10 Degree Channel Geography
The 10 Degree Channel is a strait that separates two island groups in the Bay of Bengal.
- It lies between the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands.
- It is located approximately 10 degrees north of the equator.
Therefore, the 10 Degree Channel is directly related to the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Analysis of Options:
- Option 1: Andaman and Nicobar islands - Correct. The channel separates these islands.
- Option 2: Gulf of Kachch - Incorrect. Located on the western coast of India.
- Option 3: Malabar Coast - Incorrect. Located on the southwestern coast of India.
- Option 4: Lakshadweep islands - Incorrect. These islands are located in the Arabian Sea, separated from the mainland by the Lakshadweep Sea. The 9 Degree Channel separates the islands of Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep archipelago.
Conclusion
The correct answer is the group of islands separated by the 10 Degree Channel, which are the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
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