Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Diamond Harbour and Salt Lake city are situated in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Kolkata

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kolkata”.
Diamond Harbour and Salt Lake City are situated in Kolkata.

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