Question

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

Answer 1

Hint: India’s smallest Union Territory is Lakshadweep comprising 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. It is well-known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches. Total area of the islands comprises 32sq km.

Complete answer:
The Lakshadweep means ‘a hundred thousand islands’ in Malayalam and Sanskrit. Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep which is also the principal town of the UT. Abundance of flora and fauna, the natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, and moreover the absence of rushed lifestyle increases the glamour of Lakshadweep. The average temperature of Lakshadweep is 27 degree celsius to 32 degree celsius, therefore the climate is tropical. April and May months are the hottest recorded with a temperature of 32 degree celsius. The climate is usually hot and humid.
The regular flights from Kochoi are well connected with these islands. Throughout the year, the helicopter transfer from Agatti to Kavaratti is available. The climate is fair during Monsoons, thus the ship-based tourism is closed. The perfect time to be on the islands is October to March. The south-west monsoon is active from June to October with an average rainfall of 10-40mm. The annual rainfall reduces from south to north. 80- 90 days a year are rainy on an average. From October to March, winds are light to moderate.Lakshadweep is an extensive group of islands having 36 islands.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Together with the Maldives and the chagos, the Lakshadweep Archipelago gorms the Maldives-Lakshadweep-Chagos Archipelago tropical moist forests ecoregion. 600 species of marine fishes, 82 species of seaweed, 52 species of crabs, 12 species of bivalves, 48 species of gastropods, 101 species of birds are found in it.