Question

Which island group of India lies to its south-east?

Answer 1

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located to the South-East of India.

Andaman and Nicobar of Islands

• Andaman and Nicobar islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.

• These islands are scattered, numerous islands come under this group of islands and these islands are bigger in size.
• This entire group of islands are divided into two broad groups, they are Nicobar in the South and Andaman in the North.
• These islands have very high strategic importance for India, as they are located near Malacca strait which connects Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
• These groups of islands have great flora and fauna.
• These islands have thick forest cover, it has an equatorial climate.
• These islands are close to the equator.

Lakshadweep Islands

• Small coral islands constitute the Lakshadweep Islands.
• These groups of islands were known as the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive.
• These islands were later renamed as Lakshadweep Islands in 1973.
• Bird sanctuary is located in Pitti Island. It is uninhabited.
• Lakshadweep Islands are rich in flora and fauna.
• The administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep Islands are located in Kavaratti Island.
• Lakshadweep Islands are much smaller in size when compared to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.