Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Lakshadweep, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Lakshadweep have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Lakshadweep Quick General Knowledge
State Name | Lakshadweep (लक्षद्वीप) |
State Level | Union territories |
Capital | Kavaratti |
Statehood | 1 November 1956 |
Largest City | Minicoy Island |
Total Area | 32.62 km किमी |
Districts | 1 |
Current Governor | Praful Patel (Administrator) |
State Bird | Brown noddy |
State Flower | Strobilanthes kunthiana |
State Animal | Butterfly |
State Tree | Bread fruit |
Languages | Malayalam |
State Dance | Lava, Kolkai, Parichakali. |
Lakshadweep (लक्षद्वीप)
Lakshadweep is one of the 7 union territories of the country located in the Indian Ocean in the southwest of India. Its capital is Kavaratti. The total area of Lakshadweep is 32 square kilometers. It is known as the smallest union territory of India.
The administration of this Union Territory is overseen by the Governor, who is appointed by the President of India. The island comes under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court, which is located in Kochi, Kerala.
The current Lt. Governor (Administrator) of Lakshadweep is Praful Patel (Administrator) (Additional Charge), he was sworn in as the Deputy Governor of the island on 5 December 2020.
Lakshadweep FAQs:
𝒜. Lakshadweep state got statehood on 1 November 1956.
𝒜. The capital of Lakshadweep state is Kavaratti.
𝒜. The folkdances of Lakshadweep state are: Lava, Kolkai, Parichakali.
𝒜. The state bird name is Brown noddy and the state animal name is Butterfly of Lakshadweep state.
𝒜. The name of state flower is Strobilanthes kunthiana and the state tree is Bread fruit of Lakshadweep state.