Which is the western island group of India?
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Correct answer: Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is an island group in the Arabian Sea, off India’s western coast, so it is correct. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie to the east in the Bay of Bengal. Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra in Assam, while Diu is an island on the western coast, not an island group. Exam tip: remember West—Arabian Sea—Lakshadweep and East—Bay of Bengal—Andaman and Nicobar.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Lakshadweep
Why is this the correct answer?
Lakshadweep is an island group in the Arabian Sea, off India’s western coast, so it is correct. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie to the east in the Bay of Bengal. Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra in Assam, while Diu is an island on the western coast, not an island group. Exam tip: remember West—Arabian Sea—Lakshadweep and East—Bay of Bengal—Andaman and Nicobar.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Physical Features of India.
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