Q950
What was the earlier name of Abdul Kalam Island that is located off the coast of Odisha?
A.
Shortt's Island
B.
Subalaya Island
C.
Wheeler's Island
AnswerD.
Nalaban Island
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, is a small island off the coast of Odisha, about 150 kilometres (93 miles) east of Bhubaneswar, the state capital. Hugh Wheeler, an English commandant, was the first to name the island.