Question

Q1. Compare and contrast the two Island groups of India on the basis of – (a) Formation
(b) Location (c) Size (d) Special feature – (Pitti Island – bird sanctuary) (Barren land – active volcano).

Answer 1

Andaman and Nicobar Islands                                       Lakshadweep Island

(a) Location- These are located to the               These are located to the south    

south east of the Indian mainland in the            west of the Indian mainland in  

Bay of Bengal.                                                      Arabian Sea.

(b) Size- The Andaman and Nicobar                 The Lakshadweep Island are  

Islands are spread across a huge area of         spread across an area of 32

around 8,250 km².                                              km².

(c) Special feature- Barren Island are the         Pitti Island have a bird sanctuary  

only place in India which have active               and are still uninhabited.

volcanoes.

                                              HOPE THIS HELPS.....   XD