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Which Indian Ocean island nation is the smallest by area?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
Maldives

Identifying Smallest Indian Ocean Island Nation

The question asks to identify the smallest island nation located in the Indian Ocean based on its total land area.

Comparing Island Nation Areas

We need to compare the areas of the provided options:

  • Seychelles: An archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, with a total land area of approximately 455 square kilometers.
  • Maldives: An archipelagic nation consisting of numerous islands, located in the Indian Ocean. Its total land area is approximately 298 square kilometers.
  • Sri Lanka: A large island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean, with a significant land area of about 65,610 square kilometers.
  • Mauritius: An island nation in the Indian Ocean, with a land area of around 2,040 square kilometers.

Conclusion on Size

Comparing the land areas:

  • Maldives: ~298 sq km
  • Seychelles: ~455 sq km
  • Mauritius: ~2,040 sq km
  • Sri Lanka: ~65,610 sq km

The Maldives has the smallest land area among the given Indian Ocean island nations.

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