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Q: Which strip of water separates India and Sri Lanka?
  • A. Strait of Lombok
  • B. Durand line
  • C. Strait of Malacca
  • D. Palk Strait
Correct Answer: Option D - Palk Strait, inlet of Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and nothern Sri Lanka. It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam's (Rama's) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). It separates India and Sri Lanka.
D. Palk Strait, inlet of Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and nothern Sri Lanka. It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam's (Rama's) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). It separates India and Sri Lanka.

Explanations:

Palk Strait, inlet of Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and nothern Sri Lanka. It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam's (Rama's) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). It separates India and Sri Lanka.