Why Puducherry is union territory?
De facto transfer of the four remaining French possessions to the Union of India took place on Nov. 1, 1954, and de jure transfer was completed on May 28, 1956. Instruments of ratification were signed on Aug. 16, 1962, from which date Pondicherry, consisting of the four enclaves, became a union territory.
Is grown in Kerala Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
1. In India, rubber is cultivated in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu only.
Why was Pondicherry renamed?
Chennai: The government has changed the name of its former French-ruled territory of Pondicherry to Puducherry to reflect the indigenous history of the region, officials said on Wednesday. The union territory came under French influence at the end of 17th century, becoming a key trading post in the Bay of Bengal.
Which state is Kerala friend?
Flora and fauna
| Name | Animal | Fruit |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala | Indian elephant (Elephas maximus) | Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) |
| Lakshadweep | Butterfly fish (Chaetodon falcula) | |
| Puducherry | Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) | |
| Tamil Nadu | Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) | Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) |
Who controls Pondicherry?
The Puducherry Police come under the direct control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The force is headed by the Director General of Police (DGP).
Why is Pondicherry not a state?
However, Puducherry is one of the three union territories in India (the other being National Capital Territory of Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir) that is entitled by a special constitutional amendment to have an elected legislative assembly and a cabinet of ministers, thereby conveying partial statehood.
What is the state animal of Puducherry?
Indian palm squirrel
Puducherry/Official animal
Who gave the name Tamil Nadu?
On 26 January 1950, it was formed as Madras State by the Government of India. As a result of the 1956 States Reorganisation Act, the state’s boundaries were re-organized following linguistic lines. The state was finally renamed Tamil Nadu on 14 January 1969 by C.N.Annadurai, Chief Minister.
What was Tamil Nadu before?
Madras State
In 1969, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu, meaning “Tamil country”.
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