Name the waterbody that separates Andaman from Nicobar?

Appeared in: KPSC Staff Nurse - 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 so because it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator.
Specifically, it runs between Little Andaman Island in the south of the Andamans and Car Nicobar Island in the north of the Nicobars.

Option A: The Palk Strait is the water body that separates the Indian state of Tamil Nadu from the island nation of Sri Lanka.
Option B: Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals, not a channel. It lies between the coasts of India and Sri Lanka.
Option D: The Nine Degree Channel separates the island of Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago, which is located in the Arabian Sea, not the Bay of Bengal.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Geography of Indian Islands and Water Channels as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general knowledge, which is a component of the non-nursing section in many nursing entrance examinations.
A strong general awareness, including basic geography, is beneficial for candidates in competitive exams.
What if the question asked about the channel separating Lakshadweep from the Maldives? The answer would be the Eight Degree Channel, which separates Minicoy Island (India) from the Maldives.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key geographical locations mentioned in the question: 'Andaman' and 'Nicobar'.
The question asks for the 'waterbody' that 'separates' these two island groups.
Access your knowledge of Indian geography, specifically the major channels and straits associated with its island territories.
Evaluate each option based on this knowledge: Palk Strait (India-Sri Lanka), Ram Sethu (shoals between India-Sri Lanka), Ten Degree Channel (Andaman-Nicobar), and Nine Degree Channel (within Lakshadweep).
Select the option that correctly matches the geographical description. The Ten Degree Channel is the only one that separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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