Question

    Which city in India is also known as the 'Pink

    City'?
    A Kanpur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nagpur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Udaipur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Jaipur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City'. Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of Rajasthan. According to the census 2011 - Jaipur is the 10th most populous city in the country. Jaipur is known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer. The city is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar. On 6 July 2019, UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur as the "Pink City of India" among its World Heritage Sites.

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