PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
INDIAN ISLANDS
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Question
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Kavaratti
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Pitti
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Agatti
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -he Kavaratti Island is the headquarters of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This island is at a distance of 404 km (218 nautical miles) from Kochi and is located between Agatti Island on the west and Andrott Island on the east.
Detailed explanation-2: -The new territory was called Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands before adopting the Lakshadweep name on 1 November 1973. The headquarters of the new union territory remained at Kozhikode for nearly a decade until 1964. In 1964, the seat of administrator of the islands was shifted to Kavaratti.
Detailed explanation-3: -A & N REGION-The Headquarters of Coast Guard Region (Andaman & Nicobar) is located at Port Blair.
Detailed explanation-4: -They are India’s smallest Union Territory and the country’s only coral reef islands. Only 11 islands are populated, the administrative headquarters is Kavaratti and the airstrip is on Agatti. Other populated islands include Chetlat, Bitra, Kiltan, Androth, and Amini.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Maldives is a neighbouring country of India, situated to the south of the Lakshadweep islands.