Q. With reference to the Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), consider the following statements:
1.They are located in the southern Indian Ocean.
2.They are a territory of Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Heard Island and McDonald Islands are located in the southern Indian Ocean, to the southwest of Perth, Australia.
  • Statement 2 is correct: These islands are a territory of Australia, although they are uninhabited and remote.
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