Lakshadweep is made up of how many islands?

Correct answer: (b) 36

Explanation

Lakshadweep, India's smallest union territory, is a group of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea, with a land area of about 32 sq km. They are atolls and coral reefs, and only 10 are inhabited; the capital is Kavaratti.

• The 9° Channel separates Minicoy from the main group.
• The 11° Channel separates the Amindivi Islands in the north from the Cannanore Islands in the south.