I would say B because of their population
This is false. different sides have different histories
well the closes group of islands to India is Lakshadweep Islands. it is located in the South-West of India. both Lakshadweep and Maldives are located in the South-West. but i would say Lakshadweep because it is closer :)
1. Lakshadweep
2. Maldives Island
That is the Prime Meridian
A. Tamil Nadu i think
But if I am wrong I am sorry