Consider the following statements about Indian islands 1 Coral reefs are absent in th...........

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Consider the following statements about Indian islands:

1. Coral reefs are absent in the Andaman and Nicobar islands

2. Lakshadweep islands are entirely built of coral deposits

3. Ten degree channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands

4. Lakshadweep has Negrito tribal population

Which of the above are correct?

1, 2 and 3

2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

1. First is incorrect as: The major reef formations in India are restricted to the Gulf of Mannar, Palk bay, Gulf of Kutch, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep islands. While the Lakshadweep reefs are atolls, the others are all fringing reefs.

2. Second is correct.

3. Third is correct.

4. Negritos: The Negritos or the brachycephalic (broad headed) from Africa were the earliest people to inhabit India. They are survived in their original habitat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Jarewas, Onges, Sentelenese and Great Andamanis tribes are the examples.