What is the other name used for Ram Setu since the colonial era?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 (Adam's Bridge)
Explanation:
During the colonial period, the 'Ram Setu' was known as 'Adam's Bridge'. It is a chain of limestone shoals between India's Pamban Island and Sri Lanka's Mannar Island.
Additional Facts
Length: This bridge is approximately 48 kilometers long, separating the Gulf of Mannar from the Palk Strait.
Geological Significance: Some geologists believe it is a natural formation, while religious beliefs believe it was built by Lord Rama's army.
Seabed: This area is very shallow, with sea depths ranging from 1 to 10 meters in some places.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
Which two countries does the Palk Strait separate?
(Answer: India and Sri Lanka)
Pamban Island is part of which Indian state?
(Answer: Tamil Nadu)
What is the structure that connects the Gulf of Mannar to the Palk Bay? (Answer: Ram Setu/Adam's Bridge)