Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Sunda Strait:
1.It connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean.
2.It separates the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Sunda Strait serves as a vital natural navigational corridor linking the Java Sea directly to the waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The strait separates the islands of Java and Sumatra. It is the Karimata Strait that lies between Sumatra and Borneo.
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