Multiple choice general knowledge history

When does the name of Madras had been changed into Chennai?

  1. 1995

  2. 1996

  3. 1997

  4. 1998

  5. 1999
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Explanation

The city of Madras was officially renamed Chennai in 1996. This change was part of a broader movement to restore traditional Tamil names to cities in Tamil Nadu, reflecting the region's cultural heritage and Dravidian identity. The renaming took effect on July 17, 1996.

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