Q. Which of the following islands in India's vicinity are located in Bay of Bengal?

1. Tillanchong Island
2. Coco Island
3. Socotra
4. Astola Island

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Tillanchong Island, part of the Central Nicobar group in the Bay of Bengal, hosts the largest population of Nicobar Megapode birds. Coco Island, leased from Myanmar to China, is also in the Bay of Bengal. Socotra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an island of Yemen in the Arabian Sea. Astola Island, Pakistan's largest offshore island, is located in the Arabian Sea.

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