Question

In which of the following territories of India is Kavaratti located?
A. Puducherry
B. Andaman and Nicobar
C. Lakshadweep
D. Diu and Daman

Answer 1

Hint: Kavaratti comes under PM Narendra Modi’s flagship Smart Cities Mission to be developed as a smart city. It is located in a tropical archipelago. It is also known as " a hundred thousand lands".

Complete Answer:
- Kavaratti is an important tourist spot due to its favourable climate. The total area of Kavaratti is 3.93 km2 and has a population of 11,473.
- It has only one island here called Pitti. It is uninhabited Pitti islet. It experiences tropical monsoon climate.
- Tourism is their primary source of income. Fishery and agriculture also contribute to its economy. Coconut is the most dominant crop here.

- Puducherry is located in the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. This option is incorrect.
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an union which is located at the juncture of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. It is the capital of Port Blair. This option is incorrect.
- Lakshadweep is also known as the Laccadive Islands. Kavaratti is its capital. It is the smallest union territory. This option is correct.
- Daman and Diu is in Gujarat state, located in the Gulf of Khambhat of the Arabian Sea. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note: Kavaratti is a census town located west of the city of Kochi. It is popular for its pure white sand beaches and calm lagoons. The entry to this place is restricted by the Government due to COVID-19 as the government is concerned for its people who are very rarely exposed to the outside world.