Question

Which of the following is the capital of Lakshdweep Islands ? 
1. Kohima
2. Port Blair
3. Puducherry
4. Kavaratti 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Kavaratti 

The correct answer is Kavaratti.

• Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory. It has 36 islands. 
• The islands cover 32 sq km and the capital of Lakshadweep Islands is Kavaratti which is also the major city of UT.
• All the islands are located in the Arabian Sea which is 220 to 440 km from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala.
• Andrott Island is the largest island and has an area of 4.90 km.
• Length and width are 4.66 km and 1.43 km respectively.
• It is in the east-west direction, between 10°48' and 10°50' N latitude and 73°38' and 73°42' E longitude.
• As per the 2011 census, Lakshadweep has a population of 64429.
• About 93% of the total population is Muslim.