Islands
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ location provides geopolitical leverage by extending India’s strategic reach into Southeast Asia. They lie just 90 nautical miles from which specific ASEAN country
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Option: C
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Andaman Islands are an ecological treasure trove, boasting a diverse array of fauna. According to ecological reports, the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is home to over how many species of fauna
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands receive copious amounts of rain, comparable to rainfall levels in parts of the Amazon. These islands are influenced by which two major monsoon systems, contributing to long rainy seasons
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Option: B
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Lakshadweep Islands are generally categorized into three groups: Amindivi, Laccadive, and Minicoy. Kavaratti, which serves as the capital city of Lakshadweep, belongs to which of these geographical groups
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Option: C
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The debate over the sovereignty of the small, uninhabited offshore sandbar known as New Moore Island involved both India and Bangladesh. This island temporarily emerged in the Bay of Bengal following which major natural disaster in 1970
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Option: A
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Jarawa tribe’s traditional diet, necessary for their hunter-gatherer existence, primarily includes various natural resources. Which of these items is NOT typically part of the Jarawa’s traditional diet, as they rely on forest foraging and hunting
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Option: D
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The tri-service Andaman and Nicobar Command plays a key role in joint maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal. Which specific series of multilateral naval exercises, aimed at security collaboration with regional navies, regularly involves the Andaman Command
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Option: C
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The Islands of India, specifically Lakshadweep, are considered environmentally significant. Which of the following certifications has been achieved by the entire Lakshadweep group, reflecting a commitment to sustainable cultivation practices
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Option: C
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Barren Island, located north of Port Blair, is India’s only confirmed active volcano, with recent activity noted as late as 2024. What geological structure type is Barren Island classified as, characterizing its steep, conical shape
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Option: C
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When planning a sustainable future for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, specialized waste management systems are required. The IIMP recommends that commercial units like tourist establishments must put in place a waste management system compliant with which 2016 central rules
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are crucial for disaster preparedness. To counter the dangers of storm surge and seismic events, strict regulations recommend retrofitting which type of structure to withstand severe natural hazards
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Option: C
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Lakshadweep’s traditional cuisine is heavily influenced by local availability and resources. Which traditional fish dish, featuring coconut and rice-based ingredients, is a culinary highlight of the islands
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Option: B
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Lakshadweep Islands’ development requires careful planning to mitigate environmental impact on sensitive marine life. The construction, pollution, and increased human activity primarily pose a vulnerability threat to which specific, delicate marine ecosystem
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Option: B
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The coastal regulation zone framework in India defines the high tide line (HTL) for backwater islands using a specific measure of salinity concentration in the surrounding water. What salinity concentration (in parts per thousand, ppt) measured during the driest period defines the HTL for backwater islands
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Option: B
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a rich colonial past. In 2018, which important island, previously named after a British military figure, was renamed Shaheed Dweep
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Option: B
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When planning for climate change adaptation in the low-lying coastal areas (LECZ) of Kerala, which include numerous backwater islands, specialized coastal defense systems are needed. The development of ‘nature-based coastal defense systems’ involves combining engineered solutions with which type of ecological restoration
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Option: C
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The cultural makeup of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a blend of influences from mainland India, colonial history, and surrounding regions. Which country’s cultural influence, besides mainland India, is specifically noted in the sources as contributing to the islands’ multicultural society
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Option: B
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The construction of the transshipment port in Great Nicobar Island necessitates the clearance of specific natural habitats. Which highly endangered marine reptile, known for nesting in the area, is particularly threatened by this development
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Option: C
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are formed by a submerged mountain range extending southwards from Myanmar. What is the name of the highest peak in this entire archipelago, located in North Andaman Island, reaching an elevation of 737 meters
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Option: A
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Lakshadweep archipelago is fundamentally different from the volcanic Andaman Islands because of its unique geological structure. The entire group of 36 islands is exclusively composed of which specific feature, classifying them as Atolls
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Option: C