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Question 3

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

AOptions

A) Andaman and Nicobar

B) Nicobar and Sumatra

C) Maldives and Lakshadweep

D) Sumatra and Java

BSolution

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.

CStrategy

For geography questions involving channels, straits, and island groups, it is essential to have a strong mental map and recall key geographical features. Regularly reviewing maps of India and its surrounding regions can be very helpful.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question is from Indian Geography, focusing on physical geography, specifically islands and water bodies.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a very common and fundamental geographical fact frequently asked in competitive exams.