Question 2 (iv) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 2 Class 9 Geography - Physical Features of India - Geography

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Name the island group of India having coral origin. 

Answer:

Answer to be written in exam :

Lakshadweep Islands is the island group of India having with a coral origin.

  • Lakshadweep Island group lies close to the Malabar Coast of Kerala. It is composed of small coral islands.
  •  Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive. In 1973, these were named as Lakshwadeep. 
  • It covers a small area of 32 sq km.

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