GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is known as “Lychee City"?
A
Gurgaon (Haryana)
B
Salem (Tamil Nadu)
C
Nilgris (Tamil Nadu)
D
Muzzaffarpur (Bihar)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muzaffarpur District and surrounding areas are world famous for its Shahi Litchis. Here hundreds of Litchi Gardens. Litchis produced near the area of river Budi Gandak has better quality due to the right climate for this crop.

Detailed explanation-2: -Muzaffarpur District, ‘The Land Of Leechi’ was created in 1875 for the sake of administrative convenience by splitting up the earlier district of Tirhut. The present district of Muzaffarpur came to its existence in the 18th century and named after Muzaffar Khan, an Amil (Revenue Officer) under British Dynasty.

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