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NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Question
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Which state is known as “Cathedral City of India"?
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Bengaluru
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Bhubaneswar
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Panipat
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Mysore
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This city serves as the capital of the Indian state of Orissa (also known as Odisha). It has over 600 Hindu temples that demonstrate the evolution of old Kalinga architecture. It is also known as the Cathedral City of India, Temple City of India, or Temple Town.
Detailed explanation-2: -The region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as Chakra Kshetra and Ekamra Kshetra (Area adorned with a mango tree). Bhubaneswar is dubbed the “Temple City", a nickname earned because of the 700 temples which once stood there.
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