Consider the following statements with respect to the city Darjeeling:1.It is a town located in Assam.2.It was once a summer resort for the British Raj elites.3.Mt. Kanchenjunga one of the world’s highest peaks is located in its backdrop.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the city Darjeeling:
1.It is a town located in Assam.
2.It was once a summer resort for the British Raj elites.
3.Mt. Kanchenjunga one of the world’s highest peaks is located in its backdrop.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Darjeeling is a town located in West Bengal, in the Himalayan foothills. It would soon become a non-attainment city.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Darjeeling was once a summer resort for the British Raj elites. Mt. Kanchenjunga one of the world’s highest peaks is located in its backdrop.

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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the city Darjeeling:1.It is a town located in Assam.2.It was once a summer resort for the British Raj elites.3.Mt. Kanchenjunga one of the world’s highest peaks is located in its backdrop.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the city Darjeeling:
1.It is a town located in Assam.
2.It was once a summer resort for the British Raj elites.
3.Mt. Kanchenjunga one of the world’s highest peaks is located in its backdrop.
Which of the statements given above are correct?