The new name of Calicut, a famous city of Kerala, is _____.
A
Kozhikode
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B
Trivendrum
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C
Kalighat
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D
Koderma
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Solution
The correct option is A Kozhikode
Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The name Kozhikode is thought to be derived from Koyil (Palace) and Kota (Fort) meaning 'Fortified Palace'.