Indian Islands Practice Questions
19 free Indian Islands practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which is the only active volcano in India, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- A Narcondam Island
- B Barren Island
- C Saddle Peak
- D Dhosi Hill
Correct answer: Barren Island
Barren Island is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. Its first recorded eruption was in 1787, and it has erupted several times since, most recently in the last decade.
Lakshadweep Islands are primarily composed of which of the following materials?
- A Volcanic rocks
- B Alluvial deposits
- C Coral deposits
- D Granite
Correct answer: Coral deposits
Lakshadweep is a group of atolls and coral reefs located in the Arabian Sea. These islands are formed by the accumulation of coral skeletons and organic debris over submarine ridges.
Saddle Peak, the highest point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is situated on which specific island?
- A Little Andaman
- B Middle Andaman
- C North Andaman
- D Great Nicobar
Correct answer: North Andaman
Saddle Peak stands at an elevation of 732 meters and is located within the Saddle Peak National Park in North Andaman. It is the highest point in the entire archipelago.
Which island was renamed as 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep' in 2018?
- A Neil Island
- B Havelock Island
- C Ross Island
- D Viper Island
Correct answer: Ross Island
To honor the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the government renamed Ross Island. Similarly, Havelock Island was renamed Swaraj Dweep and Neil Island was renamed Shaheed Dweep.
Which channel separates the Lakshadweep group of islands from the Maldives?
- A Ten Degree Channel
- B Nine Degree Channel
- C Eight Degree Channel
- D Duncan Passage Strait
Correct answer: Eight Degree Channel
The Eight Degree Channel separates the Minicoy Island (southernmost part of Lakshadweep) from the Maldives. The Nine Degree Channel separates Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago.
Majuli, the world's largest river island, is located in which Indian state?
- A West Bengal
- B Assam
- C Bihar
- D Odisha
Correct answer: Assam
Majuli is formed by the Brahmaputra river in Assam. It is also the first island to be made a district in India and is a hub for Neo-Vaishnavite culture.
The 'Indira Point', the southernmost point of Indian territory, is located on which island?
- A Car Nicobar
- B Little Nicobar
- C Katchal Island
- D Great Nicobar
Correct answer: Great Nicobar
Indira Point is situated at the southern tip of Great Nicobar Island. It was formerly known as Pygmalion Point before being renamed in honor of Indira Gandhi.
Which of the following is a volcanic island in the Andaman Sea that is currently considered extinct or dormant?
- A Barren Island
- B Narcondam Island
- C Interview Island
- D Long Island
Correct answer: Narcondam Island
Narcondam Island is a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. Unlike Barren Island, it is classified as a dormant volcano and is famous for the endemic Narcondam hornbill.
Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) located?
- A Wheeler Island Range
- B Sriharikota Island
- C Pamban Island
- D Sagar Island
Correct answer: Sriharikota Island
Sriharikota is a barrier island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. It separates the Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal and serves as the primary satellite launch center for ISRO.
Which island connects India and Sri Lanka via the Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge)?
- A Pamban Island
- B Salsette Island
- C Elephanta Island
- D Munroe Island
Correct answer: Pamban Island
Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is located between peninsular India and Sri Lanka. It is connected to mainland India by the famous Pamban Bridge.
Wheeler Island, a major missile testing facility in Odisha, has been renamed after which Indian President?
- A Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- B Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- C Pranab Kumar Mukherjee
- D Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct answer: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
In 2015, Wheeler Island was renamed Abdul Kalam Island to honor the 'Missile Man of India'. It serves as the primary test range for India's missile program.
Which is the largest island in the Lakshadweep archipelago?
- A Kavaratti
- B Minicoy
- C Agatti
- D Andrott
Correct answer: Andrott
Andrott (or Androth) is the largest island in Lakshadweep by land area. Minicoy is the second largest and is distinct for its culture, which is more similar to the Maldives.
The city of Mumbai is situated on which of the following islands?
- A Salsette Island
- B Willingdon Island
- C Sagar Island
- D Hope Island
Correct answer: Salsette Island
Mumbai and Thane are located on Salsette Island. It was originally a group of seven islands that were joined through land reclamation over several centuries.
Which island is located at the mouth of the Hooghly River and is a famous site for the Gangasagar Mela?
- A Sagar Island
- B New Moore
- C Ghoramara Island
- D Lohachara Island
Correct answer: Sagar Island
Sagar Island is a part of the Sundarbans in West Bengal. Every year on Makar Sankranti, thousands of pilgrims visit to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
Which island in the Andaman group is home to a protected tribe that remains isolated from the modern world?
- A Sentinel Island
- B Baratang Island
- C Viper Island
- D Rutland Island
Correct answer: Sentinel Island
North Sentinel Island is inhabited by the Sentinelese, who have rejected all contact with the outside world. The Indian government protects their isolation to prevent the spread of diseases and preserve their culture.
Where is the 'Duncan Passage' located?
- A Between South Andaman and Little Andaman
- B Between North Andaman and Middle Andaman
- C Between Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
- D Between Minicoy and Maldives
Correct answer: Between South Andaman and Little Andaman
The Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean that is about 48 km wide. It separates Rutland Island (part of South Andaman) from Little Andaman to the south.
Willingdon Island, a large man-made island, is located in which Indian city?
- A Chennai
- B Surat
- C Visakhapatnam
- D Kochi
Correct answer: Kochi
Willingdon Island was created in the 1930s by dredging the Vembanad Lake to create a modern port for Kochi. It is a major commercial hub and houses the Kochi Port and the Southern Naval Command.
Which island is famous for the UNESCO World Heritage site featuring rock-cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva?
- A Elephanta Island
- B Salsette Island
- C St. Mary's Island
- D Bet Dwarka
Correct answer: Elephanta Island
Elephanta Island (Gharapuri) is located in Mumbai Harbour. It is home to the Elephanta Caves, which contain elaborate stone carvings dating back to the 5th and 8th centuries.
What is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
- A Minicoy Island
- B Agatti
- C Amini
- D Kavaratti
Correct answer: Kavaratti
Kavaratti is the administrative capital and a census town in Lakshadweep. It is known for its beautiful lagoons and numerous mosques, including the famous Ujra Mosque.