​Where is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park located? ​

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

• The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park established in 1983, is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• This park is situated in the southeastern region of the Andaman Islands, specifically near the Wandoor area.
• Location: Situated 29 km west of Port Blair (the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands).

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Andaman and Nicobar:

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 572 islands.
• It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands (partly) and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km wide Ten Degree Channel (on the 10°N parallel).
• Capital: Port Blair
• The Barren and Narcondam Islands north of Port Blair – are the only active volcanoes in India.
• Saddle peak (737 m) in North Andaman is the highest peak.
• The Andaman Islands are home to four 'Negrito' tribes – the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Sentinelese.
• The Nicobar Islands are home to two 'Mongoloid' tribes – the Shompen and Nicobarese.