Q. With reference to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, consider the following statements:
1.The island is located in the South Pacific Ocean.
2.It is part of Costa Rica’s territory.
3.The islands are divided into two groups..
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Keeling Islands, also known as the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, are a group of 27 coral atolls and islands in the Indian Ocean. It is an external territory of Australia, administered by the Australian government.
Statement 3 is correct. The islands are divided into two groups: the North Keeling Islands and the South Keeling Islands.
Source: ForumIAS
