Indian landmarks & institutions: What is 'Mandi House'? Specify what 'Mandi House' refers to in New Delhi in the context of national media/culture. Choose the most accurate description.
General Knowledge
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Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe Doordarshan television broadcasting centre in New Delhi
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BThe official residence of the President of India
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CA wholesale agricultural market complex
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DA medieval palace-turned-museum
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EOnly a theatre district with no media offices
Answer
Correct Answer: The Doordarshan television broadcasting centre in New Delhi
Explanation
Given data
- Identify what 'Mandi House' signifies.
Concept/Approach'Mandi House' is widely known in GK for national broadcasting and cultural institutions.
Explanation'Mandi House' in New Delhi is popularly associated with Doordarshan; it refers to the Doordarshan television broadcasting centre (Delhi Doordarshan Kendra). The area is also a cultural hub with theatres and offices of cultural bodies, but in GK the canonical identification is with Doordarshan.
Common pitfalls
- Assuming it is only a theatre district or confusing it with Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Final AnswerThe Doordarshan television broadcasting centre in New Delhi