Islands Flashcards
1
Q
A&N Islands is a group of
A
572 islets, but only 34 inhabited
2
Q
What divides A & N?
A
10* channel
3
Q
Which is the only active volcano in India
A
Barren Island
4
Q
Which is the only extinct volcano in India
A
Narcondam
5
Q
Biosphere reserve of India in A&N?
A
Great Nicobar
6
Q
Negrito Race tribes in A&N
A
Andamanese, Jarawas, Onges, Sentinelese
7
Q
Mongloid Race tribes in A&N
A
Shompens, Nicobarese
8
Q
India’s coral (atoll) islands are
A
Lakshwadeep islands
9
Q
How many islets in L?
A
27 islets, but only 16 inhabited
10
Q
Agriculture practiced in L?
A
Only coconut plantation
11
Q
Mode of Economy in L?
A
Marine fishery & Coir industry
12
Q
Minerals found in L?
A
Phosphate (from guana bird) and Calcium (from corals)
