UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·geography·general geography

Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?

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  1. ABangladesh
  2. BIndia
  3. CNepal
  4. DSri LankaCorrect

Explanation

Elephant Pass is a strategic causeway and a narrow strip of land that connects the Jaffna Peninsula to the rest of the mainland in Sri Lanka. It has historically been a site of significant military importance during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Because it serves as the gateway to the northern province, it is frequently mentioned in news regarding the internal affairs and history of Sri Lanka. Therefore, the correct option is D. Note: The prompt states that B is the correct answer, but geographically and historically, Elephant Pass is located in Sri Lanka, which corresponds to option D. Based on factual accuracy for UPSC preparation, Sri Lanka is the correct context.
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