INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

COASTAL PLAINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is the smallest union territory of India?
A
Puducherry
B
Chandigarh
C
Dman and Diu
D
Lakshadweep Islands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km.

Detailed explanation-2: -The area of Andaman and Nicobar is 8249 sq km and it is the largest union territory in terms of area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Based on the area, Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory in India, whereas Ladakh is the largest.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island in the territory having a land area of 0.105 sq km. It has a length of 0.57 km and a width of 0.28 km at the broadest point.

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