Q. The Strait of Malacca connects –

[A] The Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Sea

[B] The Andaman Sea and the South China Sea

[C] The Java Sea and the Celebes Sea

[D] The Bay of Bengal and the Mediterranean Sea

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Strait of Malacca lies between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is one of the most important maritime choke points in the world, connecting the Andaman Sea (part of the eastern Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea (part of the western Pacific Ocean). It is also among the busiest shipping lanes crucial for global trade and energy transport.

Source: DH

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