Q. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

  • Sumatra
  • Borneo
  • Java
  • Sri Lanka

Answer: (a) Sumatra

Great Nicobar
  • Great Nicobar lies on the south of the Nicobar Islands of India. It is the largest island of the Nicobar Islands.
  • The Sumatra island lies to the south of Great Nicobar.
  • Sumatra is closest to Great Nicobar. The distance between the two places is 1,192 kms.
    • The distance from Great Nicobar to  Borneo is 2,398 kms.
    • The distance from Great Nicobar to Java stands at 1,817 kms.
    • The distance from Great Nicobar to Sri Lanka is 1437 kms.