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Which city is called ‘Pink City of India’?
A
Jaipur
B
Pathankot
C
Kalka
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A romantic dusty pink hue–which has defined the city since 1876, after it was painted pink to welcome Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert–gives Jaipur its status as the “Pink City, ‘’ as it is commonly known.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jaipur became known as “The Pink City” when, in 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh had most of the buildings painted pink-the color of hospitality-in preparation for a visit by Britain’s Queen Victoria. Today, the city is known for its bazaars, forts, temples, palaces, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh did something that earned Jaiur its sobriquet. He painted the entire city pink, traditionally a color associated with hospitality, to welcome the prince of Wales (leater king Edward VII) to the city.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and C. V. Raman called it the Island of Glory. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why is Jaipur called the Paris of India? Due to the number of tourists visiting these monuments and paying tribute to the historical traditions of the city, this city’s nickname is Paris of India.

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