Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Palk Strait:
1.It connects the Palk Bay in the Bay of Bengal with the Gulf of Mannar in the Laccadive Sea.
2.The Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu discharges its freshwater directly into the Palk Strait.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Palk Strait is a narrow strip of water separating the southeastern coast of India and the northern coast of Sri Lanka. It serves as a vital maritime link, connecting the Palk Bay in the northeast (part of the Bay of Bengal) with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest (which is a part of the Laccadive Sea).
  • Statement 2 is correct: The Palk Strait receives freshwater inflow from several rivers originating in Tamil Nadu, most notably the Vaigai River.
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