GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Rutland Island
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Port Blair
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Ross Island
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Port Blair is the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is located on the east coast of the South Andaman Island.
Detailed explanation-2: -After two years, the colony moved to the northeast part of Great Andaman and was named Port Cornwallis after Admiral William Cornwallis.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1789 the Government of Bengal established a penal colony on Chatham Island in the southeast bay of Great Andaman, named Port Blair in the honour of Archibald Blair of the East India Company.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cellular Jail. 3, 464. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. Ross Island. 1, 820. Islands. Chidiya Tapu. 838. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Jolly Buoy Island. 732. Islands. Makruzz. 1, 838. Ferries. Samudrika Marine Museum. 670. Speciality Museums. Dekho Andaman. Islands • Beaches. Wandoor Beach. 362. More items