Flores Island

• Location: Flores Island is located in Indonesia and is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
• Region: It lies in Southeast Asia, between Sumbawa and Timor.
• Province: It is part of East Nusa Tenggara Province.
• Geographical significance: It is a volcanic island located in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
• Homo floresiensis: Flores is famous for the discovery of remains of Homo floresiensis at Liang Bua Cave.
• Volcano: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is located on Flores Island.

Prelims MCQ

Q. With reference to Flores Island, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in Indonesia.
2. It forms part of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
3. It is associated with the discovery of Homo floresiensis.
4. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation: Flores is an Indonesian island belonging to the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is known for the discovery of Homo floresiensis remains at Liang Bua Cave. It is not part of India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands.