Which group of islands lies between 8° – 12° 13″ North latitude and 71° – 74° East longitude?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Lakshadweep

Explanation:

• The Lakshadweep Islands are located between 8°N to 12°13′N latitude and 71°E to 74°E longitude in the Arabian Sea.

• This island group is the smallest Union Territory of India and consists of 36 islands, including atolls and reefs, most of which are uninhabited.

Information Booster:

• Lakshadweep’s capital is Kavaratti.

• These islands are coral atolls, unlike the volcanic Andaman-Nicobar group.

• The official languages include Malayalam and Mahl.

• Fishing and coconut cultivation are major economic activities here.

• Strategically located, the islands are important for India's maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

Additional Information:

• Andaman Islands – Located in the Bay of Bengal, between 10°N to 14°N and 92°E to 94°E.

• Rameswaram – A town in Tamil Nadu on Pamban Island, not part of an island group and not matching the coordinate range.

• Nicobar Islands – Situated further south of Andaman Islands, mostly between 6°N to 10°N latitude and 92°E to 94°E longitude.