​Which strip of water separates India and Sri Lanka?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Palk Strait.

Explanation:
The Palk Strait separates India and Sri Lanka, located between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. It is also known as a "degree channel" due to its location between the 9° and 10° latitudes.

Incorrect options explanations:

• Strait of Lombok: Separates Java and Bali in Indonesia.
• Durand line: A boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Strait of Malacca: A waterway between Malay Peninsula and Sumatra in Indonesia.

Information booster:

• Palk Strait:
  • Named after Robert Palk, the Governor of Madras.
  • The width of the strait ranges from 22 miles (35 km) at its narrowest.
  • It is called a "degree channel" as it lies between the 9° and 10° latitudes.
• Sri Lanka:
  • An island nation located to the southeast of India.
• India:
  • The Palk Strait serves as an important waterway for maritime navigation.