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    Which of these states are the renamed version of their predecessor, starting from India’s independence to present-day?

    1) Karnataka

    2) Tamil Nadu

    3) Madhya Pradesh

    4) Odisha

     

    1, 2 and 4 only

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    2, 3 and 4 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 and 3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1 and 4 only

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    The names of some states and union territories have been changed. The United Provinces was the first state to have a new name. It was renamed ‘Uttar Pradesh’ in 1950. In 1969, Madras was renamed ‘Tamil Nadu’. Similarly, in 1973, Mysore was renamed ‘Karnataka’. In the same year, Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands were renamed ‘Lakshadweep’. In 1992, the Union Territory of Delhi was redesignated as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (without being conferred the status of a full-fledged state) by the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991. In 2006, Uttaranchal was renamed as ‘Uttarakhand’. In the same year, Pondicherry was renamed as ‘Puducherry’. In 2011, Orissa was renamed as ‘Odisha
     


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