Q. Consider the following pairs:
Water Bodies—————————Specifications
1.Red Sea——————–connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal.
2.Strait of Hormuz—————–connects the Atlantic Ocean with West African countries.
3.Gulf of Guinea————–connects the Persian Gulf countries to the Indian Ocean.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation – only 1 is correctly matched.
- Strait of Hormuz: The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important strait located between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. It is a crucial passage for maritime traffic, linking the Persian Gulf countries, such as Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, to the Indian Ocean.
- Gulf of Guinea: The Gulf of Guinea is a large bay on the western coast of Africa, surrounded by countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. It has become an area of concern due to the increasing incidence of piracy and other maritime security challenges.
Source: The Hindu
