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In which of the following states of India is the 'Black Hole' monument located?

  1. A
    Odisha
  2. B
    Telangana
  3. C
    Gujarat
  4. D
    West Bengal

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The 'Black Hole' monument is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was built to commemorate the victims of the Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy, which occurred on June 20, 1756, when British prisoners of war were confined in a small dungeon by Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The monument was originally erected by John Zephaniah Holwell and is currently located on the grounds of St. John's Church in Kolkata.

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In which of the following states of India is the 'Black Hole' monument located?
A
Odisha
B
Telangana
C
Gujarat
D
West Bengal

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