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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 116 of 200

Q116
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Minerals, Energy & Industry
Which Indian city is known for its diamond cutting and polishing industry?
  1. a.Jaipur
  2. b.Surat
  3. c.Ahmedabad
  4. d.Hyderabad

Answer: (B) Surat

Surat in Gujarat cuts and polishes the large majority of the world's diamonds and is called the Diamond City. Jaipur is known for coloured gemstones, Hyderabad for pearls, and Ahmedabad for textiles.