The correct answer is: C. 1972
The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands were renamed Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in 1972. The Act came into force on 1 November 1973.
The name Lakshadweep
is derived from the Sanskrit words “laksha” (thousand) and “dwipa” (island). The islands are also known as the Thousand Islands.Lakshadweep is a group of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Kerala. The islands are divided into 10 administrative districts. The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti.
The population of Lakshadweep is about 64,000 people. The majority of the population is Muslim. The official language of Lakshadweep is Malayalam.
The economy of Lakshadweep is based on fishing, tourism and coconut cultivation. The islands are a popular tourist destination.
The islands are also home to a number of unique species of plants and animals.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 1970
- B. 1971
- C. 1972
- D. 1973
Option A is incorrect because the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands were not renamed Lakshadweep in 1970.
Option B is incorrect because the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands were not renamed Lakshadweep in 1971.
Option C is correct because the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands were renamed Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in 1972.
Option D is incorrect because the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands were not renamed Lakshadweep in 1973.