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The name 'Lakshadweep' means one lakh (100,000) islands. How many islands actually form the Lakshadweep Islands of India?

  1. 75

  2. 226

  3. 6

  4. 36
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Despite 'Lakshadweep' meaning 'one lakh islands' (100,000 islands), the actual union territory consists of only 36 islands, of which about 10 are inhabited. The name is more poetic/cultural than literal. Option D (36) is correct.

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