Lakshadweep Islands are located in the _____.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (Arabian Sea)
Explanation:
The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea off the southwest coast of India. It is India's smallest Union Territory, with a total area of only 32 square kilometers. The island group is located approximately 220 to 440 kilometers from the city of Kochi, Kerala.
Key Facts about Lakshadweep
Composition: It is a coral island group composed of atolls, reefs, and submerged banks.
Number of Islands: It has a total of 36 islands, of which only 10-11 are inhabited.
Capital: The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti.
Meaning of the Name: 'Lakshadweep' means 'one hundred thousand islands' in Sanskrit and Malayalam.
Formation: It was formed on November 1, 1956, and renamed 'Lakshadweep' in 1973 (previously known as Laccadive-Minicoy-Aminidivi).
Analysis of Other Options
Bay of Bengal: India's second major island group, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located here.
Red Sea: A narrow sea located between Africa and Asia; it is not connected to India's island groups.
Pacific Ocean: This is the world's largest ocean, while Lakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea, a part of the Indian Ocean.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Which is the largest island in Lakshadweep?
(Answer: Andrott)
Which channel separates Minicoy Island from the rest of Lakshadweep?
(Answer: 9 Degree Channel)
Which High Court has jurisdiction over Lakshadweep?
(Answer: Kerala High Court)