FOR QUESTIONS 31 TO 35, READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW. India is one of the most populous nations in the world. The city of Mumbai, better known as Bombay, carries this notion to ridiculous ends. Mumbai/Bombay Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and is a sight to be seen. Until 1997, the city was known as Bombay, but the government, for some esoteric reason, changed the name. "Mumbai" was the name used by locals for years and refers to a local goddess. Most of the city's place you could go. Upwards of 17 million people live in the city. Spend a week there, and you'll feel like you've rubbed up against every one of them. The city is so packed with people that getting from point "A" to point "B" can take forever. You will not find a secluded restaurant, tourist attraction, or spot on the beach. Attractions Bombay is full of interesting things to see if you can get there. Victoria Train Station is definitely worth taking in for the unique architecture and absolute mass of people. The gardens at Horniman Circle are good for a stroll and are one place where you won't feel completely overwhelmed by masses of humanity. For a humorous time, you can hit the beaches looking for one of the movie crews. Yep, Bombay is the home of the movie industry in India and is often referred to as "Bollywood". In reality, the best thing to see in Bombay is Bombay. Just get out and walk. You'll see snake charmers, vendors hawking everything under the sun, the occasional elephant and taxi drivers that put a New York cabbie to shame. Poverty India has serious poverty issues in the larger cities. Bombay has a brutal poverty problem. As much as 30 percent of the population lives in severe poverty. By severe, I am referring to people living in cardboard shacks with no running water and so on. Even the most seasoned traveller will be overwhelmed. If you are going to visit Bombay, be emotionally prepared for it. buildings and agencies still incorporate Bombay into their names. I know it gets confusing, which is more or less a good way to describe the city. A little-known fact about Bombay is the geographic nature of the city. When originally settled, the city was actually a collection of islands. As the need for land has grown over the years, the water has been pushed back to the point where all the islands are now connected in one land mass. Serenity If you're looking for a serene vacation destination, Bombay is simply the worst Sat-Al Lev 31. Mention one unique feature of the city of Bombay. A. The city was named Mumbai because of the celebrities residing there. B. The city was actually a collection of islands. C. The city has a specific route from which one can access all of the monuments in a short time. D. The city was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. 32. Select the statement that is not true according to the passage. A. The city is so packed that it becomes almost impossible to get from one point to another. B. Bombay is the home of the movie industry in India and is often referred. to as "Bollywood". C. Bombay is the best place for a quiet vacation. D. Victoria Train Station has unique architecture and lots of people. 33. How severe is the poverty condition of Mumbai slums? A. Half of the people live in small, one room apartments. B. The rich do not care about the poor, so the poor are left with only one meal a. day. C. 30% of the population lives in cardboard shacks with no running water. D. 50% of the population works for the other 50%. 34. Which of the following places can one fin. less crowded? A. Victoria Train Station B. Gateway of India C. Horniman Circle D. Juhu Beach
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31. B. The city was actually a collection of islands.
32. C. Bombay is the best place for a quiet vacation.
33. C. 30% of the population lives in cardboard shacks with no running water.
34. C. Horniman Circle
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