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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Thousand Islands?

A The Thousand Islands are a chain of islands to the north of Jakarta's coast.
B It consists of a string of 342 islands stretching 45 km north into the Arabian Sea.
C Both A & B
D None of these
Answer & Explanation
Option: The Thousand Islands are a chain of islands to the north of Jakarta's coast

Explanation:

A Sriwijaya Air passenger aircraft carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers minutes after taking off from Indonesia's capital Jakarta and is suspected to have crashed into the sea. Debris found by local fishermen was being examined to see if it was from the missing plane. The Thousand Islands (officially Kepulauan Seribu) are a chain of islands to the north of Jakarta's coast. It consists of a string of 342 islands stretching 45 km (28 mi) north into the Java Sea at West Jakarta Bay and in fact north of Banten Province.
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