With reference to Minami-Torishima Island, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is the westernmost territory of Japan. 2. The shape of the island is close to an equilateral triangle. 3. The island is located in the transitional zone between tropical and subtropical climates. 4. Cobalt and nickel were recently discovered in large quantities on the seabed off Minami-Torishima Island. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Minami-Torishima Island, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is the westernmost territory of Japan.
2.The shape of the island is close to an equilateral triangle.
3.The island is located in the transitional zone between tropical and subtropical climates.
4.Cobalt and nickel were recently discovered in large quantities on the seabed off Minami-Torishima Island.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1 and 4 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Minami-Torishima Island is the easternmost island in Japan. Minami-Torishima Island, also known as Marcus Island, is an isolated Japanese coral atoll in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct. The shape of the island is close to an equilateral triangle. It is located in the transitional zone between tropical and subtropical climates. Cobalt and nickel which are crucial for making electric car batteries were recently discovered in large quantities on the seabed off Minami-Torishima Island.

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