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Where is Lakshadweep Island located?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Indian Ocean
  2. Bay of Bengal
  3. Arabian Sea
  4. None of these

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arabian Sea

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Arabian Sea. Lakshadweep Islands are a group of 36 small coral islands situated in the Arabian Sea, off the southwestern coast of India. These islands are India’s smallest Union Territory and lie close to the coast of Kerala. They are known for their atolls, reefs, and lagoons, making them ecologically sensitive and significant. Geographically, they are part of the Indian Ocean but lie specifically in the Arabian Sea. The islands are of coral origin and are flat and low-lying.