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Which of the following water bodies is closest to the Palk Strait?
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Chilika Lake
3. Gulf of Khambhat
4. Mahim Creek

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gulf of Mannar

The correct answer is Gulf of Mannar.

  • Palk Strait is a strait between India(Tamil Nadu) and Sri Lanka(Jaffna).
  • Gulf of Mannar is situated near Mannar Island, Sri Lanka.
  • Palk strait and Gulf of Mannar are connected via Adam's Bridge(Rama Setu), which is 50 Km long.

  • Strait is a narrow channel that joins two larger water bodies.
  • Gulf is the part of the sea that is almost surrounded by land.
  • Chilika Lake:
    • Chilka Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India. 
    • It is one of the Ramsar sites in India.
  • Gulf of Khambhat:
    • About 190 Km long and located between Gujarat and Maharashtra.
    • It is also called as Gulf of Cambay.
  • Mahim Creek:
    • Creek is the narrow piece of water where the sea flows into the land.
    • It is located in Mumbai and the Mithi river drains in it.

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