GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Question
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Srinagar is also known by the name of -
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City of lakes
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City of Rivers
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Both of the above
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None of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The capital city of Srinagar is located 1585 meters above sea level. The city is famous for its gardens, lakes and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits. The city is located on both the sides of the Jhelum River, which is called Vyath in Kashmir.
Detailed explanation-2: -The name Srinagar is derived from the conjoining of the two words in Sanskrit, “Sri” implying ‘Lakshmi’ and “Nagar” implying ‘city’. It is the belief of some prominent historians that Srinagar came up as a city under the rule of Ashoka, a Pandava ruler.
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