UPSC Prelims 2014·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the "Ten Degree Channel?"

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  1. AAndaman and NicobarCorrect
  2. BNicobar and Sumatra
  3. CMaldives and Lakshadweep
  4. DSumatra and Java

Explanation

The "Ten Degree Channel" is a strait that separates the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is called the 'Ten Degree Channel' as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude north of the equator. This channel forms a significant geographical demarcation between these two island groups. Option B (Nicobar and Sumatra) are separated by the Great Channel. Option C (Maldives and Lakshadweep) are separate island groups not directly divided by a single 'Ten Degree Channel'. Option D (Sumatra and Java) are Indonesian islands separated by the Sunda Strait.
geography: Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the "Ten Degree Channel?"
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