Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the geographical location of Diego Garcia Island? |ForumIAS

Q. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the geographical location of Diego Garcia Island?

[A] Diego Garcia is located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

[B] Diego Garcia is a part of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

[C] Diego Garcia is situated west of the Maldives in the Arabian Sea.

[D] Diego Garcia is an island in the Pacific Ocean, near the Philippines.

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation – Diego Garcia is a coral atoll and the largest of the 60 small islands that make up the Chagos Archipelago, located in the central Indian Ocean. It is known for its strategic military significance. The island belongs to Mauritius, is controlled by the United Kingdom, and is occupied by the United States. China also has an interest in the island. The island is close to India and plays a crucial role in U.S. military operations, including surveillance and regional security, particularly to counter China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: DD News

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