Multiple choice

The old name of which state/union territory is wrongly given

  1. Karnataka - Mysore

  2. Tamil Nadu - Madras

  3. Lakshadweep - Laccadive , Minicoy and Amindivi

  4. Meghalaya - Eastern Hill Province
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Karnataka was indeed called Mysore State before 1973. Tamil Nadu was Madras State before 1968. Lakshadweep was originally known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands before 1973. However, Meghalaya was NEVER called 'Eastern Hill Province' - that term referred to territories in present-day Nagaland and parts of the Northeast. Meghalaya was part of Assam as the United Khasi and Jaintia Hills District before becoming a full state in 1972. This makes option D the INCORRECT/WRONG pairing.

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