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UPSC Prelims 2014 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel?
- (a) Andaman and Nicobar
- (b) Nicobar and Sumatra
- (c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
- (d) Sumatra and Java
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands (Little Andaman) from the Nicobar Islands (Car Nicobar).
Why the others are wrong
(b) Nicobar–Sumatra: Great Channel (Six Degree).
(c) Lakshadweep–Maldives: Eight Degree Channel.
(d) Sumatra–Java: Sunda Strait.
The trap
Three channels with degree names — match each to its latitude.
🔒 Ten Degree: Andaman–Nicobar · Nine Degree: Kalpeni–Minicoy · Eight Degree: Minicoy–Maldives · Six Degree: Great Nicobar–Sumatra.
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