​Name the strait which separates Tamil Nadu of India and Mannar of Sri Lanka.​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Palk strait.

Explanation:

• The Palk Strait separates Tamil Nadu in India and Mannar in Sri Lanka. It is a narrow body of water, connecting the Bay of Bengal to the Gulf of Mannar.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Bass Strait: Separates Tasmania from the mainland of Australia.
• Sunda Strait: Separates the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.
• Hudson Strait: Connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Hudson Bay in Canada.

Information Booster:

• Palk Strait: Named after Robert Palk, a British official in the 18th century.
• Length: Approximately 137 km.
• Shallow water: The strait has a shallow depth, leading to frequent sandbanks and islands.
• Significance: Vital for regional shipping routes and historically a crucial area for trade between India and Sri Lanka.