Sri Lanka is separated from India by the _________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Palk strait
- The Palk Strait is a narrow strait that separates the southern tip of India's Tamil Nadu state from the northern part of Sri Lanka.
- It is approximately 53 to 80 kilometers (33 to 50 miles) wide at its narrowest point.
- The strait is named after Robert Palk, a British official during the colonial era.