Which maritime strait separates India from the island nation of Sri Lanka?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Palk Strait
- Step 1: The Palk Strait connects the Bay of Bengal with the Gulf of Mannar, separating Tamil Nadu in India from Sri Lanka.
Answer
Palk Strait.
Why not the others: Malacca Strait separates Malaysia and Sumatra; Sunda Strait lies between Java and Sumatra; and Hormuz Strait connects Persian Gulf to Gulf of Oman.
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