| Consider the following statements about Andaman and Nicobar Islands. |
| 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is separated from mainland by a water body which is called the Ten |
| Degree Channel. |
| 2. These islands are believed to be the elevation of portion of submerged mountains. |
| 3. There is no evidence of volcanic type of islands in Andaman and Nicobar area. |
| Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) Only 1
D) (d) All of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Andaman and Nicobar Islands are situated roughly between\[6{}^\circ \,\,N-14{}^\circ \,\,N\] latitude and\[~92{}^\circ E\] to\[~94{}^\circ E\] longitude. They are divided into two broad categories: Andaman in North and Nicobar in South. They are separated by a water body which is called the Ten Degree Channel. These islands are believed to be elevated portion of submerged mountains. However, smaller islands are volcanic in origin. The Barren Island is an active volcano in India and is situated in Nicobar Islands.
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