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Geography GK · Q481

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 481

Q481

Palk Strait separates

A.
Malaysia and Sumatra
B.
India and Sri Lanka
Answer
C.
Sunda and Sumatra
D.
Borneo and Celebes

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Palk Strait separates India and Sri Lanka. Palk Strait, inlet of the Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and northern 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).