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Which Constitutional Amendment Act substituted the name of the Union Territory of 'Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands' as 'Lakshadweep'?
A. 9th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1960
B. 14th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962✓ Correct Answer
C. 37th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1973
D. 40th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 14th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1962 officially renamed the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands as Lakshadweep. Other amendments deal with different territorial reorganizations, such as the 9th amendment adjusting borders with Pakistan. This enactment also empowered several Union Territories to have their own legislatures and council of ministers. UPSC aspirants should regularly review constitutional amendments regarding territorial changes under Article 3.
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