States PCS: Andaman & Nicobar GK Questions
1. Which state government will launch a unique programme “Ammaku Vandaman” in schools to pay tribute to mothers?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh ]
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government will launch a unique programme ‘Ammaku Vandanam’ in schools to pay tribute to mothers and to respect motherhood. The programme will be implemented in high schools on the annual day of every academic year or on any other day decided by the School Management Committee (SMC). Under the programme, the school children will take the blessings of their mothers and may also do ‘paada pooja’ (washing her feet). The state government has allocated Rs 2.50 crore for organising the programme. Of this, the government will release Rs. 1.25 crore, while the remaining amount has to be pooled by the headmasters and teachers from the alumni/donors/CSR.
2. What is the approximate ratio of parts of Indian Coast belonging to Peninsular India to that belonging to Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands?
[A] 2:1
[B] 2.5:1
[C] 3:1
[D] 3.5:1
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Correct Answer: B [2.5:1]
Notes:
Total Coast – 7,517 kilometres,
Peninsular India – 5,423 kilometres,
Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands- 2,094 kilometres.
5423÷2094 – 2.59
3. What is the Length of Coast line of India including the cost line of Andaman and Nicobar Island?
[A] 5517 km
[B] 7517 km
[C] 6518 km
[D] 7218 km
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Correct Answer: B [7517 km]
Notes:
The total land boundary of India is about 15,200 km and the total length of the coast line of the mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep is 7,516.6 km.
4. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with which among the following?
[A] Thailand
[B] Thailand and Indonesia
[C] Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia
[D] Thailand and Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand and Indonesia]
5. Andaman and Nicobar islands judiciary falls under the supervision of which of the following?
[A] A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] A circuit bench of the Kerala High Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands judiciary falls under the supervision of the Kolkata High Court, whereby a circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court operates from Port Blair.
6. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] Indira Banerjee
[B] V Rajamani
[C] N Swaminathan
[D] B Rajendran
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Correct Answer: D [B Rajendran]
Notes:
B Rajendran, the former Madras High Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT) for Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The monthly salary of the chairperson would be Rs 80,000. As per Section 43 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, the State government has to establish the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal for Tamil Nadu. Under Section 45 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, the tribunal should consist of a chairperson and not less than two whole-time members, of which one shall be a judicial member and another has to be a technical or administrative member appointed by the government.
7. Which among the following country administers “Coco Islands” located in Andaman sea?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
The Coco Islands are located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, and are are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. To the north of this island group lies Preparis Island also belonging to Myanmar, and to the south lies the Landfall Island belonging to India.
8. Which among the following is known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road, connects Port Blair and Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] National Highway 221
[B] National Highway 222
[C] National Highway 223
[D] National Highway 224
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Correct Answer: C [National Highway 223]
Notes:
National Highway 223 is the major highway in the Indian state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is 230.7 km in length. This road running from the capital city of Port Blair to Diglipur connecting all major towns. It is known as Great Andaman trunk road.
9. Consider the following countries:
- Myanmar
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with which among the above countries?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:- Myanmar: The Andaman and Nicobar islands are located south of Myanmar in the Bay of Bengal. They share a maritime border to the north.
- Thailand: The Andaman Sea lies between the islands and Thailand. They share a maritime border.
- Cambodia: Still no direct maritime border with the islands.
- Indonesia: Indonesia lies to the south/southeast and does share a maritime border with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
10. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding tribal groups in India:
- Bhils are the people of Dravidian stock now living in M.P. and Rajasthan.
- The Gonds constitute the largest tribal group of India.
- Onges, Shompens and Sentinelese are the inhabitants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:- Bhils are the people of Dravidian stock now living in M.P. and Rajasthan: This statement is incorrect. Bhils are not of Dravidian stock. They are the largest tribal group spread across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- The Gonds constitute the largest tribal group of India: This statement is incorrect. Gonds are the second largest tribal group, found mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas. Bhils are the largest.
- Onges, Shompens and Sentinelese are the inhabitants of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: This statement is correct. These are some of the indigenous tribal groups inhabiting the Andaman islands.
