In which year, name Chennai from Madras was officially changed?

A. 1998

B. 1996

C. 1993

D. 1997

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639-40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.