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What is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
What is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- Kavarati
- Port Blair (correct)
- Amini Island
- Canannore Island
Which island group has the Barren Island, the only active volcano in India?
Which island group has the Barren Island, the only active volcano in India?
- Nicobar Islands
- Andaman Islands (correct)
- Lakshadweep Islands
- Minicoy Island
What is the geological origin of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
What is the geological origin of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- Volcanic origin (correct)
- Tectonic uplift
- Glacial erosion
- Coral deposits
Which water body separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Which water body separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Which island is the largest in the Lakshadweep group?
Which island is the largest in the Lakshadweep group?
What divides the Lakshadweep Islands into two distinct parts?
What divides the Lakshadweep Islands into two distinct parts?
How many islands are approximately found in the Andaman and Nicobar group?
How many islands are approximately found in the Andaman and Nicobar group?
What geographical feature characterizes the entire group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
What geographical feature characterizes the entire group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
What is the latitude range within which the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are scattered?
What is the latitude range within which the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are scattered?
What is the term used to describe the time between high tide and low tide when the water level is falling?
What is the term used to describe the time between high tide and low tide when the water level is falling?
What is the term for the time between low tide and high tide when the tide is rising?
What is the term for the time between low tide and high tide when the tide is rising?
During which astronomical event are tidal ranges much greater, typically around 3rd January each year?
During which astronomical event are tidal ranges much greater, typically around 3rd January each year?
When does aphelion occur and what is the impact on tidal ranges?
When does aphelion occur and what is the impact on tidal ranges?
What is the term used to describe the upward and downward movement of ocean water?
What is the term used to describe the upward and downward movement of ocean water?
What is the main benefit of tidal flows in terms of navigation?
What is the main benefit of tidal flows in terms of navigation?
How do spring tides occur?
How do spring tides occur?
What role do tides play in desilting sediments and removing polluted water?
What role do tides play in desilting sediments and removing polluted water?
How are tides utilized to generate electrical power?
How are tides utilized to generate electrical power?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the moon and sun pull the Earth gravitationally in opposite directions?
What is the term for the phenomenon where the moon and sun pull the Earth gravitationally in opposite directions?
