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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 83

SSC MTS - 08 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q83

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Which among the following straits divide Sri Lanka from India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Palk Strait.

  • The strait that divides Sri Lanka from India is the Palk Strait. It lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
  • The Palk Strait is approximately 53 to 80 kilometers (33 to 50 miles) wide and connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest.
  • This strategic waterway is important for maritime navigation and has historical significance due to its role in trade and cultural exchanges between India and Sri Lanka over centuries. In contrast, the Yucatan Strait is located between Mexico and Cuba in the Caribbean Sea.