UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-3

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    Consider the following statements about the Islands the Arabian sea.
    1. The islands of the Arabian sea include Lakshadweep and Minicoy.
    2. The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
    3. The entire group of islands is broadly divided by the 10° channel, North of which is Canannore Island and to the South is the Amini Island.
    4. The islands of this archipelago have storm beaches.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 3                    

    B)  1, 3 and 4      

    C)  1, 2 and 4                    

    D)  2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Lakshadweep and Minicoy are islands of the Arabian sea. The entire island group is built of coral deposits. It is eleven degree channel, North of which is Amini island and to the South is the Canannore island. The islands of this archipelago have storm beaches consisting of unconsolidated pebbles, shingles, cobbles and boulders on the Eastern seaboard.


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