Question

Which city is known as the Garden City of India?
a.Tirupati
b.Visakhapatnam
c.Bangalore
d.Hyderabad

Answer 1

Hint: The Garden City of India houses most of the Tech Giants of India and the World and is known as the Science City of India. It also has the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation.

Complete answer: The cities mentioned in the options are very important cities of the Southern part of India. Let’s have a look at the options one by one.
a.Tirupati – This city is concerned with the spiritual beliefs of the people of Andhra Pradesh and is regarded as the Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is analogous to the city of Madurai which houses the Meenakshi Amman Temple. So, it is an incorrect option.
b.Visakhapatnam – The city of Vishakhapatnam is one of the most prosperous cities on the Eastern coast of India. Hence, it is known as the Jewel of the East Coast. Also, it has great beaches and is known as Goa of the East. So, it is an incorrect option.
c.Bangalore – The city of Bangalore has multiple gardens which give it a scenic look and also make the environment soothing to eyes. Hence, it is called the Garden City of India. So, it is the correct option.
d.Hyderabad – Hyderabad is famous for Charminar, and is known as the City of Pearls. It had earned this name due to the prosperity of Nizam of Hyderabad who was one of the richest people in India. So, it is an incorrect option.

Hence, The correct answer is Option c.

Note: Bangalore is now officially named as Bengaluru and is a twin city to Mangalore (now named Mangalore). Bengaluru is also known as the Silicon Valley of India.