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Did your village/town/city ever have different name?

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Many cities and villages in India had different names in the past. For example, Mumbai was earlier called Bombay, Chennai was called Madras, and Kolkata was called Calcutta. Students should research and write the historical name of their specific village/town/city if it existed.

Exercise: Activity 2: Learn the history of your family and area | Q: 1 | (Page Page 8)
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Explanation

This question encourages students to explore local history. The chapter emphasises learning about the place where one lives and its historical significance. Students may need to ask elders or research local records to find this information.