Multiple choice general knowledge

Which city is known as "The queen of arabian sea"

  1. Calicut

  2. Cochin

  3. Kollam

  4. Thiruvananthapuram
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Explanation

Cochin (Kochi) is historically called the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' due to its strategic importance as a major port city on the Malabar Coast. This nickname dates back to its prominence in spice trade and maritime commerce. The city has been a significant trading center for centuries, attracting Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonizers.

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