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QWhich strait separates the Indonesian island of Sumatra from the island of Malaysia and is named after a famous Portuguese explorer?

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  • A Bali Strait ✔ ✖
  • B Magellan Strait ✔ ✖
  • C Malacca Strait ✔ ✖
  • D Lombok Strait ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option C

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The Malacca Strait is named after the famous Portuguese explorer Afonso de Albuquerque and serves as a crucial maritime passage between Sumatra and Malaysia.

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