GK
NICKNAMES OF PLACES AND RIVERS
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Health Capital of India
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Auto Hub of India
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Motor city of India
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, attracts many visitors either as tourists or as part of its large workforce. The vast majority claim Chennai is one of the best cities in India. We know that Chennai is popular for IIT and for being an IT and industrial hub. The city is also renowned for its passion for music.
Detailed explanation-2: -Etymology. The name Chennai was derived from the name of Damarla Mudirasa Chennappa Nayakudu, father of Damarla Venkatapathy Nayak, a Nayak ruler who served as a general under Venkata III of the Vijayanagara Empire from whom the British acquired the town in 1639.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chennai is home to more than hundreds of temples including the famous Kapaleeswarar temple, Adeeswar temple, Parry’s temple and the world-renowned Parthasarathy temple. They bring a vibrancy to the capital city and play a key role in making it one of the most visited cities in the world.