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The 'Nine Degree Channel' separates which two geographical entities?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
  2. Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep archipelago
  3. Little Andaman and South Andaman
  4. India and Sri Lanka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep archipelago

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep archipelago šŸ“š Explanation: The Nine Degree Channel is a strait in the Indian Ocean that separates the island of Minicoy from the rest of the Lakshadweep islands. It is named after the 9Ā° N latitude line that passes through the region. To the south of Minicoy lies the Eight Degree Channel, which separates India from the Maldives.