Multiple choice general knowledge

The name Chennai is a shortened form of ________

  1. none of these

  2. Chennai pattinam

  3. Chennai mahanam

  4. Chennai desam
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Explanation

Chennai is indeed a shortened form of 'Chennai Pattinam,' with 'Pattinam' meaning port or town in Tamil. The name evolved over time from the full Chennai Pattinam to simply Chennai. The other options like 'Chennai mahanam' or 'Chennai desam' are not historically accurate linguistic origins.

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