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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are situated roughly between 6°N-14°N latitude and 92°E-94°E longitude.
  2. The two principal groups of islets include the Ritchie's archipelago and the Labyrinth island.
  3. They are separated by the Palk Strait.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located between 6°N-14°N and 92°E-94°E. The principal groups include Ritchie's archipelago and Labyrinth island. However, they are separated by the Ten Degree Channel, not the Palk Strait. The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, making statement 3 incorrect.
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