Part of: West Bengal Gk set 41

Diamond Harbor is in which city?

Category: West Bengal Gk

Hint: Consider the major cities in West Bengal.

Correct Answer: D) Kolkata

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Diamond Harbor, also known as Diamond Harbour, is a port town located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, approximately 32 kilometers south of Kolkata. The town is named after the diamond trade that once flourished in the area, although the port's primary function today is more related to the transportation of goods and passengers. The geographical location of Diamond Harbor is significant because it is part of the larger Kolkata metropolitan area. Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital city of West Bengal and one of the major cities in eastern India. It is a major commercial and cultural center, and the presence of Diamond Harbor underscores its importance as a port city. The other options provided in the question are not correct because: - Hyderabad is the capital city of Telangana, located in southern India. - Madurai is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. - Pune is a city in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. These cities are not geographically or historically associated with Diamond Harbor. Therefore, the correct answer is Kolkata, as Diamond Harbor is a part of the Kolkata metropolitan area and is located in the state of West Bengal.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana and is located in southern India, not in West Bengal. It is not associated with Diamond Harbor.
  • Option B: Madurai is a city in Tamil Nadu, in southern India, and is not related to Diamond Harbor, which is located in West Bengal.
  • Option C: Pune is a city in Maharashtra, in western India, and is not connected to Diamond Harbor, which is in West Bengal.
  • Option D: Diamond Harbor is located in the city of Kolkata, which is the capital of West Bengal. This is the correct answer as it accurately identifies the location of Diamond Harbor.

Mnemonic: Diamonds sparkle in Kolkata's harbor.

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