MCQs on the Indian Islands – Indian Geography
Q1. Which two major island groups are part of India?
a) Maldives and Seychelles
b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands
c) Fiji and Solomon Islands
d) Canary Islands and Azores
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Correct Answer: b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands
Explanation: India has two major island groups: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
Q2. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which body of water?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Red Sea
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Correct Answer: b) Bay of Bengal
Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal.
Q3. The Lakshadweep Islands are located in which body of water?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Red Sea
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Correct Answer: a) Arabian Sea
Explanation: The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea.
Q4. Which island in India is known as the largest river island in the world?
a) Majuli Island
b) Sriharikota Island
c) Wheeler Island
d) Pamban Island
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Correct Answer: a) Majuli Island
Explanation: Majuli Island is the largest river island in the world.
Q5. Which island in India is home to the country’s only active volcano?
a) Barren Island
b) Smith Island
c) Neil Island
d) Narcondam Island
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Correct Answer: a) Barren Island
Explanation: Barren Island is home to India’s only active volcano.
Q6. Which island is known for its unique hexagonal-shaped basaltic rock formations?
a) St. Mary’s Islands
b) Kurumgad Island
c) Netrani Island
d) Nisargadhama
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Correct Answer: a) St. Mary’s Islands
Explanation: St. Mary’s Islands are known for their unique hexagonal-shaped basaltic rock formations.
Q7. Which island is known for its space research and satellite launching activities?
a) Majuli Island
b) Sriharikota Island
c) Wheeler Island
d) Pamban Island
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Correct Answer: b) Sriharikota Island
Explanation: Sriharikota Island is known for its space research and satellite launching activities.
Q8. Which island is known for its missile testing range?
a) Majuli Island
b) Sriharikota Island
c) Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island)
d) Pamban Island
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Correct Answer: c) Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island)
Explanation: Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, is known for its missile testing range.
Q9. Which island is the capital of the Lakshadweep Islands?
a) Amini
b) Minicoy
c) Kavaratti
d) Andrott
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Correct Answer: c) Kavaratti
Explanation: Kavaratti is the capital of the Lakshadweep Islands.
Q10. Which island is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Port Blair
b) Havelock Island
c) Neil Island
d) Ross Island
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Correct Answer: a) Port Blair
Explanation: Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q11. Which island is known for its coral reefs and marine life in the Lakshadweep Islands?
a) Bangaram Island
b) Agatti Island
c) Kalpeni Island
d) Kiltan Island
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Correct Answer: a) Bangaram Island
Explanation: Bangaram Island is known for its coral reefs and marine life in the Lakshadweep Islands.
Q12. Which island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is famous for its Radhanagar Beach?
a) Havelock Island
b) Neil Island
c) Ross Island
d) Baratang Island
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Correct Answer: a) Havelock Island
Explanation: Havelock Island is famous for its Radhanagar Beach.
Q13. Which island is known for its bird sanctuary in Odisha?
a) Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island)
b) Cattle Island
c) Hukitola
d) Nalbana Island
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Correct Answer: d) Nalbana Island
Explanation: Nalbana Island is known for its bird sanctuary in Odisha.
Q14. Which island is known for its Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu?
a) Hare Island (Muyal Theevu)
b) Krusadai Island
c) Pamban Island
d) Vivekananda Rock
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Correct Answer: d) Vivekananda Rock
Explanation: Vivekananda Rock is known for its Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu.
Q15. Which island is known for its famous Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge) connecting India and Sri Lanka?
a) Pamban Island
b) Pullivasal Island
c) Srirangam Island
d) Upputanni Island
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Correct Answer: a) Pamban Island
Explanation: Pamban Island is known for its famous Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge) connecting India and Sri Lanka.
Q16. Which island is known for its famous Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Ross Island
b) Viper Island
c) Chatham Island
d) North Bay Island
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Correct Answer: b) Viper Island
Explanation: Viper Island is known for its famous Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q17. Which island is known for its famous Netrani Island Temple in Karnataka?
a) St. Mary’s Islands
b) Basavaraj Durga Island
c) Kurumgad Island
d) Netrani Island
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Correct Answer: d) Netrani Island
Explanation: Netrani Island is known for its famous Netrani Island Temple in Karnataka.
Q18. Which island is known for its famous Dharmadam Island Beach in Kerala?
a) Chavara Thekkumbhagom
b) Dharmadam Island
c) Edayilakkad
d) Gundu Island
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Correct Answer: b) Dharmadam Island
Explanation: Dharmadam Island is known for its famous Dharmadam Island Beach in Kerala.
Q19. Which island is known for its famous Basavaraj Durga Fort in Karnataka?
a) St. Mary’s Islands
b) Basavaraj Durga Island
c) Kurumgad Island
d) Netrani Island
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Correct Answer: b) Basavaraj Durga Island
Explanation: Basavaraj Durga Island is known for its famous Basavaraj Durga Fort in Karnataka.