Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

World Geography

Question:

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

Options:

Andaman Strait

Coco Strait

Preparis Strait

Cabot Strait

Correct Answer:

Coco Strait

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Coco Strait

The strait that separates the North Andaman islands from the Myanmar group of islands (specifically the Coco Islands) is the Coco Strait.

 

  • Andaman Strait: This is a narrow sea strait that separates Middle Andaman from South Andaman (Baratang Island).

  • Preparis Strait: This strait is located further north, separating the Preparis Island (Myanmar) from the Coco Islands.

  • Cabot Strait: This is located in North America, separating Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia) from Newfoundland.