Question

What are islands? Briefly explain the two groups of islands that form a part of India.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define an island, and introduce the two
• island groups in India
• Explain about Lakshadweep Islands
• Explain about Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Solution:
Islands are landmasses surrounded by water on all sides.

Two island groups form a part of India:

1. Lakshadweep Islands
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Lakshadweep in Malayalam means ‘hundreds of islands.’ They lie in the West of India - a little off the coast of Kerala. These are coral islands surrounded by the Arabian Sea.
Kavaratti is the capital of Lakshadweep.

The Andaman and the Nicobar Islands lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal. They are known for picturesque beaches, thick forests, and amazing wildlife. They are a collection of about 572 islands out of which only 36 are open to tourists. The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar islands is Port Blair.