Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?
a) Malacca Strait
b) Palk Strait
c) Bering Strait
d) Sunda Strait
Answer: b) Palk Strait
Explanation
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Palk Strait: A shallow strait between the Tamil Nadu state of southeastern India and the Jaffna District of northern Sri Lanka.
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Connected Bodies of Water: It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest.
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Nomenclature: Named after Robert Palk, who was the Governor of Madras Presidency during the British colonial period (1755–1763).
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Adam’s Bridge (Rama Setu): A chain of natural limestone shoals extending between Pamban Island (Rameswaram, India) and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka) lies across this region.
Overview of Other Options
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a) Malacca Strait: A vital shipping channel between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea.
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c) Bering Strait: A narrow passage between Asia (Russia) and North America (Alaska, USA), connecting the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea.
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d) Sunda Strait: A strait lying between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, connecting the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.
