Island groups and the Arabian Sea MCQs with Explanations
This topic covers the island groups located in the Arabian Sea, particularly Lakshadweep, along with the physical features, marine resources, coral reefs and strategic importance of the Arabian Sea for India.
Correct Answer:
(D)
Rann of Kutch
The Kori Creek is a tidal creek in the Rann of Kutch region of Gujarat. It is a maritime border between India and Pakistan.
Ques: 2
Sir Creek dispute is between which of the following two countries?
Correct Answer:
(A) India-Pakistan
Sir Creek is a disputed area in Rann of Kutch. It is a 96 km tidal estuary on the border of India and Pakistan. It separates Gujarat state of India from Sindh province of Pakistan. The two countries are not in agreement over the demarcation line in Sir Creek in Rann of Kutch.
Ques: 3
A large city built on an Indian island is –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Mumbai
India's largest city on an island is Mumbai. The total area of Port Blair is greater than that of Mumbai however from Township perspective it is lesser.
Ques: 4
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
Correct Answer:
(A) Sumatra
Great Nicobar is the southernmost island of India located between 6o45' N - 7o15' N and 93o37' E - 93o56' E. This is approximately 480 km away from Port Blair. Indonesian island Sumatra is geographically closest to Great Nicobar as compare to Borneo, Java and Sri Lanka. Java is an island of Indonesia to the south of Sumatra. Borneo is located to the east of Sumatra.
Ques: 5
"Saddle peak" the highest peak of Andaman &Nicobar is located in-
Correct Answer:
(D)
North Andaman
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal have around 572 islands and islets, most of these islands (about 550) are in the Andaman Group. The smaller Nicobars comprises some 22 islands. Saddle Peak (732 m) is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.