The island group that lies to the south-east of India is ____________.
A
Lakshadweep
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B
Maldives
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C
Andaman and Nicobar group
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D
Diu
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Solution
The correct option is C Andaman and Nicobar group
It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 10°N parallel, with the Andamans to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobars to the south.
The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west.
Geographically located at 11° 41' N and 92° 46' E, these islands are a part of the Bay of Bengal
Two groups of islands, the Andaman and the Nicobar islands lie towards the Southeastern part of the Indian mainland.