‘Saddle Peak’, the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in
- AGreat Nicobar
- BMiddle Andaman
- CLittle Andaman
- DNorth AndamanCorrect
Explanation
Saddle Peak is located in North Andaman and stands at an elevation of approximately 732 meters, making it the highest point in the entire Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. It is situated within the Saddle Peak National Park in the North Andaman district.
Great Nicobar is the southernmost island of India and contains Mount Thullier, which is the highest peak of the Nicobar group but not higher than Saddle Peak.
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