Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Western Asian gulfs is/are correct?
1.The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf directly with the Gulf of Oman and the broader Arabian Sea.
2.The Gulf of Oman forms an entirely inland saltwater lake bordered solely by Iran and Afghanistan.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow sea channel connecting the petroleum-rich Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the open Arabian Sea.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Gulf of Oman is an open sea channel, not an inland lake. It borders Iran and Pakistan to the north, Oman to the south, and the UAE to the west. Afghanistan is landlocked and has no coast.
