Multiple choice general knowledge

Which state it indicates “ Lofty land “

  1. Haryana

  2. Maharastra

  3. Orissa

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

The name Karnataka is derived from 'Karu' meaning 'lofty' and 'Nadu' meaning 'land/region', referring to the elevated Deccan Plateau region. This etymological meaning gives Karnataka the epithet 'Lofty land'. The state's geography features the high-altitude Deccan Plateau.

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