Question

Write short notes on The Island groups of India.

Answer 1

India has two groups of islands. One group of islands is in the Arabian Sea and the other group of islands are in the Bay of Bengal.

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.