INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which islands of India are called Coral Islands?
A
Andaman and Nicobar
B
Yanam
C
Daman and Diu
D
Lakshadweep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lakshadweep islands are known as coral islands because they have been formed from corals, and marine invertebrates classified into the class Anthozoa of the phylum Cnidaria.

Detailed explanation-2: -The islands of Lakshadweep are known as coral islands since they were formed from corals. Corals are made from the skeletons, or polyps, of small marine animals. Hence, Option A. True is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lakshdweep island is known as coral island because it has been made up of coral, which are skeletons of tiny marine animals called polyps.

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