Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Rafah border is the southernmost post of exit from Gaza.
2.Kerem Shalom border is the northernmost post of exit from Gaza.
3.Erez border is the easternmost post of exit from Gaza.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Rafah border point is the southernmost post of exit from Gaza. The Rafah Border is the only border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip that is open for humanitarian aid.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. Kerem Shalom border post lies in the southern Gaza and opens into Israel. Similarly, Erez border post lies in the Northern Gaza and opens into Israel.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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