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