Island of Minicoy: Disputed territory of India
Q. The island of Minicoy, which is administered by India, is claimed by -- Published on 30 Oct 15a. Sri Lanka
b. Pakistan
c. Bangladesh
d. Maldives
ANSWER: Maldives
- Minicoy are locally known as Maliku is the southernmost atoll of the archipelago of Lakshadweep, India.
- It was the northern most atoll of historical Maldives before mid 16th century.
- Maliku Atoll has been under Indian administrations since mid 16th century.
- India and the Maldives signed a maritime boundary treaty whereby Maliku was placed on the Indian side of the boundary.
