Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Houthis are in power in northern Yemen.
2.Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
3.The Red Sea is connected to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Houthis have been largely in control of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, and have been a significant force in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. They are named after the Houthi tribe who follow Zaydi Shia beliefs. They are supported by Iran.
Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which is a strategic location for shipping and trade in the region. Yemen is located in the Arabian Peninsula (Western Asia). It is bordered by Saudi Arabia and Oman. It maritime borders are Djibouti, Eritrea and Somalia. Largest Island of Yemen is Socotra Island.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Red Sea is connected to the Indian Ocean in the south through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden. The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean lying between Africa and Asia. To the north of the Red Sea lies the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez. Bordering Countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.
Source: ForumIAS
