Geography Module Quiz for Plus One Students

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?

Nicobar Islands

Andaman Islands (correct)

Lakshadweep Islands

Minicoy Island

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?

Ten Degree Channel Signup and view all the answers

Which island is the largest in the Lakshadweep group?

Minicoy Signup and view all the answers

What divides the Lakshadweep Islands into two distinct parts?

Eleventh Degree Channel Signup and view all the answers

How many islands are approximately found in the Andaman and Nicobar group?

~572 islands Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature characterizes the entire group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Coral Deposits Signup and view all the answers

What is the latitude range within which the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are scattered?

6° N- 14° N latitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the time between high tide and low tide when the water level is falling?

Ebb Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the time between low tide and high tide when the tide is rising?

Flow or Flood Signup and view all the answers

During which astronomical event are tidal ranges much greater, typically around 3rd January each year?

Perihelion (when the Earth is closest to the sun) Signup and view all the answers

When does aphelion occur and what is the impact on tidal ranges?

Aphelion occurs around 4th July each year and results in much less tidal ranges than average. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the upward and downward movement of ocean water?

Tide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of tidal flows in terms of navigation?

Tidal flows are of great importance in navigation. Signup and view all the answers

How do spring tides occur?

Spring tides are caused by the moon and the sun pulling the Earth gravitationally in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

What role do tides play in desilting sediments and removing polluted water?

Tides help in desilting sediments and removing polluted water from river estuaries. Signup and view all the answers

How are tides utilized to generate electrical power?

Tides are used to generate electrical power. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where the moon and sun pull the Earth gravitationally in opposite directions?

Neap tide Signup and view all the answers