2022 · Q49
Which one of the following States/UTs has the largest area under Coral Reefs in India ?
General KnowledgeBiology
- AGujarat
- BTamil Nadu
- CAndaman and Nicobar Islands
- DLakshadweep OSWaaL CDS Year-wise Solved papers
Explanation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the largest coral reef area in India, about 1,021 sq km, exceeding Lakshadweep's roughly 934 sq km. Gujarat's reefs (Gulf of Kachchh) and Tamil Nadu's (Gulf of Mannar) are smaller. Although Lakshadweep is entirely coral atolls, the Andamans' larger reef extent makes it the correct answer.