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Q: The " Geographical Names Act , 1966 " , gives the Board the right to name places , and to find out and decide on the form , spelling , meaning , pronunciation , origin and history of any geographical name .
A: 
The " Geographical Names Act , 1966 " , empowers the board to assign names to places , to investigate and determine the form , spelling , meaning , pronunciation , origin and history of any geographical name and the application of such name with regard to position , extent or otherwise .