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Which of the following Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka?

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  1. Elephanta

  2. Rameshwaram

  3. Nicobar

  4. Salsette

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rameshwaram Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka. This chain extends between Dhanushkodi on Pamban Island (also known as Rameswaram Island) in Tamil Nadu and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. The island of Rameswaram is linked to the Indian mainland by the Pamban Bridge.

What is the most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea?

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  1. They are all very small in size

  2. They are all of coral origin

  3. They have a very dry climate

  4. They are extended parts of the mainland

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
They are all of coral origin,
Islands
Two groups of islands lie on the two oceans surrounding the main landmass of the subcontinent. These most likely complete the physical features of India. And, the island region is divided by the mainland as well as the seas. Thus forming two major island states-

The Lakshadweep, which lies closer to the Malabar Coast. And, these consist of clusters of coral islands collectively named Lakshadweep.
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands which are off the Bay of Bengal and lie on the Indian Ocean. These group of islands are larger in size than their western counterparts and have rich biodiversity. Because the Andaman & Nicobar islands are closer to the equator, the region also experiences equatorial climate.

An active volcano was reported at ________ India in 1991.

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  1. Barren Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Aliabet Island, Gujarat

  3. Rameshwaram Island, Tamil Nadu

  4. Mumbai Island, Maharashtra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An active volcano was reported at Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands India in 1991. The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity," CSIR-NIO said in a statement".

The Lakshadweep are an example of ________.

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  1. Islands resulting from submarine earthquakes

  2. Volcanic Islands

  3. Coral Islands

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshadweep Island group is lying close to the Malabar coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. It is also known as the Coral Islands. Earlier it was known as Laccadive Minicoyand Amindive. In 1973 these were renamed as Lakshadweep. It covers a small area of 32  sq. Km. Kavaratti Island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep. Pitti island has a bird sanctuary.

The smallest Union Territory of India (area wise) is ________.

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  1. Lakshadweep

  2. Puducherry

  3. Daman and Diu

  4. Dadar and Nagar Haveli

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has been divided into 29 states and 7 union territories for administrative convenience.

The largest union territory of India is Andaman and Nicobar island with an area of 8,249 sq. km.  
The smallest union territory of India is Lakshadweep with an area of 32 sq. km..

Where is Indira Point located?

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  1. Lakshadweep

  2. Andman and Nicobar Islands

  3. Rameswaram

  4. Point Calimere

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Point is the name of the southernmost point of Republic of India. It is situated on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the eastern Indian Ocean at 6°45'10″N and 93°49'36″E. This is not on the Indian mainland, but within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

'Saddle peak' is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar islands located in ____________.

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  1. Great Nicobar

  2. Middle Andaman

  3. Little Andaman

  4. North Andaman

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andaman and Nicobar islands are the elongated chains of islands located in the Bay of Bengal. The entire group of islands is divided into two categories- The Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the South. Port Blair is the capital city of The Andaman and Nicobar island.
The highest point of Andaman and Nicobar is Saddle Peak at 732 m.

Which tribal group lives in Andaman and Nicobar islands?

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  1. Todas

  2. Onge

  3. Gonda

  4. Lepcha

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tribal groups of Andaman and Nicobar are divided into two categories -  Negrito and Mongoloid.

There are four Negrito tribes in Andaman and Nicobar island. These are Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese.
There are two Mongoloid tribes in Andaman and Nicobar island. These are Shompens and Nicobarese.

The Islands of Lakshadweep are ________.

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  1. of volcanic origin

  2. of coral origin

  3. of continental origin

  4. elevated portions of sub-marine mountains

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Correct Option: B

Which of the Lakshadweep islands has a bird sanctuary?

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  1. Nicobar island

  2. Pitti Island

  3. Barren island

  4. Diu island

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

B.  Pitti Island:-

The Lakshadweep Archipelago forms a terrestrial ecoregion together with the Maldives and the Chagos. It has over 600 species of marine fishes, 78 species of corals, 82 species of seaweed, 52 species of crabs, 2 species of lobsters, 48 species of gastropods, 12 species of bivalves, 101 species of birds. It is one of the four coral reef regions in India. The corals are a major attraction for the tourist. Pitti Island, is an important breeding place for sea turtles and for a number of pelagic birds such as the brown noddy  lesser crested tern  and greater crested tern . The island has been declared a bird sanctuary.