Question

Which of the following Indian state has the famous tourist destination called Pamban Island?
1. Odisha
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Tamil Nadu

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

• Pamban Island is a famous tourist destination in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
  • Although this exotic island is not a part of mainland India, yet is a popular tourist destination.
  • Pamban Island is a part of the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.
  • Pamban Island is the largest island in Tamil Nadu in terms of area and is known worldwide for the popular pilgrimage site Rameshwaram.
  • Rameshwaram is the holy place in the Hindu text, as it is believed that Lord Rama built a bridge of stones across the sea to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king of Lanka, Ravana. 
  • Pamban Island is located between the Indian Peninsula and Sri Lanka.
  • Pamban Island is connected to mainland India via the Pamban channel.
  • Pamban rail bridge is India’s first sea bridge built in 1914 and is 2065m long.
    • The bridge was made to connect the Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu to Pamban Island.
    • The bridge can open up to let the ferry boats, and ships pass.
  • Rama Setu or Adam’s bridge is another tourist attraction for tourists who visit Pamban Island.
    • As per popular beliefs, the bridge starts from Dhanuskodi and terminates at Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.
    • The bridge is made of limestone shoals, which make them float on the water surface.