Q. Which city is known as the 'Granite City'?

  • (A) Glasgow
  • (B) Edinburgh
  • (C) Aberdeen
  • (D) Cardiff
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) Aberdeen
Explanation: Aberdeen, Scotland, is known as the 'Granite City' because many of its buildings are constructed from locally quarried grey granite. The granite contains mica, which sparkles in sunlight, giving the city a distinctive silver appearance.
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Aberdeen, Scotland, is known as the 'Granite City' because many of its buildings are constructed from locally quarried grey granite. The granite contains mica, which sparkles in sunlight, giving the city a distinctive silver appearance.

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