Question

The Lakshadweep are an example of____________.
A. Island resulting from submarine earthquakes.
B. Volcanic Islands
C. Coral Islands
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: An island is any portion of subcontinental land that is enclosed by water. A isle in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and a small island off the coast may be called a holm.

Complete Answer: Lakshadweep Island group is lying near the Malabar coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. It is also known as the Coral Islands. It covers a small region of 32 sq. Km. Kavaratti Island is the executive headquarters of Lakshadweep. Pitti island has a bird sanctuary.

- These islands lie directly along the trade route between Africa, Arabia and Malabar are also regarded as a milestone for navigators of sailing ships. According to the (2001 Census) the population here is 60,595. The Lakhadweep are a group of the limited researched coral atoll enclosing lagoons, submerged reefs and banks situated in the Arabian Sea.

Hence, the correct option is c.

Note: The biggest coral reefs are found in the clear, shallow waters of the tropics and subtropics.The Great barrier reef is the largest coral reef system of the world extending for 1,429 miles over a region of nearly 133,000 square miles.The Dongsha Atoll is an important fish biological diversity. It is the smallest coral reef in the world.