Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (B) Lakshadweep
Explanation:
The Lakshadweep Islands consist of 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks.
It is the smallest Union Territory of India, located in the Arabian Sea, and is known for its coral atolls and lagoons.
Information Booster:
- Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 coral islands, out of which only 10 are inhabited.
- It covers an area of 32 sq. km and has Kavaratti as its capital.
- The islands are of coral origin, making them atolls, reefs, and lagoons.
- Lakshadweep is India’s only coral island group, different from volcanic or continental islands.
Additional Knowledge:
Andaman:
It is part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are not coral islands.
The only active volcano in India, Barren Island, is located here.
Seychelles:
An archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, east of Africa.
Famous for tropical biodiversity and tourism.
Maldives:
Located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka.
Known for overwater bungalows, tourism, and rich marine life.
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