Match List I with List II Cities with their nicknames

LIST I

(A) Nagpur (B) Surat (C) Jaisalmer (D) Jaipur

LIST II

(I) Diamond City (II) Pink City (III) Orange City (IV) Golden City

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

The correct option is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

Let us understand why this matching is correct by looking at the famous nicknames of each Indian city listed in List I:

1. Nagpur (A): Nagpur is globally renowned for its high-quality mandarin oranges, which are cultivated extensively in the surrounding regions. Because of this major trade and production, it is famously known as the "Orange City" (III).

2. Surat (B): Surat is a global hub for diamond cutting and polishing. Approximately 90% of the world's rough diamonds are cut and polished in this city, earning it the nickname "Diamond City" (I).

3. Jaisalmer (C): Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city's prominent fort and most of its residential architecture are constructed using yellow sandstone. When the sun shines on these structures, it gives the entire city a golden yellow hue, which is why it is called the "Golden City" (IV).

4. Jaipur (D): Jaipur is famous for its distinct pink-colored buildings. In 1876, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh ordered the entire city to be painted pink—a color representing hospitality—to welcome Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales. Since then, it has been widely recognized as the "Pink City" (II).

Aligning these matches gives:
(A) Nagpur → (III) Orange City
(B) Surat → (I) Diamond City
(C) Jaisalmer → (IV) Golden City
(D) Jaipur → (II) Pink City

This perfectly matches the sequence: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.