Question

Find the examples of twin cities from the below given options. 
• [A.] Delhi - Gurugram 
• [B.] Cuttack - Bhubaneswar 
• [C.] Ahmedabad - Gandhi Nagar 
• [D.] Hyderabad - Secunderabad 
• [E.] Raipur - Bilaspur Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B only
• B. B and D only
• C. C and D only
• D. D and E only

Hint:

Famous twin cities in India:
• Hyderabad -- Secunderabad
• Cuttack -- Bhubaneswar Twin cities usually share strong economic, transport, and urban connections.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Twin cities are two closely linked urban centers located near each other that develop interconnected economic, social, and infrastructural relationships. These cities generally:
• Grow simultaneously,
• Share transportation and economic systems,
• Function as complementary urban regions.

Step 1: Analyze each city pair listed in the question.
• A. Delhi - Gurugram -- Part of the National Capital Region (NCR), but not traditionally classified as twin cities.
• B. Cuttack - Bhubaneswar -- Well-known twin cities of Odisha with interconnected urban development. \checkmark
• C. Ahmedabad - Gandhi Nagar -- Closely linked cities but generally identified as metropolitan and capital region development rather than classic twin cities in this context.
• D. Hyderabad - Secunderabad -- Famous example of twin cities separated by Hussain Sagar Lake. \checkmark
• E. Raipur - Bilaspur -- Important cities of Chhattisgarh but not considered twin cities.

Step 2: Identify the correct combination.
The examples of twin cities are: \[ B \; \text{and} \; D \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ {B\; \text{and}\; D\; \text{only}} \]