Question

Andaman and Nicobar group of Islands are Volcanic in origin. ii) Lakshadweep Islands are formed due to coral deposits.
Only i is correct
Only ii is correct
Both are correct
Both are incorrect​

Answer 1

Answer:

Only (ii) is correct

[ Lakshadweep islands have been formed due to coral reefs ]

BUT,

Barren Island of the Andaman & Nicobar Island group is the only active volcano not just in India but the whole of South Asia.

So, if this is taken out [ Both are correct ]

Answer 2

Option (c) Both are correct

• Volcanic islands are formed after the deposition of magma that cools down after coming out of the volcanic eruption. Andaman and Nicobar islands are volcanic in their origin. It consists of active and extinct volcanoes. Some of the islands of the Andaman and Nicobars are submerged under the sea that's why only their summit is visible from the sea.
• Lakshwadeep islands are made up of coral reefs. Coral reefs are the living organisms that when die accumulate into the hardy substrate in the form of reefs. Coral reefs can multiply hence, the Lakshwadeep islands are more in number as compared to the Andaman and Nicobars.

Hence, option (c) is the required answer

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