Which group of Indian islands lies in the Arabian Sea near the Malabar Coast and consists of coral islands?

The correct answer is (C) Lakshadweep Islands
Explanation:
· Lakshadweep Islands lie in the Arabian Sea, close to the Malabar Coast of Kerala.
· They are made up entirely of coral reefs and atolls, making them India’s only coral island group.
· Known for shallow lagoons, marine biodiversity and white sandy beaches.
Information Booster:
· Capital: Kavaratti
· Total islands: 36
· Lakshadweep is India’s smallest union territory.
Additional Knowledge:
· Andaman and Nicobar Islands are volcanic and sedimentary, located in the Bay of Bengal.
· Sundarbans are deltaic islands formed by Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system.