Where are rickshaws often pulled by a person on foot?
In narrow streets of busy town centers
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What is Kolkata previously known as?
Calcutta
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Where is Kolkata, the famous capital city of West Bengal?
In India
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What is the population of Kolkata?
Nearly 15 million people
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When do the traffic jams and engine fumes begin in Kolkata?
Early in the morning
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What kinds of vehicles can be seen during the traffic jams in the early morning in Kolkata?
Private cars, public buses, taxis, three-wheeled scooters and pedicabs
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How can you go through the city in Kolkata?
Catch a train, take the underground or walk
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What do the rickshaw drivers blow when they race towards pedestrians?
They blow their horns.
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Is rickshaw a symbol of Kolkata?
Yes. Many people think so.
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What can rickshaws do when the traffic is bad?
They can find a way through the traffic.
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What kind of vehicle can be found when there are no buses or taxis in Kolkata?
A rickshaw can always be found.
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Why are rickshaws very popular with local shoppers?
Because they offer a very special kind of service, such as the driver takes the shoppers from their house to the market, wait and help them with their purchases
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When can we see lots of people getting on and off rickshaws in Kolkata?
During the monsoon season
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When is the monsoon season in Kolkata?
From June to September
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Does Kolkata get heavy rainfall during the monsoon season?
