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UPPSC 2007 GS-I World Geography
Question

Kimberly is famous

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: For diamond mining

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “For diamond mining”.
Kimberley is the capital city of South Africa's Northern Cape Province. It’s known for its 19th-century diamond mines, like the deep, hand-dug Big Hole.

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