Lakshadweep GkSet 4

This set of multiple-choice questions evaluates knowledge of Lakshadweep's administrative classification, geography, and historical events. Concepts covered include geographical coordinates, island formation, coral reefs, and Indian Union Territories. The questions assess understanding of geographical features such as Agatti airport, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, and the Eight Degree Channel.
1Which of the following is NOT a state?
2What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word Lakshadweepa?
3Which islands of our country is present in the Arabian Sea?
4How many sq km lakshadweep cover
5Name the island group of India lying in the Arabian Sea
6In which year were laccadive, minicoy and amindivi named as lakshadweep?
7In which year did the name 'Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands' change to 'Lakshadweep Islands'?
8The name of the airport in Lakshadweep is .....
9If you want to go to kavaratti which union territory will you go to
10Laccadive, Amindivi and Minicoy islands together were given a single name. What was this new name?
11Malabar coast of Kerala is close to which island?
12Kavarati is situated in
13Lakshadepp is locates in
14The island group of India having coral origin
15Lakshadweep was formerly known as?
16The Geographical area of Lakshadweep is .....
17Which channel separate Lakshadweep from Maldives?
18Which of the following is India's Island
19If you are visiting the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, where\ would you be?\
20Islands in the ..... are called Lakshwadeep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the geographical area of Lakshadweep?

Lakshadweep covers an area of approximately 32 square kilometers. This small union territory is located in the Arabian Sea and consists of several coral atolls, islands, and islets.

Which Indian Union Territory is Kavaratti located in?

Kavaratti is located in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It serves as the administrative capital of the territory and is one of the main inhabited islands.

What is the name of the airport in Lakshadweep?

The airport in Lakshadweep is called the Bangaram Domestic Airport. It is located on Bangaram Island and serves as a key transportation hub for the territory.

When was the name of Lakshadweep officially changed?

The name of Lakshadweep was officially changed from Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands to Lakshadweep in 1973. This change reflects the historical and geographical significance of the island group.

What is the geographical location of Lakshadweep relative to the Malabar coast?

Lakshadweep is located off the southwestern coast of India, specifically to the west of the Malabar coast in the state of Kerala. The islands are situated in the Arabian Sea.