Consider the following statements: 1. The 8 Degree channel separates the Minicoy island and Maldives. 2. The 9 Degree channel separates the Minicoy Island from the main Lakshadweep group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The 8 Degree channel separates the Minicoy island and Maldives.
2.The 9 Degree channel separates the Minicoy Island from the main Lakshadweep group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both are correct

Kavaratti Channel- It separates Kavaratti and Agatti.
8 Degree channel- It separates Minicoy island and Maldives.
9 Degree channel- It separates Minicoy Island from the main Lakshadweep group.

Source: BS