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Prelims 2017 · Geography · Question 48

Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

  1. Sumatra
  2. Borneo
  3. Java
  4. Sri Lanka

Answer

Sumatra

  • (a) Sumatra: Great Nicobar lies just north of Indonesia’s Sumatra, separated mainly by the Six Degree Channel. Closest — Correct.
  • (b) Borneo: Borneo is much farther east in maritime Southeast Asia, well beyond Sumatra. Not the closest — Incorrect.
  • (c) Java: Java lies southeast of Sumatra and is farther from Great Nicobar than Sumatra. Incorrect.
  • (d) Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is to the west of the Andaman & Nicobar region and is farther from Great Nicobar than Sumatra. Incorrect.
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