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GK Questions: Indian Geography(Surnames) – Set 7

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  1. Which state nickname is God’s Own Country ?
    1.Maharashtra
    2.New Delhi
    3.Kerala
    4.Tamil Nadu
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Kerala
    Explanation :
    According to Hindu mythology, Kerala was created by Lord Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu by throwing his axe across the sea to create new land for his devotees to live peacefully. So, Kereala is God’s own creation, hence it is called God’s own country

  2. Hyderabad surname is  …………………
    1.Cultural city
    2.Golden city
    3.Royal City
    4.City of Nizams
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.City of Nizams
    Explanation :
    Other nicknames -City of Pearls, Bangle City, Hitech City

  3. City of Chillies is nickname of ……………………….
    1.Guntur
    2.Nellore
    3.Kolkata
    4.Mumbai
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Guntur
    Explanation :
    Guntur is a city in the Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.  It is the largest producer of chilies in India

  4. Which of the following city nickname is Vijayawada ?
    1.City of Spices
    2.Place of Victory
    3.Power Hub City
    4.Millennium City
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Place of Victory
    Explanation :
    Vijayawada literally translates to “The Place of Victory”. It is also known as Bezawada . It is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India and is located on the banks of the Krishna River, bounded by the lndrakeeladri Hills on the west and the Budameru river on the north.

  5. City of Diamonds is surname of …………………
    1.Gurgaon
    2.Allahabad
    3.Ittanagar
    4.Palanpur
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Palanpur
    Explanation :
    The diamond city of Palanpur is the largest city of Banaskantha district that lies near the border of Rajasthan and Gujarat

  6. Udaipur nickname is ………………….
    1.Lake city
    2.White city
    3.Pink City
    4.Both 1 and 3
    5.Both 1 and 2
    Answer – 5.Both 1 and 2
    Explanation :
    Lake city and white city is nickname of Udaipur .The lakes of the city being interconnected form a lakesystem which supports and sustains the ground water recharge.
    Udaipur, the white pearl of Rajasthan, is situated in the land of Kings where royalty is a way of life

  7. Sports Capital of India is surname of ………………………..
    1.Meerut
    2.Agra
    3.Mysore
    4.Thanae
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Meerut
    Explanation :
    Meerut City also known as sports capital of India, is one of the most important cities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

  8. Which state  is also known as the Heart of India?
    1.Maharashtra
    2.Andhra Pradesh
    3.Madhya Pradesh
    4.Kerala
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Madhya Pradesh
    Explanation :
    Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore. Nicknamed the “heart of India” due to its geographical location in India.

  9. Malda is also known as ……………………
    1.Green city
    2.Maximum City
    3.Sleepless City
    4.Mango  City
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Mango  City
    Explanation :
    Malda district is a district in West Bengal, India. It lies 347 km (215 miles) north of Kolkata, the state capital. Mango, jute and silk are the most notable products of this district. The special variety of mango produced in this region, popularly known by the name of the district, is exported across the world and is acclaimed internationally.

  10. Deccan Queen is nickname of which city ?
    1.Kochi
    2.Pune
    3.Kolkata
    4.Nilgiri
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Pune
    Explanation :
    Pune is the ninth-most populous city in India and the second largest in the state of Maharashtra . The Deccan Queen or Deccan Queen Express is an Indian passenger train that connects Mumbai with Pune.