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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which will be the 1st Island to operate seaplanes?
A
Havelock Island
B
Viper Island
C
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D
Baratang Island
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Andaman and Nicobar Island.

Detailed explanation-2: -In India, Jal Hans, a commercial seaplane service based in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was launched as a pilot project in December 2010 with a capacity of 10 passengers.

Detailed explanation-3: -By India Today Web Desk: India’s first seaplane service took off from Kevadia in Narmada district, the home to the world’s tallest statue- Statue of Unity to the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Kevadia, the proposed Terminal will be spread over 0.51 acres in the premises of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd., located in the Panchmuli lake (Dyke 3) of the Sardar Sarovar Dam at Limdi village.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kerala Seaplane was a commercial seaplane service promoted by Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Limited in the Indian state of Kerala.

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