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Which city is famously known as the "Diamond City of India"?
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Which city is famously known as the "Diamond City of India"?

A.

Ahmedabad

B.

Vadodara

C.

Rajkot

D.

Surat

E.

Jamnagar

Correct option is D

Surat, located in Gujarat, is known as the "Diamond City of India" due to its status as a major hub for diamond cutting and polishing, handling a large share of the world’s diamonds.
Some Indian cities along with their popular nicknames:
1. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
· Nickname: Manchester of India
· Reason: Known for its textile industry, similar to Manchester in the UK.
2. Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka
· Nickname: Silicon Valley of India
· Reason: Major hub for IT companies and startups.
3. Mumbai, Maharashtra
· Nickname: City of Dreams / Financial Capital of India
· Reason: Hub of Bollywood and India's financial sector.
4. Kolkata, West Bengal
· Nickname: City of Joy
· Reason: Known for its rich cultural heritage and festivals.
5. Jaipur, Rajasthan
· Nickname: Pink City
· Reason: The city was painted pink to welcome Prince Albert in 1876.
6. Hyderabad, Telangana
· Nickname: City of Pearls
· Reason: Famous for its pearl and diamond trading.
7. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
· Nickname: Detroit of India
· Reason: Leading automobile manufacturing hub in India.
8. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
· Nickname: City of Temples / Spiritual Capital of India
· Reason: One of the oldest cities, known for its temples and religious significance.
9. Pune, Maharashtra
· Nickname: Oxford of the East
· Reason: Famous for its educational institutions.
10. Udaipur, Rajasthan
· Nickname: City of Lakes
· Reason: Known for its beautiful lakes and palaces.
11. Amritsar, Punjab
· Nickname: Golden City
· Reason: Home to the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine in Sikhism.
12. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
· Nickname: City of Nawabs
· Reason: Historically ruled by Nawabs, known for its culture and cuisine.
13. Indore, Madhya Pradesh
· Nickname: Cleanest City of India
· Reason: Ranked the cleanest city under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
14. Agra, Uttar Pradesh
· Nickname: City of Taj
· Reason: Home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
15. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
· Nickname: Blue City
· Reason: Houses painted in blue, especially in the old city area.

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