Multiple choice general knowledge

Which place in older Madras was previously called MAASHAPURI ? (currently located near villupuram)

  1. nanganallur

  2. arisipalayam

  3. ulundurpet

  4. sriperampudur
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maashapuri (town of lentils) is Ulundurpet near Villupuram. 'Ulundur' comes from 'ulundu' (urad dal). This is etymologically plausible. Distractors: Nanganallur is a Chennai suburb; Arisipalayam and Sriperampudur are different towns near Chennai, though Sriperampudur is more historically significant.

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