With reference to Andaman and Nicobar Islands consider the following statement 1 The islands are sep...........

Geography (CDS) Physiography of India

With reference to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, consider the following statement:

1. The islands are separated by 10 Degree Channel.

2. Barren Island has the only active volcano in India, lies in Nicobar group of Islands.

3. Sea cows are found in the islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Andaman and Nicobar Islands :

Map based :
This archipelago is composed of 265 big and small islands
The Andaman islands are divided into three main islands i.e. North, Middle and South.
Duncan’s passage separates Little Andaman from South Andaman.
The Great Andaman group of islands in the north is separated by the Ten Degree Channel from the Nicobar group in the south.
Port Blair, the capital of Andaman Nicobar Islands lies in the South Andaman.
The Barren and Narcondam Islands, north of Port Blair, are volcanic islands, which lie in the Andaman group of Islands.