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Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
- A.Sumatra
- B.Borneo
- C.Java
- D.Sri Lanka
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. Sumatra
Great Nicobar is the southernmost island of the Nicobar Islands chain. Its proximity to the Indonesian island of Sumatra makes it geographically closest among the given options. Sumatra is located to the southwest of Great Nicobar, separated by the deep sea channel.
Source: UPSC gs1 2017