In geographical epithets GK, the title “Big Apple” refers to which place?

Correct Answer: Option B — **New York City**. **New York City** is conventionally known as **“Big Apple”**. The name is connected with a widely established twentieth-century nickname for New York City; its regional identity is United States. This combination of nickname, geographical setting and identifying feature makes Option B correct. Geographical epithets are conventional exam expressions rather than official administrative names, so the safest method is to memorise each epithet with its exact place and the physical, cultural or economic reason behind it. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — **Ahmedabad**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Manchester of India”**, linked to its historic concentration of cotton textile mills and textile commerce. Option C — **Norway**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Land of the Midnight Sun”**, linked to the summer phenomenon in areas north of the Arctic Circle where the sun remains visible at midnight. Option D — **South Korea**: This place is conventionally associated with **“Land of the Morning Calm”**, linked to a poetic rendering associated with the historical Korean name Joseon. Exam Takeaway: Remember **Big Apple — New York City** for quick revision of **Geographical Epithets GK**.