Question

Where is Indira Point located?
a.In Lakshadweep
b.In Andaman Islands
c.In Nicobar Islands
d.In Maldives

Answer 1

Hint: Indira Point is the southernmost point of the Indian territory and is located only 80 miles from Indonesian territories in the Indian Ocean.

Complete Step by Step Answer: Indira Point is located in the Nicobar group of Islands. It is very close to the Sabang Islands in Indonesia.
a.In Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a part of India's overseas territory. Lakshadweep is a Union Territory. Its capital is Kavaratti. They are located in the Laccadive Sea close to the coast of Kerala. Andrott is the largest city. The latitudinal extent on Lakshadweep Islands is 645'N to 14N. So, it is an incorrect option.
b.In Andaman Islands: The Andaman Islands are the northern part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory. They are overseas territories of India. They are located in the Northeastern Indian Ocean. The major islands of the Archipelago are the North Andaman Island, Little Andaman, Middle Andaman Island, South Andaman Island. The Little Andaman Island is separated from the South Andaman Islands by the Duncan strait which also joins the Andaman Sea to the Bay of Bengal. So, it is an incorrect option.
c.In Nicobar Islands: The Nicobar Islands are located to the south of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean. Both groups are separated through the Ten Degree Channel. They are located in the Bay of Bengal. It was submerged in an ocean after the Tsunami of 2004. So, it is the correct option.
d.In Maldives: Maldives is a country located in the Indian Ocean south of the Lakshadweep Islands. It is an archipelago of islands. Since it is outside Indian administration, Indira Point cannot be a part of Maldives. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: Indira Point is located in the Nicobar Islands in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is the southernmost point of the Archipelago, and also the southernmost point of Indian territory. Indira Point submerged into the ocean after the 2004 Tsunami.