Question

The strait that separates the North Andaman islands from the group of islands of Myanmar is...

• A. Andaman Strait
• B. Coco Strait
• C. Preparis Strait
• D. Cabot Strait

Hint:

Remember the key geographical separators for the Andaman & Nicobar chain: The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands, and the Coco Strait separates the Andamans from Myanmar's islands to the north.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Conceptualization:
Identify the geographical feature (strait) separating India's Andaman Islands from Myanmar's islands.
Step 2: Elaboration:
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands form an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. North Andaman Island is the northernmost Andaman group. North of it are the Coco Islands, belonging to Myanmar. The narrow, strategic waterway between India's North Andaman Island and Myanmar's Coco Islands is the Coco Strait, also called Coco Channel.
Step 3: Conclusion:
The Coco Strait separates the North Andaman islands from Myanmar's islands.