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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q25

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Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the _______________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gulf of Mannar.

  • Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. The Palk Strait lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.
  • The Gulf of Mannar is located to the south of Tamil Nadu, extending towards the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. These bodies of water together form the narrow sea channel that separates the two countries.