Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Write a brief note on the island group of Lakshadweep.
थोडक्यात उत्तर
उत्तर
- It lies close to the Malabar coast of Kerala.
- This group of islands is composed of small coral islands.
- Earlier they were known as Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindive. In 1973, these were named Lakshadweep.
- It covers a small area of 32 sq. km. Kavaratti Island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep.
- This island group has a great diversity of flora and fauna. The Pitti island which is uninhabited has a bird sanctuary.
shaalaa.com
या प्रश्नात किंवा उत्तरात काही त्रुटी आहे का?
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between:
The east and the west-flowing rivers of south India.
What is the percentage of the urban and rural population in India?
Where do the Ganga and the Brahmaputra join and where do they drain?
Fill in the blank:
The river Ganga has its source in the ________glacier.
Distinguish between the following:
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
What is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats?
Siwaliks is the ______ range, made up of mud and soft rocks.
Name the major physiographic divisions of India.
What is doab?
Answer in one sentence.
Name the area lying to the south of North Indian Plains and tapering towards the Indian Ocean.
