Q11. Which of these is NOT one of the three districts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) North and Middle Andaman
b) South Andaman
c) Nicobar
d) Little Andaman
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Correct Answer: d) Little Andaman
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are divided into three districts: North and Middle Andaman (capital: Mayabunder), South Andaman (capital: Port Blair), and Nicobar (capital: Car Nicobar). Little Andaman is an island, not a district.
Q12. Which sea turtle species, the largest in the world, nests in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Hawksbill Turtle
b) Green Turtle
c) Olive Ridley Turtle
d) Leatherback Turtle
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Correct Answer: d) Leatherback Turtle
Explanation: The Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the largest sea turtle species in the world, nests on the beaches of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The nesting population in Nicobar is one of the few that exceeds 1,000 individuals in the Indo-Pacific region.
Q13. What is the name of the rare fruit found and widely eaten in Nicobar?
a) Nicobar Apple
b) Pandanus
c) Andaman Plum
d) Sea Coconut
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Correct Answer: b) Pandanus
Explanation: Pandanus, also known as Nicobar Breadfruit, is a rare fruit found and widely consumed in the Nicobar Islands. It has a dense, wedge-shaped structure with edible seeds embedded in a hard, woody body. The fruit is a staple food in Nicobar after cooking.
Q14. Which of the following is NOT true about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) It’s a union territory of India
b) It has a tropical monsoon climate
c) It’s closer to Thailand than to mainland India
d) It has an elected state government
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Correct Answer: d) It has an elected state government
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India, not a state. It is administered by a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President of India. Unlike states, it does not have an elected state government, which makes this statement incorrect.
Q15. What is the approximate distance between the northernmost point of the Andaman Islands and the mouth of the Hooghly River?
a) 501 km
b) 701 km
c) 901 km
d) 1101 km
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Correct Answer: c) 901 km
Explanation: The northernmost point of the Andaman Islands is located approximately 901 km (560 miles) from the mouth of the Hooghly River in mainland India. This significant distance highlights the islands’ remote location in the Bay of Bengal.
Q16. Which of these countries does NOT share a maritime border with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Myanmar
b) Indonesia
c) Thailand
d) Malaysia
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Correct Answer: d) Malaysia
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands share maritime borders with Myanmar (280 km to the north), Indonesia (165 km to the south), and Thailand (650 km to the southeast). Malaysia does not share a direct maritime border with these islands.
Q17. What is the total land area of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) 6,408 km²
b) 7,950 km²
c) 8,249 km²
d) 9,251 km²
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Correct Answer: c) 8,249 km²
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands cover a total land area of approximately 8,249 square kilometers (3,185 square miles). This includes both the Andaman group (6,408 km²) and the Nicobar group (1,841 km²) of islands.
Q18. Which of the following is NOT a major tribal group in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Jarawa
b) Onge
c) Sentinelese
d) Toda
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Correct Answer: d) Toda
Explanation: The Jarawa, Onge, and Sentinelese are major indigenous tribal groups of the Andaman Islands. The Toda tribe, however, is not native to these islands but is found in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu in mainland India.
Q19. What was the original name of Ross Island before it was renamed in 2018?
a) Netaji Island
b) Shaheed Dweep
c) Swaraj Dweep
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer: d) None of the above
Explanation: Ross Island was renamed to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep in 2018. It was not originally called Netaji Island, Shaheed Dweep, or Swaraj Dweep. The renaming was done to honor the Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Q20. Which of these is the largest sea-living arthropod found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Giant Isopod
b) Coconut Crab
c) Japanese Spider Crab
d) Horseshoe Crab
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Correct Answer: b) Coconut Crab
Explanation: The Coconut Crab (Birgus latro), also known as the Robber Crab, is the largest land-living arthropod in the world and is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These impressive creatures can grow up to 1 meter in length and weigh up to 4 kg.