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The Lakshadweep Islands are located in —

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AThe Arabian Sea
BThe Bay of Bengal
CThe Indian Ocean south of Sri Lanka
DThe Gulf of Mannar
Correct Answer: The Arabian SeaYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct (A): Lakshadweep is a coral island group in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. Why the other options are wrong: (B) The Bay of Bengal does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked; (C) The Indian Ocean south of Sri Lanka does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked; (D) The Gulf of Mannar does not satisfy the specific geographical fact, location, measurement or relationship asked.

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