(a) whether it is a fact that the Indian islands archipelagos are in danger of sinking under seas due to port and shipping development therein;
(b) if so, the details of islands sank during the last five years; and
(c) the details of the action taken by the Government in the regard?
(a) No, Sir. No abnormal tidal variation has been noticed in the Tide Tables during the last five years, so the Indian islands archipelagos are not in danger of sinking under seas due to port and shipping development activities.
(b) & (c) Question does not arise in view of reply to (a) above.
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