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Study Guide: Khadki: Military, History, and Community in Pune, India

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Khadki: Military, History, and Community in Pune, India Study Guide

General Overview and Geography

Khadki is a cantonment town located in the southern region of Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki is located in the northern region of Pune, not the southern region, as stated in the source.

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The Mutha River surrounds Khadki on three sides.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki is surrounded on three sides by the Mula River, which joins the Mutha River at Sangamwadi, but the Mutha River itself does not surround Khadki on three sides.

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The Holkar Bridge in Khadki was known for being low-lying and frequently submerged during monsoons.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Holkar Bridge is explicitly mentioned as a low-lying historic bridge in Khadki that would invariably be submerged during the monsoons.

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Khadki and Pune Cantonment are considered industrial zones that contribute to increased pollution levels in Pune.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki and Pune Cantonment are considered green zones that help keep pollution levels down in the city, rather than contributing to increased pollution.

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Khadki is primarily identified as what type of settlement?

Answer: A cantonment town

Explanation: The source defines Khadki as a cantonment town, which is a permanent military station.

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Which river surrounds Khadki on three sides?

Answer: Mula River

Explanation: Khadki is surrounded on three sides by the Mula River.

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Which of the following is one of the historic bridges in Khadki that was known for being low-lying and often submerged?

Answer: Holkar Bridge

Explanation: The Holkar Bridge is identified as a low-lying historic bridge in Khadki that would invariably be submerged during the monsoons.

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What environmental benefit do Khadki and Pune Cantonment provide to Pune?

Answer: They are considered green zones that help keep pollution levels down.

Explanation: Khadki and Pune Cantonment are considered green zones that contribute to keeping pollution levels down in the city.

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Military Establishments and Administration

The Military Vehicle Depot in Khadki is known by the acronym CAFVD.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source explicitly states that the Military Vehicle Depot in Khadki is known as the Central Armed Forces Vehicle Depot (CAFVD).

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The College of Military Engineering at Dapodi and the Bombay Engineering Group are two significant army establishments bordering Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that the College of Military Engineering at Dapodi and the Bombay Engineering Group are two significant army establishments bordering Khadki.

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Khadki has five military officer's messes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki has seven military officer's messes, not five.

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The 79 (Khadki) Commando Battery of the Royal Regiment of Artillery was based in Khadki after the British established a cantonment.

Answer: True

Explanation: After the British established a cantonment in Khadki, the Royal Regiment of Artillery's 79 (Khadki) Commando Battery was based there.

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Khadki Cantonment is considered one of the smallest cantonments in India.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki Cantonment, when considered with Pune Cantonment, forms the largest cantonment in the world, and is one of the richest in India, not one of the smallest.

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Ammunition Factory Khadki and High Explosives Factory are the two major Ordnance Factories located in Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies Ammunition Factory Khadki and High Explosives Factory as the two major Ordnance Factories in Khadki.

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The Station Workshop EME of the Indian Army is based in the Range Hills area of Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Station Workshop EME (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) of the Indian Army is indeed based in Range Hills, an area within Khadki.

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Which of the following military establishments is NOT located in Khadki?

Answer: A Naval Dockyard

Explanation: Khadki houses an ordnance factory, a Military Vehicle Depot (CAFVD), and a Military Dairy Farm. A Naval Dockyard is not mentioned as being located there.

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Which two significant army establishments border Khadki?

Answer: College of Military Engineering at Dapodi and the Bombay Engineering Group

Explanation: The College of Military Engineering at Dapodi and the Bombay Engineering Group are identified as two significant army establishments bordering Khadki.

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How many military officer's messes are located in Khadki?

Answer: Seven

Explanation: Khadki has seven military officer's messes.

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Which military unit was based in Khadki after the British established a cantonment?

Answer: The Royal Regiment of Artillery's 79 (Khadki) Commando Battery

Explanation: The Royal Regiment of Artillery's 79 (Khadki) Commando Battery became based in Khadki after the British established a cantonment.

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How is the Khadki (Kirkee) Cantonment regarded in terms of wealth and size?

Answer: It is one of the richest cantonments in India, and with Pune Cantonment, forms the largest in the world.

Explanation: The Khadki (Kirkee) Cantonment is known as one of the richest in India and, combined with Pune Cantonment, forms the largest cantonment globally.

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Which two major Ordnance Factories are located in Khadki?

Answer: Ammunition Factory Khadki and High Explosives Factory

Explanation: Khadki is home to two major Ordnance Factories: Ammunition Factory Khadki and High Explosives Factory.

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Which Indian Army unit is based in the Range Hills area of Khadki?

Answer: The Station Workshop EME

Explanation: The Station Workshop EME (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) of the Indian Army is based in Range Hills, Khadki.

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Historical Events and War Memorials

During the British Raj, Khadki was commonly known as Poona.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the British Raj, Khadki was referred to as Kirkee, not Poona.

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Khadki's historical facilities include a war cemetery, a war memorial, and a large market called Khadki Bazaar.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source lists the Kirkee War Cemetery, a war memorial, and Khadki Bazaar as historical and public facilities in Khadki.

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The Battle of Khadki in 1817 saw the Marathas defeat the British East India Company.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the Battle of Khadki in 1817, the British East India Company defeated the Marathas, not the other way around.

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The British established a cantonment in Khadki immediately after the Battle of Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates that the British established a cantonment in Khadki soon after their victory in the Battle of Khadki.

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The Kirkee War Cemetery holds the graves of 1,668 Commonwealth service personnel from World War I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kirkee War Cemetery holds the graves of 1,668 Commonwealth service personnel from World War II, not World War I.

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The Kirkee War Cemetery contains the remains of 629 Commonwealth service personnel from World War I who were reburied from Bombay Sewri Christian Cemetery in 1962.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Kirkee War Cemetery does contain the remains of 629 Commonwealth service personnel from World War I, reburied from Bombay Sewri Christian Cemetery in 1962.

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The names of the World War I casualties reburied from Sewri Christian Cemetery are listed on the Kirkee (1914–18) Memorial because their graves are unmarked.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source states that the graves from Sewri Christian Cemetery are unmarked, and therefore, the names of these 629 World War I casualties are listed on the Kirkee (1914–18) Memorial.

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The Kirkee (1914-1918) Memorial is dedicated solely to Commonwealth service personnel who died in India during World War I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kirkee (1914-1918) Memorial is dedicated to Commonwealth service personnel who died in India during WWI, reburied WWI casualties, and also includes about 193 East and West African soldiers who died during 1939-1945.

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The Kirkee (1939-1945) Memorial commemorates 197 Commonwealth service personnel who died in World War II, including those of East and West African origin.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kirkee (1939-1945) Memorial commemorates 197 Commonwealth service personnel who died in World War II, but explicitly excludes those of East and West African origin.

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What was Khadki's name during the British Raj?

Answer: Kirkee

Explanation: During the British Raj, Khadki was known as Kirkee.

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What historical facility is NOT mentioned as being located in Khadki?

Answer: A historical fort

Explanation: While Khadki has a war cemetery, a war memorial, and a railway station, a historical fort is not mentioned among its facilities.

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What significant historical event took place in Khadki in 1817?

Answer: The Battle of Khadki

Explanation: Khadki was the site of the Battle of Khadki in 1817.

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Who was defeated by the British East India Company at the Battle of Khadki in 1817?

Answer: The Marathas, led by Peshwa ruler Baji Rao II

Explanation: At the Battle of Khadki in 1817, the British East India Company defeated the Marathas, led by Peshwa ruler Baji Rao II.

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How many Commonwealth service personnel from World War II are buried at the Kirkee War Cemetery?

Answer: 1,668

Explanation: The Kirkee War Cemetery holds the graves of 1,668 Commonwealth service personnel from World War II.

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Why are the names of the World War I casualties reburied from Sewri Christian Cemetery listed on the Kirkee (1914–18) Memorial?

Answer: Because their original graves were unmarked.

Explanation: The names of the World War I casualties reburied from Sewri Christian Cemetery are listed on the Kirkee (1914–18) Memorial because their original graves are unmarked.

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The Kirkee (1914-1918) Memorial commemorates which of the following groups?

Answer: 735 Commonwealth service personnel who died in India during WWI, 629 reburied WWI casualties, and about 193 East/West African soldiers from 1939-1945.

Explanation: The Kirkee (1914-1918) Memorial commemorates 735 Commonwealth service personnel who died in India during WWI, 629 reburied WWI casualties, and approximately 193 East and West African soldiers from 1939-1945.

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What is the primary purpose of the Kirkee (1939-1945) Memorial?

Answer: To commemorate 197 Commonwealth service personnel (excluding East and West African) who died in World War II and whose graves are unmaintainable.

Explanation: The Kirkee (1939-1945) Memorial commemorates 197 Commonwealth service personnel (excluding East and West African) who died in World War II and whose graves in other parts of India and Pakistan are unmaintainable.

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Demographics and Civic Infrastructure

The Cantonment Office and Small Cause Court in Khadki are located on 17, FM Cariappa Marg.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Cantonment Office and Small Cause Court in Khadki are indeed located at 17, FM Cariappa Marg.

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St. Ignatius Church and St. Joseph Boys School are located in front of the Courthouse in Khadki.

Answer: False

Explanation: St. Ignatius Church and St. Joseph Boys School are located behind the Courthouse in Khadki, not in front of it.

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According to the 2001 India census, Khadki had a population of 56,608.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the 2001 India census, Khadki had a population of 76,608, not 56,608.

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In 2001, females constituted 56% of Khadki's population, while males made up 44%.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2001, males constituted 56% of Khadki's population, and females made up 44%, which is the inverse of the statement.

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Khadki's average literacy rate in 2001 was lower than the national average of 59.5%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki's average literacy rate in 2001 was 80%, which was higher than the national average of 59.5%.

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In 2001, the male literacy rate in Khadki was 85%, and the female literacy rate was 74%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that in 2001, the male literacy rate in Khadki was 85%, and the female literacy rate was 74%.

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In 2001, 15% of Khadki's population was under 6 years of age.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2001, 11% of Khadki's population was under 6 years of age, not 15%.

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The Indian Army's Southern Command launched a humanitarian assistance operation in Khadki village in late May 2025 due to severe flooding.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Indian Army's Southern Command launched a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operation in Khadki village in late May 2025 due to severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall.

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The Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) is located within the main Khadki cantonment area.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) is located at the nearby Range Hills, not within the main Khadki cantonment area.

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Tikaram Jagannath College and Smt. C. K. Goyal Arts and Commerce College are two colleges mentioned as being in Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source mentions Tikaram Jagannath College and Smt. C. K. Goyal Arts and Commerce College as being in Khadki.

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What is the address of the Cantonment Office and Small Cause Court in Khadki?

Answer: 17, FM Cariappa Marg

Explanation: The Cantonment Office and Small Cause Court in Khadki are located on 17, FM Cariappa Marg.

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Which religious and educational institutions are located behind the Courthouse in Khadki?

Answer: St. Ignatius Church and St. Joseph Boys School

Explanation: St. Ignatius Church and St. Joseph Boys School are located behind the Courthouse in Khadki.

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What was the population of Khadki according to the 2001 India census?

Answer: 76,608

Explanation: According to the 2001 India census, Khadki had a population of 76,608.

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In Khadki's 2001 population, what percentage were males?

Answer: 56%

Explanation: In 2001, males constituted 56% of Khadki's population.

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How did Khadki's average literacy rate in 2001 compare to the national average of 59.5%?

Answer: It was higher.

Explanation: Khadki's average literacy rate in 2001 was 80%, which was higher than the national average of 59.5%.

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What was the female literacy rate in Khadki in 2001?

Answer: 74%

Explanation: In 2001, the female literacy rate in Khadki was 74%.

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What percentage of Khadki's population was under 6 years of age in 2001?

Answer: 11%

Explanation: In 2001, 11% of Khadki's population was under 6 years of age.

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When did the Indian Army's Southern Command launch a humanitarian assistance operation in Khadki village due to severe flooding?

Answer: Late May 2025

Explanation: The Indian Army's Southern Command launched a humanitarian assistance operation in Khadki village in late May 2025 due to severe flooding.

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Which educational institution is located at Range Hills near Khadki?

Answer: Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS)

Explanation: The Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) is located at the nearby Range Hills.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a school in Khadki?

Answer: Delhi Public School

Explanation: Kendriya Vidyalaya R.H.E, St. Joseph's (Boys and Girls), and Garrison Children High School are listed as schools in Khadki. Delhi Public School is not mentioned.

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Which of these colleges is mentioned as being in Khadki?

Answer: Tikaram Jagannath College

Explanation: Tikaram Jagannath College is mentioned as being in Khadki.

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Transportation and Connectivity

The railway connection between Khadki railway station and the Ammunition Factory was discontinued in the 1980s.

Answer: False

Explanation: The railway connection between Khadki railway station and the Ammunition Factory was discontinued in the 1960s, not the 1980s.

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Khadki railway station is part of the Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki railway station is owned by the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways, not the Western Railway zone.

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The Sinhagad Express and Deccan Express are among the trains that halt at Khadki railway station.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Sinhagad Express and Deccan Express are indeed listed among the express trains that halt at Khadki railway station.

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Khadki railway station has two platforms and is not electrified.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki railway station has four platforms, six lines, and is electrified, not two platforms and non-electrified.

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The primary purpose of Khadki railway station's construction was to provide access to the Khadki Cantonment and CAFVD officers' accommodation.

Answer: True

Explanation: The station was originally built to provide access to Khadki Cantonment (Kirkee Cantonment) and the CAFVD officers' accommodation.

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Pune International Airport at Lohegaon is the nearest major airport to Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: Pune International Airport, located at Lohegaon (Viman Nagar), is indeed the nearest major airport to Khadki.

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When was the railway connection between Khadki railway station and the Ammunition Factory discontinued?

Answer: 1960s

Explanation: The railway connection between Khadki railway station and the Ammunition Factory was discontinued in the 1960s.

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Khadki railway station is owned by which zone of Indian Railways?

Answer: Central Railway

Explanation: Khadki railway station is owned by the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

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Which of the following express trains does NOT halt at Khadki railway station?

Answer: Rajdhani Express

Explanation: The source lists Sinhagad Express, Sahyadri Express, Deccan Express, Koyna Express, and Mumbai–Chennai Express as halting at Khadki railway station. Rajdhani Express is not mentioned.

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What are the physical features of Khadki railway station?

Answer: Four platforms, six lines, and one footbridge, electrified

Explanation: Khadki railway station has four platforms, six lines, one footbridge, and is electrified.

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What was the original primary purpose for the construction of Khadki railway station?

Answer: To provide access to Khadki Cantonment and CAFVD officers' accommodation

Explanation: The station was originally built to provide access to Khadki Cantonment (Kirkee Cantonment) and the CAFVD officers' accommodation.

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What is the nearest major airport to Khadki?

Answer: Pune International Airport, Lohegaon

Explanation: Pune International Airport, located at Lohegaon (Viman Nagar), is the nearest major airport to Khadki.

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Sports and Notable Personalities

Khadki historically became a bastion of cricket due to numerous open areas converted into playing fields.

Answer: False

Explanation: Khadki historically became a bastion of field hockey and soccer (football), not cricket, due to its numerous playing fields.

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The CAFVD Sports Stadium is located in front of the Khadki Railway Station's west exit towards the old Mumbai Pune highway.

Answer: True

Explanation: The CAFVD Sports Stadium is indeed located in front of the Khadki Railway Station's west exit, towards the old Mumbai Pune highway.

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All of Khadki's historical sports fields have been preserved and are still in use today.

Answer: False

Explanation: Some of Khadki's historical football and hockey fields have been converted into residential areas, indicating not all have been preserved.

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Field Marshal William Birdwood, a notable figure from World War II, was born in Khadki.

Answer: False

Explanation: Field Marshal William Birdwood, born in Khadki in 1865, was a notable figure from World War I, not World War II.

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Dhanraj Pillay, a famous Indian cricket player, grew up in Khadki.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dhanraj Pillay is a well-known Indian hockey player, not a cricket player, who grew up in Khadki.

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Joe Philips represented India at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where the Indian Men's Hockey team won a Gold Medal.

Answer: True

Explanation: Joe Philips, a full-back from Khadki, represented India at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where the Indian Men's Hockey team indeed won the Gold Medal.

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The Hindi film actor K K Menon is known to have attended school in Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source states that the Hindi film actor K K Menon attended school in Khadki.

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Peter Hatch, an English cricketer, is listed among the notable people associated with Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: Peter Hatch, an English cricketer, is indeed listed as a notable person associated with Khadki.

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Sonalee Kulkarni, a Hindi film actress, is listed as a notable person from Khadki.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sonalee Kulkarni is listed as a Marathi film actress, not a Hindi film actress, associated with Khadki.

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Ajay Banga, a business and policy executive, is associated with Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ajay Banga, a business and policy executive, is listed among the notable people associated with Khadki.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, an Indian cricketer, is listed as a notable person from Khadki.

Answer: True

Explanation: Ruturaj Gaikwad, an Indian cricketer, is listed as a notable person from Khadki.

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Khadki historically became a bastion of which sport due to its numerous playing fields?

Answer: Field hockey

Explanation: Khadki historically became a bastion of field hockey (and soccer) due to the numerous open areas converted into playing fields by the CAFVD.

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Where is the CAFVD Sports Stadium located in Khadki?

Answer: In front of the Khadki Railway Station's west exit

Explanation: The CAFVD Sports Stadium is located in front of the Khadki Railway Station's west exit, towards the old Mumbai Pune highway.

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What change has occurred to some of Khadki's historical sports fields?

Answer: They have been converted into residential areas.

Explanation: One pair of football and hockey fields in Khadki has been converted into residential areas.

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Which notable Field Marshal from World War I was born in Khadki in 1865?

Answer: William Birdwood

Explanation: Field Marshal William Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, a notable figure from World War I, was born in Khadki in 1865.

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Which famous Indian hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team grew up in Khadki?

Answer: Dhanraj Pillay

Explanation: Dhanraj Pillay, a well-known Indian hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team, grew up in Khadki.

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Joe Philips, an accomplished full-back from Khadki, represented India at which major international event where the Indian Men's Hockey team won Gold?

Answer: 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin

Explanation: Joe Philips represented India at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where the Indian Men's Hockey team won the Gold Medal.

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Which Hindi film actor is mentioned as having attended school in Khadki?

Answer: K K Menon

Explanation: The Hindi film actor K K Menon is known to have attended school in Khadki.

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What sports are commonly held at the CAFVD Sports Stadium in Khadki?

Answer: Field hockey and Association football

Explanation: Local field hockey and association football matches are commonly held at the CAFVD Sports Stadium in Khadki.

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Who was William Riddell Birdwood, and what is his connection to Khadki?

Answer: A Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of British India, born in Khadki in 1865.

Explanation: William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, was a Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of British India, born in Khadki in 1865.

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Which notable person associated with Khadki is an English cricketer born in 1938?

Answer: Peter Hatch

Explanation: Peter Hatch, an English cricketer born in 1938, is listed among the notable people associated with Khadki.

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Sonalee Kulkarni, a notable person from Khadki, is primarily known as what?

Answer: A Marathi film actress

Explanation: Sonalee Kulkarni is primarily known as a Marathi film actress.

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Ajay Banga, associated with Khadki, is recognized as what type of professional?

Answer: A business and policy executive

Explanation: Ajay Banga is recognized as a business and policy executive associated with Khadki.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, a notable person from Khadki, is the captain of which IPL team?

Answer: Chennai Super Kings

Explanation: Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

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