Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ocean transport routes of the world?
1. The North Atlantic Ocean Route is the busiest of all ocean routes.
2. The Suez Canal oceanic route has the highest volume traffic.
3. The Panama Canal ocean route is called ‘the gateway to the Pacific’.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Ocean Transport Routes
- The North Atlantic Ocean Route has the greatest traffic of all ocean routes. Nearly one-fourth of the tonnage of the world’s merchant vessels serves this route. This oceanic route is the busiest trade route of the world.
- The Suez Canal ocean route is second to the North Atlantic in respect of volume of traffic.
- The Panama Canal is ‘the gateway to the Pacific’ and eliminated the long and hazardous voyage round the Cape Horn. It has benefited on both Atlantic and Pacific seaboard.
Source: NCERT Class 12
