Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the positions in

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the positions in the Bay of Bengal from North to South ?

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Looking at a map of the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka, Palk Bay is located to the north, between the northeastern part of Sri Lanka and the southeastern coast of India. Palk Strait connects Palk Bay to the Gulf of Mannar. The Gulf of Mannar is located to the south of Palk Strait, between the southeastern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka. Thus, the order from North to South is Palk Bay, followed by Palk Strait, and then the Gulf of Mannar.

This question requires precise geographical knowledge of the water bodies located between India and Sri Lanka. Understanding their relative positions is key.

Palk Strait is relatively shallow. Adam’s Bridge (Rama Setu), a chain of limestone shoals, separates Palk Bay from the Gulf of Mannar. The Gulf of Mannar is recognized as a Marine Biosphere Reserve.

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