Multiple choice general knowledge

Kochi is located in the state of Kerala. Known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea', Kochi was an important port on the spice trade route. What was it called before being renamed in 1996?

  1. Coorg

  2. Cochym

  3. Cotachi

  4. Cochin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kochi was known as Cochin during the colonial period and before 1996. The question asks about the former name, and Cochin is the historically accurate British-era name. Coorg is a different region in Karnataka, while Cotachi and Cochym appear to be fabricated distractors.

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