Which city is known as 'Gold capital of the world' ?
Correct answer: A. Johannesburg
- A. Johannesburg
- B. Paris
- C. Dubai
- D. None of these
Explanation
Johannesburg is known as the City of Gold because it grew rapidly after gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand in 1886. It became the leading centre of South Africa's gold-mining industry.
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