Q58
In which year, name Chennai from Madras was officially changed?
A.
1998
B.
1996
AnswerC.
1993
D.
1997
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639-40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.