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Which popular tourist destination near Kolkata was once known as the "Brighton of the East"?

  1. Digha

  2. Gopalpur

  3. Shantiniketan

  4. Bishnupur
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Digha, a popular coastal town near Kolkata in West Bengal, was historically known as the 'Brighton of the East' due to its beach and popularity as a weekend destination. Gopalpur is in Odisha, Shantiniketan is a university town, and Bishnupur is known for terracotta temples - none were called Brighton of the East.

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