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The 'Ten Degree Channel' separates which two island groups in the Bay of Bengal?
A. Andaman Island and Nicobar Island✓ Correct Answer
B. North Andaman and Middle Andaman
C. South Andaman and Little Andaman
D. Great Nicobar and Sumatra
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Ten Degree Channel is a prominent geographical passage in the Bay of Bengal that runs along the tenth parallel north, separating the Andaman group of islands from the Nicobar group of islands. Other passages like the Duncan Passage separate smaller internal islands within the Andaman chain. Questions on geographic channels and straits frequently appear in mapping exercises for competitive geography papers.
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