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

Correct Option

(A) Andaman and Nicobar

The Ten Degree Channel is a significant maritime passage located at approximately 10° North latitude in the Bay of Bengal. It geographically separates:

• The Andaman Islands to its north.
• The Nicobar Islands to its south.

This channel holds strategic importance for navigation and maritime security in the region.

Incorrect Options

Nicobar and Sumatra: These islands are separated by the Great Channel, a wider stretch of sea located south of the Nicobar Islands, not the Ten Degree Channel.

Maldives and Lakshadweep: These island groups are situated in the Arabian Sea. The Eight Degree Channel separates Minicoy Island (part of Lakshadweep) from the Maldives, not the Ten Degree Channel.

Sumatra and Java: These Indonesian islands are separated by the Sunda Strait, which connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean, not the Ten Degree Channel.