Question

what are the two groups of Indian Island write a note on each describing its Geographic position with relation to India

Answer 1

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
 Lakshadweep Islands

Andaman and Nicobar Islands geographical condition - -

Climate & GEOGRAPHY

Like most islands in the Bay of Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar too has a tropical climate with humidity about 80% and temperatures varying from 23 ° C to 31 ° C. The North East Monsoon sets in November where as the South West Monsoon towards the end of May. Whether remains more or less uniform throughout the year with neither extreme hot summers nor chilly winters, hence boating, swimming, snorkeling, sight seeing is open all 12 months an year. May to December is the season for nature lovers as the forest is lush green and water falls are at their prime. December to April is the best season for divers where as bird watchers enjoy mostly the winter months.


There are 572 islands in the territory having an area of 8,249 km2 (3,185 sq mi). Of these, only 38 are permanently inhabited. The islands extends from 6 ° to 14 ° North latitudes and from 92 ° to 94 ° East longitudes. The Andamans are separated from the Nicobar group by a channel (the Ten Degree Channel) some 150 km (93 mi) wide. The highest point is located in North Andaman Island (Saddle Peak at 732 m (2,402 ft)). The Andaman group has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2(2,474 sq mi) while the Nicobar group has only 24 islands with an area of 1,841  km2(711 sq mi).

Answer 2

 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.