Kacchativu is an island whose sovereignty was transferred from India to Sri Lanka. The Tin Bigha Corridor is an Indian territory that facilitates access between mainland Bangladesh and its former enclaves, effectively transferred for this purpose.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Acquisition and Cession of Indian Territory (e.g., Berubari Union case, 100th CAA))
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Answer: B. Kacchativu and Tin Bigha are territories handed over to Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi sovereignty respectively by the Government of India
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