Question

Make a comparison of the island groups of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Answer 1

Feature	Arabian Sea	Bay of Bengal
Name of Island Group	Lakshadweep Islands	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Location	Southwest of India in the Arabian Sea	Southeast of India in the Bay of Bengal
Type of Islands	Coral islands (atolls and reefs)	Volcanic and tectonic origin
Number of Islands	36 islands	Around 572 islands
Major Islands	Kavaratti, Minicoy, Agatti	North Andaman, South Andaman, Little Andaman, Nicobar Islands
Capital/Headquarters	Kavaratti	Port Blair
Inhabitants	Mostly inhabited, but some uninhabited	Some inhabited, many uninhabited
Geographical Features	Flat, low-lying islands	Hilly and forested islands
Ecological Importance	Coral reefs, marine biodiversity	Dense forests, unique flora and fauna
Strategic Importance	Less strategic compared to Andamans	High strategic importance (close to Southeast Asia and major sea routes)