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  1. They are coral islands.
  2. They are located in the Arabian Sea. 
  3. These islands are elevated portion of submerged mountains.
  4. None of the above
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Option 3 : These islands are elevated portion of submerged mountains.

The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e These islands are elevated portion of submerged mountains.

  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
    • These Islands are situated in the Bay of Bengal.
    • The Andaman and Nicobars Islands are separated by the Ten Degree Channel.
    • Andaman and Nicobar Islands are of tectonic origin and are an elevated portion of submerged mountains.
    • Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
    • Andaman and Nicobars Islands became a Union Territory in 1956.
    • Devendra Kumar Joshi is the current Lieutenant Governor.
  • Lakshadweep:
    • It is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. 
    • It is the smallest union territory of India.
    • Dineshwar Sharma is the current  Lt. Governor.
    • Kavaratti is the capital is Lakshadweep.
    • Lakshadweep was constituted as a union territory in 1956.
    • Lakshadweep islands are located in the Arabian sea. 
    • As these islands are built up by corals, they are called Coral Islands of India.
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