Which state of the U.S.A. is also known as the 'Blue Grass State'?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Kentucky
Kentucky, situated in east central USA is also known as the “Blue Grass State”.
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12
Which city of Turkey is known as the `Gateway to the West' ?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Istanbul
Istanbul is located in the peninsular area of Turkey whose three sides are surrounded by Marmara Sea, Bosporus Straits and Golden Horn. It is also known as the Gateway to the West'.
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13
Which country is called “Land of White Elephants”?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Thailand
Thailand is also known as the 'land of white elephants'. The white elephant is considered holy in Thailand.
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14
Which country is famous by the name of the land of the rising sun?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Japan
Japanese also call their country as Nippon which means the land of rising sun. Thus, Japan is also known as the land of the rising sun.
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15
Which of the following countries is called ‘Garden of Lakes’ ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Finland
Finland is also called ‘the Garden of Lakes’. More than one lakh lakes are found in Finland.
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16
Which of the following cities is known as the 'city of cities' ?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Venice
Venice is known as the city of cities. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also known as the 'city of dreams'.
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17
Which one of the following is known as the city of the golden gate ?
Correct Answer:
(D)
San Francisco
Golden gate bridge is located in San Francisco city and connects both ends of San Francisco Bay. Therefore, San Francisco is known as the city of the golden gate'.
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18
Which of the following cities is called ‘Manchester of East’?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Osaka
Osaka (Japan) is called 'Manchester of the East'. Osaka city is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital city of Osaka province. Historically the trade city Osaka is also famous by the name of ‘Nation's Kitchen’.
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19
Which one of the following is called the 'Pearl of Siberia'?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Baikal Lake
Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake. Lake Baikal is called "Pearl of Siberia'.
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20
Which one of the following is called the 'Land of Morning calm'?
Correct Answer:
(D)
South Korea
South Korea is called ' Land of Morning Calm' because of its spell-binding natural beauty, high mountains, clear waters, and its splendid tranquillity, particularly in the morning.