Question

The 'Eight Degree Channel' separates which of the following?

• A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• B. India and Sri Lanka
• C. Lakshadweep Islands and Maldives
• D. Islands in the Gulf of Kachchh.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lakshadweep Islands and Maldives

• The Eight Degree Channel is a channel in the Indian Ocean that lies between the Maldives and the Minicoy Island (the southernmost island of Lakshadweep). It's named the "Eight Degree Channel" because it is located approximately along the 8°N latitude.

• This channel is strategically important as it's a major maritime shipping route in the Indian Ocean. It has significance for international trade and naval operations. Ships traveling between the west coast of India and the Arabian Peninsula or East Africa often pass through this channel.

• The Eight Degree Channel is also sometimes referred to as the Minicoy Channel or Mamala Channel. It's about 120 km wide and connects the Arabian Sea to the rest of the Indian Ocean.