Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,32,5,3,1,1,32
keywords:
{'palk strait': [7, 0, 2, 0], 'sri lanka': [1, 1, 0, 2], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'pakistan': [3, 0, 1, 2], 'bangladesh': [4, 0, 4, 2], 'indonesia': [1, 0, 1, 0]}
Palk Strait is a body of water that separates India from another country. Among the given options, the correct answer is option 4, Sri Lanka. The Palk Strait lies between the southeastern coast of India (Tamil Nadu) and the northern tip of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay in the southwest. The strait is approximately 53 to 80 kilometers wide and has an average depth of about 36 meters. It plays a significant role in maritime trade, as it provides a navigable passage for ships traveling between India and Sri Lanka. It is important to note that while Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia are all neighboring countries of India, they do not share a border with the Palk Strait.