Q. Which of the following statements with regard to island territories off South America is/are correct?
1.Falkland Islands represent a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, administered as a British Overseas Territory while claimed by Argentina.
2.The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean that are governed as an internal territory of Brazil.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are self-governing British Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic, with defence and foreign affairs handled by the UK, though sovereignty remains contested by Argentina.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Galápagos Archipelago, famed for its hyper-endemic biodiversity, is an official province and territory of Ecuador, not Brazil.
