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The Nicobar Islands are geologically distinct from the mainland, consisting of northern, central, and southern groups. The northernmost island among the Nicobar group is
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Option: B
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The total number of islands and islets comprising the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, scattered across the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, is approximately
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Option: C
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India’s total number of islands, including both inhabited and uninhabited ones across the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, totals approximately how many, underscoring the vastness of its maritime territory
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Option: C
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Coral reefs are vital ecosystems for India’s marine biodiversity, but they are not uniformly distributed. Besides the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, coral reefs are notably found in which three other regions of India’s coastal zone
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Option: B
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The islands of Lakshadweep are divided into three major administrative groups, Amindivi, Laccadive, and Minicoy. Which specific latitudinal line serves as the geographical divider separating the Amindivi Islands from the Cannanore Islands
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Option: D
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The largest island in the Andaman group, which is also the highest, housing Saddle Peak (737 m) is vital for the islands’ geography. Which island holds the highest point of the entire Andaman and Nicobar archipelago
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Option: C
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In 2018, Neil Island was officially renamed to honor India’s independence movement. What is the new name designated for Neil Island
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Option: A
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Andaman Islands’ strategic significance is amplified by their location relative to neighboring countries. Landfall Island, the northernmost tip of the Andaman chain, is situated only about 20 km away from which foreign territory
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Option: C
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The development of Lakshadweep is often linked to trade partnerships with nearby major ports on the mainland. Which coastal city in Karnataka serves as a major port and historical trade link for many Lakshadweep residents
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Option: B
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The unique ecosystem of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to critical habitats for endangered species. Which protected area was controversially denotified in 2021 to accommodate the Great Nicobar Transshipment Port project
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Option: B
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Lakshadweep is geographically classified into three main island groups, Amindivi Islands, Laccadive Islands, and Minicoy Island. Which of these three groups constitutes the northernmost cluster of the Lakshadweep archipelago
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Option: C
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The geological formation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is described as volcanic in origin, forming the peaks of a long range of submerged mountains. This submerged mountain range extends from Burma (Myanmar) down to which large Southeast Asian island
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Option: B
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Coral bleaching events, often linked to rising sea surface temperatures and phenomena like El Nino, severely impact the Andaman Islands’ marine environment. In 2010, approximately what percentage of live coral was lost in areas like South Button Island due to mass bleaching
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands play a strategic role in India’s regional foreign policy. The islands serve as a fulcrum for which major foreign policy initiative focusing on diplomatic and economic engagement with ASEAN countries
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Option: C
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Lakshadweep has been declared an Organic Agricultural Area under India’s Participatory Guarantee System (PGS). This designation signifies that the islands adhere to strict organic farming standards for all agricultural produce, most notably which dominant cash crop
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Option: C
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India is planning massive infrastructure development in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including the Great Nicobar Project, to boost its blue economy. The proposed transshipment port aims to rival major international ports, potentially handling up to how many TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) annually
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Option: C
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The Andaman Trunk Road’s construction through the territory of the Jarawa tribe highlights the tension between development and indigenous rights. The government’s protection efforts for the Jarawa and Sentinelese communities often rely on maintaining a strict policy of
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Option: B
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Great Nicobar, the largest island in the Nicobar group, is physically separated from the Sumatra island of Indonesia by a relatively short distance. How far is Great Nicobar from Sumatra, highlighting its critical geographic proximity to Southeast Asia
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Option: A
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Ross Island, famous for its colonial architecture and ruins, was renamed in 2018 to honor an important figure in India’s independence struggle. What is the new name officially given to Ross Island
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ unique ecosystem includes several endemic and endangered species. The Great Nicobar Project in Galathea Bay threatens the nesting grounds of which specific endangered bird species endemic to the Nicobar archipelago
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Option: B