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Q4 (CISF/2022) Geography › Indian Physical Geography

Which one of the following are separated by Ten Degree channel ?

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The Ten Degree Channel is a body of water that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately 150 km wide and lies on the 10°N latitude line. Specifically, it separates Little Andaman (the southernmost island of the Andaman group) from Car Nicobar (the northernmost island of the Nicobar group).

Other important channels in the region include:

  • Duncan Passage: Separates South Andaman and Little Andaman.
  • Six Degree Channel: Separates Great Nicobar from Sumatra, Indonesia.
  • Eight Degree Channel: Separates Minicoy (India) from Maldives.
  • Nine Degree Channel: Separates Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep islands.
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