Archipelagos of India.

1.	Archipelagos of India.
Answer» 1. There are a few archipelagos in India, Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep are major archipelagos among them. 2. There are many smaller islands in Lakshadweep and these are located at some distance of Kerala coast. These islands have a shape of horse-shoe. Such coral islands are called ‘Atolls’. 3. Among other archipelagos are included in Andaman and Nicobar islands situated in Bay of Bengal. 4. The number of islands are more in Andaman and Nicobar archipelagoes located in Bay of Bengal. 5. They are very far from Indian coast. There are a few mountain ranges, some of which are formed due to the volcanic activity. 6. These islands are spread over 350 km and have a strategic importance. 7. The only active volcano in India is Barren in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. 8. Narkondam, a dormant volcano, which is very near to it.

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1. There are a few archipelagos in India, Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep are major archipelagos among them.

2. There are many smaller islands in Lakshadweep and these are located at some distance of Kerala coast. These islands have a shape of horse-shoe. Such coral islands are called ‘Atolls’.

3. Among other archipelagos are included in Andaman and Nicobar islands situated in Bay of Bengal.

4. The number of islands are more in Andaman and Nicobar archipelagoes located in Bay of Bengal.

5. They are very far from Indian coast. There are a few mountain ranges, some of which are formed due to the volcanic activity.

6. These islands are spread over 350 km and have a strategic importance.

7. The only active volcano in India is Barren in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

8. Narkondam, a dormant volcano, which is very near to it.

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