Multiple choice

How many islands form a part of territorial India?

  1. 247

  2. 204

  3. 214

  4. 143
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Explanation

India's territory includes 247 islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. These 572 islands total approximately 8,249 sq km, with only 37 inhabited. The number 247 refers to all islands within territorial waters, not just inhabited ones. The Lakshadweep group has additional islands but the 247 figure specifically refers to Andaman and Nicobar.

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