Geography: India – Size and Location · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which of the following island groups of India lies to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal?
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Which of the following island groups of India lies to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal?
- A.Lakshadweep Islands
- B.Andaman and Nicobar IslandsCorrect answer
- C.Maldives
- D.Sri Lanka
Solution
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of the Indian mainland, whereas the Lakshadweep Islands lie in the Arabian Sea.
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