Great Nicobar Island (GNI), located at the southernmost tip of the Nicobar archipelago, spans 910 km². Known for its tropical forests, unique fauna like the Dugong and Saltwater Crocodile, and ecological reserves like the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, it is home to indigenous tribes such as the Shompen and Nicobarese.
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An international cruise terminal to facilitate a “global” port-led city, “high-end” tourism infrastructure, and a ship-breaking yard are among the new additions to the ₹72,000 crore mega-infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island proposed by the Union Shipping Ministry.
With an area of 910 km2, GNI is one of the largest islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of 836 islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Location: Located at the southernmost tip of the Nicobar archipelago (520 km from Port Blair). Indira Point, formerly known as Pygmalion Point, lies at the tip of the GND and is the southernmost point of the country.
Headquarters: Campbell Bay
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Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following islands:
Which of the above are part of the Great Nicobar Island? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: (d) Explanation: The Great Nicobar Island is the largest island in the Nicobar Islands which are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. The Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal about 800 miles east of Sri Lanka. Some other islands in the Nicobar Islands include: Car Nicobar: The northernmost island in the Nicobar Islands. Pulo Milo: Also known as Pillomilo or Milo Island, this is the smallest island in the Nicobar Islands. Chowra, Teressa, Bompoka, Katchal, Kamorta, Nancowry, and Trinket: These islands form the central group of the Nicobar Islands. Batti Malv, Tileangchong, Meroe, Trak, Treis, Menchal, and Kabra: These are uninhabited islands in the central and southern groups. |
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