Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India ?
1. Gulf of Kachchh
2. Gulf of Mannar
3. Lakshadweep
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2017
1. **Gulf of Kachchh:** Located on the west coast.
2. **Gulf of Mannar:** Located on the southeast coast, between India and Sri Lanka.
3. **Lakshadweep Islands:** An archipelago of coral islands in the Arabian Sea.
4. **Andaman and Nicobar Islands:** Located in the Bay of Bengal, known for extensive fringing and barrier reefs.
All four options provided are indeed major coral reef areas in India.