Question

The Palk Bay lies between _________.
A.Gulf of Kachh and Gulf of khambhat
B.Gulf of mannar and Bay of Bengal
C.Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands
D.Andaman and Nicobar

Answer 1

Hint: Palk Bay is an enclosed and shallow water body which has a maximum depth of 13m. It is situated between the southeast coast of India and Sri Lanka and acts as a demarcation of barrier between them.

Complete answer: The Palk Bay lies between Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands. The Palk strait separates Srilanka from India. It is situated between the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal towards the eastern coast of India. Bay of Bengal lies towards the east of India and the Indian ocean lies to the south of India.
The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean and it seems to be bounded on the west and northwest by Indian subcontinent, on the east by Myanmar, on the north by Bangladesh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its southernmost limit is a line between Sangaman Kanda situated in Sri Lanka and the north westernmost point is situated in Sumatra.
In ancient India, Bay of Bengal was known as Kalinga Sagar because the kingdom Kalinga was situated near it.Palk Bay is an enclosed and shallow water body which has a maximum depth of 13m. It is situated between the southeast coast of India and Sri Lanka acts as a demarcation of barrier between them.

Thus, Option C is correct.

Note: Palk bay is situated between 8.50° and 10° north latitude and 78°58' and 80°30' east longitudes. It discharges silt and mud on the coasts. Wind wave fluxes are less significant here.