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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the world’s tallest building that lights up in ’Tricolour’ to mark 68th Indian Republic Day
A
Shanghai Tower
B
One World Trade Center
C
Burj Khalifa
D
CTF Finance Centre
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, lit up on Wednesday night in Tricolours-saffron, white and green-to mark 68th Republic Day of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s tower were lit up with the colours of the Indian national flag on Wednesday in celebration of the country’s 68th Republic Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jeddah Tower is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Once complete, the Jeddah Tower will stand at least 3, 300 feet (1, 000 meters) tall, 500+ feet taller than Burj Khalifa.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UAE illuminated Burj Khalifa in Tricolour-saffron, white and green-showcasing strong cultural and trade bond between the two countries. The UAE is home to approximately 3, 420, 000 Indians.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Burj Khalifa took six years to build. Foundational excavation work commenced in January 2004, and the tower was formally opened on January 4, 2010.

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