SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 27 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q21

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.