Question

Which channel separates the Andaman group of islands from the Nicobar group of islands?

• A. Eight Degree Channel
• B. Nine Degree Channel
• C. Ten Degree Channel
• D. Duncan Passage

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ten Degree Channel

Andaman & Nicobar Group

• There are nearly 203 islands in Andaman group whereas the Nicobar group of islands consists of seven big and 12 small islands.

• Ten Degree Channel separates Andaman group from Nicobar group.

• Duncan passage separates Little Andaman from South Andaman.

• Middle Andaman is the largest (areawise) while the capital Port Blair is located in South Andaman.

• Saddle peak (737 m) is the highest peak of Andaman & Nicobar and is lcoated in North Andaman.

• Indira Point (Pygmalion point) is the southernmost point of Indian territory (6½° N), which is located in Great Nicobar