Which of the following statements regarding Galápagos Islands in the P

Which of the following statements regarding Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean is/are correct ?

  • They are formed due to volcanic activity.
  • They are part of the South American nation Peru.

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2024
The first statement, “They are formed due to volcanic activity,” is correct. The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago. The second statement, “They are part of the South American nation Peru,” is incorrect. The Galápagos Islands are a province of Ecuador.
Galápagos Islands are volcanic and belong to Ecuador.
The Galápagos Islands are famous for their unique ecosystems, which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835. They are located about 900 kilometers (560 mi) west of continental Ecuador.
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