INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest island of Lakshwadeep called
A
Kavarati
B
Agatti
C
Kadmat
D
Minicoy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Andrott Island is the largest island with an area of 4.90 sq km, length of 4.66 km and a maximum width of 1.43 km. It lies in the east-west direction, between 10° 48′ and 10° 50′ N latitude and 73° 38′ and 73° 42′ E longitude.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minicoy is, in a sense, isolated from the main group of islands and lies about 200 kms south of the northern group. It is 10.6 kms long and is the second largest island after Andrott.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Minicoy Island is the southern-most island of Lakshadweep, situated at a distance of 398 km (215 nautical miles) south-west of Kochi between 8° 15′ and 8° 20′ N latitude and 73° 01′ and 73° OS’ E longitude, having an area of 4.80 sq km.

Detailed explanation-4: -idiom. : not entirely but mostly : largely. The success of the play was in large part due to the director.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is best known for its luxury beach resorts that are an ideal destination for the travellers seeking tranquillity. This picturesque destination is a popular tourist spot and has gained immense popularity due to activities like tuna canning, tuna fishing and the presence of pristine palm-fringed beaches.

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