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

  1. about 600

  2. 36

  3. 6

  4. 223
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Explanation

Despite the name meaning 'one lakh islands,' Lakshadweep actually consists of only 36 islands, with 10 being inhabited. The name is more symbolic than literal. About 600 or 223 would be far too many, and 6 is too few - the actual archipelago has 36 islands total.

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