What were the Lakshadweep islands previously known as?

Viceroy Island

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Laccadive Island

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Minicoy Island

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Amindive Island

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The correct options are
B Laccadive Island
C Minicoy Island
D Amindive Island
The Lakshadweep Islands are located close to the Malabar coast in the west. This set of small islands was earlier known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive islands. In 1973, it got changed to a collective name, Lakshadweep.

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