When was Bangalore renamed Bengaluru

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When was Bangalore renamed Bengaluru?

A. 1^st November 2014

B. 2^nd November 2014

C. 5^th November 2014

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Union government approved this request, along with name changes for 11 other Karnataka cities, in October 2014, hence Bangalore was renamed to "Bengaluru" on 1^st November 2014.

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