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The "Palk Strait" separates India from which neighboring country?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Maldives
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Myanmar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sri Lanka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Sri Lanka šŸ“š Explanation: The Palk Strait is a narrow strip of water that separates the Tamil Nadu state of India from the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay in the southwest. The chain of low islands and reef shoals known as Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) is located in this region.