Beaches & Islands — Set 2
Famous Places · समुद्र तट और द्वीप · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which island serves as the southernmost point of Indian territory?
Correct Answer: A. Great Nicobar
• **Great Nicobar** = largest Nicobar island; hosts Indira Point. • **Geographic significance** — Indira Point is India's southernmost territory. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Car Nicobar): north Nicobar, not southernmost; C (Little Andaman): Andaman group; D (Katchal Island): central Nicobar.
Which beach in Goa is often referred to as the 'Queen of Beaches'?
Correct Answer: C. Calangute Beach
• **Calangute Beach** = largest, most popular beach in North Goa. • **Commercial hub** — water sports, handicraft markets, 1960s hippie culture center. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Anjuna Beach): rocky, flea market focus, different vibe; C (Palolem Beach): South Goa, smaller; D (Colva Beach): South Goa, different character.
The 'Pamban Island', which connects the Indian mainland to Sri Lanka via a bridge, is also known as?
Correct Answer: A. Rameswaram Island
• **Rameswaram Island** = connected to mainland via Pamban Railway Bridge. • **Pilgrimage site** — Ramanathaswamy Temple; Gulf of Mannar location between India & Sri Lanka. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Dhanushkodi Island): Rameswaram subregion, not main island; C (Kurumgad Island): North Karnataka coast; D (Netrani Island): Karnataka, no bridge.
Which beach is famous for its scenic cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea in Kerala?
Correct Answer: D. Varkala Beach
• **Varkala Beach** = only place in South Kerala with sea cliffs. • **Geological feature** — Varkala Formations (sedimentary); 2000-year-old Vishnu temple. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Bekal Beach): North Kerala, no cliffs; B (Kozhikode Beach): no cliffs; C (Muzhappilangad Beach): drive-in beach, flat terrain.
Where is the 'Wheeler Island', a major missile testing site now named after APJ Abdul Kalam, located?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
• **Wheeler Island (APJ Abdul Kalam Island)** = Odisha's missile test facility. • **Renamed 2015** — honors former President; ballistic missile testing center. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Andhra Pradesh): different state; C (West Bengal): coastal but wrong location; D (Tamil Nadu): southern coast, not Odisha.
Which island city is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Correct Answer: C. Port Blair
• **Port Blair** = administrative capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. • **Historical significance** — Cellular Jail ('Kala Pani') holds freedom fighters' legacy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Diglipur): North Andaman town, not capital; B (Mayabunder): smaller settlement; D (Rangat): town but not capital.
Which is the only beach in Asia where one can drive a car along the shoreline for about 4 kilometers?
Correct Answer: D. Muzhappilangad Beach
• **Muzhappilangad Beach** = Asia's only drive-in beach in Kannur, Kerala. • **Unique feature** — rock protection calms waves; firm sand allows vehicle driving. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Gokarna Beach): Karnataka, no driving feature; B (Digha Beach): West Bengal, not drivable; C (Tarkarli Beach): Maharashtra, not drivable.
The 'Ross Island', which was the administrative headquarters for the British in Andamans, is now named?
Correct Answer: A. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep
• **Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep (Ross Island)** = Andamans' former British HQ. • **Renamed 2018** — honors Netaji; British-era ruins preserved; Navy-managed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Swaraj Dweep): Neil Island's other name; C (Shaheed Dweep): different renaming; D (Atal Dweep): different island.
Which beach in West Bengal is famous for its hard sand and shallow waters, making it a popular weekend getaway?
Correct Answer: C. Digha Beach
• **Digha Beach** = West Bengal's most popular seaside resort on Bay of Bengal. • **Characteristics** — low beach gradient ensures calm, safe swimming conditions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Bakkhali Beach): less developed; B (Mandarmani Beach): alternative resort; D (Tajpur Beach): emerging destination, less established.
Which island is located in the Gulf of Kutch and is famous for its Marine National Park?
Correct Answer: D. Pirotan Island
• **Pirotan Island** = Gulf of Kutch's Marine National Park visitor island. • **Biodiversity** — coral reefs, sea turtles, dolphins; restricted access protected. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Diu Island): separate island, different location; B (Aliabet Island): salt marshes, not marine focus; C (Beyt Dwarka): different lagoon area.