Indian Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Ten Degree channel separates

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Andaman from Nicobar Islands

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Andaman from Nicobar Islands”.

The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Little Andaman and Car Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal.

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