Question 6 (iii) - NCERT Questions - Chapter 2 Class 9 Geography - Physical Features of India - Geography

Write short notes on- The Island groups of India

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There are 2 groups of Islands in India, namely - Lakshadweep and Andaman- Nicobar Islands

• 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.
•   Kavaratti island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshwadeep. This island group has great diversity of Flora and Fauna.
• The elongated chain of islands located in Bay of Bengal extending from north to south are called Andaman and Nicobar Islands . They are bigger in size, numerous and scattered.
• The entire group of islands is divided into 2 broad categories- Andaman in the north and Nicobar in the south .  These island groups are of great strategic importance to the country. 
• There is great diversity of flora and fauna. They lie close to the equator and experience equatorial climate and has thick forest cover.

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