Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Campbell Bay is located in the Nicobar district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Campbell Bay is home to Indira Point, which is the southernmost point of India. Campbell Bay hosts INS Baaz, a forward operating base for the Indian Navy, which is strategically important for overseeing the crucial shipping lanes of the Malacca Strait and the Bay of Bengal.

Statement 2 is correct. CRZ 1A areas are designated as highly sensitive coastal zones where new construction and industrial activities are generally prohibited to protect the fragile ecosystems, such as coral reefs and turtle nesting sites. Campbell Bay is designated as a Highly Sensitive Coastal Area (CRZ 1A).

Source: The Hindu