Multiple choice general knowledge culture

City named after Raja Bhojpal :

  1. Bhuj

  2. Bilaspur

  3. Bhilai

  4. Bhopal
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Explanation

Bhopal derives its name from Raja Bhojpal (also known as Bhoj), the Parmar ruler of Malwa in the 11th century. The city was established around a lake constructed by Bhoj. "Bhoj" + "pal" (meaning dam or lake-keeper) became Bhopal. Other options: Bhuj is in Kutch (Gujarat), Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, Bhilai in Chhattisgarh.

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