CAPF AC 2018 PYQ with Answer — Which one of the following sites does not have coral reef formation?

2018 · Q37

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

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AGulf of Cambay/Khambhat
BGulf of Mannar
CLakshadweep
DAndaman and Nicobar Islands

Explanation

Coral reefs need clear, warm, shallow, sediment-free water: the Gulf of Mannar, Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are India's major reef areas. The Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) has a high tidal range and turbid, sediment-laden water from the Narmada and Tapi, so no reefs form there. Hence the Gulf of Cambay is the site without coral reef formation.