GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Question
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Which state is known as “Sandalwood City"?
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Mysore
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Madurai
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Kochi
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Kolkata
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mysore, a city in Karnataka, is known as the ‘Sandalwood City’ of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mysuru has an area of 6, 307 sq km and a population of 30, 01, 127 (2011 census). The city is also known as the City of Palaces, Mysuru has always enchanted its visitors with its quaint charm.
Detailed explanation-3: -In December 2005, the Government of Karnataka announced its intention to change the anglicised name of the city to Mysuru. This was approved by the Government of India in October 2014, and Mysore was renamed, along with twelve other cities, on 1 November 2014.
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