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The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to

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The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to
  1. New Moore
  2. Nicobar
  3. Andaman
  4. Lakshadweep

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Correct answer: D - Lakshadweep
The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands were renamed Lakshadweep in 1973. Andaman and Nicobar are a different island group in the Bay of Bengal, and New Moore was a disputed island in the Bay of Bengal.

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