Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean ? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt Select the answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
Correct answer
C
2 and 3
D
3 and 4
Explanation
The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Bahrain and Qatar lie entirely on the Persian Gulf, so their ships must pass through Hormuz to reach the Indian Ocean. Syria's coast is on the Mediterranean, and Egypt reaches the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb.
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