Geography Indian Geography

Q. The Palk Bay lies between

A
Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands
B
Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
C
Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
D
Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer

Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal

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