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Andaman and Nicobar Islands — State GK Questions & Practice

Practise 9 Andaman and Nicobar Islands questions from State GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on Andaman and Nicobar Islands — with answers

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1. Which historic colonial-era prison in Port Blair was used by the British to incarcerate freedom fighters?

  1. ACellular Jail
  2. BTihar Jail
  3. CYerwada Jail
  4. DAlipore Jail
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Answer: A

The Cellular Jail in Port Blair was a notorious colonial-era prison used to incarcerate Indian freedom fighters, now a national memorial.

2. Which sea separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?

  1. ATen Degree Channel
  2. BEight Degree Channel
  3. CPalk Strait
  4. DGulf of Mannar
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Answer: A

The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands.

3. Which is the only active volcano in India, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. ABarren Island
  2. BNarcondam Island
  3. CHavelock Island
  4. DRoss Island
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Answer: A

Barren Island is home to India's only confirmed active volcano.

4. Which popular beach destination in the Andaman Islands is known for its pristine white sands and marine life?

  1. ARadhanagar Beach (Havelock Island)
  2. BKovalam Beach
  3. CMarina Beach
  4. DJuhu Beach
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Answer: A

Radhanagar Beach on Havelock Island is renowned for its stunning white sands and clear waters, often ranked among Asia's best beaches.

5. Which sea largely surrounds the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. ABay of Bengal
  2. BArabian Sea
  3. CLaccadive Sea
  4. DCoral Sea
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Answer: A

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal.

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