Q. Where is “Ground Zero”?
a) Indira Point
b) New York
c) Greenwich
d) Sriharikota
Correct Answer: b) New York
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: b) New York
Explanation:
– “Ground Zero” originally refers to the exact point on the ground directly below a nuclear or major explosion.
– In popular usage, it most commonly denotes the site of the World Trade Center attacks (September 11, 2001) in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
– Among the options, this usage corresponds to New York.