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Which channel separates the Maldives from the Minicoy Island of India?

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

Answer options

  1. 10 Degree Channel
  2. 9 Degree Channel
  3. 8 Degree Channel
  4. Duncan Passage

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 8 Degree Channel

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 8 Degree Channel šŸ“š Explanation: The 8 Degree Channel is the maritime boundary that separates the Lakshadweep island of Minicoy from the Republic of Maldives. Minicoy is the southernmost island of the Lakshadweep archipelago and shares cultural ties with the Maldives. These channels are named based on their latitudinal positions in the Indian Ocean.