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Question

The Palk Bay is located between:

  1. Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
  2. Andman and Nicobar Islands
  3. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
  4. Lakshadweep an Maldives

Answer:

Option C: Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal”.

The Palk Bay is located between the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal. It's a shallow, enclosed body of water that separates India and Sri Lanka, with a maximum depth of 13 meters.