UPSC 1996: “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

The correct answer is option (a): Tamil Nadu coast. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 78. It falls under Geography > Indian Physical Geography.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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