Consider the following statements about a geographical feature : 1. The feature is in close proximity to the Malacca Strait. 2. The Government of India proposed an international container transhipment port in this region. 3. The region is one of the most critical nesting grounds for the endangered leatherback sea turtle. 4. The region is home to dense forest, rich coral reefs and sea grass meadows. Which one among the following geographical features is described above?
Galathea Bay
Statement 1: Galathea Bay lies on the southeastern coast of Great Nicobar Island, close to the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Statement 2: The Government of India has proposed the Galathea Bay International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) as part of the Great Nicobar Island holistic development project, aimed at reducing dependence on foreign transhipment hubs like Colombo and Singapore.
Statement 3: Galathea Bay is recognised as a major nesting site for the giant leatherback sea turtle, the largest of all living turtle species, and was declared a wildlife sanctuary for this reason (later denotified for the port project).
Statement 4: The area is characterised by tropical evergreen forest, coral reefs and sea grass meadows that support rich marine biodiversity.
Hence, the answer is Galathea Bay.
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- Which of the following is the westernmost island of the Lakshadweep group?
- McMahon Line is the boundary line between India and ____________.
- According to the 2011 census, which of the following states is the least populated state in India?
