Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 1

The correct answer is Minicoy to mainland Lakshadweep.

• Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory in India.
• The word meaning of Lakshadweep is 'one hundred thousand islands'.
  • It is located in the Arabian sea.
  • The old name of Lakshadweep was Laccadive.
  • Formed on 1st November 1956.
  • Adopted the name Lakshadweep on 1st November 1973.
  • Capital: Kavaratti.
  • Former capital: Kozhikode.
  • Official Languages: Malayalam, English
  • The union territory comes under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court at Kochi.
  • The Maldives is the country nearest to Lakshadweep.
  • Current Administrator of Lakshadweep: Praful Patel.
  • Agatti Airport is the only airport located in Lakshadweep.
• Minicoy, Kavaratti, and Amini islands belong Lakshadweep group of Islands.