Which of the following statements are correct regarding the offshore islands?
Elephanta island is located near the coast of Goa.
Sriharikota is located at the mouth of Pulicat lake.
Pirotan island lies off the Kachchh coast.
Which statements are correct regarding the Lakshadweep islands.
The islands have many hills and streams.
Coconut is the primary crop.
The islands are located a distance of 2000 km from the mainland.
Consider the following statements:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are primarily of coral origin.
The Lakshadweep Islands are primarily of volcanic origin.
Barren Island is an active volcanic island in the Bay of Bengal.
Consider the following statements:
Minicoy is the smallest island in the Lakshadweep group.
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The primary occupation in Lakshadweep is agriculture.
Consider the following statements:
The tribal population in the Andaman Islands is increasing.
The Lakshadweep islands have many rivers.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a rich marine life.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the islands of India?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Eastern Coastal Plain?
It is primarily formed by alluvial deposits from major river deltas.
It is characterized by a narrow continental shelf, facilitating port development.
The southern part is referred to as the Northern Circar.
The northern part is referred to as the Coromandel coast.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the major ports on the Eastern Coast?
Visakhapatnam Port has natural protection due to Dolphin's Nose and Rose Hill.
Paradip Port is the oldest port in India.
Chennai port was attacked during the first world war.
Ennore Port is primarily known for iron ore exports.
Regarding the Eastern Coastal Plain's geological composition, which statements are accurate?
It consists mainly of recent and tertiary alluvial deposits.
It is predominantly composed of metamorphic rock formations.
The littoral zone is primarily filled by deltas of the Indus and Ganga rivers.
The littoral zone is primarily filled by deltas of the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery rivers.
Consider the following statements regarding riverine ports in India:
Kolkata Port is the only riverine major port in India.
The Hooghly River facilitates its connectivity to the Bay of Bengal.
It was established by the British East India Company in 1947.