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One of the oldest and holiest Indian cities lies on the banks of the river Shipra. What is its name?

  1. Chandipur

  2. Ujjain

  3. Mysore

  4. Gandhinagar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ujjain is one of India's oldest and holiest cities, situated on the banks of the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the four sacred cities where the Kumbh Mela is held. Chandipur is in Odisha, Mysore in Karnataka, and Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat on the Sabarmati River.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the location of the oldest and holiest Indian city that is situated on the banks of the river Shipra.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Chandipur - This option is incorrect because Chandipur is not known as one of the oldest and holiest Indian cities located on the banks of the river Shipra.

Option B) Ujjain - This option is correct. Ujjain is one of the oldest and holiest Indian cities that lies on the banks of the river Shipra. It is a significant city in the state of Madhya Pradesh and is known for its religious and cultural heritage.

Option C) Mysore - This option is incorrect because Mysore is not located on the banks of the river Shipra. Mysore is a city in the southern state of Karnataka.

Option D) Gandhinagar - This option is incorrect because Gandhinagar is not situated on the banks of the river Shipra. Gandhinagar is the capital city of the state of Gujarat.

The correct answer is Option B) Ujjain. This option is correct because Ujjain is one of the oldest and holiest Indian cities that lies on the banks of the river Shipra.

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