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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2014 Prelims]

(a) Andaman and Nicobar

(b) Nicobar and Sumatra

(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep

(d) Sumatra and Java


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Water Body Location Separated
Ten-degree channel Andaman and Nicobar
Nine-degree channel Lakshadweep Islands and Maliku Atoll
Grand Channel Great Nicobar Islands and Sumatra islands of Indonesia
Minicoy channel Maldives and Lakshadweep
Sunda Strait Sumatra and Java

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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