INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

COASTAL PLAINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Andaman and Nicobar islands are separated by the ____
A
Coral deposits
B
Coconut trees
C
10 degree channel
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The Ten Degree Channel is a channel that separates the Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands from each other in the Bay of Bengal. The two sets of islands together form the Indian Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Detailed explanation-2: -11-degree channel divides Amindivi and Cannanore. Andaman and Nicobar are separated by 10-degree channel. The 8-degree channel separates the island of Minicoy and Maldives. The 9-degree channels separate Minicoy and Lakshadweep.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator.

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