Which coastal city is known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’?
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Kochi (Kerala)
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Mangalore (Karnataka)
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Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)
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Marmagao (Goa)
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Correct answer
Explanation
Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala is historically known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' due to its strategic importance as a major port city on the Malabar Coast, connecting India to Middle Eastern and European trade routes for centuries.