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Which of the following islands lies closest to the mainland coast of India in the Gulf of Mannar?
A. Pamban Island✓ Correct Answer
B. Sriharikota Island
C. Wheeler Island
D. Majuli Island
💡 Solution & Explanation
Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is situated between peninsular India and Sri Lanka within the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mannar, connected to the mainland via the Pamban Bridge. Other choices like Majuli are river islands in Assam or rocket launch sites off Odisha. Pamban Island forms the Indian terminal of the historical Ram Setu.
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