Question

The Andman and Nicobar Islands are the submerged parts of mountain range called
1. Arakan Yoma
2. Pegu Yoma
3. Aksai Chin
4. Tian Shan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Arakan Yoma

The correct answer is Arakan Yoma.

• The Andaman and Nicobar islands are thought to be the emergent peaks of a submerged mountain range related to the Arakan Yoma range of mainland Burma.
• The islands include steep hills and generally poor soil with little water holding capacity.
• The flat terrain is extremely limited and the larger islands have long meandering creeks.
• It is clothed in thick evergreen forests. 

• Total Islands in Nicobar - 22
• Total Islands in Andaman - 550
• Total Islands in Lakshadweep - 36
• Total Islands in Port Blair - 6
• Capital of Andaman and Nicobar -  Port Blair