Islands
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Lakshadweep Islands’ coral reefs are a key biodiversity feature. Scuba diving and snorkeling are particularly popular in which two iconic islands of Lakshadweep known for their vibrant underwater environments
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Option: B
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands were instrumental in coordinating relief efforts during a catastrophic natural disaster in 2004. Which devastating event severely impacted the islands, underscoring their vulnerability as a natural disaster hotspot
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Option: B
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The indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are broadly categorized into two major racial groups. The tribes of the Andaman Islands (like Jarwa, Onge) belong to which racial group
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Option: C
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The development of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is complicated by a significant infrastructure deficit. The capital, Port Blair, is located approximately how far from the Indian mainland, posing logistical challenges
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Option: C
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Little Andaman Island, which is part of the Andaman group, is underlain by specific rock formations that make its groundwater highly vulnerable to seismic activity. This island is primarily underlain by
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Option: B
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Among the indigenous tribes of the Nicobar Islands, which group is known for being more modernized, participating in Panchayats, and having a majority conversion to Christianity
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Option: C
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands are susceptible to cyclones, particularly during the monsoon transition periods. Natural buffers like mangroves and coral reefs are crucial for mitigating storm damage. The restoration of which natural feature is recommended as a ‘nature-based solution’ to enhance disaster resilience
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Option: B
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are crucial for India’s defense strategy. The tri-service command helps counter the security challenges posed by which major international choke point, through which 40 percent of India’s trade passes
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Option: C
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Lakshadweep Islands face unique challenges related to freshwater scarcity. The islands receive high annual rainfall, yet geological features cause 75 to 80 percent of this water to be lost quickly due to
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were affected by a major earthquake in 2009, demonstrating ongoing seismic risk. This 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near which specific city, causing significant damage
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Option: C
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Which island group of India, known for its coral atolls and fringing reefs, is geologically identified as a part of the Reunion Hotspot volcanism, indicating its deep-sea origin
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Option: C
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Due to the threat of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that low-lying areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could potentially face submergence by which year
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Option: B
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The island management plans sometimes categorize island areas into different zones with varying regulations. For Group-I Islands (TGA > 1000 sq km) under ICRZ-2019, the standard No Development Zone (NDZ) is defined as the area up to how many meters from the HTL
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Option: B
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The practice of using desalination plants, powered by solar energy, is recommended as a potential solution to address the persistent water woes in which group of Indian islands, especially the smaller ones
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Option: D
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands have four major islands designated as ICRZ (Island Coastal Regulation Zone) islands due to their large geographical area. Which of the following is NOT one of the four specified large ICRZ islands mentioned in the IPZ Notification 2011
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Option: D
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In the wake of water scarcity caused by aging infrastructure, villagers on Kamorta Island staged protests in 2023. What specific quality issue in the supplied water led to these massive public protests
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Option: C
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The geographical layout of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands enhances maritime security by straddling several important sea channels. Which of the following channels is NOT straddled by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Option: D
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The Nicobar Islands are inhabited by two Indo-Mangloid tribes, the Nicobarese and the Shompen. The Shompen are characterized by their extreme privacy and elusive nature, mainly residing in the interior of which largest Nicobar island
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Option: B
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The term ‘Lakshadweep’ literally translates to mean ‘one lakh islands’. However, the archipelago actually consists of a much smaller number of islands, atolls, and islets, totaling approximately
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Option: B
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Diu Island, an important coastal island of India, is historically significant due to its colonial heritage and presence of forts. Diu is located in which Union Territory of India
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Option: B