‘Malacca strait’ lies between :-

Iidia and Sri Lanka
Indonesia and Malaysia
Taiwan and Philippines
Australia and New Guinea

The correct answer is (b). The Malacca Strait is a narrow sea passage between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world, connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea.

(a) India and Sri Lanka are separated by the Palk Strait.
(c) Taiwan and the Philippines are separated by the Luzon Strait.
(d) Australia and New Guinea are separated by the Torres Strait.

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