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  Name the group of Indian islands that is of coral origin. Mention its capital and the island in the group that has a bird sanctuary. Or Which group of island is located in Arabian sea? Write any four features of these islands.  What is orographic rainfall? Which part of the Peninsular  plateau   causes   orographic rainfall?  

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                  (i) The Lakshadweep group of islands in the Arabian sea is of coral origin. It is composed of coral deposits on the sea bed. (ii) Kavaratti Island is the capital of the Lakshadweep. (iii) The Pitti Island, which is uninhabited, has a bird sanctuary. (iv) They are in proximity with Malabar coast in Kerala. (v) It has great diversity of flora and fauna.