Which one of the following water bodies separates Sri Lanka from India?

Question

Which one of the following water bodies separates Sri Lanka from India?

1. A. Palk Strait and Gulf of Khambhat
2. B. Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar (Correct answer)
3. C. Gulf of Mannar and 10 Degree Channel
4. D. 10 Degree Channel and Gulf of Khambhat

Correct Answer

Option B — Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar.

Key Points

• Sri Lanka is separated from mainland India by the Palk Strait (between Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka) and the Gulf of Mannar (between Tamil Nadu and southern Sri Lanka).
• Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu) is a chain of limestone shoals connecting Pamban Island (India) to Mannar Island (Sri Lanka).