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Statewise GK · Q264

Telangana GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 264

Q264

What is the old name of Telangana?

A.
Trilinga Desa
B.
Trilinga
C.
Telinga
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The word "Telinga" changed over time to "Telangana" and the name "Telangana" was designated to distinguish the predominantly Telugu-speaking region of the erstwhile Hyderabad State from its predominantly Marathi-speaking one, Marathwada.