The smallest island country in the Indian Ocean is

(A) Maldives
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Mauritius
(D) Madagascar

Correct Answer : Maldives
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : Maldives is the smallest country not only in the Indian Ocean but also in Asia in terms of area and population. There are over 1,192 coral islands in the Maldives, which are spread over 90,000 sq. km, making it one of the world’s most dispersed countries. They lie south-southwest of India and are considered part of Southern Asia.
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