The city which was once called the “Forbidden City” ?
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Venice
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Peking
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Panipat
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Hongkong
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Peking (now Beijing) was once called the 'Forbidden City' because it housed the imperial palace complex where only the emperor, his family, and selected officials were allowed entry for nearly 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The actual palace complex is still called the Forbidden City today.