Straits & Canals — Set 4
Geography · जलडमरूमध्य और नहरें · Questions 31–40 of 50
What is the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans?
Correct Answer: B. Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca is the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It handles a massive volume of global trade and petroleum shipments. It is one of the most vital maritime choke points globally.
Which canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea?
Correct Answer: D. Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Opened in 1869, it allows direct travel between Europe and Asia. It is a crucial link for international commerce.
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with which sea?
Correct Answer: B. Mediterranean Sea
The Strait of Gibraltar is the narrow passage connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It separates Europe (Spain) from Africa (Morocco). It is one of the most important strategic waterways in history.
Which strait separates Asia from North America?
Correct Answer: B. Bering Strait
The Bering Strait separates the Russian Far East (Asia) from Alaska (North America). It connects the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea. During the Ice Age, it formed a land bridge used by humans to migrate.
The Panama Canal connects which two oceans?
Correct Answer: D. Atlantic and Pacific
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean across the Isthmus of Panama. It was completed in 1914 by the United States. It uses a series of locks to raise and lower ships.
Which strait is known as the 'Gate of Tears'?
Correct Answer: D. Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb
The Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb is known as the 'Gate of Tears' (Arabic: Bab-el-Mandeb). It connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It is a critical gateway for maritime traffic through the Suez Canal.
The Palk Strait lies between which two countries?
Correct Answer: A. India and Sri Lanka
The Palk Strait separates the Tamil Nadu state of India from the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal with Palk Bay. It is historically significant for Adam's Bridge.
Which strait connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman?
Correct Answer: B. Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is vital for the global oil supply chain. It lies between Iran and Oman/UAE.
The Bosphorus Strait is located in which country?
Correct Answer: B. Turkey
The Bosphorus Strait is in Turkey and connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It divides the city of Istanbul into European and Asian halves. It is part of the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Which canal connects the North Sea and the Baltic Sea?
Correct Answer: D. Kiel Canal
The Kiel Canal is in Germany and connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. It allows ships to avoid the longer route around the Jutland Peninsula. It is the busiest artificial waterway in the world.