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Gokuldham Society: Meet the Neighbours

This TMKOC characters quiz is about the neighbours of Gokuldham Society: their jobs, hometowns, side businesses and habits, from the Bhides to the Sodhis. 15 questions for fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

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About this TMKOC Characters quiz

This TMKOC characters quiz is a tour of Gokuldham Society, the Mumbai housing colony at the heart of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The 15 questions are about the neighbours themselves: what they do for a living, where they come from, how they run their homes and the little habits that make each family recognisable.

It suits fans of every age, from children who watch the reruns to parents and grandparents who have followed the show since 2008. Families can play it together after an episode, and it also works as a light round at a school event or a club quiz night. Each answer has a short note.

The show's charm is that Gokuldham is a small India in one building: families with roots in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Bengal share festivals, quarrels and meals. Knowing which family runs which business, and where each one comes from, is the key to most questions here.

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  1. Nattu Kaka and Bagha spend their days at Jethalal's shop. What does that shop sell?

    • Hardware
    • Electronics
    • Textiles
    • Sweets

    Answer: Electronics. Gada Electronics, where Nattu Kaka and Bagha argue more than they sell.

  2. Popatlal hunts for a bride and a scoop every day in Mumbai. In which city was he born?

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    • Indore
    • Lucknow
    • Bhopal
    • Kanpur

    Answer: Bhopal. Bhopal, the city of lakes in Madhya Pradesh. Popatlal Pandey is the society's only bachelor and works as a crime reporter.

  3. Being Gokuldham's secretary pays Bhide nothing. What does he actually do for money?

    • Running tuition classes
    • Teaching music
    • Working in a bank
    • Selling insurance

    Answer: Running tuition classes. Bhide Tuition Classes. Modest money, which is why Madhavi runs a side business.

  4. What does Madhavi Bhide make at home and sell to keep the budget steady?

    • Handmade sarees
    • Achaar and papad
    • Tiffin meals
    • Khakhra

    Answer: Achaar and papad. Achaar and papad, Madhavi's homemade business that keeps the Bhide kitchen afloat.

  5. Babitaji's husband Krishnan Iyer, from Chennai, is what by profession?

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    • Doctor
    • Chartered accountant
    • Scientist
    • College professor

    Answer: Scientist. A scientist, and Jethalal's rival in every scene Babitaji walks into.

  6. Party-loving Roshan Singh Sodhi pays for the next Gokuldham party by running what?

    • A garage
    • A transport company
    • A dhaba
    • A gym

    Answer: A garage. Sodhi's garage, where he fixes cars when he isn't planning a celebration.

  7. Dr. Hathi agrees with everyone, usually mid-meal. His favourite line of approval?

    • Cancel, cancel!
    • Duniya hila doonga
    • Hey Maa, Mataji!
    • Sahi baat hai

    Answer: Sahi baat hai. 'Sahi baat hai', said with a hearty nod and usually a full plate.

  8. Bapuji left his home town in Kutch to live with Jethalal in Mumbai. Which town?

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    • Bhuj
    • Bhachau
    • Mandvi
    • Anjar

    Answer: Bhachau. Bhachau in Kutch is the Gada family's ancestral town.

  9. Taarak is stuck with karela juice and diet food at home, all thanks to his wife's job. Anjali is a…?

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    • Fashion designer
    • Dentist
    • Lawyer
    • Dietitian

    Answer: Dietitian. Anjali is a dietitian, and Taarak's plate pays the price.

  10. Mrs Roshan Sodhi married a Punjabi, but she grew up in Navsari, Gujarat. Which community is she from?

    • Parsi
    • Punjabi
    • Sindhi
    • Bengali

    Answer: Parsi. Roshan Kaur Sodhi is a Parsi from Navsari who had a love marriage with Roshan Singh.

  11. Bhide, Gokuldham's strict Marathi tuition teacher, moved to Mumbai from which Konkan town?

    • Kolhapur
    • Alibag
    • Ratnagiri
    • Satara

    Answer: Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri, the Konkan coast town famous for its Alphonso mangoes.

  12. Iyer is a scientist by day. Which post does he hold on the society committee, which means he looks after the money?

    • Chairman
    • Secretary
    • Cultural head
    • Treasurer

    Answer: Treasurer. Treasurer, which gives him and Jethalal one more thing to argue about.

  13. Babita came from Kolkata and had a love marriage with Iyer. What was her line of work before she married?

    • Model
    • Lawyer
    • Air hostess
    • Schoolteacher

    Answer: Model. She was a model in the film world before she married Iyer and moved into Gokuldham.

  14. The friendly shopkeeper at Gokuldham's gate, Abdul, runs a store whose name promises everything. What is it called?

    • Gokuldham Kirana
    • All In One General Store
    • Sab Kuch Bhandar
    • Abdul Provision Store

    Answer: All In One General Store. All In One General Store, by the society gate, where the men of Gokuldham meet for a chat.

  15. The Sodhis' son is the youngest member of the Tapu Sena. What is his name?

    • Pinku
    • Goli
    • Gogi
    • Tapu

    Answer: Gogi. Gogi Sodhi. Pinku is the oldest of the gang, and Goli is Dr. Hathi's son.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gokuldham Society in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?

In the story it is a housing society in Goregaon East, Mumbai. The society itself is a set built at Film City in Goregaon, where the show is shot.

Which channel shows Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah?

It has aired on Sony SAB (earlier called SAB TV) since 28 July 2008, and episodes also stream on SonyLIV.

Is this TMKOC quiz suitable for kids?

Yes. It is about the show's families and their everyday lives, so children who watch the show can play along with their parents.