SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Andaman and Nicobar Islands are of tectonic origin and are an elevated portion of submerged mountains. Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. The island chains are thought to be a submerged extension of the Arakan Mountains. The territory’s capital is the city of Port Blair. The total land area of the islands is approximately 8, 249 km2 (3, 185 sq mi).

Detailed explanation-4: -An earthquake, volcano or underwater landslide can cause huge displacement of ocean water. This results in huge tidal waves called a tsunami. It is the Japanese word for harbour wave. The 2004 tsunami was responsible for the submergence of the Indira point in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.