Which of the following straits are located in the Indian Ocean region?
1. Malacca Strait
2. Sunda Strait
3. Palk Strait
4. Cook Strait

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Which of the following straits are located in the Indian Ocean region?
1. Malacca Strait
2. Sunda Strait
3. Palk Strait
4. Cook Strait

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Malacca Strait (between Malaysia and Indonesia), the Sunda Strait (between Java and Sumatra), and the Palk Strait (between India and Sri Lanka) are all located in the Indian Ocean region and serve as crucial maritime routes. However, Cook Strait connects the Tasman Sea to the South Pacific Ocean. It's located in New Zealand, and separates the North and South Islands. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Which of the following straits are located in the Indian Ocean region? 1. Malacca Strait 2. Sunda Strait 3. Palk Strait 4. Cook Strait Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 3 only (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4