SSC
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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In which year the name ‘ Lakshadweep ‘ was named for Lakshadweep Islands?
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1987
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1965
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1973
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1981
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The new territory was called Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands before adopting the Lakshadweep name on 1 November 1973.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lakshadweep, formerly (1956–73) Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, union territory of India.
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