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Geography GK · Q320

Political Geography Of India

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Q320

Katchatheevu Island was ceded by India to which country in 1974?

A.
Sri Lanka
Answer
B.
Maldives
C.
Indonesia
D.
Myanmar

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Katchatheevu is a volcanic island located between India and Sri Lanka near Palk Strait. Till 1974 this island to was administered by India but the then Prime Minister of India ceded it to Sri Lanka. Presently it is under the administrative control Sri Lankan Government.