The Coastal Plains, the Coastline, the Islands, and Beaches of Karnataka
Why is the St...
Question
Why is the St. Mary's Island in Karnataka also known as the 'Coconut Island'?
A
Due to the absence of coconut trees in the island.
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B
Due to the presence of only a few coconut trees in the island.
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C
Due to the presence of a large number of coconut trees across the island.
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D
Due to the presence of a rare coconut tree species in the island.
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Solution
The correct option is C Due to the presence of a large number of coconut trees across the island. The St. Mary's Island in Karnataka is also referred to as the 'Coconut Island' due to the presence of a large number of coconut trees across the island. It is also locally known as 'Thonse Par'.