Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Andaman Sea:
1.It is formed by the subduction of the Indian Plate beneath the Burma microplate, making the region highly prone to tectonic activity.
2.The Andaman Sea is a critical maritime bottleneck connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean via the Strait of Malacca.
3.Barren Island, located in this sea, is the only dormant volcano in South Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations
- Statement 1 is correct: The Andaman Sea and its associated islands are a direct result of the tectonic subduction of the Indian Plate under the Burma microplate. This uplift formed the submarine mountain range linked to the Arakan Yoma of Myanmar.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Andaman Sea is a highly strategic body of water. Situated at the eastern edge of the Indian Ocean, it acts as a maritime corridor/chokepoint funneling global shipping traffic into the Strait of Malacca.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Located within the Andaman Sea, Barren Island is India’s and South Asia’s only historically confirmed active volcano.
