Geomorphology : Landforms In India & Across The World

Q 31 / 32

UPSC CSE Prelims 1996

A rough outline map of northern Sri Lanka is shown below. Jaffna is located at the point marked:

A map of a body of water

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Jaffna is a prominent city located on the Jaffna Peninsula, which constitutes the northernmost part of Sri Lanka. It has historically served as a significant cultural and political center, particularly for the Sri Lankan Tamil population. On the provided map, point D accurately represents this geographical location.

Incorrect Options

Points A, B, and C are situated in more central or eastern regions of Sri Lanka on the given outline map. These positions do not correspond to the actual geographical location of Jaffna, which is distinctly in the northern part of the island.

SOURCECertificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Leong