With reference to the 'Galapagos Islands' situated in the Pacific Ocean, which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) They are formed due to volcanic activity. (2) They are part of South American nation Peru. Select the correct answer using the code given below- Code-

Question

Accepted Answer

Only 1. Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflecting the processes that formed the islands. The Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are part of the country Ecuador, in South America not Peru. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

With reference to the 'Galapagos Islands' situated in the Pacific Ocean, which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) They are formed due to volcanic activity. (2) They are part of South American nation Peru. Select the correct answer using the code given below- Code-

Question stats

More from Uttar Pradesh - Physical