1996 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 48: Geography
'Saddle Peak', the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in
aGreat Nicobar
bMiddle Andaman
cLittle Andaman
dNorth Andaman
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Saddle Peak, at about 732 m, in North Andaman is the highest point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Mount Thullier on Great Nicobar is the highest point in the Nicobar group, but is lower than Saddle Peak. Remember: Saddle Peak - North Andaman - highest in the islands.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Great Nicobar's highest point is Mount Thullier, which is lower than Saddle Peak.
- (b) Saddle Peak is not in Middle Andaman.
- (c) Little Andaman is mostly low-lying; Saddle Peak is not there.
- (d) Right: Saddle Peak is in North Andaman.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.