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Which statement best explains the origin of the Lakshadweep Islands?

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Correct answer: They are small islands formed by coral deposits

The direct answer is option D: small islands formed by coral deposits. Lakshadweep lies in the Arabian Sea and is a group of coral islands. Corals are tiny marine animals that live in colonies and build hard calcium-carbonate structures. Over long periods, these structures can grow around shallow submerged features and form coral reefs, islands, and lagoons. Option D is correct because it identifies the coral origin of Lakshadweep. Option A is wrong because Lakshadweep is not a folded extension of the Himalayan mountain system; the Himalayas are continental fold mountains far to the north. Option B is wrong because delta islands are made mainly from river-borne silt deposited near a river mouth, whereas Lakshadweep is coral in origin. Option C is wrong because the islands are not continental islands formed from volcanic ash. The key school-level classification is Lakshadweep: coral islands in the Arabian Sea. Do not confuse it with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are commonly associated with different geological features. Memory cue: Lakshadweep means lagoon-and-coral island group.

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