Which island group of India lies in the Bay of Bengal?
a) Lakshadweep Islands
b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
c) Daman and Diu
d) Majuli
Answer: b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Comprising over 570 tropical islands, islets, and rocks, this archipelago is situated in the southeastern Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea.
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Geological Origin: Unlike the coral origin of Lakshadweep, these islands represent the elevated, submerged peaks of the Arakan Yoma mountain range extending southward from Myanmar.
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Key Landmarks:
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Capital: Port Blair.
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Ten Degree Channel: The water body that physically separates the Andaman group (north) from the Nicobar group (south).
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Barren Island: India’s only active volcano, located within the Andaman chain.
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Indira Point: The southernmost point of India’s territory, located on Great Nicobar Island.
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Overview of Other Options
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a) Lakshadweep Islands: A coral archipelago located off the southwestern coast of India in the Arabian Sea.
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c) Daman and Diu: Coastal Union Territory enclaves situated along the western coast of India in Gujarat/Arabian Sea region.
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d) Majuli: The world’s largest inhabited river island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, not an oceanic island group.
