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The place known as 'Kala Pani' during British rule, where political prisoners were sent, is situated in the:
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Answer: Option A — Andaman Islands
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The place known as 'Kala Pani' during British rule, where political prisoners were sent, is situated in the:
- Andaman Islands
- Diu Island
- Lakshadweep Islands
- Nicobar Islands
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Remember: "Kala Pani" = Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands (built 1896-1906; 693 cells; National Memorial 1979; Savarkar brothers, Batukeshwar Dutt); Netaji hoisted the flag at Port Blair on 30 December 1943; Port Blair = Sri Vijaya Puram (2024).
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