Multiple choice general knowledge

Panaji was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

  1. Pankali

  2. Pankhudi

  3. Panjim

  4. Panjali
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Explanation

Panaji, the capital of Goa, was indeed commonly known as Panjim during Portuguese colonial rule and in the immediate post-liberation period. The name 'Panaji' is the official Konkani/Marathi name, while 'Panjim' was the Portuguese-influenced anglicized version. Both names are still used interchangeably by locals and visitors.

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