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1. Which of the following countries is NOT geographically associated with the Bay of Bengal?

Answer: Pakistan

The Bay of Bengal is one of the largest bays in the world. On the western side of this bay lies the eastern border of India. In the north, Bangladesh can be found. Sri Lanka lies to the southern part of this bay. On the eastern side of this bay is Myanmar.

2. There are many ports of economic significance to India that operate their docks on this bay. Which of the following coastal, metropolitan cities of India has the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust?

Answer: Kolkata

The Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Port Trust is one of the main ports found in India. It is found in the city of Kolkata, which is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. This port is one of the oldest ports in India and is of great economic importance. It was opened in the year 1870 and was used as a port for trade ships and passenger ships. It is run by the Government of India.

Other Indian ports on the Bay of Bengal include Haldia Port, Kakinada, Chennai and Vishakapatnam. Ports in Chittagong and Mongla in Bangladesh are also on the Bay of Bengal.

3. Since the Bay of Bengal borders so many countries, it is natural that some beautiful beaches will be found in these nations. Chaungtha and Sittwe are beach towns in which country?

Answer: Myanmar

Chaungtha and Sittwe are two popular beach towns located in the coasts of Myanmar. These beaches attract many tourists that come here to enjoy the waters of the Bay of Bengal. Chaungtha is located in the Ayeyarwady Region of Myanmar and Sittwe is located in the Rakhine State. Other beachside towns in Myanmar include Thandwe and Ngwesaung.

4. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are present where the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea meet. Which of the following is the capital of this Union Territory of India?

Answer: Port Blair

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory of India that contain more than 500 islands. Out of these islands, fewer than 40 are inhabited by people. The capital town is called Port Blair. Barren Island is a volcano that is present on these islands.

5. The Sundarbans delta is one of the most fertile areas in the world. It is also one of the largest river deltas in the world. This delta empties into the Bay of Bengal. What is this delta also called?

Answer: Ganges Delta

The Ganges Delta is also called the Sundarbans Delta or the Bengal Delta. This delta is present, in parts, in Bangladesh and in the Indian state of West Bengal. Many river systems from both countries are involved in the formation of this delta. The Ganga (Ganges) river and the Brahmaputra river contribute to the formation of this fertile delta.

6. Which of the following is a completely landlocked country that depends on the trade routes in the Bay of Bengal?

Answer: Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country found between India and China that is dependent on the Bay of Bengal for sea trade. Nepal's capital is Kathmandu. Nepal has different arrangements with its coastal neighbors for use of their ports. Other landlocked regions that are dependent on the Bay of Bengal for trade are the country of Bhutan and Indian states such as Assam and Nagaland.

7. In the Bay of Bengal, south of the Sundarbans, the Swatch of No Ground is found. In this area, rare dolphins named Orcaella brevirostris can be found. What is the common name of these dolphins?

Answer: Irrawaddy dolphin

Orcaella brevirostris is the scientific name of the Irrawaddy dolphin. It is mostly found in the waters of the Bay of Bengal, close to estuaries and deep sea canyons like the Swatch of No Ground. These dolphins do not have a beak like most other dolphins and are closely related to the killer whale or orca.

These animals are endangered and there are conservation efforts being undertaken to ensure their protection.

8. Some very strong storms have developed over the Bay of Bengal. In 1999, one of the strongest cyclones that India has ever seen came in from the Bay of Bengal and caused massive destruction in a specific coastal state of India. Which state was this?

Answer: Odisha

Odisha is a coastal state of India which has Bhubaneshwar as its capital. It was previously called Orissa. In 1999, a cyclone, which could be traced to the Sulu Sea, came in from the Bay of Bengal and caused widespread destruction in the state. Many strong cyclones form over the Bay of Bengal. In 1970, the Bhola cyclone affected parts of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

9. India's second longest river courses through the country and empties in the Bay of Bengal. Which of the following rivers is this?

Answer: Godavari

Godavari is the second longest river in the country of India after the Ganga. It starts in the state of Maharashtra and ends in the Bay of Bengal in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The region formed by this river's delta is called the Konaseema area. Tributaries of the Godavari include the Manair, the Purna, the Indravati and the Manjira.

10. Which of the following nations is home to Cox's Bazar, a beach locality which is known for one of the largest refugee camps in the world?

Answer: Bangladesh

Cox's Bazar is a beach town in Bangladesh in the Chittagong Division. In the year 2017, it was one of the largest refugee camps in the world as it housed many thousands of refugees from Myanmar. The long, unbroken beach of Cox's Bazar, which lines the Bay of Bengal, is very popular with tourists. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park is also found nearby.

Source: Author Saleo

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