Question

The Lakshadweep islands are of _____ origin.

• A. Volcanic
• B. Submerged fold mountains
• C. Coral
• D. None ofthese

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

• Lakshadweep islands are coral islands formed by the agglomeration of skeletons and calcium carbonate secretions of tiny marine animals called Polyps.
  
• They live in colonies in symbiotic relationship with algae and zooxanthalae bacteria which gives vibrant colours to coral reefs and made the most productive and vegetative regions of the oceans .
  
• Salient features of Lakshadweep Islands:
  
• 1) Originated as coral islands and agricultural productivity is low due to infertile soil.
  
• 2) Existence of atolls, corals etc., made it as one of the tourist destination.