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Statewise GK · Q135

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 135

Q135

In which year, Bombay city has been officially renamed as Mumbai

A.
1992
B.
1995
Answer
C.
2000
D.
2003

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In 1995, Bombay city has been officially renamed as Mumbai. The city's name is derived from Mumbadevi, the name of the patron goddess of the Koli fisherfolk who migrated to the islands from present-day Gujarat.