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When was the Madras State officially renamed as Tamil Nadu?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 14 January, 1969
  2. 4 December, 1969
  3. 27 January, 1969
  4. 16 August, 1969

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 14 January, 1969

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 14 January, 1969 šŸ“š Explanation: The Madras State was officially renamed as Tamil Nadu on January 14, 1969, through the efforts of the DMK government led by C.N. Annadurai. This change reflected the linguistic and cultural identity of the Tamil-speaking people. The day of the renaming coincided with the Pongal festival, adding to its cultural significance. This event was a major milestone in the history of regional politics in India.