Q . Islands

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue which Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

a) It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea
c) A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
d) Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
Answer: b
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Q . Islands

Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3
Answer: a
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Q . Islands

Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

a) Sumatra
b) Borneo
c) Java
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: a
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Q . Islands

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel?

a) Andaman and Nicobar
b) Nicobar and Sumatra
c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
d) Sumatra and Java
Answer: a
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Q . Islands

Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt. These islands are called:

a) Tipis
b) Barkhans
c) Phumdi
d) Izba
Answer: c
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Q . Islands

Where are the Balearic Islands located?

a) Mediterranean Sea
b) Black Sea
c) Baltic Sea
d) North Sea
Answer: a
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Q . Islands

Grenada is situated in.

a) Pacific Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Caribbean Sea
d) Mediterranean Sea
Answer: c
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