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Physical Features of India — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPhysical Features of India3 Marks
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How were Andaman and Nicobar Islands formed?
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Answer

  1. It is believed that these islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains in the Bay of Bengal.
  2. They are located on a submerged or submarine hill range and are probably formed by the volcanic eruptions.
  3. Some of the volcanic mountains are still active over here. They are larger in size and are known for their variety of flora and fauna.

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