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UPSC 2014: Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
(a)Andaman and Nicobar
(b)Nicobar and Sumatra
(c)Maldives and Lakshadweep
(d)Sumatra and Java
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar
The Ten Degree Channel, lying along 10° N latitude in the Bay of Bengal, separates the Andaman group from the Nicobar group of islands. None of the other pairs are divided by this channel. Thus option (a) is correct. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2014-question-3/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Andaman and Nicobar. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2014, GS Paper 1, as Question 3. It falls under Geography > Oceanography.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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