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.