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What was Karnataka called earlier?

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Vijayanagara
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Karunadu
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Karunat
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Kadamba
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Solution

The correct option is C Karunat
Karnataka was earlier known as Karunadu. The words 'Kar' and 'Nadu' mean 'land of black soil'.

Karnataka was also known as 'Karunat' meaning 'land that is on an elevated plateau'.

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