Question

India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep consists of

• A. 46 Islands
• B. 26 Islands
• C. 16 Islands
• D. 36 Islands

Hint:

Lakshadweep = smallest Union Territory of India with 36 islands. Only 10 of them are inhabited. Capital = Kavaratti.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India, both in terms of area and population. It is located in the Arabian Sea, southwest of the Indian mainland.
It comprises a total of 36 islands, which include:
- 10 inhabited islands
- 17 uninhabited islands
- 5 submerged reefs
- 4 newly formed islets
Out of these, only 10 islands are inhabited by people. The rest are either uninhabited or used for ecological purposes. The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti.
Why other options are incorrect:
There are neither 26, 16, nor 46 officially counted islands in Lakshadweep. The correct and recognized number is 36.