Question

Where was the headquarters of Lakshadweep before Kavaratti?

• A. Kochi
• B. Kozhikode
• C. Androth
• D. Bangaram

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Kozhikode

Lakshadweep islands form the smallest Union Territory of India with a total surface area of just 32 square kilometres. Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep group consists of 36 islands. Among these, only 11 are inhabited. They are Kavaratti, Bang- aram, Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat, Bitra, Androth, Kalpeni & Minicoy. Malayalam language is spoken in all islands except Minicoy, where people speak Mahal language, which is written in Divehi script and is the language of Maldives. Lakshadweep region comes under the jurisdiction of Kerala High Court In the 17th century, Lakshadweep was under the rule of Ali Rajas of Kannur. The Lakshadweep Islands were organized into a separate Union Territory on 1 November 1956. The name Lakshadweep was adopted on 1 November 1973. Androth is the largest island of the Lakshadweep.