Indian Cities and Places

Deeksha Bhoomi is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism on October 14, 1956, along with approximately 380,000 followers. This historic mass conversion ceremony was a significant event in India's social reform movement. Bodh Gaya and Sarnath are important Buddhist sites but in different states.

Deeksha Bhoomi is a sacred monument in Nagpur, Maharashtra, where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism on October 14, 1956, along with approximately 600,000 of his followers. This historic mass conversion ceremony was a pivotal moment in India's social history. Deeksha Bhoomi is now a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Dalits across India.

The Reserve Bank of India's central office and headquarters is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, since its establishment in 1935. Mumbai remains the primary headquarters despite the RBI having regional offices across major Indian cities.

The Sidi Bashir Mosque in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is famous for its 'shaking minarets' (Jhulta Minar) - designed to vibrate when one is shaken while the other remains still. This architectural marvel is located in the Ahmedabad city area.

Jaitapur nuclear power project is located in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It's a proposed 9900 MW nuclear power plant project situated on the coast of this district.

St. Francis Church is located in Kochi, Kerala. It is historically significant as the oldest European church in India, built by Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503. Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon.

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, serving as both the state's administrative center and its largest city. The other options are major cities but not state capitals: Ahmedabad and Surat are in Gujarat, Pune is a major city in Maharashtra but not the capital.

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, known as the Pink City and serving as the state's administrative center. The distractors are capitals or major cities of other states: Allahabad (now Prayagraj, UP), Ahmedabad (major city in Gujarat), and Lucknow (capital of UP).

Panaji (Panjim) is the capital of Goa, located on the banks of the Mandovi River. The other options are capitals or locations of other states/regions: Munnar (hill station in Kerala), Gangtok (capital of Sikkim), and Pondicherry (capital of Puducherry UT).

Gandhinagar (spelled Gandhi Nagar in the option) is the capital of Gujarat, planned city near Ahmedabad. The distractors include: Surat (major city in Gujarat), Ahmedabad (largest city in Gujarat but not capital), and Pune (major city in Maharashtra).

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, India's financial capital and the state's administrative headquarters. The other options are: Ahmedabad (major city in Gujarat), Pune (major city in Maharashtra), and Surat (major city in Gujarat).

Panaji is the capital of Goa, situated on the Mandovi River estuary. The distractors are: Gangtok (capital of Sikkim), Pondicherry (capital of Puducherry UT), and Shillong (capital of Meghalaya).

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, famously known as the Pink City. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Bhopal of Madhya Pradesh, and Dispur of Assam.

Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, named after Mahatma Gandhi. Ahmedabad is the largest city but not the capital, while Surat and Pune are in different states.