Question

Indira Point, the southernmost point of Indian territory, is also known as what, and where is it located?

• A. Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu
• B. Kanyakumari, Mainland India
• C. Pygmalion Point, Great Nicobar
• D. Port Blair, South Andaman

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Pygmalion Point, Great Nicobar

Andaman & Nicobar Group

• There are nearly 203 islands in Andaman group whereas the Nicobar group of islands consists of seven big and 12 small islands.

• Ten Degree Channel separates Andaman group from Nicobar group.

• Duncan passage separates Little Andaman from South Andaman.

• Middle Andaman is the largest (areawise) while the capital Port Blair is located in South Andaman.

• Saddle peak (737 m) is the highest peak of Andaman & Nicobar and is lcoated in North Andaman.

• Indira Point (Pygmalion point) is the southernmost point of Indian territory (6½° N), which is located in Great Nicobar