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CBSE - Geography - Physical Features of India

Physical Features of India

Short Answer Type

Write a short note on Lakshadweep Islands Groups

1. This island group is situated in Arabian Sea. The group of island is composed of small coral islands.

2. Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive.

3. In 1973 these were names Lakshadweep.

4. It covers small area of 32 sq km.  

5. An administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti Island. There is great diversity of flora and fauna in this island group. 

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