Which one of the following are separated by Ten Degree channel ?

Car Nicobar and Little Nicobar

Little Andaman and Middle Andaman

Car Nicobar and Little Andaman

Little Andaman and Great Nicobar

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands. Specifically, it separates Little Andaman Island (southernmost island of the Andaman group) from Car Nicobar Island (northernmost island of the Nicobar group).

– The channel is named after the 10-degree line of latitude, although it is slightly north of it.
– It is a significant maritime route in the Bay of Bengal.

Other important channels in the region include the Duncan Passage (separating Great Andaman and Little Andaman) and the Great Channel (separating Great Nicobar from Sumatra, Indonesia).

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