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Which of the following pairs of old names and new names of islands in India is/are correctly matched?

1. Ross Island : Shaheed Dweep

2. Neil Island : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep

3. Havelock Island : Swaraj Dweep

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

This question was previously asked in
NDA II 2019 GAT Previous Year Paper (17-Nov-2019)
The correct answer is

3 only

Understanding Island Name Changes in India

The question asks us to identify the correctly matched pairs of old and new names for certain islands in India. These name changes often occur for historical or symbolic reasons, reflecting national sentiment or honoring important figures.

Let's examine each pair provided in the question:

  • Pair 1: Ross Island : Shaheed Dweep
  • Pair 2: Neil Island : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep
  • Pair 3: Havelock Island : Swaraj Dweep

To determine which pair is correctly matched, we need to know the official new names assigned to these islands.

Analyzing the Given Island Name Pairs

Let's check the official renaming of these islands:

  1. Ross Island: This island was renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.
  2. Neil Island: This island was renamed Shaheed Dweep.
  3. Havelock Island: This island was renamed Swaraj Dweep.

Now, let's compare this information with the pairs given in the question:

  • Pair 1: Ross Island : Shaheed Dweep. According to our information, Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, and Neil Island was renamed Shaheed Dweep. Therefore, this pair is incorrect.
  • Pair 2: Neil Island : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. According to our information, Neil Island was renamed Shaheed Dweep, and Ross Island was renamed Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. Therefore, this pair is also incorrect.
  • Pair 3: Havelock Island : Swaraj Dweep. According to our information, Havelock Island was indeed renamed Swaraj Dweep. Therefore, this pair is correctly matched.

Identifying the Correct Pair

Based on our analysis, only the third pair, Havelock Island : Swaraj Dweep, is correctly matched. The question asks to select the correct answer using the code given below, which corresponds to the correct pair(s).

The codes represent the pairs as follows:

  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 3 only

Since only pair 3 is correct, the correct option is "3 only".

Conclusion: Correct Island Name Match

The correct matching of old and new island names is:

  • Ross Island is now Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.
  • Neil Island is now Shaheed Dweep.
  • Havelock Island is now Swaraj Dweep.

Therefore, only the pair 'Havelock Island : Swaraj Dweep' from the given list is correct.

Revision Table: Island Name Changes

Old Name New Name
Ross Island Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep
Neil Island Shaheed Dweep
Havelock Island Swaraj Dweep

Additional Information on Andaman and Nicobar Islands Renaming

These islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands archipelago. The renaming of these three islands took place in December 2018, announced by the Prime Minister of India. This was done as a tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's visit to the islands in 1943, where he hoisted the Indian flag. The names 'Shaheed Dweep' (Martyr Island) and 'Swaraj Dweep' (Self-Rule Island) were concepts associated with Netaji Bose's vision for India.

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