Multiple choice general knowledge

Bangalore got the name from a Kannada word “Bendha KaaLu”, which means-

  1. Green Cover

  2. Boiled Beans

  3. City of Lake

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The name 'Bangalore' (now Bengaluru) is derived from the Kannada phrase 'Bendha KaaLu' meaning boiled beans. According to folklore, King Veera Ballala II, when lost during a hunt, was served boiled beans by an old woman, and he named the place 'Benda Kaluru' (town of boiled beans).

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