Question

In which year the name of Union territory of Pondicherry was changed to 'Puducherry'.

• A. In $2006$
• B. In $2005$
• C. In $2001$
• D. In $2002$

Answer 1

The correct option is A In $2006$

Pondicherry was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondicherry, Karikal, Mahe and Yanaon, excluding Chandernagore.

It was named after the largest district, Pondicherry.

The territory changed its official name to Puducherry on 20th September, 2006.