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What is the old name of visakhapatnam?

A. Visakhapatna

B. Visagapatnam

C. Visagapattam

D. Vizagapatam

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The East India Company rule in India, the city was known with the name, Vizagapatam. The suburb Waltair is another such name which was derived from the name the British colonial government used. "Vizagapatam" could also be spelled Visakhapatnam in the West European alphabet.

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