Name the waterbody that separates Andaman from Nicobar?

Appeared in: HPSSC - 2015

Explanation

The Ten Degree Channel is the waterbody that separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
It is named after the 10-degree line of latitude north of the equator, on which it is situated.
Specifically, it separates Little Andaman Island (part of the Andamans) from Car Nicobar Island (part of the Nicobars) and is approximately 150 km wide.

Option A: This strait is located between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.
Option B: This is a chain of limestone shoals, also known as Adam's Bridge, located between India and Sri Lanka, not a channel separating the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Option D: This channel separates the island of Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago in the Arabian Sea.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Geographical features separating Indian territories as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the major channels and straits of India is fundamental for general knowledge and is frequently tested in competitive examinations for various fields, including nursing.
These maritime channels are strategically important for navigation, international trade routes, and national security.
What if the question asked about the channel separating the Lakshadweep islands from the Maldives? The answer would be the Eight Degree Channel.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core geographical entities in the question: the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands.
Recognize that the question is asking for a specific 'channel' or 'strait' that acts as a separator.
Access your knowledge of Indian geography. Mentally place the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Evaluate each option. Palk Strait and Ram Sethu are associated with the India-Sri Lanka boundary. The Nine Degree Channel is associated with the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
By elimination and direct recall, identify the Ten Degree Channel as the correct waterbody located between the Andaman and Nicobar groups.

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