{"id":42704,"date":"2024-06-20T06:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T06:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=42704"},"modified":"2024-06-20T06:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T06:05:57","slug":"great-nicobar-island-project-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Nicobar Island Project &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Great Nicobar Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at fostering sustainable development in the ecologically sensitive and strategically significant Great Nicobar Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in India. The project encompasses a range of infrastructural developments including a transshipment port, an airport, and a township, all designed to enhance connectivity and economic growth while ensuring the preservation of the island&#8217;s unique biodiversity. Balancing development with environmental conservation, the Great Nicobar Project aims to transform the region into a hub of trade and tourism, contributing to regional security and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS Paper &#8211; 3, Ecology &amp; Environment \u2014 Great Nicobar Island Project \u2014 Government Policies &amp; Interventions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f83446060af\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Contex\" title=\"Contex:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Contex:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#What_is_the_Great_Nicobar_Island_Project\" title=\"What is the Great Nicobar Island Project?&nbsp;\">What is the Great Nicobar Island Project?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#About\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Key_components_of_the_project_include\" title=\"Key components of the project include:\u00a0\">Key components of the project include:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Purpose\" title=\"Purpose:&nbsp;\">Purpose:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Economic_Reasons\" title=\"Economic Reasons:\u00a0\">Economic Reasons:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Strategic_Reasons\" title=\"Strategic Reasons:\u00a0\">Strategic Reasons:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Criticism_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Island_Project\" title=\"Criticism of the Great Nicobar Island Project:&nbsp;\">Criticism of the Great Nicobar Island Project:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Impact_on_Biodiversity\" title=\"Impact on Biodiversity:\u00a0\">Impact on Biodiversity:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Impact_on_Tree_Cover_and_Mangroves\" title=\"Impact on Tree Cover and Mangroves:\u00a0\">Impact on Tree Cover and Mangroves:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Lack_of_Adequate_Assessment\" title=\"Lack of Adequate Assessment:\u00a0\">Lack of Adequate Assessment:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Encroachment_in_Tribal_Space\" title=\"Encroachment in Tribal Space:\u00a0\">Encroachment in Tribal Space:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;\">Prelims&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Q1_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_of_islands_is_separated_from_each_other_by_the_%E2%80%98Ten_Degree_Channel_2014\" title=\"Q1. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the \u2018Ten Degree Channel\u2019? (2014)&nbsp;\">Q1. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the \u2018Ten Degree Channel\u2019? (2014)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Q2_Which_of_the_following_have_coral_reefs_2014\" title=\"Q2. Which of the following have coral reefs? (2014)&nbsp;\">Q2. Which of the following have coral reefs? (2014)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Q3_In_which_one_of_the_following_places_is_the_Shompen_tribe_found_2009\" title=\"Q3. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? (2009)&nbsp;\">Q3. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? (2009)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#1_What_is_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\" title=\"1. What is the Great Nicobar Project?\">1. What is the Great Nicobar Project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#2_What_are_the_primary_objectives_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\" title=\"2. What are the primary objectives of the Great Nicobar Project?\">2. What are the primary objectives of the Great Nicobar Project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#3_What_are_the_potential_environmental_impacts_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\" title=\"3. What are the potential environmental impacts of the Great Nicobar Project?\">3. What are the potential environmental impacts of the Great Nicobar Project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#4_How_is_the_government_addressing_the_concerns_of_indigenous_communities_on_Great_Nicobar_Island\" title=\"4. How is the government addressing the concerns of indigenous communities on Great Nicobar Island?\">4. How is the government addressing the concerns of indigenous communities on Great Nicobar Island?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#5_What_are_the_expected_economic_benefits_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\" title=\"5. What are the expected economic benefits of the Great Nicobar Project?\">5. What are the expected economic benefits of the Great Nicobar Project?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/great-nicobar-island-project-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contex\"><\/span><strong>Contex:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Recently, <\/strong>the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stay on the Great Nicobar Island project worth \u20b972,000 crore and created a committee to review the environmental clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"449\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Great Nicobar Island Project\" class=\"wp-image-42705 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 327px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 327\/449;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Great Nicobar Island Project<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Great_Nicobar_Island_Project\"><\/span><strong>What is the Great Nicobar Island Project?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project is a significant development initiative planned for the southern end of the Andaman and Nicobar islands.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_components_of_the_project_include\"><\/span><strong>Key components of the project include:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An international container transshipment terminal\u00a0<\/li><li>A greenfield international airport\u00a0<\/li><li>Township development\u00a0<\/li><li>A 450 MVA gas and solar-based power plant\u00a0<\/li><li>The project spans an area of 16,610 hectares on the island.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose\"><\/span><strong>Purpose:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Reasons\"><\/span><strong>Economic Reasons:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to a NITI Aayog report, the proposed port aims to integrate Great Nicobar into the regional and global maritime economy, transforming it into a crucial hub for cargo transshipment.\u00a0<\/li><li>The island is strategically located, equidistant from Colombo (southwest), Port Klang (Malaysia), and Singapore (southeast), and near the East-West international shipping corridor, which handles a substantial portion of global shipping trade.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Reasons\"><\/span><strong>Strategic Reasons:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The idea to develop Great Nicobar dates back to the 1970s, emphasising its significance for national security and the consolidation of India&#8217;s presence in the Indian Ocean Region.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The increasing assertiveness of China in the Indian Ocean has amplified the urgency of developing Great Nicobar to bolster India\u2019s strategic interests in the region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criticism_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Island_Project\"><\/span><strong>Criticism of the Great Nicobar Island Project:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Biodiversity\"><\/span><strong>Impact on Biodiversity:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The project has been criticised for its potential adverse effects on the rich biodiversity of the area and the habitats of endangered species.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The project site falls within Coastal Regulation Zones-IA and IB, and includes Galathea Bay, a crucial nesting ground for birds.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The construction and development activities, including dredging, pose a threat to turtle nesting sites, dolphins, and other species in the region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Tree_Cover_and_Mangroves\"><\/span><strong>Impact on Tree Cover and Mangroves:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Loss of Tree Cover: <\/strong>Environmentalists warn that the project will result in significant deforestation, affecting the island&#8217;s flora and fauna.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Increased Runoff:<\/strong> The reduction in tree cover is expected to increase runoff and sediment deposits in the ocean, which could harm nearby coral reefs.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Mangrove Destruction: T<\/strong>he development will also lead to the loss of vital mangrove ecosystems, further impacting local biodiversity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Adequate_Assessment\"><\/span><strong>Lack of Adequate Assessment<\/strong>:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inadequate Data Collection: C<\/strong>ritics point out that environmental impact assessments (EIAs) have relied on data from only one season, whereas comprehensive assessments require data from three seasons.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Non-compliance with Terms of Reference (ToR)<\/strong>: The EIA reports are alleged to have been conducted without adhering to the prescribed ToR, undermining the validity of the assessments.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encroachment_in_Tribal_Space\"><\/span><strong>Encroachment in Tribal Space:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Challenges for PVTGs:<\/strong> Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), who are supposed to receive the highest level of protection, are facing encroachments into their territories under the guise of development.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Impact on Tribal Communities:<\/strong> These encroachments pose significant challenges to the traditional lifestyles and well-being of the indigenous communities on the island.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stay order on the Great Nicobar Island project and directed the formation of a committee to reassess its environmental clearance. This decision seeks to guarantee adherence to the Island Coastal Regulation Zone 2019 guidelines and uphold the rights of tribal communities affected by the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_of_islands_is_separated_from_each_other_by_the_%E2%80%98Ten_Degree_Channel_2014\"><\/span><strong>Q1. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the \u2018Ten Degree Channel\u2019? (2014)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Andaman and Nicobar&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Nicobar and Sumatra&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Sumatra and Java&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_of_the_following_have_coral_reefs_2014\"><\/span><strong>Q2. Which of the following have coral reefs? (2014)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Andaman and Nicobar Islands\u00a0<\/li><li>Gulf of Kachchh\u00a0<\/li><li>Gulf of Mannar\u00a0<\/li><li>Sunderbans\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1, 2 and 3 only\u00a0<\/li><li>2 and 4 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2, 3 and 4\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_In_which_one_of_the_following_places_is_the_Shompen_tribe_found_2009\"><\/span><strong>Q3. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? (2009)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Nilgiri Hills&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Nicobar Islands&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Spiti Valley&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Lakshadweep Islands&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/great-nicobar-project-concern-9400418\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\"><\/span>1. What is the Great Nicobar Project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The Great Nicobar Project is an ambitious development initiative proposed by the Indian government to transform Great Nicobar Island into a major hub for trade, tourism, and strategic military operations. The project includes the construction of a transshipment port, an international airport, a power plant, and a township, among other infrastructure developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_primary_objectives_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\"><\/span>2. What are the primary objectives of the Great Nicobar Project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The primary objectives of the Great Nicobar Project are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhance India&#8217;s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region.<\/li><li>Boost economic growth through the development of a major transshipment port.<\/li><li>Promote tourism and increase connectivity with the rest of the country.<\/li><li>Improve the living standards of the local population by providing modern amenities and infrastructure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_potential_environmental_impacts_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\"><\/span>3. What are the potential environmental impacts of the Great Nicobar Project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The potential environmental impacts of the Great Nicobar Project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deforestation and loss of biodiversity due to large-scale construction activities.<\/li><li>Disruption of the natural habitat of several endemic and endangered species.<\/li><li>Potential pollution from construction and operational activities affecting the pristine marine and terrestrial ecosystems.<\/li><li>Changes to the coastal and marine environment, which could affect coral reefs and other marine life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_is_the_government_addressing_the_concerns_of_indigenous_communities_on_Great_Nicobar_Island\"><\/span>4. How is the government addressing the concerns of indigenous communities on Great Nicobar Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The government has stated that it will ensure the protection of the rights and livelihood of indigenous communities on Great Nicobar Island. Measures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conducting detailed social impact assessments.<\/li><li>Providing adequate compensation and resettlement options.<\/li><li>Ensuring that indigenous people have a role in decision-making processes.<\/li><li>Implementing programs to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the local tribes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_expected_economic_benefits_of_the_Great_Nicobar_Project\"><\/span>5. 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