Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. The length of India from north to south is more than that of east to west.

2. The Gulf of Mannar lies to the south of Palk Strait.

• A. Only 1 is correct
• B. Only 2 is correct
• C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
• D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2 are correct

India measures 3,214 km (1,997 mi) from north to south and 2,933 km (1,822 mi) from east to west

Palk Strait, inlet of the Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and northern Sri Lanka. It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam's (Rama's) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar, and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka). The southwestern portion of the strait is also called Palk Bay.