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What are the cities clubbed together to form Kolkata?

  1. Sutanuti, Chitpur, Kolkata

  2. Sutanuti, Gobindapur, Kolkata

  3. Khidirpur, Chitpur, Kolkata

  4. Shyam Bazar, Nager Bazar, Burro Bazar

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kolkata was formed by merging three villages in 1692: Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata (anglicized as Calcutta, now Kolkata). This is well-documented in the city's colonial history. Chitpur, Khidirpur, and the bazaars mentioned in other options are areas within Kolkata, not original villages.

AI explanation

Kolkata grew out of three villages purchased/leased by the British East India Company in the late 17th century: Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata (which gave the city its name). This three-village origin is a standard fact in the city's history. The other option sets mix in places like Chitpur or Khidirpur, which were not part of the original founding villages.