Consider the following statements regarding Great Nicobar Island: 1. It is separated from the Andaman Islands by the Ten Degree Channel and is the southernmost island of the Nicobar Islands archipelago. 2. The highest peak on the island is Mount Thullier. 3. The Great Nicobar Island is home to the indigenous tribes of Shompens and Nicobarese, and it is also home to the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated site. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Great Nicobar Island is indeed the southernmost island of the Nicobar Islands archipelago, and it is separated from the Andaman Islands by the Ten Degree Channel.
Statement 2 is correct: Mount Thullier, at 2,105 ft high, is the highest peak of Great Nicobar Island.
Statement 3 is correct: The island is home to the indigenous tribes, Shompens and Nicobarese, and also hosts the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, which is a UNESCO-designated site.

Source– HT