Which of the following is known as the Pearl City in India?
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Cochin
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Tuticorin
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Rameswaram
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Masulippatanam
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Pearl City' due to its historical pearl fishing industry in the Gulf of Mannar. The city has been famous for pearl hunting since ancient times. Cochin, Rameswaram, and Masulippatanam are other port cities but are not associated with pearl fishing.