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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
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Standard Reference VerifiedPalk Bay is a semi-enclosed shallow water body situated between the southeastern coast of India (Tamil Nadu) and northern Sri Lanka. It connects the Gulf of Mannar to the southwest (separated by Adam's Bridge/Ram Setu) and the Bay of Bengal to the northeast via the Palk Strait.
Palk Bay/Palk Strait forms the marine passage connecting the Bay of Bengal to the Gulf of Mannar between India and Sri Lanka.
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