Question

Name the major island groups lying in the Arabian Sea. Explain any two major features of it.

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

The major island group lying in the Arabian sea is Lakshadweep.

Majority of people living in the region depend on fishing as the primary mode of occupation.

It is situated on the western coast of India at a distance away from the Persian Gulf. There are 36 islands situated in close vicinity and they prove to be a great tourist destination.

Answer 2

Lakshadweep
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Lakshadweep Island lye on the Arabian sea.
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1) Lakshadweep is a Island as well as Lakshadweep is a Union territory of India.

2) Lakshadweep has 36 Small Islands.


3) Lakshadweep is present near the Kerala.

4) Lakshadweep has only 1 District

5) Lakshadweep was formed in 1956