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What is the significance of the Ten Degree Channel in the context of Indian geography?

AIt marks the boundary between India and Sri Lanka.

BIt separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands.

CIt indicates the northernmost extent of the Lakshadweep archipelago.

DIt defines a major shipping lane in the Arabian Sea.

Answer:

B. It separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands.

Read Explanation:

  • The main islands of the Bay of Bengal are the Andaman and Nicobar groups.

  • The Andaman Nicobar Islands are separated by the Ten Degree Channel.

  • The shortest distance of the Islands from the mainland (Bay of Bengal Head) is about 2000 km, and the extreme southern the Indira Point - the southernmost point of the Great Nicobar Island


Related Questions:

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are primarily of coral origin.

  2. The Lakshadweep Islands are primarily of volcanic origin.

  3. Barren Island is an active volcanic island in the Bay of Bengal.

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What is the approximate shortest distance between the bay of bengal Islands and the mainland of India?
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The total number of islands in Lakshadweep was?