A unique quiz set on the luxury train called The Palace on Wheels . This train service was voted as the 4th best luxury train in the world. It was started on January 26, India’s Republic Day, in 1982 for the tour of Rajasthan. Following its success, other luxury and tourist trains have been started on other routes in the country.The concept of the Palace on Wheels was derived from the royal background of the coaches, which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India.
Here is 10 Quizzes on Palace On Wheel for Rajasthan Tour , which will surely enhance the knowledge of prospective travelers , while for others , it will be fun to know the facts about this luxury train service
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Question 1 of 10
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1 pointsThe 14 coaches of Palace On Wheels are named after various princely states. Which among these is NOT a princely state?
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The names of various coaches in alphabetical order are Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungargarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.
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1 pointsThe journey to Rajasthan on Palace On Wheels begins at ___________ and lasts for 7 nights and 8 days.
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The train departs from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station afternoon 4 PM thrice a week. Jaipur is the first stop.
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1 pointsAn attendant on Place of Wheel to you while aboard on Palace on Wheels is called …………….
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The word has its origin in Urdu and it means the one who serves. Khidmat meaning serves and gar is a person. People attending to rulers in erstwhile royal times were called ‘khidmatgars’. They take care of you and your luggage from the beginning to the end of your tour.
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1 pointsEach cir-conditioned coach has four twin-bedded chambers with all basic facilities. Which among these facilities are not a part of the luxury coach?
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1 pointsThe names of different restaurants on Palace on Wheels train for Rajasthan are………….
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The Maharaja and The Maharani are the two restaurants in the train serving delicious Chinese, Continental, traditional Rajasthani and Indian cuisines.
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1 pointsDay one of your Palace on Wheels is spent visiting Golden Triangle which includes 3 destinations. Which of the following are the three destinations?
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The tour starts from Delhi and Agra is either the first or the last tourist location you shall be visiting during your week-long royal retreat.
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Question 7 of 10
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1 pointsJaipur is the first stop on your Rajathan tour on Palace On Wheels tour. The last stop before going back to Delhi is ___________.
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Jaiselmer is the next stop after Jaipur while Bharatpur is your destination before Agra.
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Question 8 of 10
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1 points___________ is known as ‘City of Lakes’, ‘City of romance’, ‘Venice of the East’ and is every poet’s paradise.
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Udaipur has many lakes and Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar and Swaroop Sagar are some of the major ones. Some of the major palaces like City Palace, Lake Palace etc. stand on Lake Pichola.
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1 pointsYou get down at _______ to visit Ranthambore National Park.
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You arrive at Sawai Madhopur at 4 AM and after breakfast at Castle Jhoomar Baori you enter the tiger reserve which is flanked by Vindhya and Aravalli ranges. Generally this is done on the fifth day of your tour.
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Question 10 of 10
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1 pointsWhich of the following destinations are NOT covered on Palace on Wheels?
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