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With reference to the Galapagos Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. They are formed due to volcanic activity
2. They are part of the South American nation, Peru
3. They are situated in the Pacific Ocean
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Explanation
The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- Statement 1 is correct: The islands were formed by volcanic activity over the Galápagos hotspot, where the Earth's crust is melted by a mantle plume. The archipelago remains one of the most volcanically active regions in the world.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Galápagos Islands are a province of Ecuador, not Peru. They were officially annexed by Ecuador in 1832.
- Statement 3 is correct: They are situated in the Pacific Ocean, straddling the equator approximately 1,000 km west of the South American mainland.
The islands are famous for their unique biodiversity, which significantly influenced Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
With reference to Borneo Island, located in South-East Asia, which of the following statements is/are true ?
1. It is divided among three countries.
2. It has been formed due to volcano deposition.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is/are correct ? 1. It is part of Polynesia group of islands. 2. It is a territory of the South American nation Chile. Select the answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct ? 1. Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period 2. The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets 3. The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen Select the correct answer using the code given below :
With reference to Socotra Island, which of the following statement/s is/are correct ?
1. It is an Island of Oman, situated in the Arabian Sea.
2. It was designated as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2008.
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