GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is known as “Sun City"?
A
Mysore
B
Jodhpur
C
Surat
D
Shillong
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For this, the city is also known as “Sun City". One of the specialties of this metropolitan city is that almost all the houses based around the fort of Mehrangarh are painted in blue color, due to which the city is even known as the “Blue City". Jodhpur city is one of the major cities of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jodhpur in Rajasthan is also known as ‘Suryanagari’ because of the bright sunny season throughout the year. The magnificent palaces, forts and temples of the city bring alive its historical glory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jodhpur is known as the sun city may be because the rulers of the Marwar were sun worshippers and also because the city enjoys bright sun all through the year.

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