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Puducherry — History, Society, Economy

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Q1 · Liberation and De-Jure Merger · MEDIUM
The de facto transfer of French Indian territories to the Indian Union took place on 1 November 1954. When did the de jure transfer of sovereignty formally take place?
Q2 · Sri Aurobindo and Auroville · EASY
Auroville, the international township near Puducherry, was founded on which date?
Q3 · French Period · MEDIUM
Who was the first French Governor of Puducherry who transformed it from a small fishing village into a flourishing port-town starting in 1674?
Q4 · Liberation and De-Jure Merger · EASY
The de facto transfer of French Indian territories to India took place on:
Q5 · Sri Aurobindo and Auroville · MEDIUM
Which of the following statements about Sri Aurobindo Ashram is/are correct? 1. It was established in 1926 in Puducherry. 2. It is based on the practice of 'Integral Yoga'. 3. Sri Aurobindo arrived in Pondicherry in 1910. Select the correct answer using the codes below: