Question

Name the island group of India having coral origin.

NCERT Class IX
Social Science - Contemporary India

Chapter 2. Physical Features of India

Answer 1

Lakshadweep Island is called as a coral island because it is formed from the corals which mean the skeletons of the small sea animals named as Polyps.

There are two methods of formation of coral islands

• Uplift

• Accretion In uplift, the corals come on to the earth crust whereas in rock and sand are accumulated on corals thus forming an island.

Answer 2

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