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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Island) (a) Viyant

For this matching question, take it pair by pair. In Islands, the pairs match as in code 3 4 2 1. That is the full answer. If you learn each pair as a small line, the code comes by itself. No need to memorise numbers. Just remember the pairs and you are done.

Ref: [UPPSC (GIC) 2010] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Kori Creek lies in

Here is how I remember it. Kori Creek lies in = Rann of Kutch. That is it. In Islands, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2008, 2011] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Sir Creek dispute is between which of the following two countries?

Okay, so here is the simple version. Sir Creek dispute is between which of points to India-Pakistan. In Islands, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2012] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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A large city built on an Indian island is

In simple words, a large city built on an Indian means Mumbai. In Islands, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of a large city built on an Indian and Mumbai together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1993] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following Indian island lies between India and Sri Lanka?

Here is how I remember it. which one of the following Indian island = Rameshwaram. That is it. In Islands, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010 UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is one of the remotest islands from Indian coast?

The main idea is really simple. In Islands, which one of the following is one is always linked with Minicoy. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [Karnataka PSC (Pre) 2018 UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Lakshadweep consists of how many Islands?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see Lakshadweep consists of how many Islands, think 36. In Islands, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [45th BPSC (Pre) 2001] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which of the following is a coral island?

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Islands once. Which of the following is a coral is all about Lakshadweep. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Lakshadweep for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Where is Lakshadweep located?

Imagine you are revising Islands late at night. The one fact you would underline for where is Lakshadweep located is Arabian Sea. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 1990] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Islands group Lakshadweep is

This one is a favourite in exams. In Islands, whenever you see Islands group Lakshadweep is, the answer is Accumulation of coral reef. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [39th BPSC (Pre) 1994] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Lakshadweep island is situated

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see Lakshadweep island is situated, think In South-West India. In Islands, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [38th BPSC (Pre) 1992] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Sriharikota island is located in

Honestly, this is a simple one. Sriharikota island is located in is Near Pulicat lake. In Islands, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — Sriharikota island is located in is Near Pulicat lake — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PCS (Pre) 2011] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Islands and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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