Island groups: north to south
A one-page list for revision, ordered by latitude (north first).
| # | Island group | State / UT | Lat. | PYQ years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majuli A large river island in the Brahmaputra, Assam; a centre of Vaishnavite satras. | Assam | 27.0° | – |
| 2 | Elephanta Island Mumbai harbour; the Elephanta Caves. | Maharashtra | 19.0° | – |
| 3 | Sriharikota A barrier island between Pulicat Lake and the Bay of Bengal; ISRO's launch centre. | Andhra Pradesh | 13.7° | – |
| 4 | Narcondam Island A dormant volcanic island; home of the Narcondam hornbill. | – | 13.4° | – |
| 5 | Andaman Islands Union territory island group in the Bay of Bengal; Barren Island has India's only active volcano. | Andaman and Nicobar | 12.5° | 2026, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2008, 2004, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995 |
| 6 | Barren Island Andaman Sea; India's only confirmed active volcano. | Andaman and Nicobar | 12.3° | 2018 |
| 7 | Lakshadweep A coral (atoll) island group in the Arabian Sea; capital Kavaratti. | Lakshadweep | 10.6° | 2014, 2009, 2004, 1996, 1995 |
| 8 | Rameswaram (Pamban Island) Tamil Nadu; linked to the mainland by the Pamban bridge. | Tamil Nadu | 9.3° | – |
| 9 | Minicoy The southernmost island of Lakshadweep. | Lakshadweep | 8.3° | – |
| 10 | Nicobar Islands South of the Ten Degree Channel; Great Nicobar is a biosphere reserve. | Andaman and Nicobar | 7.1° | 2026, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2004, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995 |
| 11 | Great Nicobar The largest Nicobar island; Indira Point is at its southern tip. | Andaman and Nicobar | 7.0° | 2018, 1996 |
Latitude of the marker (or the middle of the feature). Source: UPSCPrep.in Map Explorer · https://upscprep.in/maps/places/islands/print/