Which of the Union Territories comprises of four erstwhile French colonies?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Puducherry



Explanation:
• The Union Territory of Puducherry comprises four distinct geographical regions that were formerly French colonies.
• These four unconnected districts are Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.

Information Booster:
• Puducherry and Karaikal are enclaved by Tamil Nadu, Yanam by Andhra Pradesh, and Mahe by Kerala.
• The territories were transferred to the Indian Union de facto in 1954 and de jure in 1962.

Additional Knowledge:
• Daman and Diu (Option A): These were former Portuguese colonies, liberated in 1961.
• Chandigarh (Option B): A planned city built post-independence, serving as the capital of Punjab and Haryana.
• Lakshadweep (Option D): An archipelago in the Arabian Sea, historically linked to ruling dynasties of Kerala and later the British.