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Answer : 2. "Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait"
Adam’s Bridge, recently seen in the news, is separated by which two water bodies?
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Adam’s Bridge, recently seen in the news, is separated by which two water bodies?
- 1Bay of Bengal and Arabian Seafalse
- 2Gulf of Mannar and Palk Straittrue
- 3Red Sea and Gulf of Adenfalse
- 4Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Seafalse
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Answer : 2. "Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait"
Explanation :
Scientists from ISRO successfully mapped the submerged structure of Adam’s Bridge (Ram Setu), a 48 km limestone chain connecting Rameswaram Island (India) to Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). The bridge separates the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait, with shallow waters of 1-10 meters. Geological evidence indicates it was a former land connection, referenced in the Ramayana and Islamic legend, but submerged since 1480 due to natural calamities.