GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following cities is the capital of two states?
A
Gandhinagar
B
Chandigarh
C
Jaipur
D
Patna
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandigarh is the capital of Haryana and Punjab. Chandigarh is also a Union Territory. It is one of the planned cities of India designed Swiss-French architect by Le Corbusier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subsequently, at the time of reorganization of the state on 01.11. 1966 into Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pardesh, the city assumed the unique distinction of being the capital city of both, Punjab and Haryana while it itself was declared as a Union Territory and under the direct control of the Central Government.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is C Chandigarh.

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