Which option is correctly linked with the nickname “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”?

Correct Answer: Option D — **Sri Lanka**. **Sri Lanka** is conventionally known as **“Pearl of the Indian Ocean”**. The name is connected with its island position and distinctive shape in the Indian Ocean south of India; its regional identity is South Asia. This combination of nickname, geographical setting and identifying feature makes Option D correct. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — **Australia**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Land of Kangaroos”**, linked to kangaroos being native animals and widely recognised symbols of Australia. Option B — **Rome**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Eternal City”**, linked to its long historical continuity and central importance in Roman and European history. Option C — **Ahmedabad**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Manchester of India”**, linked to its historic concentration of cotton textile mills and textile commerce. Exam Takeaway: Remember **Pearl of the Indian Ocean — Sri Lanka** for quick revision of **Geographical Epithets GK**.