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Lakshadweep Island: These are group of about 30

Islands only some of which are inhabited. They

are closed to the Malabar Coast. They also form
Union Territory.

Many of these islands are made of deposits of

the skeletons of an animal is called coral. Such
islands are called as Coral islands.
Lakshadweep Island
Life in the Western Coastal Plains

Gujarat: Gujarat lies in the North-West of India. Its capital is Gandhinagar. Trading
and farming are the main occupations of the people of the state.

Jowar and bajra are the main cereal crops.

The other crops grown are sugarcane, cotton,
groundnut and tobacco. Gujarat has several

well-developed Industries. It is known for its
textile, petroleum, fertiliser, salt and diamond-

cutting Industries. The khadi and handloom
Amul Milk Factory industry is also well-developed. Dairy farming

is an important industry of Gujarat. The famous Amul milk products come from
Anand in Gujarat.

The main language spoken in the state is Gujarati. The woman wear sarees and
lehengas. The men traditionally wear churidars and short jacket called angrakhas,

with colourful turbans.

Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat. Gandhiji’s Sabarmati Ashram lies in this
city. The Gir forest, which is the home of the Asiatic lion is an important tourist

attraction here.

Maharashtra: The Konkan Coast runs through

Maharashtra. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra,
lies on the Konkan Coast. It is the biggest seaport

in India. The seabed off the Konkan Coast has
large deposits of petroleum. The region is called

Bombay High. You have already read about the
people, dresses and festivals of Maharashtra in

the last chapter. Bombay High

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