Choose the correct statements about the islands of India.
a. Lakshadweep Islands are composed of coral islands.
b. Andaman and Nicobar islands are composed of coral islands.
c. It is believed that Lakshadweep islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.
d. It is believed that Andaman and Nicobar islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. a and d.
The correct statements about the islands of India are:
a. Lakshadweep Islands are composed of coral islands.
d. It is believed that Andaman and Nicobar islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.
Lakshadweep Islands are indeed coral islands, formed from coral reefs. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are believed to be an elevated portion of submarine mountains, specifically part of the volcanic activity of the region, and are not primarily coral islands.