Question

If you intend to visit Kavaratti during your summer vacations, which one of the following Union Territories of India you will be going to _______
A. Pondicherry
B. Andaman and Nicobar
C. Diu and Daman
D. Lakshadweep

Answer 1

Hint Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Latah, and Puducherry.

Complete step by step solutionKavaratti: Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep, a federal territory of India. Kavaratti Island is located 360 kilometers off the coast of Kerala, east longitude 10.57°N 72.64°E. It is the closest major city on the Indian mainland, 404 kilometers (218 nautical miles) apart. Its lagoon area is 3.46 square miles. Kavaratti was selected as one of the hundreds of Indian cities developed into smart cities under the flagship Smart Cities Mission of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Narendra Modi). The island is 404 kilometers (218 nautical miles) from Kochi City, between Agati Island in the west and Andros Island in the east. It is located between 10o 32' and 10o 35' north latitude, and between 72o 35' and 72o 40' east longitude, and has an area of ​​4.22 square kilometers. The maximum length of the island is 5.8 kilometers and the width is 1.6 kilometers. It has a lagoon of about 6 kilometers long and 4.96 square kilometers. The west side of the island is 2 to 5 m higher than the average sea level, and the east side is 2 to 3 m higher. It is located in the center of the Lakshadweep Islands.

Thus, option (D) is correct.

NoteDue to the stable water temperature, these islands are known for rich marine life. Lakshadweep Islands is a famous beach destination in India, with clear blue waters and coral reefs. These islands are also famous for pearl fishing and are the main suppliers of seafood.