The Duncan passage is located within?

Appeared in: NORCET 6 Prelims -2024

Explanation

The Duncan Passage is a strait located in the Indian Ocean.
It serves as a channel separating Rutland Island (part of the Great Andaman group, just south of South Andaman) to the north, and Little Andaman to the south.
This passage is a key geographical feature of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory.

Option A: Afghanistan and India share a small land border. A passage or strait is a water body that connects two larger bodies of water and separates two landmasses.
Option B: Pakistan and Afghanistan share a long land border known as the Durand Line. They are not separated by a water passage.
Option D: The Shivalik and Karakoram are major mountain ranges within the Himalayan system. They are landforms, not a water passage.

Visual 1: Map - A map of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, clearly highlighting the location of the Duncan Passage between the Great Andaman archipelago and Little Andaman. This helps visualize the geographical separation.

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 Straits as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question, not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
General knowledge, including basic geography, is often a component of the non-nursing sections of competitive nursing entrance examinations.
A broad knowledge base demonstrates well-roundedness and can be beneficial for overall test performance.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'Duncan Passage'.
Recognize that a 'passage' in a geographical context typically refers to a strait or channel of water separating two landmasses.
Evaluate each option based on this understanding.
Eliminate options that describe land borders (Afghanistan/India, Pakistan/Afghanistan) or landforms (Shivalik/Karakoram).
The only remaining option, 'South Andaman and Little Andaman', describes two islands, which can logically be separated by a water passage.
Confirm this with your geographical knowledge to select the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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