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Where is Indira point located (Southern most trip of India)-

Option A is incorrect. The Andaman Islands lie north of the Nicobar Islands. Hence, it cannot have the southernmost point of the Indian Union.


Option B is correct. Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands at 67’ N is the southernmost point of the Indian Union.


Option C is incorrect. The Lakshadweep Islands geographically lie between 8N to 123’N. Thus, these islands lie north of the Indira Point (at 67’ N), and hence cannot include the southernmost point of the Indian Union.


Option D is incorrect. Minicoy is the southernmost Islands in the Lakshadweep archipelago.

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