Question

The southernmost point of Indian Territory is in _______.
A)Tamil Nadu
B)Lakshadweep
C)Trivandrum
D)Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer 1

Hint - There is a difference between the southernmost point of the Indian mainland and the southernmost point of Indian territory. The former refers to the southernmost point in continuous Indian mainland, whereas the latter refers to point located at the southernmost latitude in all of Indian territory including its overseas territories.

Complete Step by Step Answer - The southernmost point of Indian territory is Indira Point. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It falls within the administrative boundaries of the Great Nicobar Tehsil.
OPTION A - Tamil Nadu is a South Indian state. The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. It is the 6th most populous state of India. Tamil Nadu is very famous for its temples which are built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of the Indian mainland is located in Kanyakumari. The official language of the state is Tamil.
OPTION B - Lakshadweep is an archipelago of atolls and coral reefs. It is located in the Laccadive Sea near the coast of Kerala. It is a part of Indian overseas territory and has the status of a Union Territory. The Capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti. The majority of the population speaks the Malayalam and Mahi languages.
OPTION C - Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of South Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city of Kerala and is known for its distinctive British colonial architecture. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala.
OPTION D - The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal. It comprises 572 islands of which 37 are occupied. The islands form a Union Territory and the capital of the territory is Port Blair. The southernmost point of Indian Territory, Indira point is located in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Note - The southernmost point of Indian territory is Indira Point, it is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It submerged into the ocean in the Tsunami of 2004. The southernmost point of Indian mainland is Kanyakumari, it is located in Tamil Nadu.