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The Andaman and Nicobar is a group of islands. It is included in the union territories of India. In 1950, it became a part of India and in 1956, it was declared a union territory. These islands are recognized for their white sand beaches, mangroves and rain forest interiors. The islands are surrounded with coral reef and are popular for scuba diving and water skiing.

Andaman and Nicobar islands became a union territory of India in ______.