Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Lakshadweep and Minicoy are scattered between 8°N-12°N latitude.
2. The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
3. Barren Island is located in Lakshadweep.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The islands of the Arabian sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. There are approximately 36 islands of which 11 are inhabited. Minicoy is the largest island with an area of 453 sq. km. The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the Ten degree channel, north of which is the Amini Island and to the south is the Canannore Island. Barren island, the only active volcano in India is situated in the Nicobar islands.