Insights Static Quiz -130, 2018
Indian Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following island groups
- Labrynth
- Ritchie
Which of the above is/are in Bay of Bengal
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Answer – C
Bay of Bengal island groups consist of about 572 islands/islets. These are situated roughly between 6°N-14°N and 92°E -94°E. The two principal groups of islets include the Ritchie’s archipelago and the Labrynth island.
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Bay of Bengal island groups consist of about 572 islands/islets. These are situated roughly between 6°N-14°N and 92°E -94°E. The two principal groups of islets include the Ritchie’s archipelago and the Labrynth island.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Andaman and Nicobar islands are separated from each other by
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Answer – A
Islands in Bay of Bengal are divided into two broad categories – the Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the south. They are separated by a water body which is called the Ten degree channel.
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Islands in Bay of Bengal are divided into two broad categories – the Andaman in the north and the Nicobar in the south. They are separated by a water body which is called the Ten degree channel.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The origin of Andaman and Nicobar islands is/are
- Volcanic
- Submarine mountainous
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Answer – C
Andaman and Nicobar islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains. However,
some smaller islands are volcanic in origin. Barren island, the only active volcano in India
is also situated in the Nicobar islands.
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Andaman and Nicobar islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains. However,
some smaller islands are volcanic in origin. Barren island, the only active volcano in India
is also situated in the Nicobar islands.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following mountains
- Mount Koyob
- Mount Thuiller
- Saddle peak
Which of the above is/are situated in Andaman islands
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Answer – B
Some important mountain peaks in Andaman and Nicobar islands are Saddle peak (North Andaman – 738 m), Mount Diavolo (Middle Andaman – 515 m), Mount Koyob (South Andaman – 460 m) and Mount Thuiller (Great Nicobar – 642 m).
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Some important mountain peaks in Andaman and Nicobar islands are Saddle peak (North Andaman – 738 m), Mount Diavolo (Middle Andaman – 515 m), Mount Koyob (South Andaman – 460 m) and Mount Thuiller (Great Nicobar – 642 m).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian sovereign islands in Arabian sea
- Lie closer to 500 km in sea from the mainland
- Made up of coral deposits only
- Longitudnal location is between 75 to 80 degree East
Which of the above is/are correct
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Answer – C
- The islands of the Arabian sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude.
- These islands are located at a distance of 280 km-480 km off the Kerala coast.
- The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
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Answer – C
- The islands of the Arabian sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy. These are scattered between 8°N-12°N and 71°E -74°E longitude.
- These islands are located at a distance of 280 km-480 km off the Kerala coast.
- The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
