INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 1 November 1956, Maliku was incorporated into the Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy, and Aminidivi Islands, renamed Lakshadweep in 1973.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Union Territory was formed in 1956 and it was named Lakshadweep in 1973.

Detailed explanation-3: -Independent India The new territory was called Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands before adopting the Lakshadweep name on 1 November 1973.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lakshadweep is a set of small coral islands and was earlier known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindive. In 1973, the name was changed and now they are collectively called Lakshadweep islands.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’. India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km.