Question
Download Solution PDFThe group of islands which form part of India and lie to the southeast of Indian mainland in Bay of Bengal is ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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.
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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