What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Exam tip: remember the difference between Kavaratti and Port Blair.
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तटीय मैदान और द्वीप
In this Class 9 Geography topic from Physical Features of India, students explore how India’s coastal plains and islands were formed and how they differ in location, relief, and physical features. They study the Western Coastal Plain along the Arabian Sea and the broader Eastern Coastal Plain along the Bay of Bengal, including important rivers, deltas, lagoons, and coastal processes. The topic also introduces the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, highlighting their geographical setting, natural environment, and importance to India.
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Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Exam tip: remember the difference between Kavaratti and Port Blair.
View question detailsBarren Island is famous for India’s active volcano. Exam tip: connect it with the Andaman and Nicobar region.
View question detailsThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands form a long chain in the north south direction. Exam tip: remember their elongated island chain.
View question detailsLakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea. Exam tip: remember correct pairs of island groups and water bodies.
View question detailsLarge rivers deposit sediments on the eastern coast and form deltas. Exam tip: connect delta with river deposition.
View question detailsKaveri forms a delta on the eastern coast. Exam tip: connect Kaveri with the Coromandel Coast and Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsGodavari and Krishna form deltas on the eastern coastal plain. Exam tip: connect these rivers with east flowing drainage.
View question detailsThe Western Ghats are close to the sea so many rivers are short and swift. Exam tip: remember the western coast as narrow with steep slope.
View question detailsKonkan Coast is linked with the western coastal region from Mumbai to Goa. Exam tip: remember Konkan as the northern part of the western coast.
View question detailsThe coast of Kerala is called the Malabar Coast. Exam tip: connect Malabar with the southern part of the western coast.
View question detailsThe Coromandel Coast is linked with the eastern coastal part of Tamil Nadu. Exam tip: remember it as the southern part of the eastern coast.
View question detailsPitti Island is associated with Lakshadweep. Exam tip: it is also remembered as a bird sanctuary.
View question detailsLakshadweep was earlier known by the names Laccadive Minicoy and Amindive. Exam tip: connect the old name with present Lakshadweep.
View question detailsThe name Lakshadweep was adopted in 1973. Exam tip: connect this year with the renaming of Lakshadweep.
View question detailsThe area of Lakshadweep is about 32 square kilometres. Exam tip: remember it as a small island group.
View question detailsThe Andaman and Nicobar Islands are more numerous and larger in size. Exam tip: distinguish them from Lakshadweep.
View question detailsLakshadweep lies west in the Arabian Sea and Andaman Nicobar lies east in the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember the difference by location.
View question detailsLakshadweep is a group of coral islands. Exam tip: choose Lakshadweep when coral islands are asked.
View question detailsAndaman and Nicobar are India’s eastern island group. Exam tip: connect them with the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsLakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea to the west of India. Exam tip: remember it as the western island group.
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