Question

Which island group lies to the south-west of India?
A. Panaji
B. Maldives
C. Lakshadweep
D. Andaman and Nicobar groups of islands

Answer 1

Hint: A group of scattered islands is also known as archipelago. In the western region of India, the water body that is found is called the Arabian Sea that forms various coastlines, and has many islands.

Complete answer:
The number of islands that are a part of India is 1,208. It includes both the inhabited and uninhabited ones. The Lakshadweep is a group or archipelago of 39 islands that are found scattered around in the southwestern region of the Arabian Sea. Out of these only 10 are inhabited. The name of this union territory of India means: “a hundred thousands of islands''. It is the smallest union territory of India with an area of 32-kilometer squares. Karravati is its capital and the territory is taken care of by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam. Since this tiny territory made up of the island has no suitable industrial setup, the government of India started to promote it as a tourist spot that would provide some source of income to the people residing there. Coconut is the only cash crop here. This island has been under the rule of Cholas, Portuguese, Tipu sultan, and British.

So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: The island is made up of coral reefs that form a ring shape and surround the lagoon. With the exception of Bangaram islands, the consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages is not allowed in Lakshadweep.