Statement 1: Minicoy is the smallest island in the Lakshadweep group.This is incorrect. Minicoy is actually one of the largest islands in the Lakshadweep group. The smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep is Bitra. Minicoy is distinctive for its culture, which shows Maldivian influence, and is the southernmost island of Lakshadweep.
Statement 2: The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands."This is correct. The Ten Degree Channel is a channel in the Indian Ocean that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. It's named so because it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude north of the equator.
Statement 3:The primary occupation in Lakshadweep is agriculture."This is incorrect. The primary occupation in Lakshadweep is fishing and coconut cultivation, not traditional agriculture. The coral atolls that make up Lakshadweep have limited arable land and are not suitable for extensive agriculture. Coconut farming, fishing, and tourism are the main economic activities in these islands.
Additional information about these island territories:
Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands (only 10 are inhabited) and is India's smallest union territory.
The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago consists of 572 islands, of which about 38 are inhabited.
Both territories are known for their unique biodiversity, coral reefs, and strategic importance in the Indian Ocean.
