Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When was Lakshadweep named as such?

• A. 1973
• B. 1974
• C. 1975
• D. 1976

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1973

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Lakshadweep, a set of small coral islands, was earlier known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindive. In 1973, the name was changed; they are now collectively called Lakshadweep islands.