Question
GSEasyPrelims 2014Indian Geography

Which one of the following pairs of islands are separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

Explanation

The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands (specifically Little Andaman) from the Nicobar Islands (specifically Car Nicobar) at the 10°N latitude in the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately 150 km wide and serves as a significant maritime boundary between these two island groups.

Context for other options:

  • Nicobar and Sumatra: These are separated by the Great Channel (also known as the Six Degree Channel).
  • Maldives and Lakshadweep: The Eight Degree Channel separates the Maldives from Minicoy Island (the southernmost part of Lakshadweep), while the Nine Degree Channel separates Minicoy from the rest of the Lakshadweep archipelago.
  • Sumatra and Java: These Indonesian islands are separated by the Sunda Strait, which connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.

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