. . . . . . . . Andaman and Nicobar Islands were once known as ‘Black Waters’. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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The correct answer is D. no article.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were once known as ‘Black Waters’ because of the dark color of the water in the surrounding seas. The water is dark because of the high concentration of sediment in the water. The sediment is caused by the erosion of the islands’ volcanic rocks.

The other options are incorrect because they are all articles. Articles are used to specify a particular noun or noun phrase. In this case, there is no need to specify a particular noun or noun phrase, so no article is needed.