Question

Name the island group of India having a coral origin.

Answer 1

The island group of India having coral origin is the Lakshadweep Islands. It is located in the Arabian sea, close to the Malabar coast of Indian state of Kerala.

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.