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

  1. 36

  2. 6

  3. 100

  4. 223
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Explanation

Despite 'Lakshadweep' literally meaning 'one lakh islands', the union territory actually consists of only 36 islands, of which 10 are inhabited and about 17 have notified area status. The name is symbolic, not literal.

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