Previous Year Question
Name the strait that connects the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean.
A.
Formosa Strait
B.
Bosporus Strait
C.
Sunda Strait
D.
Malacca Strait
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The Sunda Strait connects the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean. It lies between two major Indonesian islands—Sumatra and Java. A NOAA-associated scientific study identifies the Sunda Strait as an important pathway through which water from the Java Sea flows directly into the Indian Ocean.
The Sunda Strait is also geographically important because the Krakatau (Krakatoa) volcanic island group lies in this region. In contrast, the Strait of Malacca lies between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra and serves as a major maritime passage connecting the Indian Ocean region towards the South China Sea.