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Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A (1, 2 and 3 only).

The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management in India are: Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[3] Fringing reefs, the most common reef form, are found in Andamans.[4] Patch reefs are seen in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mann and Gulf of Kachchh.[4] Barrier reefs are seen in Nicobar and Lakshadweep.[4]

The Sunderbans, however, is not mentioned in any of the documents as having coral reefs. The Sunderbans is characterized by mangrove forests[5], which are different ecosystems from coral reefs. Mangroves thrive in muddy, brackish water environments typical of deltaic regions, while coral reefs require clear, shallow, saline waters—conditions not found in the Sunderbans.

Therefore, coral reefs occur in Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Gulf of Kachchh (2), and Gulf of Mannar (3), but not in Sunderbans (4).

Sources
  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  4. [4] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
  5. [5] https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/IND170494.pdf
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Q. Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the c…
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Moderate fairness Books / CA: 7.5/10 · 2.5/10

This is a foundational 'Geography x Environment' overlap question. It tests a single core concept: the physical conditions required for coral growth (clear, saline water) versus the conditions of a river delta (turbid, fresh water). If you know the Sunderbans is a massive sediment-heavy delta, this question solves itself.

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Statement 1
Do coral reefs occur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
Presence: 5/5
“• The coral reefs are classified depending on their locations into fringing, patch, barrier and atoll. • The fringing reefs are contiguous with the shore and they are the most common by occurring reef form, found in Andamans. • The patch reefs are isolated and discontinuous patches, lying shoreward of offshore reef structures as seen in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mann and Gulf of Katchchh. • Barrier reefs are linear offshore reef structures that run parallel to coastlines and arise from submerged shelf platforms. The water body between the reef and the shore is termed as lagoon. Barrier reefs are seen in Nicobar and Lakshadweep. • Atolls are circular or semi-circular reefs that arise from subsiding sea floor platforms as coral reef building keeps ahead of subsidence.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly names fringing reefs as the most common reef form and states they are found in the Andamans.
  • Provides a classification of reef types and directly links one type (fringing) to the Andaman group.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
Presence: 5/5
“The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Gulf of Kutch, (iii) Lakshdweep, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
Why this source?
  • Lists Andaman and Nicobar Islands among the four major coral reef areas identified for conservation and management in India.
  • Positions the islands as a nationally recognized coral region, implying significant reef presence.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
Presence: 5/5
“Reef ecosystems are vulnerable to catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, marine pollution and bleaching epidemics, which may cause mass mortality of corals. Human stress such as pollution and increase in sediment load, have damaged reefs in many areas. Recently, there has been much speculation over the future impact of global warming and climatic change on coral reefs. Te main coral reefs of India about 19,000 sq km are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Lakshadweep Islands (iii) Rann of Kachchh, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Te National Coral Reef Research Centre has been established at Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands).”
Why this source?
  • States that the main coral reefs of India include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • Notes establishment of the National Coral Reef Research Centre at Port Blair, indicating institutional recognition of reefs there.
Statement 2
Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Kachchh?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
Presence: 5/5
“• The coral reefs are classified depending on their locations into fringing, patch, barrier and atoll. • The fringing reefs are contiguous with the shore and they are the most common by occurring reef form, found in Andamans. • The patch reefs are isolated and discontinuous patches, lying shoreward of offshore reef structures as seen in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mann and Gulf of Katchchh. • Barrier reefs are linear offshore reef structures that run parallel to coastlines and arise from submerged shelf platforms. The water body between the reef and the shore is termed as lagoon. Barrier reefs are seen in Nicobar and Lakshadweep. • Atolls are circular or semi-circular reefs that arise from subsiding sea floor platforms as coral reef building keeps ahead of subsidence.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly names 'Gulf of Katchchh' as a location of patch reefs.
  • Places Gulf of Katchchh alongside other known reef areas (Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar), indicating presence rather than speculation.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
Presence: 5/5
“The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Gulf of Kutch, (iii) Lakshdweep, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
Why this source?
  • Lists 'Gulf of Kutch' as one of the four major coral reef areas identified for conservation.
  • Treats Gulf of Kutch as a principal reef region, implying established reef occurrence.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 3: MAJOR BIOMES > Classifcation of marine ecosystems > p. 32
Presence: 5/5
“In the coastal areas (continental-shelf), the sea is shallow, while farther away, it is deep. Both these ecosystems are diferent from each other. Te shallow seas near Lakshadweep, Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait, and Gulf of Kachchh are characterised with coral formations. Fish, crustacean, starfsh, jellyfsh and polyps form the coral ecosystems in the shallow seas. In the shallow water, mangroves are also an important ecosystem. Tese ecosystems are dependent on saline water and tides. Te marine ecosystem is mainly used by coastal fshermen for fshing. In the past fshing used to be done at a sustainable level and the marine ecosystems were able to replenish and maintain their resilience.”
Why this source?
  • States that shallow seas near Gulf of Kachchh are characterised with coral formations.
  • Links coastal shallow-sea conditions in the Gulf of Kachchh directly to coral ecosystems.
Statement 3
Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Mannar?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
Presence: 5/5
“• The coral reefs are classified depending on their locations into fringing, patch, barrier and atoll. • The fringing reefs are contiguous with the shore and they are the most common by occurring reef form, found in Andamans. • The patch reefs are isolated and discontinuous patches, lying shoreward of offshore reef structures as seen in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mann and Gulf of Katchchh. • Barrier reefs are linear offshore reef structures that run parallel to coastlines and arise from submerged shelf platforms. The water body between the reef and the shore is termed as lagoon. Barrier reefs are seen in Nicobar and Lakshadweep. • Atolls are circular or semi-circular reefs that arise from subsiding sea floor platforms as coral reef building keeps ahead of subsidence.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly names patch reefs occurring in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar and Gulf of Kachchh.
  • Classifies reef types and cites Gulf of Mannar as a location for patch reefs.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
Presence: 5/5
“The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Gulf of Kutch, (iii) Lakshdweep, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
Why this source?
  • Identifies Gulf of Mannar as one of four major coral reef areas in India marked for conservation.
  • Positions Gulf of Mannar clearly among recognized reef regions (alongside Lakshadweep, Kutch, Andaman & Nicobar).
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
Presence: 5/5
“Reef ecosystems are vulnerable to catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, marine pollution and bleaching epidemics, which may cause mass mortality of corals. Human stress such as pollution and increase in sediment load, have damaged reefs in many areas. Recently, there has been much speculation over the future impact of global warming and climatic change on coral reefs. Te main coral reefs of India about 19,000 sq km are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Lakshadweep Islands (iii) Rann of Kachchh, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Te National Coral Reef Research Centre has been established at Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands).”
Why this source?
  • Lists Gulf of Mannar among the main coral reef regions of India.
  • Treats Gulf of Mannar as part of the core national coral reef extent.
Statement 4
Do coral reefs occur in the Sunderbans?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 3/5
"caves; mangrove forests; coral reefs, sea grass beds and marine areas. Within IUCN’s Transboundary PA Programme included are the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (with Bangladesh) and the Gulf of Mannar national park"
Why this source?
  • The passage lists 'mangrove forests' and 'coral reefs' as distinct habitat types in the document.
  • The same passage separately names the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, indicating Sunderbans are presented as a mangrove area rather than a coral-reef area.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"In India, major coral reef formations occur in the Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Mannar"
Why this source?
  • Lists the major coral reef formations in India (Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Gulf of Mannar) without mentioning the Sunderbans.
  • By omission, indicates coral reefs are associated with other regions rather than the Sunderbans (which are known in the passages as mangrove areas).

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.1. Features > p. 50
Strength: 5/5
“• They occur in shallow tropical areas where the sea water is clean, clear and warm. • The coral reef cover in Indian waters is roughly estimated up to 19,000 sq. Km. • Coral reefs are one of the most productive and complex coastal ecosystems with high biological diversity. All Rights Reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form or by any means, without permission in writing. This document is Downloaded from https://www.examstatic.com”
Why relevant

States coral reefs occur in shallow, clean, clear, warm tropical waters — a general environmental rule for reef presence.

How to extend

Compare this rule with basic facts about the Sunderbans (latitude, water temperature, and whether waters are clear/muddy) to judge likelihood of reefs there.

Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
Strength: 5/5
“Light is also important, and coral growth is usually restricted to the upper 25 or 30 metres of the sea surface. Because of these factors, coral reefs are mainly found between latitudes 30o N and S on mud free coastlines, particularly in western parts of Pacifc, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Te corals live in symbiotic association with unicellular algae, and are colonial organisms with the ability to reproduce sexually or asexually. According to the U.N. Environment Reports, there are more cold-water coral reefs worldwide than tropical reefs. Te largest cold water reef is the Rost Reef along the coast of Norway.”
Why relevant

Gives the latitudinal and substrate pattern: reefs mainly between 30°N and 30°S on mud‑free coastlines and restricted to upper ~25–30 m.

How to extend

Use the Sunderbans' latitude and the fact that it is a muddy delta to assess if conditions (mud‑free coastline, shallow clear water) are met.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
Strength: 4/5
“• The coral reefs are classified depending on their locations into fringing, patch, barrier and atoll. • The fringing reefs are contiguous with the shore and they are the most common by occurring reef form, found in Andamans. • The patch reefs are isolated and discontinuous patches, lying shoreward of offshore reef structures as seen in the Palk Bay, Gulf of Mann and Gulf of Katchchh. • Barrier reefs are linear offshore reef structures that run parallel to coastlines and arise from submerged shelf platforms. The water body between the reef and the shore is termed as lagoon. Barrier reefs are seen in Nicobar and Lakshadweep. • Atolls are circular or semi-circular reefs that arise from subsiding sea floor platforms as coral reef building keeps ahead of subsidence.”
Why relevant

Lists Indian reef locations (Andamans, Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Gulf areas) as examples of where reefs do occur in India.

How to extend

Check whether Sunderbans appears among known Indian reef areas or instead resembles cited reef vs non‑reef regions.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
Strength: 4/5
“The four major coral reef areas identified for intensive conservation and management are: (i) Gulf of Mannar, (ii) Gulf of Kutch, (iii) Lakshdweep, and (iv) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.”
Why relevant

Identifies four major Indian coral reef areas for conservation (Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar).

How to extend

A student can note that major reef zones are specific and see if Sunderbans is included or omitted from authoritative lists.

CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > Corals > p. 14
Strength: 4/5
“Coral polyps are short-lived microscopic organisms, which live in colonies. They flourish in shallow, mud-free and warm waters. They secrete calcium carbonate. The coral secretion and their skeletons from coral deposits in the form of reefs: they are mainly of three kinds: barrier reef. fringing reef and atolls. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is a good example of the first kind of coral reefs. Atolls are circular or horse shoe-shaped coral reefs. Now you see the elongated chain of islands located in the Bay of Bengal extending from north to south. These are Andaman and Nicobar islands. They are bigger in size and are more numerous and scattered.”
Why relevant

Explains corals need mud‑free, warm shallow waters and mentions Bay of Bengal island chains (Andaman & Nicobar) as reef locations.

How to extend

Contrast the Sunderbans' coastal/deltaic, sediment‑laden character with the described mud‑free reef settings to evaluate plausibility.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC frequently tests the 'limiting factors' of ecosystems. Instead of asking 'What does a coral need?', they ask 'Which place has corals?', forcing you to apply the theory (clear water) to a specific geography (Sunderbans delta).
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Directly covered in Shankar IAS (Ch 4) and NCERT Class IX Geography. If you missed this, your static base is shaky.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Marine Ecosystem Distribution. Specifically, the 'Exclusion Principle'—knowing where ecosystems *cannot* exist is as important as knowing where they do.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the 'Big 4' Reefs: A&N (Fringing), Lakshadweep (Atoll), Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch. Contrast with 'Minor Reefs' (Netrani, Malvan, Angria Bank). Map the 'No-Go Zones': Mouths of Ganga, Amazon, etc., due to freshwater/silt.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Do not memorize lists in isolation. Overlay your 'River System Map' on your 'Coral Map'. Where massive rivers (Ganga-Brahmaputra) meet the sea, turbidity kills corals. This logic eliminates Sunderbans instantly.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Types of coral reefs (fringing, patch, barrier, atoll)
💡 The insight

References classify reef types and explicitly note fringing reefs occur in the Andamans, linking reef morphology to location.

Classification of reef types is frequently tested in physical geography and environment sections; it connects coastal geomorphology with ecosystem distribution. Master by memorising definitions with example locations (e.g., fringing — Andamans) and practising map-based questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
  • CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > Corals > p. 14
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Major coral reef regions of India
💡 The insight

References enumerate the principal Indian reef areas and include Andaman & Nicobar among them.

High-yield for UPSC environment and geography: useful for questions on biodiversity hotspots, conservation priorities and coastal ecology. Learn the standard list (Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch/Rann of Kachchh, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar) and their locations/management status.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Coral origin vs tectonic/volcanic island physiography
💡 The insight

Evidence notes Nicobar islands are mainly of coral origin and contrasts overall island origins (Bay of Bengal islands largely tectonic/volcanic vs Arabian Sea islands mainly coral).

Understanding island formation types helps answer physiography and geomorphology questions, and explains associated ecosystems (e.g., coral reefs). Study comparative features of coral, volcanic and tectonic islands and map examples to tackle descriptive and analytical questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > Islands of the Bay of Bengal > p. 68
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > THE INDIAN ISLANDS > p. 66
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Major coral reef areas of India
💡 The insight

References enumerate principal Indian reef regions and explicitly include Gulf of Kutch/Gulf of Kachchh among them.

High-yield factual knowledge for map-based and short-answer questions; connects to biodiversity, conservation policy and regional geography. Master by memorising the core reef regions and associating them with coastal states and protection efforts.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Kachchh?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Types of coral reefs (fringing, patch, barrier, atoll)
💡 The insight

Evidence classifies reef types and specifically identifies 'patch reefs' occurring in the Gulf of Kachchh.

Frequently tested concept linking reef morphology to location and processes; helps answer questions on distribution, formation and hazards. Learn definitions, distinguishing features and typical locations for each type.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.3. Classification and their location > p. 51
  • Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 11: Islands and Coral Reefs > Types of Goral Reef > p. 99
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Kachchh?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Physical conditions required for coral growth
💡 The insight

References describe coral preference for shallow, warm, clear, low-sediment waters — conditions noted for seas around Gulf of Kachchh.

Conceptually key for questions on distribution, vulnerability (bleaching, sedimentation) and coastal management. Understand environmental limits and threats to connect physical geography with ecology and policy questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 4: Aquatic Ecosystem > 4.9.1. Features > p. 50
  • CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > Corals > p. 14
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 3: MAJOR BIOMES > Classifcation of marine ecosystems > p. 32
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Kachchh?"
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Major coral reef areas of India
💡 The insight

The question asks whether Gulf of Mannar has coral reefs; several references list Gulf of Mannar among India’s principal reef areas.

High-yield for UPSC geography: distributions of major reef systems are commonly asked and linked to conservation policy questions. Master the list (Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kachchh, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar) to answer questions on marine biodiversity, protected areas, and coastal management.

📚 Reading List :
  • Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Mangroves in India-2019 > p. 53
  • Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 4: BIODIVERSITY > corAl reefs. > p. 54
🔗 Anchor: "Do coral reefs occur in the Gulf of Mannar?"
🌑 The Hidden Trap

Angria Bank. Since the 'Big 4' locations are now common knowledge, look for 'Angria Bank' (a submerged plateau off Vijaydurg, Maharashtra) or 'Netrani Island' (Karnataka). These are the emerging/minor coral hotspots likely to appear in future options.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Muddy Water' Heuristic. Corals are solar-powered (zooxanthellae need light). The Sunderbans is the world's largest delta, churning out millions of tons of silt. Silt = No Light = No Corals. Eliminate Option 4 (Sunderbans) -> Answer is A.

🔗 Mains Connection

Disaster Management & Bio-Shields. Link these locations to their protective roles: Mangroves (Sunderbans) buffer against Cyclones/Tsunamis; Coral Reefs (Lakshadweep) prevent coastal erosion. This is a standard Mains GS-3 angle.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

NDA-I · 2017 · Q66 Relevance score: 5.38

Which of the following are the majdr coral reef areas of India ? L GulfofKachchh 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Lakshadweep 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below:

CAPF · 2018 · Q37 Relevance score: 3.85

Which one of the following sites does not have coral reef formation?

CDS-I · 2005 · Q59 Relevance score: 1.80

Consider the following statements 1. The Lakshadweep Islands represent coral islands. 2. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands represent detachc' parts of the continental blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

CDS-II · 2019 · Q102 Relevance score: 1.29

Coral reefs are not found in which one of the following regions?