Islands
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The Shompen tribe, known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic forest dwelling lifestyle and avoidance of consistent external contact, represent an Indo-Mangloid lineage. Which specific island is the traditional habitat of the Shompen community
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Option: D
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Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules are vital for managing India’s sensitive shorelines, including backwaters. According to the regulations, the High Tide Line (HTL) along tidal-influenced water bodies is determined by measuring a specific level of salinity concentration during the driest period. What is the minimum salinity (in parts per thousand, ppt) used to define this boundary
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Option: C
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The Great Andamanese, who once comprised 10 sub-tribes, faced a catastrophic decline primarily due to introduced diseases following colonial settlement in the 1850s. Their population, estimated at 5,000 in the mid-19th century, was recorded to have drastically dwindled to how many individuals by 2021
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Option: A
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India is home to two prominent volcanic islands in the Andaman Sea, one active and one dormant. Narcondam Island, classified as a dormant stratovolcano, recorded its last known eruption in which century
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Option: B
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Despite receiving substantial annual rainfall (around 3,000 mm), the Andaman Islands frequently suffer from acute seasonal water scarcity, forcing authorities to ration supplies. Which period marks the conventional dry season in the Andaman archipelago when the water crisis is most severe, leading to protests by affected villagers
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Option: C
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Sriharikota Island, located off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, plays an essential and highly specialized role in India’s technological advancements. Which major national institution operates its primary satellite launch center (Satish Dhawan Space Centre) from this strategically located island
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Option: D
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The stringent application of the Integrated Island Management Plan (IIMP) regulations in Kerala poses a unique challenge because the majority of its backwater islands are extremely small. Approximately how many islands are demarcated under the CZMP-2019 for Kerala, with nearly 90 percent having a Total Geographic Area (TGA) of less than 10 hectares
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Option: D
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Minicoy Island, often referred to as the southern extreme of the Lakshadweep archipelago, is culturally distinct and geographically significant. It is noted in sources as being the largest and possessing which specific developmental characteristic compared to other islands in the group
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Option: A
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The Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ-2019) mandates an Integrated Island Management Plan (IIMP) for smaller oceanic islands. For those islands in the A&N and Lakshadweep with a Total Geographic Area (TGA) less than 100 sq. km., what is the prescribed uniform setback distance for the No Development Zone (NDZ) from the High Tide Line (HTL)
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Option: B
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands are geographically positioned to act as a crucial early warning system for regional disasters. Which specific Indian monitoring agency operates key monitoring stations on these islands, providing essential alerts for tsunamis and cyclones across the Bay of Bengal
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Option: C
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The highly controversial Great Nicobar Project, centered on developing a transshipment port in Galathea Bay, requires the denotification of sensitive ecological areas. Which endangered marine reptile’s critical nesting grounds are most threatened by the construction activities in this specific bay
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Option: D
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Vypin Island, a major residential and commercial hub in India’s southwestern maritime region, is known for its proximity to a key mainland city and its strong presence in fishing and local tourism. This island is geographically located near which large port city in Kerala
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Option: C
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Great Nicobar Island, known for hosting India’s southernmost point, Indira Point, holds immense strategic value due to its geographic closeness to Southeast Asia. This island is situated only approximately 80 kilometers away from which large Indonesian island, defining a critical maritime boundary
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Option: A
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to six recognized indigenous tribes, traditionally belonging to two major racial groups. Which two tribes inhabiting the Nicobar Islands belong to the Indo-Mangloid origin group, contrasting with the Negrito groups of the Andamans
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Option: D
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Kerala Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) identified numerous tiny backwater islands, with the largest having a Total Geographic Area (TGA) of about 33.7 sq. km. This largest island is specifically located in which district of Kerala, reflecting the varied geography of the backwaters
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Option: B