Q. With reference to “Chagos Archipelago” consider the following statements:
1.It comprises low level islands in the Pacific Ocean.
2.Salomon island is present in its northern side.
3.The islands were a once a colony of the French.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Chagos Archipelago comprises around 58 small, very low-lying islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Salomon island is present in the northern part of Chagos Archipelago. The islands were a once a colony of the French.
Source: ORF
