systems use alternate fuels?

What company provides the city with natural gas?

Redeem

In what year did Santa Monica convert almost 100% of its municipal bus system to alternative fuels?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Redeem founded?

I'm not sure.

In what city is Redeem headquartered?

I'm not sure.

In what city is the organic landwill that Redeem obtains its non-fracked methane biogas?

I'm not sure.

How many city public works vehicles are there in total in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.


An urban runoff facility (SMURFF), the first of its kind in the US, catches and treats 3.5 million US gallons (13,000 m3) of water each week that would otherwise flow into the bay via storm-drains and sells it back to end-users within the city for reuse as gray-water, while bio-swales throughout the city allow rainwater to percolate into and replenish the groundwater supply. The groundwater supply in turn plays an important role in the city's Sustainable Water Master Plan, whereby Santa Monica has set a goal of attaining 100% water independence by 2020. The city has numerous programs designed to promote water conservation among residents, including a rebate of $1.50 per square foot for those who convert water intensive lawns to more local drought-tolerant gardens that require less water.

What is the name of the urban runoff facility?

(SMURFF)

How many gallons of water does (SMURFF) treat every week?

3.5 million

Santa Monica plans on water independence by what year?

How much money do residents get back for participating in water conservation per square foot?

If (SMURFF) did not collect water where would it go?

into the bay

How much does SMURFF charge per gallon for its gray water?

I'm not sure.

How much rainwater falls in Santa Monica each week?

I'm not sure.

How much water is used by water intensive lawns each week?

I'm not sure.

What's the establishment year for the Sustainable Water Master Plan?

I'm not sure.

How much water a week is used by local drought-tolerant gardens?

I'm not sure.


The city is also in the process of implementing a 5-year and 20 year Bike Action Plan with a goal of attaining 14 to 35% bicycle transportation mode share by 2030 through the installation of enhanced bicycle infrastructure throughout the city. Other environmentally focused initiatives include curbside recycling, curbside composting bins (in addition to trash, yard-waste, and recycle bins), farmers' markets, community gardens, garden-share, an urban forest initiative, a hazardous materials home-collection service, green business certification, and a municipal bus system which is currently being revamped to integrate with the soon-to-open Expo Line.

What year does the city plan on having a bicycle infrastructure?

The city's bus system is being over hauled to work with what other program?

Expo Line

The city has two bike Action Plans of how many years?

5-year and 20

What percentages does the city Bike transportation mode's target?

14 to 35%

What type of business certification do they plan on expanding?

green

In what year will the Expo Line be opened?

I'm not sure.

In what year is the urban forest initiative expected to meet its goal?

I'm not sure.

For how long has Santa Monica had curbside recycling?

I'm not sure.

What percentage of yard-waste is recycled?

I'm not sure.

In what percentage range is trash put into recycle bins?

I'm not sure.


There were 46,917 households, out of which 7,835 (16.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13,092 (27.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,510 (7.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,327 (2.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,867 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 416 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 22,716 households (48.4%) were made up of individuals and 5,551 (11.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.87. There were 17,929 families (38.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.

What was the total average family size?

What percent of households were made of one person?

What percent of households had someone over 65 living in it?

Roughly how many same-sex couples were there?

What percent of household have children under 18?

How many people under 18 are there in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How many people under 65 are there in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How many same-sex female married couples are there?

I'm not sure.

What is the average household size for those 65 and older?

I'm not sure.

What is the average family size for same-sex married couples?

I'm not sure.


As of the census of 2000, there are 84,084 people, 44,497 households, and 16,775 families in the city. The population density is 10,178.7 inhabitants per square mile (3,930.4/km²). There are 47,863 housing units at an average density of 5,794.0 per square mile (2,237.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 78.29% White, 7.25% Asian, 3.78% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 5.97% from other races, and 4.13% from two or more races. 13.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 44,497 households, out of which 15.8% have children under the age of 18, 27.5% are married couples living together, 7.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 62.3% are non-families. 51.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.83 and the average family size is 2.80.

How many citizen's were in the year 2000 census?

How many urban families were there?

What is the population density per square mile?

What percent in the 2000 census had persons under the age of 18?

From 2000 what was the average family size?

How many children under the age of 18 live in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

What's the average family size for Latino's?

I'm not sure.

What's the average household size for Pacific Islander's?

I'm not sure.

How big is Santa Monica in regards to land space?

I'm not sure.

What population percentage is male householder with no wife present?

I'm not sure.


Santa Monica College is a junior college originally founded in 1929. Many SMC graduates transfer to the University of California system. It occupies 35 acres (14 hectares) and enrolls 30,000 students annually. The Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School, associated with the RAND Corporation, is the U.S.'s largest producer of public policy PhDs. The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles is also located in Santa Monica near the Santa Monica Airport. Universities and colleges within a 22-mile (35 km) radius from Santa Monica include Santa Monica College, Antioch University Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University, Mount St. Mary's College, Pepperdine University, California State University, Northridge, California State University, Los Angeles, UCLA, USC, West Los Angeles College, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Occidental College (Oxy), Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles Valley College, and Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

What year was the Santa Monica junior college founded?

How many acres of land is the Santa Monica Junior College?

By what area is the Art institute in Santa Monica?

Airport

There are a plethora of colleges and universities within what radius of Santa Monica?

How many students enroll to the SMC annually?

In what year was the Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School established?

I'm not sure.

How many acres is the Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School  campus?

I'm not sure.

How many students attend the Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School?

I'm not sure.

What's the campus size of The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles?

I'm not sure.

How many students attend the Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine?

I'm not sure.


Santa Monica has a bike action plan and recently launched a Bicycle sharing system in November 2015. The city is traversed by the Marvin Braude Bike Trail. Santa Monica has received the Bicycle Friendly Community Award (Bronze in 2009, Silver in 2013) by the League of American Bicyclists. Local bicycle advocacy organizations include Santa Monica Spoke, a local chapter of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Santa Monica is thought to be one of the leaders for bicycle infrastructure and programming in Los Angeles County.[citation needed]

What plan launched a Bicycle sharing system?

bike action

When was Santa Monica's Bicycle sharing system launched?

November 2015

What is the name of the bike trail that goes through Santa Monica?

Marvin Braude

When was the most recent Bicycle Friendly Community Award given to Santa Monica?

What other year did Santa Monica receive the Bicycle Friendly Community award?

When was the Marvin Braude Bike Trail built?

I'm not sure.

In what month in 2009 did Santa Monica receive the Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the League of American Bicyclists founded?

I'm not sure.

Where is the headquarters for the League of American Bicyclists?

I'm not sure.

Who was the founder of the League of American Bicyclists?

I'm not sure.


The Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10) begins in Santa Monica near the Pacific Ocean and heads east. The Santa Monica Freeway between Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles has the distinction of being one of the busiest highways in all of North America. After traversing Los Angeles County, I-10 crosses seven more states, terminating at Jacksonville, Florida. In Santa Monica, there is a road sign designating this route as the Christopher Columbus Transcontinental Highway. State Route 2 (Santa Monica Boulevard) begins in Santa Monica, barely grazing State Route 1 at Lincoln Boulevard, and continues northeast across Los Angeles County, through the Angeles National Forest, crossing the San Gabriel Mountains as the Angeles Crest Highway, ending in Wrightwood. Santa Monica is also the western (Pacific) terminus of historic U.S. Route 66. Close to the eastern boundary of Santa Monica, Sepulveda Boulevard reaches from Long Beach at the south, to the northern end of the San Fernando Valley. Just east of Santa Monica is Interstate 405, the "San Diego Freeway", a major north-south route in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California.

What is the name of the Santa Monica Freeway?

Interstate 10

Where does the Santa Monica Freeway begin around?

Pacific Ocean

How many more states aside from California does the interstate 10 run through?

seven more

What city and state does the interstate 10 end at?

Jacksonville, Florida

What road does state route 2 begin on?

Santa Monica Boulevard

How many miles is State Route 2?

I'm not sure.

On what street does the Santa Monica Freeway begin?

I'm not sure.

How many miles is the Angeles National Forest from Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How long is Interstate 405 in miles?

I'm not sure.

On what street does State Route 1 originate?

I'm not sure.


Historical aspects of the Expo line route are noteworthy. It uses the right-of-way for the Santa Monica Air Line that provided electric-powered freight and passenger service between Los Angeles and Santa Monica beginning in the 1920s. Service was discontinued in 1953 but diesel-powered freight deliveries to warehouses along the route continued until March 11, 1988. The abandonment of the line spurred concerns within the community and the entire right-of-way was purchased from Southern Pacific by Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The line was built in 1875 as the steam-powered Los Angeles and Independence Railroad to bring mining ore to ships in Santa Monica harbor and as a passenger excursion train to the beach.

Beginning in what decade did the Santa Monica  Expo Air Line host freight and passenger services?

What year did the Santa Monica freight and passenger service stop running?

Diesel powered freight deliveries continued through what date?

March 11, 1988

What was the result from the discontinuation of using the line for deliveries?

was purchased

Who bought the Expo line from Southern Pacific?

Southern Pacific by Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority

In what year were diesel-powered freight deliveries to warehouses first used on the Expo Line?

I'm not sure.

In what year did the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority by the Expo Line from Southern Pacific?

I'm not sure.

In what year were electric-powered freight trains invented?

I'm not sure.

It was decade was the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority established?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Santa Monica harbor built?

I'm not sure.


In 2006, crime in Santa Monica affected 4.41% of the population, slightly lower than the national average crime rate that year of 4.48%. The majority of this was property crime, which affected 3.74% of Santa Monica's population in 2006; this was higher than the rates for Los Angeles County (2.76%) and California (3.17%), but lower than the national average (3.91%). These per-capita crime rates are computed based on Santa Monica's full-time population of about 85,000. However, the Santa Monica Police Department has suggested the actual per-capita crime rate is much lower, as tourists, workers, and beachgoers can increase the city's daytime population to between 250,000 and 450,000 people.

In 2006 what percent of the population was impacted by crime?

In 2006 what was crime mostly comprised of?

property

What percent of crime was strictly property in 2006?

How are the Santa Monica per-capita crime rates calculated?

computed based

The Santa Monica Police Department suggests that the per-capita crime rate sways in what way?

much lower

How many officers are there in the Santa Monica Police Department?

I'm not sure.

In 2006, what was the average crime rate for Los Angeles County?

I'm not sure.

In 2006, what was the average crime rate for California?

I'm not sure.

How many beachgoers are there each day in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.

How many workers are there each day in Santa Monica?

I'm not sure.


In 1999, there was a double homicide in the Westside Clothing store on Lincoln Boulevard. During the incident, Culver City gang members David "Puppet" Robles and Jesse "Psycho" Garcia entered the store masked and began opening fire, killing Anthony and Michael Juarez. They then ran outside to a getaway vehicle driven by a third Culver City gang member, who is now also in custody. The clothing store was believed to be a local hang out for Santa Monica gang members. The dead included two men from Northern California who had merely been visiting the store's owner, their cousin, to see if they could open a similar store in their area. Police say the incident was in retaliation for a shooting committed by the Santa Monica 13 gang days before the Juarez brothers were gunned down.

In what year was there a double homicide?

Where was this homicide perpetrated?

Westside Clothing store

What gang is mentioned in connection with this crime?

Culver City

What two people were killed inside the store?

Anthony and Michael Juarez

Where is the getaway driver of the Culver city gang murder?

in custody

What was the name of the third Culver City gang member?

I'm not sure.

What was the name of the Westside Clothing store's owner?

I'm not sure.

Which Santa Monica 13 gang member committed a shooting just days prior?

I'm not sure.

What city were the victims from?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Westside Clothing founded?

I'm not sure.


Hundreds of movies have been shot or set in part within the city of Santa Monica. One of the oldest exterior shots in Santa Monica is Buster Keaton's Spite Marriage (1929) which shows much of 2nd Street. The comedy It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) included several scenes shot in Santa Monica, including those along the California Incline, which led to the movie's treasure spot, "The Big W". The Sylvester Stallone film Rocky III (1982) shows Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed training to fight Clubber Lang by running on the Santa Monica Beach, and Stallone's Demolition Man (1993) includes Santa Monica settings. Henry Jaglom's indie Someone to Love (1987), the last film in which Orson Welles appeared, takes place in Santa Monica's venerable Mayfair Theatre. Heathers (1989) used Santa Monica's John Adams Middle School for many exterior shots. The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) is set entirely in Santa Monica, particularly the Palisades Park area, and features a radio station that resembles KCRW at Santa Monica College. 17 Again (2009) was shot at Samohi. Other films that show significant exterior shots of Santa Monica include Fletch (1985), Species (1995), Get Shorty (1995), and Ocean's Eleven (2001). Richard Rossi's biopic Aimee Semple McPherson opens and closes at the beach in Santa Monica. Iron Man features the Santa Monica pier and surrounding communities as Tony Stark tests his experimental flight suit.

What is one of the oldest exterior shots in Santa Monica?

Buster Keaton's Spite Marriage

What does this iconic exterior shot display?

much of 2nd Street

What 1982 movie includes Sylvester Stallone running on the Santa Monica Beach?

Rocky III

What 1996 movie was set completely in Santa Monica?

The Truth About Cats & Dogs

What movie was shot at Samohi?

17 Again

What is one of the Santa Monica streets seen in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, World?

I'm not sure.

Who played the role of Apollo Creed?

I'm not sure.

Who directed It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, World?

I'm not sure.

In what year did John Adams Middle School first open its doors?

I'm not sure.

Who plays the part of Iron Man?

I'm not sure.


Santa Monica is featured in the video games True Crime: Streets of LA (2003), Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines (2004), Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (2004) as a fictional district - Santa Maria Beach, Destroy All Humans! (2004), Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (2005), L.A. Rush (2005), Midnight Club: Los Angeles (2008), Cars Race-O-Rama (2009), Grand Theft Auto V (2013) as a fictional district – Del Perro, Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013) as a fictional U.S. military base – Fort Santa Monica, The Crew (2014), Need for Speed (2015)

What type of games is Santa Monica featured in?

video

In what year did Tony hawk's American Wasteland release?

What video game features Santa Monica in 2003?

True Crime: Streets of LA

Grand theft Auto V was released in what year?

What video game featured Santa Monica in 2015?

Need for Speed

In what year is Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines set?

I'm not sure.

Who was the main character in Grand Theft Auto V?

I'm not sure.

Who was the lead designer of Cars Race-O-Rama?

I'm not sure.

What city is Tony Hawk from?

I'm not sure.

In what year is Destroy All Humans! set?

I'm not sure.


Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U., or WUSTL) is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, and named after George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. Twenty-five Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University, nine having done the major part of their pioneering research at the university. Washington University's undergraduate program is ranked 15th by U.S. News and World Report. The university is ranked 32nd in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.

When was Washington University founded?

How many Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University?

Twenty-five

Where is Washington University ranked among Academic Ranking of World Universities?

For whom is Washington University named?

George Washington

How many different countries comprise the makeup of faculty and students of Washington University?

What undergraduate program is ranked first in the United States?

I'm not sure.

In what was U.S. News and World Report first published?

I'm not sure.

In what year did the first Nobel laureate graduate from Washington University?

I'm not sure.

Which university is ranked 1st in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities?

I'm not sure.

In what year did the first international student at Washington University?

I'm not sure.


The university's first chancellor was Joseph Gibson Hoyt. Crow secured the university charter from the Missouri General Assembly in 1853, and Eliot was named President of the Board of Trustees. Early on, Eliot solicited support from members of the local business community, including John O'Fallon, but Eliot failed to secure a permanent endowment. Washington University is unusual among major American universities in not having had a prior financial endowment. The institution had no backing of a religious organization, single wealthy patron, or earmarked government support.

Who was the first chancellor of Washington University?

Joseph Gibson Hoyt.

When did Washington University secure its charter?

What makes Washington University unique among other American universities?

not having had a prior financial endowment

Who was the first president of Washington University?

Eliot

What local businessman help provide support for the Washington University?

John O'Fallon

In what year was Joseph Gibson Hoyt born?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the members of the Missouri General Assembly in 1853?

I'm not sure.

What did did John O'Fallon do for a living?

I'm not sure.

What was one of the major American universities that started with a prior financial endowment?

I'm not sure.

Who named it Washington University?

I'm not sure.


During the three years following its inception, the university bore three different names. The board first approved "Eliot Seminary," but William Eliot was uncomfortable with naming a university after himself and objected to the establishment of a seminary, which would implicitly be charged with teaching a religious faith. He favored a nonsectarian university. In 1854, the Board of Trustees changed the name to "Washington Institute" in honor of George Washington. Naming the University after the nation's first president, only seven years before the American Civil War and during a time of bitter national division, was no coincidence. During this time of conflict, Americans universally admired George Washington as the father of the United States and a symbol of national unity. The Board of Trustees believed that the university should be a force of unity in a strongly divided Missouri. In 1856, the University amended its name to "Washington University." The university amended its name once more in 1976, when the Board of Trustees voted to add the suffix "in St. Louis" to distinguish the university from the nearly two dozen other universities bearing Washington's name.

What was one of the names that was initially considered for Washington University in St. Louis?

Eliot Seminary

What name was selected by the Board of Trustees in 1854 for Washington University?

Washington Institute

Why did the Board of Trustees choose to name Washing University after George Washington?

The Board of Trustees believed that the university should be a force of unity in a strongly divided Missouri

When was the name Washington University amended?

When was the suffix "in St. Louis" added to Washington University?

In what year was Washington University founded?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of Washington University's trustees in 1976?

I'm not sure.

Who initially wanted Washington University to be a seminary?

I'm not sure.

Who was the nation's second president?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the Board of Trustees members in 1854?

I'm not sure.