Question

The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is _______.

a.Port Blair
b.Kavaratti
c.Imphal
d.Aizwal

Answer 1

Hint: Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India which became part of India in 1950 and is named after a British national.

Complete Step by Step answer: The cities mentioned in the question are all capital cities of Indian states and Union territories.
Let’s look at our options one by one:

a. Port Blair - The city of port Blair was named after the British Naval surveyor Archibald Blair. It serves as the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is located in the region of Andaman. So, it is the correct option.

b. Kavaratti - The Kavaratti is the capital city of Lakshadweep islands which is a Union Territory of India located in the Arabian Sea. It literally means a hundred thousand islands, but only 27 of them are inhabited. So, it is an incorrect option.

c. Imphal - The city of Imphal is the capital of the Northeastern state of India Manipur. It is one of the seven sister capitals of India and is connected by air to the national capital of New Delhi. So, it is an incorrect option.

d. Aizwal - Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram, which is located in the northeastern region of India. Hence it cannot be the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: This is a fact based question. Do remember all the States and Union Territories of India along with their capitals.