Indian Geography UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which of the following Indian island lies between India and Sri Lanka?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Rameshwaram

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Rameshwaram”.

Rameshwaram Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka.

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