Geography

1. Q: Where are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands located?
A: In the Bay of Bengal.

2. Q: How many islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Around 572 islands.

3. Q: Which two groups of islands form the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar?
A: Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands.

4. Q: What is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Sri Vijaya Puram.

5. Q: Which is the largest island in the Andaman group?
A: Middle Andaman.

6. Q: Which is the largest island in the Nicobar group?
A: Great Nicobar.

7. Q: What is the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Saddle Peak (732 meters).

8. Q: Which sea lies to the west of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: The Andaman Sea.

9. Q: How far are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from mainland India?
A: Approximately 1,200 kilometers.

10. Q: Which island group is closest to Myanmar?
A: Andaman Islands.

11. Q: What separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
A: The Ten Degree Channel.

12. Q: What is the length of the Great Nicobar Island from north to south?
A: 104 kilometers.

13. Q: Which island is famous for the indigenous Jarwa tribe?
A: South and Middle Andaman.

14. Q: What is the name of the only active volcano in India, located in the Andaman Islands?
A: Barren Island.

15. Q: Which island in the Andaman and Nicobar group is known for limestone caves?
A: Baratang Island.

History

16. Q: Who was the first European to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Marco Polo.

17. Q: When did the British set up a penal colony in the Andaman Islands?
A: 1858.

18. Q: What was the name of the infamous British jail in Sri Vijaya Puram?
A: Cellular Jail.

19. Q: Which freedom fighter was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail?
A: Veer Savarkar.

20. Q: Which year was the Andaman and Nicobar Islands declared a Union Territory of India?
A: 1956.

21. Q: Who hoisted the Indian flag in the Andaman Islands during World War II?
A: Subhas Chandra Bose.

22. Q: Under whose leadership did Japan capture the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during World War II?
A: Captain Mohan Singh (INA).

23. Q: When did the Japanese occupation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands end?
A: 1945.

24. Q: When was the Cellular Jail in Sri Vijaya Puram declared a national monument?
A: 1979.

25. Q: What was the primary purpose of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the British era?
A: Penal settlement for Indian freedom fighters.

Culture & Tribes

26. Q: Name a major tribe of the Andaman Islands.
A: Great Andamanese.

27. Q: Name the indigenous tribe residing in the Nicobar Islands.
A: Nicobarese.

28. Q: Which tribe of Andaman is known for living in isolation and resisting contact with outsiders?
A: Sentinelese.

29. Q: Which is the only aboriginal community in India classified as a “Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group” (PVTG)?
A: The Onge tribe.

30. Q: What is the primary religion of the Nicobarese tribe?
A: Christianity.

31. Q: Which Andamanese tribe is considered one of the oldest human populations in the world?
A: The Jarwa.

32. Q: Which language is spoken by the Great Andamanese tribe?
A: Great Andamanese languages (now mostly extinct).

33. Q: How many major tribes are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Five.

34. Q: What is the main source of livelihood for the Nicobarese tribe?
A: Agriculture and fishing.

35. Q: Which tribal group in the Nicobar Islands was severely affected by the 2004 tsunami?
A: The Shompen.

Flora & Fauna

36. Q: Which tree is commonly found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: The mangrove tree.

37. Q: What is the name of the national animal of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Dugong (Sea Cow).

38. Q: Which endangered bird is found only in the Nicobar Islands?
A: Nicobar pigeon.

39. Q: Name a unique reptile species found in the Andaman Islands.
A: Andaman water monitor.

40. Q: Which island in the Nicobar group is known for leatherback sea turtle nesting?
A: Little Nicobar Island.

41. Q: Which is the largest living reptile found in the Andaman Islands?
A: Saltwater crocodile.

42. Q: Which butterfly species is endemic to the Andaman Islands?
A: Andaman crow butterfly.

43. Q: Which marine mammal is often seen around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Spinner dolphin.

44. Q: Which national park in the Andaman Islands is known for its coral reefs?
A: Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.

45. Q: Which island is known for its dense tropical rainforest in the Nicobar group?
A: Great Nicobar Island.

Economy & Resources

46. Q: What is the primary economic activity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Fishing and agriculture.

47. Q: Which crop is extensively cultivated in the Nicobar Islands?
A: Coconut.

48. Q: What is the main export product from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Coconut and its products.

49. Q: Which type of tourism is popular in the Andaman Islands?
A: Eco-tourism and adventure tourism.

50. Q: What are the major minerals found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Nickel, copper, and chromium.

51. Q: Which sector is the largest employer in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Government sector.

52. Q: What is the major industry in Sri Vijaya Puram?
A: Tourism.

53. Q: Name the major fishing ports of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A: Sri Vijaya Puram and Diglipur.

54. Q: What is the major product extracted from coconut palms in the islands?
A: Copra.

55. Q: What is the significance of rubber cultivation in the Andaman Islands?
A: It is a growing sector contributing to local income.

Infrastructure & Governance

56. Q: What is the official language of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Hindi and English.

57. Q: Which Indian state has administrative control over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: It is a Union Territory directly governed by the Central Government.

58. Q: What is the name of the airport in Sri Vijaya Puram?
A: Veer Savarkar International Airport.

59. Q: How is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands represented in the Indian Parliament?
A: One Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.

60. Q: When was Sri Vijaya Puram connected by submarine optical fiber cable to mainland India?
A: 2020.

61. Q: How many districts are there in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Three districts (North and Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Nicobar).

62. Q: Name the government agency responsible for tourism promotion in the islands.
A: Andaman and Nicobar Tourism Department.

63. Q: Which naval base is located in the Andaman Islands?
A: INS Jarawa.

64. Q: Which significant strategic importance do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands hold for India?
A: It is crucial for India’s maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

65. Q: What is the Andaman and Nicobar Command?
A: It is India’s only tri-service command, incorporating the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Environment & Conservation

66. Q: Which environmental event greatly affected the islands in 2004?
A: The Indian Ocean tsunami.

67. Q: Which project was initiated to protect the coral reefs around the islands?
A: The Coral Reef Conservation Project.

68. Q: Which authority oversees the environmental conservation efforts in the islands?
A: Andaman and Nicobar Islands Forest Department.

69. Q: How much of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is covered by forests?
A: About 86%.

70. Q: What is the name of the biosphere reserve in the Nicobar Islands?
A: Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve.

71. Q: Which species of turtle is protected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Olive Ridley turtle.

72. Q: Which island is completely protected due to its unique ecosystem and tribal population?
A: North Sentinel Island.

73. Q: What is the main environmental concern for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Coastal erosion and deforestation.

74. Q: How is waste management handled in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: The government promotes eco-friendly waste management practices.

75. Q: Which island has been declared a sanctuary for marine life due to its coral reefs?
A: Cinque Island.

Miscellaneous

76. Q: Which currency is used in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Indian Rupee (INR).

77. Q: What is the time zone of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC +5:30.

78. Q: What is the dialing code for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: +91 3192.

79. Q: Which popular water sport is enjoyed by tourists in the Andaman Islands?
A: Scuba diving.

80. Q: What is the population of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as per the 2011 Census?
A: Approximately 380,000.

81. Q: Which famous beach in the Andaman Islands is known for its beauty?
A: Radhanagar Beach.

82. Q: What is the main mode of transportation between the islands?
A: Ferry services.

83. Q: Which heritage site is located in the Andaman Islands?
A: Cellular Jail National Memorial.

84. Q: When is the Island Tourism Festival celebrated in the Andaman Islands?
A: January.

85. Q: Which island is known for its bioluminescence at night?
A: Havelock Island.

86. Q: What is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ popular handicraft?
A: Coconut shell handicrafts.

87. Q: Which award-winning film was shot in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: “The Andaman Odyssey.”

88. Q: What is the literacy rate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Approximately 86.63% (as per 2011 Census).

89. Q: Which radio station serves the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: All India Radio, Sri Vijaya Puram.

90. Q: What is the primary source of drinking water in the islands?
A: Rainwater harvesting and freshwater lakes.

91. Q: How do the Andaman and Nicobar Islands contribute to India’s tourism industry?
A: Through eco-tourism, adventure sports, and beach resorts.

92. Q: Which sport is gaining popularity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Beach volleyball.

93. Q: Which famous underwater national park is located in the Andaman Islands?
A: Rani Jhansi Marine National Park.

94. Q: How many tourists visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands annually?
A: Over 400,000 (before the pandemic).

95. Q: Which international airport serves the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram.

96. Q: Which luxury cruise liner operates between mainland India and the Andaman Islands?
A: MV Nicobar.

97. Q: Which popular trekking destination is located in the Andaman Islands?
A: Mount Harriet.

98. Q: Which significant port handles the cargo traffic to and from the islands?
A: Sri Vijaya Puram.

99. Q: Which major festival is celebrated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: Durga Puja.

100. Q: What is the emblem of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A: A coconut palm tree.