A recent study was published by the Anthropological Survey of India about the Sentinelese Tribe and the North Sentinel Island murder. In that context, consider the following statements: The Wildlife Protection Act’s provisions do not apply to these tribes. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation has penalty provisions for unauthorised entry into these ‘reserve areas’. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.Only 1 is correct
2.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
3.Only 2 is correct
4.Both 1 and 2 are correct
Andaman & Nicobar Islands come under the jurisdiction of which High Court?
1.Calcutta
2.Orisaa
3.Madras
4.Andhra Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep were specially given the inclusion status of which of the following zonal rwgions of India?
1.Central Zonal Council
2.Eastern Zonal Council
3.Southern Zonal Council
4.None of the Above
Andaman and Nicobar were established as a province in which of the following year?
1.1860
2.1865
3.1870
4.1875
Arrange the following from North to South direction 1. Coco channel 2. Little Andaman 3. Narcondam Island 4. Barren Island Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1, 4, 2, 3
2.1, 3, 4, 2
3. 1, 2, 3, 4
4.1, 3, 2, 4
Arrange the following islands of Andaman island group in the direction from north to south 1. Interview island 2. Middle Andaman island 3. Swaraj Dweep 4. North Sentinel island Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.2, 1, 3, 4
2. 1, 2, 3, 4
3. 4, 1, 3, 2
4.3, 1, 2, 4
Arrange the following places with respect to the richness in species diversity: 1) Gulf of Kachchh 2) Lakshadweep Islands 3) Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4) Gulf of Mannar Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1, 2, 3, 4
2. 2, 3, 1, 4
3.3, 2, 4, 1
4.3, 4, 2, 1
Arrange the following states and Union territories of India as per the descending order of the total mangrove cover West Bengal 2. Andaman and Nicobar 3. Gujarat 4. Andhra Pradesh Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1, 2, 3, 4
2. 1, 3, 2, 4
3.2, 1, 3, 4
4.3, 2, 1, 4
Before the construction of cellular jail, the political prisoners were imprisoned in which of the following island of the Andaman & Nicobar group?
1.Chatham Island
2. Ross Island
3.Viper Island
4.None of the Above
Coco island is located in which side of Andaman island?
1.Eastern
2.Southern
3.Northern
4.Western
In which among the following place in India, are coral reefs present? Andaman and Nicobar Lakshadweep Palk Bay Gulf of Mannar Gulf of Kutch Sunderbans Select the correct code from the options given below:
1.Only 1 & 2
2.Only 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
3. Only 1, 2, 4 & 5
4.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
The 100th warship was commissioned into the Navy. In this context, consider the following statements: The LCU L-56 will be operating from the Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is primarily tasked with transport and deployment. It is an indigenously designed and constructed warship. Which of the above statements are correct? Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1 and 3
2.1 and 2
3.None of the above
4.All of the above
The Andaman group of islands and the Nicobar group of islands are separated by which of the following channel?
1.10° channel
2.8° channel
3.12° channel
4.13° channel
The anti-ship version of which missile was recently test-fired by the Indian Navy in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory?
1.BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
2.Shaurya missile
3.Prithvi missile
4. Indra missile
The Cambodian Ream installation in the Gulf of Thailand has been in the news as the next target of Chinese expansionist moves. Which of the following statements about the gulf are correct? The Gulf is bordered by Thailand, Cambodia and China. The Gulf is bordered by Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The South China Sea is located to the east of this gulf. The proposed project of Kra Canal connects this gulf with the Andaman Sea. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1 and 4
2.1, 3 and 4
3.1 and 3
4. 2, 3 and 4
The capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Blair is located in which of the following part of Andaman island?
1. Middle Andaman
2.North Andaman
3.Little Andaman
4. South Andaman
The distribution mangrove is mainly found in which of the following part of the Andaman Nicobar group of islands?
1.Car Nicobar
2.North Andaman
3. Little Andaman
4. Little Nicobar
The highest point of Andaman & Nicobar island, Saddle peak is located in which of the following part of the island?
1.North Andaman
2.Middle Andaman
3.South Andaman
4.Little Andaman
The land-attack version of which missile was test-fired in the Andaman and Nicobar?
1.BrahMos
2. Prithvi- III
3. Agni- III
4.Dhanush
Under which scheme, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been certificate as organic by the Government of India?
1.PM KISAN
2.Large Area Certification – PGS
3. PM SVANIDHI
4.PM FBY
What is the estimated Central Financial Assistance for setting up Distributed Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
1.Rs 200.25 crores
2.Rs 140 crores
3.Rs.192.20 crores
4. Rs 250 crores
When was the Andaman Nicobar Theater command created?
1.2001
2.2003
3.2004
4.1999
Which among the following are the major coral reef located in India? 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 3. Lakshadweep 4. Gulf of Mannar Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1 & 2
2.1, 3 & 4
3.2, 3 & 4
4. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Which among the following islands are located between North Andaman and the Coco island? 1. East Island 2. West Island 3. Landfall Island Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1 & 2
2.1 & 3
3.2 & 3
4.1, 2 & 3
Which among the following islands are located in the bay of Bengal? 1. Minicoy 2. North Andaman Island 3. Ross Island 4. Car Nicobar Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1 & 3
2.1, 2 & 3
3.2, 3 & 4
4.1, 2, 3 & 4
Which among the following matches of types of forests and areas associated are correct? 1. Tropical rainforests- Andaman and Nicobar islands 2. Monsoon forests- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 3. Thorny bushes- Rajasthan and Gujarat 4. Tidal forests- Sunderbans Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1 & 2
2.1, 2 & 3
3. 1, 3 & 4
4.1, 2, 3 & 4
Which among the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands is/ are correct? 1. It enjoys equatorial climate 2. This is the only place in India where a volcano islocated 3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1 only
2.1 & 2
3. 2 & 3
4.1, 2 & 3
Which among the following tribes are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? 1. Onge 2. Jarawas 3. Sentinelese 4. Jangil Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
1.1 & 2
2.1, 2 & 3
3. 2, 3 & 4
4.1, 2, 3 & 4
Which country has approved a grant of ₹265 crore for improving the power supply of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
1.China
2.USA
3.Russia
4.Japan
Which of the following foreign country is closer to the Andaman group of islands?
1.Myanmar
2.Indonesia
3.Thailand
4.Vietnam
Which of the following is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
1.Mount Diavolo
2.Saddle Peak
3.Mount Thuiller
4.Mount Koyale
Which of the following is the most spoken language of Andaman and Nicobar island?
1.Hindi
2.Telugu
3.Bengali
4. Tamil
Which of the following is the official language of Andaman and Nicobar island?
1.Hindi
2.Tamil
3.Telegu
4.Bengali
Which of the following island is the northernmost island of the Andaman Nicobar Group of island?
1.Landfall Island
2.West Island
3.Smith Island
4.Pocock Island
Which of the following passage separates the north Andaman Island from the smaller islands Landfall Island and East Island?
1.Ducan Passage
2.Coco Passage
3.Cleugh Passage
4.Mannar Passage
Which of the following river flows in the Andaman island?
1. Kaladan river
2.Myitnge river
3.Pein river
4.Kalpong river
Which of the following statements are correct regarding littoral and swamp forests of India? 1. They are found along the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the delta area of the Ganga and the Brahmaputra in India. 2. They have roots that consist of soft tissue which helps the plant to breathe in the water. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements are correct regarding mangroves in India? 1. Mangroves occur along the intertidal region of estuaries and creeks in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. 2. Small tidal estuaries, neritic inlets and the lagoons support a dense and diverse undisturbed mangrove flora on Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements are correct regrading Andaman White-toothed Shrew? 1. It is found on Mount Harriet in the North Andaman Islands. 2. It is endemic to India. 3. It resides in leaf litter and rock crevices. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1. Only 1 & 2
2.Only 2 & 3
3.Only 1 & 3
4.1, 2 & 3
Which of the following straight separates Middle Andaman and Baratang Island?
1. Homfray’s Strait
2.Austen Strait
3.Palk straight
4.Coco straight
Which of the following straight separates Middle Andaman and North Andaman Island?
1.Homfray’s Strait
2.Austen Strait
3.Palk straight
4.Coco straight
Which organisation proposed a plan to develop ‘Little Andaman Island’ as a tourism hotspot?
1.Tourism Ministry
2.NITI Aayog
3.NHAI
4.IRCTC
Which type of forests are found along the Western Ghats and the Nicobar and Andaman Islands?
1.Tropical Dry deciduous forest
2.Tropical Wet evergreen forests
3.Tropical Moist deciduous forests
4.Tropical Semi-evergreen forests
With reference to the study on the causes of coral bleaching in Indian and Pacific Ocean published in Nature Climate Change, consider the following statements: The reefs in Andaman and Nicobar suffer worse bleaching than those in the Lakshadweep Islands. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are coral islands while the Lakshadweep Islands are volcanic islands. Which of the above statements is/are true?
1.Only 1 is correc
2.Only 2 is correct
3. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
4.Both 1 and 2 are correct