The group of islands which form part of India and lie to the southeast of Indian mainland in Bay of Bengal is ______.

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  1. Lakshadweep islands
  2. Andaman and Nicobar islands
  3. Mannar island
  4. Maldive islands

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Option 2 : Andaman and Nicobar islands
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The correct answer is Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Key Points

  •  The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of the Indian mainland.
  • There are numerous beaches on the island, which draw vacationers.
  • The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair.
  • The Indira Point on the island of Andaman & Nicobar is where India's southernmost point is situated.
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Additional Information

  • Lakshadweep islands: An archipelago of 36 islands called Lakshadweep islands is made up of the Arabian Sea, 200 to 440 kilometres off the Malabar Coast.
  • Mannar island: Mannar Island, which is a part of Sri Lanka's Mannar District, is located off the country's northwestern coast.
  • Maldives islands: A sovereign island nation called The Maldives is located in the north-central Indian Ocean.
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