UPSC Prelims 1996·GS1·history·modern history

“You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because ..... used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem.” The place referred to in this quotation lies on the

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  1. ATamil Nadu coastCorrect
  2. BKerala coast
  3. CKarnataka coast
  4. DGoa coast

Explanation

The description refers to Tharangambadi, also known as Tranquebar, which is located on the Tamil Nadu coast. The town was a major Danish colony and trading post in India from 1620 to 1845. The specific landmarks mentioned in the text, such as Fort Dansborg and the New Jerusalem Church, are iconic historical sites in Tharangambadi. This town is situated in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu and lies on the Coromandel Coast of eastern India.
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