Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'? [2014]

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

Andaman and Nicobar
Nicobar and Sumatra
Maldives and Lakshadweep
Sumatra and Java

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

The Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands are situated in the southeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, forming a chain of islands that extends from north to south. The Ten Degree Channel acts as a natural maritime boundary between these two island groups. The channel is a narrow stretch of water approximately ten degrees latitude north of the equator, hence its name.

Map of Andaman and Nicobar Islands showing major islands and key locations labeled with distinct colors for easy identification. Notable features include Duncan Passage, Ten Degree Channel, and important islands like North Andaman, South Andaman, Great Nicobar, and Car Nicobar, with labels in green, blue, pink, orange, and black text boxes.

Option (b) is incorrect

6 deg. channel: Separates Nicobar & Sumatra (Indonesia).

Option (c) is incorrect

Map showing southern tip of India, Lakshadweep Islands, and Maldives in Arabian Sea and Laccadive Sea. Key features labeled include Nine Degree Channel, Eight Degree Channel, Mincoy Island, and Palk Strait, with landmasses shaded green and water areas in blue.