UPPSC 2013 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

The Adam's Bridge begins from

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Dhanuskodi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dhanuskodi”.

The bridge starts as a chain of shoals from the Dhanushkodi tip of India's Pamban Island.

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