Q21. Which of the following forests is NOT typically found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Tropical evergreen forests
b) Mangrove forests
c) Deciduous forests
d) Alpine forests
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Correct Answer: d) Alpine forests
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to tropical evergreen forests, mangrove forests, and some deciduous forests. However, due to their tropical location and low elevation, alpine forests are not found in these islands. The climate and geography do not support alpine vegetation.
Q22. What is the name of the infamous colonial prison in Port Blair that now serves as a national memorial?
a) Viper Jail
b) Ross Island Prison
c) Cellular Jail
d) Chatham Prison
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Correct Answer: c) Cellular Jail
Explanation: The Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani, is a former colonial prison located in Port Blair. Built by the British between 1896 and 1906, it was used to exile political prisoners. Today, it stands as a national memorial, symbolizing the struggle for India’s freedom.
Q23. Which of these islands is known for its mud volcanoes?
a) Havelock Island
b) Baratang Island
c) Little Andaman
d) Car Nicobar
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Correct Answer: b) Baratang Island
Explanation: Baratang Island in the Andaman group is famous for its unique mud volcanoes. These geological formations are the only ones of their kind in India. They are formed due to the emission of depressurized pore water and gases from decaying organic matter underground.
Q24. What is the primary reason for the ban on commercial fishing around the Andaman Islands?
a) To preserve indigenous fishing methods
b) To protect marine biodiversity
c) To prevent overfishing by large corporations
d) To reserve fishing rights for local communities
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Correct Answer: b) To protect marine biodiversity
Explanation: Commercial fishing has been banned around the Andaman Islands for over four decades primarily to protect the rich marine biodiversity of the region. This includes preserving coral reefs, protecting endangered species like dugongs and sea turtles, and maintaining the ecological balance of the marine ecosystem.
Q25. Which of the following is NOT a major crop cultivated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Coconut
b) Rice
c) Wheat
d) Areca nut
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Correct Answer: c) Wheat
Explanation: The major crops cultivated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands include coconut, rice, and areca nut, which are well-suited to the tropical climate. Wheat, being a crop that requires a cooler climate, is not typically grown in these islands.
Q26. What is the significance of Katchal Island in relation to the millennium celebrations?
a) It was the site of the first sunrise of the millennium
b) It hosted the largest millennium celebration in India
c) It was discovered at the turn of the millennium
d) It was renamed to commemorate the millennium
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Correct Answer: a) It was the site of the first sunrise of the millennium
Explanation: Katchal Island, part of the Nicobar group, gained international attention when the Royal Greenwich Observatory declared it would be the first inhabited place on Earth to see the sunrise of the new millennium on January 1, 2000. This put the otherwise little-known island in the global spotlight.
Q27. Which of these is the longest beach in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Radhanagar Beach
b) Corbyn’s Cove
c) Elephant Beach
d) Lalaji Bay Beach
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Correct Answer: d) Lalaji Bay Beach
Explanation: Lalaji Bay Beach, located on Long Island in the Andaman group, is considered the longest beach in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It stretches for several kilometers, offering pristine white sands and clear blue waters, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking tranquility.
Q28. What is the name of the indigenous people of the Nicobar Islands?
a) Jarawas
b) Onges
c) Shompen
d) Nicobarese
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Correct Answer: d) Nicobarese
Explanation: The Nicobarese are the indigenous people of the Nicobar Islands. They are the largest of the indigenous groups in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Unlike some of the Andamanese tribes, the Nicobarese have had more interaction with outsiders and have adopted many modern practices.
Q29. Which of these animals is NOT native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Andaman Wild Pig
b) Nicobar Pigeon
c) Andaman Cobra
d) Bengal Tiger
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Correct Answer: d) Bengal Tiger
Explanation: While the Andaman Wild Pig, Nicobar Pigeon, and Andaman Cobra are native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Bengal Tiger is not found here. The islands’ fauna is unique and distinct from mainland India, with many endemic species but no large predators like tigers.
Q30. What is the name of the highest peak in the Nicobar Islands?
a) Saddle Peak
b) Mount Thullier
c) Mount Harriet
d) Mount Campbell
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Correct Answer: b) Mount Thullier
Explanation: Mount Thullier, located on the island of Great Nicobar, is the highest peak in the Nicobar Islands with an elevation of 642 meters (2,106 feet). This makes it the second highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after Saddle Peak in the Andaman Islands, which rises to 737 meters (2,418 feet) on North Andaman Island.