Multiple choice general knowledge

The city which was once called the “Forbidden City” ?

  1. Venice

  2. Peking

  3. Panipat

  4. Hongkong
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Explanation

Peking (now Beijing) was called the 'Forbidden City' because it contained the imperial palace complex where ordinary citizens were forbidden to enter without special permission. The Forbidden City served as the home of emperors for almost 500 years. Venice is known as 'City of Canals', Hong Kong as 'Fragrant Harbor', and Panipat for historic battles.

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