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Which channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
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Islands of India
50 Questions Indian Geography
A comprehensive collection of 20 high-quality MCQ questions covering the geographical, physical, and administrative aspects of the Indian island groups.
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Barren Island, India's only active volcano, is located in which group of islands?
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Which of the following island groups is of coral origin?
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What is the southernmost point of the Indian Union located in the Nicobar group of islands?
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Which passage is located between South Andaman and Little Andaman?
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Minicoy Island is separated from the main Lakshadweep archipelago by which channel?
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Which of the following islands is located in the Gulf of Mannar?
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Which island is known as the 'Land of Coconuts' and is the largest in the Lakshadweep group?
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Wheeler Island, famous for India's missile testing range, has been renamed as:
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Which island in the Brahmaputra River is the largest riverine island in the world?
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Sriharikota, the location of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, is situated near which lake?
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Which of these is the highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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The 8-degree channel separates India (Lakshadweep) from which country?
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Which island is also known as 'Shaheed Dweep'?
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New Moore Island, a cause of territorial dispute between India and Bangladesh, is located in the:
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Salsette Island, a major island of India, houses which city?
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Which of the following islands is famous for its 'Marine National Park'?
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The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair, is located on which island?
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Which of these is the most southern island in the Lakshadweep group?
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The 'Coco Strait' is located between:
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Which Andaman island group is often referred to as the 'Great Andaman'?
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The island of Diu is situated off the coast of which state?
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Which of the following islands is located in the Hooghly River estuary?
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Which group of islands in India is situated on the 72°E to 74°E longitude?
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What is the primary tectonic feature associated with the formation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
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Pamban Island is connected to the Indian mainland via which famous bridge?
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Which island is known as the 'Entry Point' to the Lakshadweep archipelago due to its airport?
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Narcondam Island, famous for its dormant volcano, belongs to which region?
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Which among the following islands is known for the presence of the endangered Jarawa tribe?
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The 'Nine Degree Channel' separates Lakshadweep from which island?
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Elephanta Island, famous for its cave temples, is located near:
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Which island in the Nicobar group is the largest in terms of area?
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What is the unique geological characteristic of the Lakshadweep islands?
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Which island is home to the Indira Point, the southernmost point of India?
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The 'Ross Island', recently renamed to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, is located near:
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Which of these islands is a part of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
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Willingdon Island, an artificial man-made island, is a major landmark of:
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The 'Ten Degree Channel' lies between:
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Which Indian state has the largest number of islands along its coastline?
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What is the primary economic activity in the Lakshadweep islands?
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Which among the following islands is known as 'Swaraj Dweep'?
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Which of the following describes the formation of the Lakshadweep islands?
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The 'Mount Harriet National Park' is located on which island?
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Which channel separates the Nicobar group from the Indonesian island of Sumatra?
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Which of these islands is famous for being a site for the Olive Ridley sea turtles' nesting?
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What is the primary language spoken in the Lakshadweep archipelago?
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The 'Sombrero Channel' is located between which two major groups of the Nicobar Islands?
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Which island is located at the confluence of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Kutch?
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Which of the following islands is geographically the closest to the Myanmar coast?
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The 'Campbell Bay National Park' is located on which island?
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Important Notes — Islands of India
Overview of the Islands of India
The Indian landmass is flanked by two major island groups: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. These islands are vital for India’s strategic security, maritime trade, and ecological diversity.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
This archipelago consists of approximately 572 islands and islets, stretching from north to south in the Bay of Bengal.
- Geological Origin: These islands are considered an elevated portion of submerged mountain ranges (an extension of the Arakan Yoma range of Myanmar).
- Key Divisions: The group is separated into the Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the south by the 10-degree channel (which runs along the 10° N latitude).
- Highest Point: Saddle Peak (732 meters), located in North Andaman, is the highest point of the archipelago.
- Volcanic Activity: Barren Island is the only active volcano in India, located in the Andaman Sea. Narcondam Island is a well-known dormant volcano.
- Administration: The capital is Port Blair, located in South Andaman.
- Tribal Significance: These islands are home to indigenous tribes such as the Jarawas, Onges, Sentinelese, and Shompens.
Lakshadweep Islands
Located in the Arabian Sea, about 200 to 440 km off the coast of Kerala, this group consists of 36 islands.
- Geological Origin: Unlike the Andaman and Nicobar group, these are coral islands formed entirely of coral deposits (atolls).
- Major Groups: Divided into three main parts: Amindivi, Laccadive, and Minicoy.
- Key Channels: The 9-degree channel separates the island of Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago. The 8-degree channel separates India (Minicoy) from the Maldives.
- Capital: Kavaratti serves as the administrative headquarters.
- Characteristics: Most islands are small, low-lying, and lack significant elevation. The region is famous for its rich marine biodiversity and pristine coral reefs.
Strategic and Geographic Significance for Competitive Exams
To excel in UPSC, SSC, and state-level exams, aspirants should focus on these frequently asked points:
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): The islands significantly extend India’s EEZ, granting access to vast maritime resources and strategic control over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Pamban Island: Located between India and Sri Lanka in the Gulf of Mannar, it is a famous bridge-like island connected to the mainland via the Pamban Bridge.
- Majuli Island: Situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, it is the largest riverine island in the world.
- New Moore Island: A small, disputed island in the Bay of Bengal (estuary of the Hariabhanga River) which remained a flashpoint between India and Bangladesh until it was submerged by rising sea levels.
- General Trend: Remember that the Andaman and Nicobar group is of tectonic/volcanic origin, while Lakshadweep is of coral origin.
