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Which city is commonly known as the "Holy Land"? 
Question

Which city is commonly known as the "Holy Land"? 

A.

Varanasi

B.

Jerusalem

C.

Mecca

D.

Bodh Gaya

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Jerusalem

  • Jerusalem is commonly referred to as the "Holy Land" due to its significant religious importance to three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

  • The city is home to key religious sites such as the Western Wall (for Jews), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (for Christians), and the Al-Aqsa Mosque (for Muslims).

  • Jerusalem holds immense spiritual significance and has been a major pilgrimage site for centuries for followers of these religions.

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  • Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and has been a center of religious significance for over 3,000 years.

  • For Jews, it is the location of the Western Wall, a remnant of the Second Temple.

  • Christians consider the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to be the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.

  • For Muslims, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site after Mecca and Medina

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