Question

Distinguish between the island groupsof arabian sea and bay of bengal

Answer 1

india has two main important groups of islands-the Lakshadweep islands and the Andaman and Nicobar islands. While the Lakshadweep islands are located in the Arabian Sea, the Andaman and Nicobar islands lie in the Bay of Bengal. The Lakshadweep group of islands are composed of small coral islands. The Andaman and Nicobar islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.

Answer 2

Island group of the bay of Bengal-

a) This group is called Andaman and Nicobar island.

b) its capital is port Blair.

c) a large no. of flora and fauna found.

Island group of Arabian sea-

a) This group is called Lakshadweep island.

b) Its capital is Kavaratti.