2026 · Q76
Consider the following statements about a geographical feature :
- 1The feature is in close proximity to the Malacca Strait.
- 2The Government of India proposed an international container transhipment port in this region.
- 3The region is one of the most critical nesting grounds for the endangered leatherback sea turtle.
- 4The region is home to dense forest, rich coral reefs and sea grass meadows. Which one among the following geographical features is described above?
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- AGalathea Bay
- BGulf of Mannar
- CGulf of Kutch
- DPalk Strait
Explanation
Galathea Bay on Great Nicobar lies close to the Malacca Strait, is the site of India's proposed international container transhipment port, is among the world's most critical nesting grounds for the endangered leatherback turtle, and sits amid dense forests, coral reefs and sea-grass meadows. All four descriptors match. The Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch and Palk Strait fit none of these jointly. Hence option A is correct.