Which of the following cities set a Guinness World Record by lighting hundreds of thousands of earthen lamps as part of the festival of Diwali in October 2019?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Ayodhya.
In October 2019, the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh set a Guinness World Record by lighting 410,000 earthen lamps during the Diwali celebrations. This event took place on the banks of the Saryu River at Ram Ki Paidi as part of the Deepotsav festival. The lamps were lit simultaneously and verified by Guinness World Records as the largest display of oil lamps. This celebration highlighted Ayodhya's cultural and spiritual significance, especially in connection with the festival of lights.