Previous Year Question
Which of the following is the smallest Union Territory of India?
A.
Daman and Diu
B.
Ladakh
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Lakshadweep
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of area. According to the official Lakshadweep Administration, its total land area is only 32 square kilometres. It is an archipelago situated in the Arabian Sea.
Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands, and its administrative capital is Kavaratti. Official information states that the archipelago comprises 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks, with 10 inhabited islands. The National Portal of India also lists Lakshadweep among India's Union Territories.