Multiple choice general knowledge What is the Indian state of West Bengal called in Tamil? Merku Vangam West Bengalu Merku Bengal Merku Bengalam Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation 'Merku' means west in Tamil, and 'Vangam' is the Tamil name for the Bengal region. So 'Merku Vangam' correctly translates to West Bengal, following Tamil naming conventions rather than English loanwords.