Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Andaman And Nicobar Islands, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Andaman And Nicobar Islands have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Quick General Knowledge
State Name | Andaman and Nicobar Islands (अण्डमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह) |
State Level | Union territories |
Capital | Port Blair |
Statehood | 1 November 1956 |
Largest City | Port Blair |
Total Area | 8249 sq km |
Districts | 3 |
Current Governor | Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi (Lt. Governor) (Retd.) |
State Bird | Andaman Wood Pigeon |
State Flower | Lagerstroemia speciosa Pyinma |
State Animal | Dugong |
State Tree | Andaman redwood |
Languages | Hindi, English |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (अण्डमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of the Indian Republic, which is located in the Indian Ocean in the southern part of the Bay of Bengal. The capital and largest city here is Port Blair. To the east of this archipelago lies the Andaman Sea and to the west the Bay of Bengal. The union territory is made up of approximately 572 small and large islands, out of which only a few islands are inhabited. The STD code for Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 03192.
The government and politics of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are different from the states of India and many union territories. The Lieutenant Governor himself is the acting head of government in Andaman and Nicobar. Under his supervision, the executive branch operates under direct supervision by the heads of various departments. The state judiciary comes under the Kolkata High Court. The state government departments function at both the directorate and secretariat levels.
The current Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Devendra Kumar Joshi. He was sworn in as Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 2017.
According to the 2011 census, the net state domestic product of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 76883. As of 31 March 2007, 1833 small rural and handicraft units were registered in this union territory.
Major industries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands include PVC pipes and fittings, paints and varnishes, fiber glass, soft drinks and beverages, and steel furniture. Chosen stones, coral (coral) etc. are found in the mineral elements in this region. Commercial fishing is banned in the Andaman Islands.
The natural resources of the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and the surrounding seas are discussed. Rocks and minerals found on the Andaman Islands include magnetite, pyrite-chalcopyrite, chromite, gold, nickel, sulphur, coal, and limestone, but in most cases their concentrations are sub-economic.
The major industries in Andaman and Nicobar Islands include PVC pipes and fittings, paints and varnishes, fiber glass, soft drinks and beverages, and steel furniture. Chona stone, coral (coral) etc. are found in the mineral elements in this area. Commercial fishing is banned in Andaman Islands
There are a total of 03 districts in Andaman and Nicobar, North and Central Andaman is the largest district of this archipelago, with an area of 3,227 sq km. Is and the population is 1,05,597.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the following 03 districts: - South Andaman, North and Central Andaman, Nicobar
Andaman and Nicobar Islands FAQs:
𝒜. Andaman and Nicobar Islands state got statehood on 1 November 1956.
𝒜. The capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands state is Port Blair.
𝒜. The state bird name is Andaman Wood Pigeon and the state animal name is Dugong of Andaman and Nicobar Islands state.
𝒜. The name of state flower is Lagerstroemia speciosa Pyinma and the state tree is Andaman redwood of Andaman and Nicobar Islands state.