The Ten-degree channel separates which two regions?
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands
The Ten-degree Channel is a wide stretch of water in the Bay of Bengal that sits approximately on the $10^{\circ}N$ latitude line. It serves as a natural boundary between two major groups of islands: To the North: The Andaman Islands (specifically Little Andaman).To the South: The Nicobar Islands (specifically Car Nicobar).Comparison with Other Options Minicoy and Lakshadweep: These are separated by the 9-degree Channel .Maldives and Minicoy: These are separated by the 8-degree Channel. Andaman and Myanmar: These are separated by the Coco Channel. Nicobar and Indonesia (Sumatra): These are separated by the Great Channel (also known as the Six-degree Channel).
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