What separates South Andaman and Little Andaman islands?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Duncan Passage

Explanation:

• Duncan Passage separates South Andaman and Little Andaman islands.

• It lies within the Andaman group of islands in the Bay of Bengal.

• This passage is an important geographical marker within the Andaman Islands.

• Internal divisions of Andaman Islands are:

– North Andaman — Austen Strait — Middle Andaman

– Middle Andaman — Homfray Strait — South Andaman

– South Andaman — Duncan Passage — Little Andaman

• It does not separate the Andaman and Nicobar groups.

Information Booster:

• Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands.

• These straits are important for navigation and geographical classification.

Additional Knowledge:

Coco Channel (Option a)

• Lies between North Andaman and Coco Islands (Myanmar).

• Separates India and Myanmar maritime regions.

• Not related to separation within Andaman Islands.

Palk Strait (Option c)

• Lies between India and Sri Lanka.

• Connects Bay of Bengal with the Gulf of Mannar.

Ten Degree Channel (Option d)

• Separates Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands.

• Located roughly at 10° North latitude.

• Important for administrative division of island groups.