The group of islands which form part of India and lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal is ______.

Correct option is B

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an archipelago of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal, located between India and Myanmar. The islands are a part of India and are administered by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration. The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Port Blair.
They consist of a total of 572 islands, with the Andaman Islands to the north and the Nicobar Islands to the south.
Lakshadweep Islands - The Lakshadweep islands are a group of islands located in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India. They are an Indian Union Territory and consist of 36 islands, known for their coral reefs, sandy beaches, and clear turquoise waters.
Mannar Island - Mannar Island is an island located in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Palk Strait, which separates India and Sri Lanka. While Mannar Island is geographically close to the Indian mainland, it is not part of India.
Maldive Islands - The Maldives, officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is an independent country located in the Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of islands, known as the Maldive islands.