Islands in India
India has two important groups of islands located in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal consist of a total of 204 islands. These islands are separated by the “Ten Degree Channel,” with the Andaman Islands to the north and the Nicobar Islands to the south. The coastlines of these islands are known for their beautiful coral reefs and beaches. The vegetation on these islands is equatorial.
In the Arabian Sea, the Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands form another island group. These islands are close to the Malabar Coast and are entirely made of coral deposits. Among them, Minicoy is the largest of the 43 islands.
In the Bay of Bengal, there are about 572 islands and islets situated between latitudes 6°N and 14°N and longitudes 92°E and 94°E. The main groups are the Ritchie’s Archipelago and Labyrinth Island. They can be divided into the Andaman Islands in the north and the Nicobar Islands in the south, separated by the 10° channel.
Moving to the Arabian Sea islands, the Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands are spread between latitudes 8°N and 12°N and longitudes 71°E and 74°E. These islands are located about 280 to 480 kilometers away from the coast of Kerala. They are all made of coral deposits. Among the 36 islands, 11 are inhabited. Minicoy, the largest, covers an area of 453 square kilometers. The 11° channel roughly divides the entire island chain, with Amini Island to the north and Canannore Island to the south.
Physiography of India| Class 11 Geography Notes
Class 11 Geography Physiography of India Notes: Geography Class 11 Notes is a crucial subject in the Social Science curriculum that requires students to have a thorough understanding of the Earth, its physical features, and human activities.
The subject demands a strong foundation in conceptual knowledge and an ability to analyze and interpret geographical data. These notes provide a comprehensive summary of the key topics, aiding students in better comprehension of the subject matter.
All the important topics have been compiled in CBSE Notes Class 11 Geography Physiography of India.
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