Question

Lakshadweep is a group of how many islands?
A. $22$
B. $36$
C. $32$
D. $35$

Answer 1

Hint: Lakshadweep is a group of islands situated $200$ to $440$ km off the southwestern coast of India in the Lakshadweep Sea. As a union territory and district of India, the archipelago is administered.

Complete answer:
Lakshadweep, India's smallest Union Territory, is an archipelago comprising $36$ islands with an area of $32$ sq km. It is a uni-district territory of the Union and consists of $12$ atolls, $3$ beaches, $5$ underwater banks, and $10$ populated islands. The islands occupy $32$ sq km. Kavaratti is the capital and it is also the UT's principal town.
The coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea, is $220$ to $440$ km away from all the islands. The natural scenery, the sandy beaches, the richness of flora and fauna, and the lack of a hurried lifestyle deepen Lakshadweep's mystique.
In Malayalam and Sanskrit, the word Lakshadweep means 'a hundred thousand islands'. By way of daily flights from Kochi, the islands are well linked. Helicopter switches are possible during the year from Agatti to Kavaratti. Lakshadweep has a tropical atmosphere and has a temperature of $27^\circ$C to $32^\circ$C on average.
With an average temperature of $32^\circ$C, April and May are the hottest. The climate is usually humid, mild, and friendly. Since the atmosphere during monsoons is fair, ship-based tourism is closed. The best time to be on the islands is October through March. The South West Monsoon is active from June to October, with an annual rainfall of $10-40$ mm.
The relative humidity is $70-75$%. From south to north, annual precipitation drops. $80-90$ days a year, on average, are humid. From October through March, winds are mild to moderate.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: Lakshadweep has also been recognized as a tourist destination for Indians since $1974$ because of its isolation and scenic appeal. This results in considerable sales, which is likely to rise. Since such a small area is unable to finance industry, the government is aggressively encouraging tourism in the Bangaram and Kadmat Islands as a means of income. To enter the islands, visitors require a permit; foreign nationals are not allowed to visit those islands.