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Nickname of New York city is

  1. Big Apple

  2. Big Orange

  3. Big Banana

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

New York City's nickname 'The Big Apple' originated in the 1920s among jazz musicians who used it to refer to the 'big time' - the biggest city where the best gigs were. The term was later popularized in a 1970s tourism campaign. The other options (Big Orange, Big Banana) are invented distractors.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to be familiar with the nickname of New York City.

Option A) Big Apple - This option is correct. New York City is commonly referred to as the "Big Apple." This nickname originated in the 1920s and gained popularity in the 1970s through a tourism campaign. The term "Big Apple" is associated with the city's vibrant and bustling nature.

Option B) Big Orange - This option is incorrect. "Big Orange" is not a nickname commonly associated with New York City.

Option C) Big Banana - This option is incorrect. "Big Banana" is not a nickname commonly associated with New York City.

Option D) None of the above - This option is incorrect. The correct answer is option A, "Big Apple."

The correct answer is A) Big Apple. This option is correct because it is the well-known and widely used nickname for New York City.

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