Multiple choice

By which of the following names is the religious place Varanasi not known in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Banaras

  2. Kashi

  3. Vishwanathpuri

  4. Suryanagar
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Explanation

Varanasi is widely known by several names including Banaras (anglicized form), Kashi (ancient name), and Kashi Vishwanathpuri (referring to the famous temple). However, 'Suryanagar' is not among its historical names. While Surya worship is significant in Varanasi, the city is not known as Suryanagar in any historical or contemporary context.

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