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    Consider following statements 

    1. Socotra Islands is part of North Indian Ocean located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea.
    2. In 2008 Socotra was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    3. The Amami Islands is an archipelago in the Satsunan Islands, which is part of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:
    • Recently, Southern separatists have seized control of Yemen’s island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea, deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government. 
    • Socotra Island: It is part of North Indian Ocean located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea.It is officially part of Yemen.In 2008, it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Amami Islands:It  is an archipelago in the Satsunan Islands, which is part of the Ryukyu Islands, and is southwest of Kyushu. Administratively, the group belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture.TheAmami Islands are limestone islands of coralline origin. Hence all statements are correct.

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